BVS HS-PB
Industrial Cordless Handheld Barcode Reader
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Installing the Battery Pack
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As with other types of batteries, Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries will lose
capacity over time. Capacity deterioration is noticeable after one year
of service whether the battery is in use or not. It is difficult to precisely
predict the finite life of a LI battery, but cell manufacturers rate them at
500 charge cycles. In other words, the batteries should be expected to
take 500 full discharge / charge cycles before needing replacement.
This number is higher if partial discharging / recharging is adhered to
rather than full / deep discharging.
The typical manufacturer advertised useful life of LI batteries is one to
three years, depending on usage and number of charges, etc., after
which they should be removed from service, especially in mission criti-
cal applications. Do not continue to use a battery that is showing
excessive loss of capacity, it should be properly recycled / disposed of
and replaced. For most applications, batteries should be replaced after
one year of service to maintain customer satisfaction and minimize
safety concerns.
Collect and recycle waste batteries separately from the device in com-
ply with European Directive 2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2002/96/EC
and 2012/19/EU and subsequent modifications, US and China regula-
tory and others laws and regulations about the environment.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery at 0° - 45°C tempera-
ture range.
Use only the authorized power supplies, battery
pack, chargers, and docks supplied by your
Balluff reseller. The use of any other power sup-
plies can damage the device and void your war-
ranty.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The
battery contains safety and protection devices,
which, if damaged, may cause the battery to
generate heat, explode or ignite.
Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves
or other high temperature locations.
Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use
or store the battery inside cars in hot weather.
Doing so may cause the battery to generate
heat, explode or ignite. Using the battery in this
manner may also result in a loss of performance
and a shortened life expectancy.
Do not place the battery in microwave ovens,
high-pressure containers or on induction cook-
ware.
Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while
using, charging or storing the battery, the battery
emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or
shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.
CAUTION
Do not replace the battery pack when the device
is turned on.
Do not remove or damage the battery pack’s label.
Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any
part. Battery pack usage by children should be
supervised.
