What are the Recommended Power Saving Modes?

The following power saving modes are available with the Allegro:

Suspend Mode

Use this power option during the majority of day-to-day operation.

  1. Press the On/Off key on the Allegro keypad to place the Allegro in suspend mode. When in suspend mode, a minimal amount of power is used.

  2. To exit suspend mode, press the On/Off key on the keypad to turn the Allegro back on. The Allegro returns to the state it was in prior to suspend.

Power Off Mode

Use Power Off when the Allegro is not in service for an extended period of time.

  1. Press and hold the On/Off power button for a couple of seconds.

  2. Tap Power Off when the Power Button window displays to turn off the Allegro. Powering off the Allegro stops using power completely.

    Power Reset

    Power Button Window - Power Off Button

  3. To turn the Allegro back on, press the On/Off key. The Allegro starts up without awareness of what state it was in prior to power off.

Power Saving Suggestions

The following suggestions are provided by Juniper Systems, the hardware manufacturer of the Allegro:

  • Accessory Optimization — certain accessories and functions can drastically increase the power consumption of the device, such as the following:

    • Radio connectivity (Wifi 802.11, cellular, custom radio modem, etc.)

    • Display backlight

    • Display heater (monochrome display only)

    • Serial devices and continuous serial communications

    • Continuous Infrared communications

    • Continuous Bluetooth communications

    • Software applications (not maximized for power usage)

    • Keypad backlight

    You can increase battery life by reducing the number of accessories and functions being simultaneously used or by setting up such accessories and functions to be disabled or minimize power usage automatically when not in use. You can adjust timers in the operating system settings (control panel) to automatically turn off backlights, stop communications, or even suspend (turn off) the unit after a short period of inactivity.

  • Battery Maintenance and Storage — the charge life of a battery can be reduced if it is not maintained or stored properly. The best way to maintain the battery during short periods of inactivity (nights and weekends) is to leave the Allegro fully charged and on the charger any time it is not in use.

    If it is not possible to leave the Allegro plugged in or if you are storing the Allegro for an extended period of time, first charge the battery completely. Then save the system by tapping Start > Programs > Utilities > Save System. Finally, remove the battery from the unit.

  • Vehicle Charger — If you are unable to swap out the battery for a new one, or would prefer to not carry extra battery packs, you can charge the Allegro between uses while remaining in the field using a vehicle (cigarette lighter) charger. The external battery charger can also be used in a vehicle to charge battery packs directly.

  • Additional or replacement battery — You can buy a new battery, either as an extra backup battery or as a replacement for a battery that does not hold a charge.

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