PLX Devices Legion User manual
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User Manual
Patents Pending
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Contents
1 Introduction
Patents
Warnings
Key Features
Package Contents
2 Overview
Accessories
Intelligent OLED Display
3 Operating Legion
Charging Your Devices
Charging Your Legion
Toggling Menus
About Legion Menus
Sleep Mode
Turning Your Legion ON and OFF
4 Product Care and Maintenance
Storage
Battery Use and Safety
Disposal
5 Troubleshooting
Resetting Legion
Problem Charging Your Device
Problem Charging Your Legion
Problem Turning Your Legion On
6 Technical Specications
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1Introduction
Patents
Warnings
Key Features
Package Contents
PLX Devices Inc. currently has patents pending on the intelligent battery metering hardware, rmware, and
algorithms.
Each Legion contains a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery. LiPo batteries are volatile. Improper handling of
LiPo batteries can result in re. Read ALL instructions before use.
Do not use this product and its accessories in any way other than specied by PLX Devices Inc. PLX Devices
Inc. is not liable for accidents or damage caused by misuse of this product.
Do not tamper, disassemble, or modify this product. is may cause an accident, re, electric shock, or
product malfunction.
1. 97% High Eciency DC/DC Converter
2. Available Colors: White and Black
3. 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio OLED Display
4. 180 Degree Viewing Angle
1. Legion Ultimate Power Main Battery Unit
2. USB Male A to Micro USB Retractable Cable
3. User Manual
4. Power On Jumper
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2Overview
Accessories
Included Accessories
Additional accessories that may be purchased at www.plxdevices.com
Charging Cable
Large and Small Carrying Case 6-In-1 Charging Cable
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Intelligent OLED Display
Shows the percent charge remaining and the actual capacity remaining in
mAh.
Shows the amount of time (days:hours:minutes) remaining until Legion
becomes empty.
Shows the amount of time (days:hours:minutes) remaining until Legion
becomes fully charged.
Shows the health of your battery. Legion keeps track of your battery’s wear
and tear.
Shows the number of charge cycles, battery age, and battery temperature.
Shows the battery’s voltage.
Shows the amount of current being charged or discharged in and out of
Legion.
Shows the amount of power in Watts Legion is currently delivering to your
device.
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3Operating Legion
Charging Your Device
Charging Your Legion
1. Connect the Micro USB end of the Retractable Cable into the port of the device you want to charge.
NOTE: e provided Retractable Cable is intended to only be used with devices that contain Micro USB
ports. Devices with a dierent type of port will require their appropriate cable.
2. Insert the USB Male A end of the Retractable Cable into Legion’s USB Charge Out Port.
1. Connect the Micro USB end of the Retractable Cable into Legion’s Micro USB Charge In Port.
2. Insert the USB Male A end of the Retractable Cable into a power source.
NOTE: Other cables can be used to charge Legion as long as the cable can connect to Legion’s Micro USB
Charge In Port.
NOTE: Connecting the cable improperly may cause serious damages to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Toggling Menus
Sleep Mode
To toggle through the menus, press and release the button located to the right of the Organic LED Display.
To conserve battery power and battery life, Legion automatically turns o the Organic LED Display aer
30 seconds of inactivity. Simply press and release the button to turn the display back on.
About Legion Menus
Four dierent menus may be displayed on Legion’s Organic LED Display. ese menus include Time Remaining,
Battery Percentage, Electrical, and Health.
Time Remaining
When the Time Remaining menu is selected, either the Time to Discharge or the Time to Charge will be dis-
played. Time to Discharge will be displayed if nothing is plugged into Legion or if Legion is charging a device.
is simply tells you how much time is le before your Legion battery needs to be charged. Time to Charge will
be displayed if Legion is being charged. is lets you know how much longer you need to charge your Legion
battery for it to reach full capacity. Please note that the time remaining (Time to Discharge and Time to Charge)
does not display the time remaining for your mobile device. e information displayed is information based
soley on your Legion battery.
NOTE: Allow about 15 seconds for Legion to calibrate to the device when charging in or out.
Battery Percentage
e Battery Percentage menu will display the percentage of your maximum battery capacity numerically and
graphically. e remaining battery capacity will also be displayed in mAh.
Electrical
e Electrical menu will cycle through three dierent screens: Voltage, Current, and Power. ese screens will
tell you the voltage of your Legion battery, and the current and power draw of your Legion battery.
NOTE: If nothing is connected to your Legion, you should expect to see a low current (0.05A or less).
Health
e Health menu will alternate between two dierent screens: Condition and Charge Cycles/Temperature. e
Condition screen will indicate what condition (New, Good, Ok, Poor, Bad, or Replace) your Legion battery is in.
e other Health screen will display how many times Legion has been fully charged as well as the temperature of
the battery in degrees Farenheit and degrees Celsius.
NOTE: Please note that LiPo batteries operate better at lower temperatures.
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Turning Your Legion ON and OFF
1. To turn your device ON for the rst time, connect the provided jumper into the device. To turn the
device ON from OFF, press and hold the button for a few seconds until the Organic LED Display turns
on.
NOTE: e jumper must be installed in order for Legion to be operable.
2. To turn your device OFF, press and hold the button for a few seconds until the Organic LED Display
turns o.
NOTE: If Legion is OFF and you connect it to a power source, Legion will turn ON and start charging.
However, if Legion is OFF and you connect a device you would like to charge, it will not automatically
turn ON. If Legion is ON and being charged, you may press and hold the button to turn o the screen
and Legion will continue charging. However, if Legion is charging a device and you press and hold the
button, Legion will turn OFF and stop charging your device.
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4Product Care and Maintenence
Storage
Battery Use and Safety
Your mobile battery device is a product of superior design and should be treated with care. e guidelines below
will allow you to enjoy this product for years to come.
Legion should be stored at room temperature in cool or shaded areas, ideally between 10°C (50°F) to 25°C
(77°F). For long term storage (over 3 months), the voltage should ideally rest between 3.6 V to 3.9 V.
Inspect Legion before and aer every use as much as possible to ensure no physical damage or swelling of the
product is evident. Such signs can be an indication of a dangerous problem with the battery that could lead to
bodily injury, property damage, and product failure.
e battery in Legion is not intended to be replaced by the consumer. If you believe the battery is damaged or
needs to be replaced, contact technical support at www.plxdevices.com for inspection and replacement informa-
tion. Only qualied personnel should service this product. Faulty service may be dangerous and may invalidate
any warranty applicable to the device.
Exposure to Heat
Do not operate or store this product in or near a heat source, or under direct sunlight for extended periods of
time. Excessive heat can damage the battery, and may even cause the battery to explode.
Never allow your Legion battery to overheat at any time. Temperatures exceeding 45°C (113°F) for greater than
one hour can cause damage to the battery and may result in re. Always inspect the battery if it has overheated,
and do not reuse if you suspect it has been damaged in any way.
Exposure to Liquid or Moisture
Do not expose this product to liquid or moisture. Liquids can get into and aect the internal components of the
product, and moisture can lead to corrosion. is may result in product malfunction, re, and/or electric shock.
Even if Legion appears dry and operating normally aer exposure, corrosion can still occur and pose a safety
hazard.
Do not dry a wet or damp Legion with a heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.
Charger Selection
Use ONLY battery chargers that are designed to charge LiPo batteries, capable of constant current and constant
voltage charging. DO NOT USE Ni-Cd or Ni-MH chargers. Failure to use the proper charger may result in re,
personal injury, and/or property damage.
If at any time the product begins to balloon, swell, or smoke during charging or discharging, discontinue the
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Disposal
process immediately. Batteries that exceed 60 °C (140°F) during charge or discharge can and usually will become
damaged and possibly catch on re. Place the product in a safe, open area away from ammable materials for at
least 15 minutes. Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to swell or smoke can result in re.
A battery that has ballooned or swollen must be removed from service immediately.
Crash Damage
If a battery is damaged or punctured due to external force(s), quickly place the battery in a safe, open area away
from ammable materials for at least 15 minutes.
If a battery leaks electrolyte or gas vapors, do not inhale the leaked material. Leave the area and allow the vapors
to dissipate. Remove spilled liquid with an absorbent cloth and dispose the cloth.
If electrolyte from the damaged battery comes into contact with skin, wash the aected area(s) with soap and
water immediately. If electrolyte comes into contact with your eye(s), ush out with generous amounts of water
for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
A battery that is physically damaged or punctured must be removed from service immediately with special care.
See Crash Damage under the Disposal section for the proper disposal process.
Proper disposal of your Legion and its battery is an important aspect of product care and safety. To properly
dispose the product, follow your municipal battery disposal guidelines. Visit your local electronics/hardware
store for general instructions on proper disposal of mobile electronic devices with LiPo batteries.
For those in the United States, visit the following government website for more information on proper disposal
procedures:
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm
Be aware that dierent states might have dierent laws regarding proper disposal of electronics and rechargeable
batteries.
Crash Damage
Extreme care must be taken when handling or transporting a damaged battery for disposal. It is best to place the
damaged battery inside a reproof container until it can be properly disposed.
PLX Devices, Inc. DOES NOT recommend disassembling the product and disposing/replacing the battery on
your own accord. Disassembly of the product or battery can be dangerous if improperly handled.
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