Most Lithium ion batteries in a scanner have an average life of 12 months before losing significant capacity, but by following the tips below you can be sure to get the most from them.
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- Contrary to popular belief, Lithium Ion batteries do not have a "memory" and should not be allowed to completely discharge to zero. Partial discharge to 20-25% of capacity before charging is ideal.
- Set the low battery alarm in the power preferences on your device to alert you at 25% battery life remaining to avoid "deep cycling".
- Batteries will lose approximately 5% of their capacity per month when not in use. Using them and rotate through your spares, don't allow them to sit unused on a shelf.
- High temperatures decrease the life of your batteries, store them in a cool dry location.
- Cheap batteries can be expensive. Battery life, discharge rates and even safety features can be significantly lower on some, "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is" (OK so that's not really a tip but it's good to remember)
A few tips for finding what you're looking for on the Legacy Technology Services website....
- You can search by part number, if you know it. Many aftermarket batteries reference the OEM battery it replaces.
- You can search by model name and the word "battery" or "batteries" - for example, searching for "mc9090 batteries" will display a list of batteries that are compatable with Motorola's MC9090-G, MC909x-K, and MC909x-S models of mobile computers.
- If you get too many results, you can click the "narrow your search" button on the left side-bar to try to narrow down your choices.
- Give us a call at 866-271-9891 and one of Legacy's product experts will gladly assist you in finding the battery you need for your device.
