RC-100 battery not holding charge, Failed battery.
Potential Symptoms
- RC-100 battery not holding charge, however when plugged in, the screen shows it is charging.
- When charger is unplugged the RC-100 goes dead a short time later.
- RC-100 LCD screen comes on for 3-4 seconds and is very dim, then goes blank.
- Scoreboard not lighting at all or is going blank shortly after coming on.
Environment
- Product: Scoreboard, Fuel Price Signs
- Component: RC-100 Wireless Handheld battery
- Control System: Fuelink Radio 500, FLR-500, RC-100 with Base Station receiver
Cause
- Bad battery.
Resolution
- Replace battery or handheld depending on the handheld assembly per How do I replace RC-100 or FLR-500 battery?, DD1989522.
- Some handhelds have no option to replace only the battery.
For Temporary Operation
- Keep RC-100 plugged in to operate scoreboard.
KB ID: DD2166453
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