MCA26 Battery Optimizing

System
User Manual

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited

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MCA26 Battery Optimizing System

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 User Manual Contents

Contents
1. Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Packing List .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Product Layout ......................................................................................................................................... 4
4. LED Indicator ............................................................................................................................................ 5
5. Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Connect to the Power Supply ............................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Turn On or Off the Product ................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Charge the Battery ............................................................................................................................... 6
6. Supplementary Features ......................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Set the Product ..................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1.1 EOL Reminder............................................................................................................................ 8
6.1.2 Sleep .......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1.3 Language ................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Analyze the Battery .............................................................................................................................. 8
6.2.1 Health Test ................................................................................................................................. 9
6.2.2 Recondition ................................................................................................................................ 9
6.2.3 Calibration (Smart Battery Only) ................................................................................................ 9
6.2.4 Storage Mode ........................................................................................................................... 10
7. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 11
8. Care and Cleaning.................................................................................................................................. 15
9. Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 16

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 Instructions User Manual

1. Instructions
To avoid bodily injury and property loss resulting from improper operation, please read the following safety

information carefully before use.

 Do not disassemble the product during operation to avoid fire or electric shock.

 Do not use unauthorized accessories to avoid fire, electric shock or bodily injury.

 Do remove the AC power cord from the socket by the plug rather than the cable to avoid fire, electric shock or
bodily injury.

 Do not use the product when any part of it is damaged.

 Keep the product away from intense shock.

 Do not expose the product to rain or moisture to avoid fire and electric shock.

 Do not operate the product in an environment which is too hot or too damp. Keep the product away from direct
sunlight or other heating sources.

 Do not use chemical preparations such as stain remover, alcohol, sprays and oil preparations to clean the product;
otherwise, damage may occur on its surface.

 Before cleaning or inspecting the product, disconnect the power to avoid fire and electric shock.

 Before replacing the charging slot, disconnect the power to avoid fire and electric shock.

 This product shall be serviced by qualified technicians only.

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 User Manual Packing List

2. Packing List
Unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact
your dealer.

No. Item No. Item

1 Power Adapter 4 Battery Optimizing System

2 AC Power Cord 5 USB Data Cable

3 Documentation Kit / /

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Product Layout User Manual

3. Product Layout

Figures in this manual are only for reference.

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User Manual LED Indicator

4. LED Indicator
LED Indicator Status

Flashes red slowly The charging slot is idle.

Flashes red rapidly The charging slot is faulty.

The battery is being charged, and the battery level is

Glows red
under 90%.

Flashes green rapidly The battery is being discharged.

Glows green The battery is fully charged.

The battery is being activated, calibrated, or

Flashes orange slowly
reconditioned.

The battery is being charged, and the battery level is

Glows orange
above 90%.

Flashes red and green alternatively The battery reaches the end of its service life.

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 Basic Operations User Manual

5. Basic Operations
5.1 Connect to the Power Supply

5.2 Turn On or Off the Product

 Turn on: connect the product to the power supply, and then toggle the Power Switch to the "I" position.

When the product turns on, the screen displays the progress bar. When the progress bar reaches 100%, the product
enters the main interface.

 Turn off: toggle the Power Switch to the "O" position.

5.3 Charge the Battery

Turn off the radio before charging.

To charge the battery, turn on the product, and then insert the battery or the radio with battery attached to the charging
slot.

During charging, you can view the charging status on the screen.

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 Supplementary Features User Manual

6. Supplementary Features
6.1 Set the Product
To enter the Settings interface, in the main interface, press the Down key to select Settings, and then press the OK
key.

6.1.1 EOL Reminder

With EOL Reminder enabled, when the product detects that the smart battery reaches the end of its service life, the
LED indicator flashes red and green alternatively to remind you to replace the battery.

To turn on EOL Reminder, in the Settings interface, select EOL Reminder, and then press the OK key.

6.1.2 Sleep
When the screen keeps idle for a preset time, the screen automatically goes to sleep.

In the Settings interface, select Sleep, and then press the OK key.

Select the time, and then press the OK key.

If you select Always On, the screen will never go to sleep.

6.1.3 Language
In the Settings interface, select Language, and then press the OK key.

Select the language, and then press the OK key.

6.2 Analyze the Battery

In the Battery Details interface, you can do any of the following:

 Perform health test

 Recondition the battery

 Calibrate the battery

 Set the battery to storage mode

To enter the Battery Details interface, press the numeric key corresponding with the charging slot where the battery
or the radio with battery attached is inserted.

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Battery health test, recondition, calibration, and storage mode must be performed under 10–40℃. This will
charge and then discharge the battery completely, which may take several hours.

6.2.1 Health Test

Health Test allows you to test the battery health by comparing the current capacity with the rated capacity.

When the test result shows "Replacement recommended" or "Replace soon", you should replace the battery.

In the Battery Details interface, select Health Test.

(Optional) For non-smart battery, select or enter the rated capacity, and then press the OK key.

Press the OK key.

 For smart battery, the test result is displayed quickly.

 For non-smart battery, the battery will be charged and then discharged completely, which may take several
hours.

6.2.2 Recondition
Recondition allows you to restore the battery capacity of new batteries that have been stored for a long time:

In the Battery Details interface, select Recondition.

(Optional) For non-smart battery, select or enter the rated capacity, and then press the OK key.

Press the OK key.

This feature is not applicable to batteries with reduced capacity due to regular use.

6.2.3 Calibration (Smart Battery Only)

Calibration allows you to recalibrate the battery capacity by completely discharging the battery and then charging it
to 100%.

You can use this feature in the following cases:

 The battery capacity is not displayed correctly.

 The battery capacity does not accurately reflect the actual performance.

To calibrate the battery, do as follows:

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In the Battery Details interface, select Calibration.

Press the OK key.

6.2.4 Storage Mode

Storage Mode allows you to set the battery for long-term storage by keeping the battery capacity at 50% of its rated
capacity through a complete charge and discharge cycle.

In the Battery Details interface, select Storage.

(Optional) For non-smart battery, select or enter the rated capacity, and then press the OK key.

Press the OK key.

To maintain optimal battery performance, it is not recommended that you set Li-battery to storage mode.

However, if you need to store the battery for long-term, you can set the battery to storage mode, place the
battery in a proper environment, and then charge and discharge the battery every 6 months. But do not store
the battery for more than 12 months.

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 User Manual Troubleshooting

7. Troubleshooting
If the battery or the product malfunctions during operation, the screen will display an error message. The error ID in
the following table may help you to identify and fix the problem.

Error
Type Phenomena Cause Solution
ID

The battery is excessively

Replace the battery.
discharged.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

100 Activation timeout
Check and clean the
The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then
with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the
charging slot.

The battery is excessively

Replace the battery.
discharged.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

101 Precharge timeout
Check and clean the
The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then
Charging
with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the
failure
charging slot.

The ambient temperature is Charge the battery under

high during charge. lower ambient temperature.
High battery
102 The radio is inserted to the Cool down the battery before
temperature
charging slot immediately after inserting the radio to the
a long-time call ends. charging slot.

Low battery The ambient temperature is low Charge the battery under
103
temperature during charge. higher ambient temperature.

Check and clean the

Loop impedance The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then
104
failure with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the
charging slot.

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Error
Type Phenomena Cause Solution
ID

Battery protection board does

Replace the battery.
not work properly.

The charging slot is in poor

Replace the charging slot.
contact with the main board.

Check and clean the

Timeout of constant The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then

105 current charging in with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the

low temperature charging slot.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

Check and clean the

Timeout of constant The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then

106 current charging in with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the

room temperature charging slot.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

Check and clean the

Timeout of constant The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then

107 current charging in with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the

high temperature charging slot.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

Check and clean the

The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then
Charging timeout in
108 with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the
low temperature
charging slot.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

Check and clean the

The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then
Charging timeout in
109 with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the
room temperature
charging slot.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

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User Manual Troubleshooting

Error
Type Phenomena Cause Solution
ID

Check and clean the

The battery is in poor contact charging contacts, and then
Charging timeout in
110 with the charging contacts. re-insert the battery to the
high temperature
charging slot.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

Voltage difference between the

High voltage
111 two cells in a dual-series battery Replace the battery.
difference
is high.

High voltage of the

113
power supply The power adapter does not
Replace the power adapter.
Low voltage of the work properly.
114
power supply

Check and clean the

The battery is in poor contact charging contact, and then
No current during
115 with the charging contact. re-insert the battery to the
discharging
charging slot.

The battery is damaged. Replace the battery.

Discharging The ambient temperature is Discharge the battery in

High mainboard
failure high during discharging. room temperature.
116 temperature
The fan does not work properly
(> 80°C) Repair or replace the fan.
during discharging.

The battery stops discharging

High battery  Cool down the battery.
118 when the temperature exceeds
temperature  Replace the battery.
60°C

Battery health test, recondition, Battery health test,

Temperature High or low ambient calibration, and storage mode is recondition, calibration, and
119
abnormal temperature performed under low or high storage mode must be
ambient temperature. performed under 10–40°C.

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Error
Type Phenomena Cause Solution
ID

The MCU fails to collect the

Charging slot Repair or replace the
120 Charging slot failure information of the charging
failure charging slot.
slot.

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 User Manual Care and Cleaning

8. Care and Cleaning

To guarantee optimum performance as well as a long service life of the product, please follow the tips below.

Product Care
 Do not pierce or scrape the product, espeically the interfaces.

 Do not use the product in high temperature or dusty environment.

 Do not place the product in corrosive agents, solutions, or water.

Product Cleaning

 Disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning.

 Do not use chemical preparations such as stain remover, alcohol, sprays and oil preparations to clean the
product; otherwise, damage may occur on its surface.

 Do not use the product before it is fully dry.

Use a clean and dry lint-free cloth or a brush to clean up the dust or dirt on the product surface regularly.

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 Optional Accessories User Manual

9. Optional Accessories

Use the accessories approved by the Company only. Otherwise, we will not be liable for any loss or damage
arising out of the use of unauthorized accessories.

Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product.

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