3E3183 Gallagher HR5 Hand Held EID Tag Reader User Manual
POWER OPTIONS
When the HR5 is fully charged, it is expected to operate for 3–4
working days in typical yard applica ons.
Charge me will vary depending on the capacity of the power
adapter. Fastest charging is achieved via the mains adapter when
the reader is off (approximately 8 hours).
Important: It is recommended the Gallagher 5 VDC USB charger,
supplied with your HR5 reader, is used when charging off mains
power. Always charge the ba ery indoors.
Note: Tags cannot be read while the Reader is connected to mains
power. The Reader will operate while being charged using the car
charger, ba ery or PC, however charging will take longer while the
Reader is in use with the backlight on.
Charging the Handheld EID Reader
The internal ba ery of the Reader can be charged using :
• a 5 VDC USB mains power adapter
• the 12 - 24VDC USB car charger included with the Reader
• a 12 V vehicle ba ery.
Connect the components needed (supplied with your HR5) for
your preferred charging method as shown below and plug into the
necessary power source for your charger.
USB Cable connector
USB Cable
5 VDC USB charger
USB car charger (12 - 24 VDC)
12 V ba ery cable
Standard 12 volt ba ery
Black
Red
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