Battery selection is crucial for maximising the lifespan of the AssetTrack Cellular-R tracker in the field. This article provides recommendation on selecting the right batteries for the AssetTrack Cellular-R.
The AssetTrack Cellular-R has the following requirements for batteries:
Recommendations
- Only use new batteries of the same type
- We highly recommend using new batteries
- Do not mix battery types, use fresh batteries (ideally from the same packet).
- Old batteries can lead to battery leakage and other complications.
- Test your batteries
- Ideally, each battery should be tested using a battery tester before being installed
- Use Quality, Reputable Brands
- Different devices support different battery chemistries (alkaline, LiFeS2, LTC) - and each has its pros and cons.
- LTC is often touted as having the longest life - but there are cheap, low-quality LTC batteries on the market, and batteries such as Energizer Ultimate Lithium will easily outlast these.