Code CR2700 Series Faq

CR2700 Series Scanner Battery FAQ
As the Code CR2700 Series of scanners continues to grow in popularity, some questions
regarding the batteries in the scanners have come forward. This list of Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) will help you understand the battery technology used in these new scanners
and how best to maximize the life of those batteries.

What Type of Battery is in Our CR2700 Series Scanners?

The CR2700 series scanners use a lithium-ion battery pack. Lithium-ion batteries (also known as
Li-ion batteries and abbreviated as LIB) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used for
portable electronics, electric vehicles, and in military and aerospace applications.
How Quickly Do the CR2700 Batteries Discharge When Not Cradled in the Recharging/Docking
Station?
Any kind of battery gradually self-discharges even if not connected to a device and delivering
current. Li-ion rechargeable batteries have a self-discharge rate typically between 1.5–2% per
month.

What Is the Life Expectancy for The Battery?

The life expectancy of a li-ion battery is highly dependent on usage characteristics and
environment. However, generally it should last for a couple years.
More specifically, the typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two to three years
or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first. One charge cycle is a period of use from
fully charged, to fully discharged, and fully recharged again. Batteries are not fully charged and
discharged in normal usage (when frequently returned to the charging station) and hence
defining battery life via full discharge cycles can be misleading.
Battery cycle life is affected by many different stress factors including temperature, discharge
current, charge current, and state of charge ranges (depth of discharge).

Are There Best Practices for Managing the Life of the Battery?

Rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to
hold a charge. This loss of capacity (aging) is irreversible. As the battery loses capacity, the
length of time it will power the product (run time) decreases. However, there are ways to
manage the lifespan of the battery.
Here are some best practices to follow to manage the life of your batteries:
 Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either in the product or in storage.
When a battery has been unused for 6 months, check the charge status and charge or dispose of
the battery if appropriate.
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Observe and note the run time that a new fully-charged battery provides for powering your
product. Use this new battery run time as a basis to compare run times for older batteries. The
run time of your battery will vary depending on the product's configuration and the applications
that you run.