AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  hx 4700 storage          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Sailplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message John Galloway Guest Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:16 pm    Post subject: hx 4700 storage Ipaqs batteries run down pretty quickly even when switched off. If I unlock an hx4700 battery without removing it (by flicking the left hand battery lock switch on the base of the unit to the right) then unit seem to switch off fully allowing the main battery to stay charged. The back-up battery doesn't seem to run down over several days either. Is this common practice or are there any adverse consequences that I haven't yet encountered? John Galloway Back to top Stephen Guest Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 3:54 pm    Post subject: Re: hx 4700 storage "John Galloway" <jpg797 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:5alphmF2pf8clU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net... Quote: Ipaqs batteries run down pretty quickly even when switched off. If I unlock an hx4700 battery without removing it (by flicking the left hand battery lock switch on the base of the unit to the right) then unit seem to switch off fully allowing the main battery to stay charged. The back-up battery doesn't seem to run down over several days either. Is this common practice or are there any adverse consequences that I haven't yet encountered? John Galloway My hx4700 can go a couple of weeks without a charge even with occasional use (but not a gliding application). Are you sure that you're shutting down SeeYou, Winpilot or whatever you use? I'm told that leaving these running will drain the batteries because the serial port remains powered. On the other hand, perhaps your battery is past it's best. I'd be a bit cautious about relying on the standby battery. If that goes flat then it's a complete reload of applications and data. Stephen Back to top Guest Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 5:14 pm    Post subject: Re: hx 4700 storage I read this posting and decided to test my hx4700. I usually leave it plugged in. I turned it off my making sure no programs were running and then using the on/off button on the top right edge. After four days (since the original posting) the battery says it has 94% charge remaining. I think you have a bad battery or you are not really turning the unit off. Guy Back to top John Galloway Guest Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 11:11 pm    Post subject: Re: hx 4700 storage Thanks for the replies. I should have been clearer in my original posting. I have 2 hx4700s, both with good batteries and regularly backed up on SD cards. I have no day to day problem with them going flat and usually keep the main on charge between flights and the back-up on charge permanently. I noticed by chance that if the left battery catch is unlocked that they seem to stop using power completely. I have been leaving one like that for the last 10 days or so and have just powered it up to check and both main and back-up batteries are reading 100% charge. On powering up they seem to do a soft reset (I think) but all settings are saved as far as I can see. I am not sure exactly what state they are in with the battery unlocked but they don't seem to drain the back-up battery - so far. John Galloway At 12:18 16 May 2007, guyacheson (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: Quote: I read this posting and decided to test my hx4700. I usually leave it plugged in. I turned it off my making sure no programs were running and then using the on/off button on the top right edge. After four days (since the original posting) the battery says it has 94% charge remaining. I think you have a bad battery or you are not really turning the unit off. 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