How to Charge Your Skadi GNSS Receiver

Charging your Skadi Series™ GNSS receiver is a simple process, and there are two ways to do it. Below, we outline both methods to ensure your device remains powered for optimal performance.

Method 1: Charging with the Battery Inside

The easiest way to charge your Skadi GNSS receiver is to leave the battery inside the receiver or handle (either Skadi Standard Handle™ or Skadi Smart Handle™) and use the included USB-C cable. Follow these steps:

1. Connect the included USB-C charging cable to the USB-C port. Your battery may be installed in either the receiver (left) or the Skadi handle (right).

Connect the included USB-C charging cable to the USB-C port of your receiver, seen here with the battery locked into the receiver (on the opposite end of the charging port).

Connect the included USB-C charging cable to the USB-C port of your receiver, seen here with the handle locked into the receiver and the battery pack locked into the bottom of the handle.

2. The LEDs on the battery pack (i.e., the fuel gauge) will blink while charging. Once the fuel gauge turns solid and stops blinking, the battery is fully charged (about two to four hours).

The LEDs on the Skadi battery pack fuel gauge will blink while charging. Once the fuel gauge turns solid and stops blinking, the battery is fully charged (about two to four hours).

To determine the expected battery life on a full charge, consult the Skadi GNSS receiver comparison chart.

Method 2: Charging with an External Charger

If you have purchased the supplementary external battery power supply charger, you can charge the battery separately. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the battery from the receiver or smart handle by pushing the two release flaps while pulling the battery out.

Remove the battery from the Skadi receiver by pushing the two release flaps on the side of the receiver and pulling the battery out.

Remove the battery from the Skadi handle (smart or standard) by pushing the two release flaps on the side of the handle and pulling the battery out.

2. Plug the battery into the external charger.

Plug the external charging cord (purchased separately with Skadis) into your Skadi battery pack.

3. The battery pack fuel gauge will blink while charging. Once the fuel gauge turns solid and stops blinking, the battery is fully charged (about two to four hours).

To purchase the supplementary external battery charger for your Skadi receiver, contact your reseller or our team. If you have an Arrow Series^® GNSS receiver, you received this charger with your Arrow purchase.

As with the first method, you may consult the Skadi GNSS receiver comparison chart to determine the expected battery life on a full charge.

Charge Regularly

For optimal battery maintenance, we recommend fully charging the battery once every 3–6 months. This helps protect the life of your battery.

Resetting the Battery Fuel Gauge

If you press the battery fuel gauge button to see your charge level of the Skadi battery pack, and the fuel gauge doesn’t display the proper charge level, simply insert the battery in the Skadi receiver and power on the Skadi. This will reset the fuel gauge.

If your fuel gauge doesn't show your proper charge level, it's easy to reset. Simply insert the battery in the Skadi receiver and power on the Skadi. This will reset the fuel gauge.

Key Takeaway

By following these steps, you can ensure your Skadi GNSS receiver remains powered and efficient every time it’s needed in the field.

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