Lithium-Ion Battery Maintenance Guidelines

Lithium-Ion Battery Maintenance Guidelines

Lithium-Ion Battery Maintenance Guidelines

Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries require routine maintenance and care in their

use and handling. Read and follow the guidelines in this document to safely use

Lithium-Ion batteries and achieve the maximum battery life span.

Overview 

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 as appropriate.

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. Use a

two to three year life expectancy for batteries that do not run through complete

charge cycles.

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.

Lithium-Ion batteries continue to slowly discharge (self-discharge) when not in

use or while in storage. Routinely check the battery’s charge status. The product

user manual typically includes information on how to check battery status, as

well as battery charging instructions. The latest product manuals are available at

www.tektronix.com/manuals.

Use only Tektronix-approved batteries in your Tektronix products.

Battery Maintenance 

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.

Routinely check the battery’s charge status.

Carefully monitor batteries that are approaching the end of their estimated life.

Consider replacing the battery with a new one if you note either of the

following conditions:

The battery run time drops below about 80% of the original run time.

The battery charge time increases significantly.

If a battery is stored or otherwise unused for an extended period, be sure to

follow the storage instructions in this document. If you do not follow the

instructions, and the battery has no charge remaining when you check it,

consider it to be damaged. Do not attempt to recharge it or to use it. Replace

it with a new battery.

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