Universal Charging Cradle
The Universal Charging Cradle works with all Aarcomm devices and can be installed in the vehicle or machine cab.
- Input: USB PD (USB C) minimum 9V, 30W, direct wire (only available on some models)
- Output: 5W to 15W
- Operating temperature range: -40°C to 60°C
- Compatibility: H106 Wireless Kill Switch, H212 handheld remote, S111 Belly Pack Lite
As a bonus feature, the Universal Charging Cradle can also charge other devices that support Qi2 wireless charging, such as smartphones, headphones, and other accessories.
Wire colour |
Name |
Notes |
Red |
Power |
+12V (2.5A) or +24V (1.25A) |
Black |
Ground |
|
Yellow |
Alarm enable |
Connect to power to enable alarm. Can be left disconnected if unused. |
Green |
Alarm output |
If the Alarm Enable is connected to the battery, the Alarm Output will output the battery voltage if the handheld isn't attached to the charger. If the handheld is on the charger, the Alarm Output wire will be at 0V. This output can provide up to 500mA. |
The Alarm Output is optional. The purpose of this output is to let the user to control an external device, for example, an LED, buzzer, relay, and more. For example, this output can be configured to turn on when the remote control is missing from the charger and the parking brake or ignition is turned on. This output enabled by connecting Alarm Enable to the power wire. If the handheld isn't on the charger, the Alarm Output wire will provide power (+12V or +24V).
DIP switch settings
Switch |
Description |
1 |
High power mode Turn this off to work with older remote controls that won't charge in high power mode. |
2 |
Not used |
3 |
Not used |
4 |
Not used |
5 |
CAN termination Turn off to disable 120 ohm CAN termination resistor (only applicable for CAN-capable chargers) |
6 |
Buzzer Turn off to silence the charger |
Mute button (for applicable chargers)
When charging a device, the button LED light will be off.
When a device isn't charging, the button LED flashes and the alarm buzzer sounds until you return the remote to the charger.
You can mute or silence the alarm:
- Mute: To temporarily mute the alarm, press the button. The LED repeatedly flashes three times, followed by a pause, and the alarm will be silenced for 30 minutes.
- Silence: Hold the button for three seconds. The button LED turns off and the alarm buzzer will be silenced indefinitely.
LED indicator lights
The LED light on the right communicates different states of the charger.
Colour |
Description |
Flashing green |
Insufficient power source. Make sure the charger is being powered by a +12V to +24V (when wired directly). |
Solid green |
Charger powered with sufficient power supply. |
Solid magenta |
Low power charging mode. |
Solid blue |
High power charging mode. |