Clarius Scanners utilize a lithium-ion battery, which operates through ion movement between positive and negative electrodes. Although this mechanism could theoretically function indefinitely, factors like cycling, elevated temperatures, and natural aging lead to reduced performance over time.
To prolong battery life, avoid letting the battery fully discharge. Instead, charge it more frequently between uses.
Similar to a mechanical device that endures wear with heavy use, the depth of discharge (DoD) influences the battery's cycle count. A lower DoD, or shallower discharges, leads to a longer battery lifespan. Lithium-ion batteries are optimized for partial discharge, so plug in your device when it's not in use—even if it has remaining charge. Unlike older battery technologies, lithium-ion batteries have no memory effect and do not require full discharge cycles to maintain capacity.
Conservatively, after 400–500 charge/discharge cycles, lithium-ion batteries will retain around 80% of their original capacity.