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Battery information

The battery in your Aarcomm remote is rechargeable and typically lasts between five and ten years depending on environmental exposure, recharge cycles, and discharge rate. After 2000 full charging cycles, users typically notice only a 20% reduction in battery capacity.

You can manage the discharge rate of by adjusting the radio power settings.

Battery replacements

To keep the IP67 waterproof rating on the remote, we design the remotes with batteries that aren't replaceable in the field. Don't open your device for battery replacement or any other service, as doing so might affect the waterproof rating and void the warranty.

Aarcomm offers battery replacement services and they are free for remotes still under warranty. If the battery in your remote isn't meeting your daily operational needs or if you see a battery error on the remote, you may need to have the battery replaced.

Battery performance and range

Aarcomm remotes have superior range and battery performance but there is a tradeoff. Depending on your needs and the locations you use your remote, you may need:

  • Strong signal range
  • Long battery life
  • A balance of the two

You can adjust the settings on your remote by accessing configuration mode (H106, H212, S111).

In configuration mode, go to the Radio Performance section and choose the options that work best for you.

Performance setting

Approximate range

Average response time

Approximate run time

HighPerf (recommended default)

1500 metres

35 - 70 ms

53 hours

GoodPerf

1400 metres

35 - 70 ms

50 hours

SavePowr

1500 metres

35 - 140 ms

150 hours

LongRun

1400 metres

35 - 140 ms

160 hours

Battery charging icons

Some battery errors are related to the charger. The remote may show specific images that you can find here:

Symbol

Condition

Corrective action

batt_cold

 

The unit is too cold (below freezing) to safely charge the battery.

Bring the unit and charger indoors to warm up. Charging will start when the temperature rises above 10°C/50°F.

batt_hot

 

The unit is too hot to safely charge the battery.

Place the unit and charger in a cool area. Charging will start when the temperature drops below 60°C/140°F.

batt_tap

 

The charger is temporarily unable to charge the battery.

This condition shouldn't last more than a few seconds and happen only occasionally. If it persists, contact Aarcomm for service.

batt_overheat

 

The charger has overheated and needs to cool off.

Place the unit in a cooler location. Charging will resume when the temperature has dropped.

batt_cable

 

The USB charging cable is plugged into a port or power adapter that's producing an abnormally high voltage.

Use a different charging source.

batt_wrench

 

An internal problem has developed.

Contact Aarcomm for service.