For many devices, the voltage of a conventional finger-type battery is not enough, and the series connection of several elements is not possible due to the small size of the electrical device. The way out of this situation is the use of power sources, the voltage of which is much higher. Most often, a Krona battery is used to power such devices, but if a source with a voltage of 6 volts is needed, then Lithium 2CR5 should be installed.
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2CR5 Battery Specifications
All 2CR5 batteries have the following characteristics:
- Voltage is 6v.
- Discharge current - 10 mA.
- The chemical type is Li-MnO2.
- Weight - 43 g.
- Capacity - 500-1300 mAh.
It has a fairly long service life and a minimum self-discharge rate. Also, the product is able to work at subzero temperatures up to minus 20 degrees. Due to these qualities, the power supply is ideally suited for installation in small-capacity devices, the operation of which can be carried out in various modes.
Battery 2CR5 Analogs
This type of battery has few analogues. Full compliance have:
- DL245.
- EL2CR5.
- RL2CR.
In addition, you can replace the battery EN-EL1. The product is slightly longer and the voltage at the terminals is about 7 V, but if such excesses are not critical, then it can be used repeatedly instead of a standard battery.
Also, some home craftsmen assemble from two CR123A elements a battery connected in series, which is almost identical in electrical parameters and size to the device to be replaced.
Battery Applications
The 2CR5 lithium battery is used in professional photographic equipment. High power of the product allows its use in other devices with high power consumption. Also, this source can be used in modern sensor mixers and powerful light sources. The product can also be used in the independent design of various devices for the supply of which a voltage of 6 volts is required.
Can I charge a 2CR5 battery
If 2CR5 is a battery, then it can be charged. You can identify such a battery by marking. The battery usually has a capacity designation, which is expressed in mAh. In order to restore the capacity of such a product, it is enough to apply a constant voltage of the required voltage to its contacts.
Special chargers operating on a 220 V network do a good job of “resuscitation” of run-down 2CR5 batteries. The charge should be selected in such a way that there is a slot on its case where you can install a battery of such an unusual shape.
Standard batteries cannot be charged, so if a salt or alkaline battery is installed in the device, then after it is discharged, it should be replaced with the same product.
Popular manufacturers and their features
It is possible to purchase a source of nutrition of both domestic and foreign production. To date, the most popular batteries are the following brands:
- Energizer Batteries from this manufacturer have a high capacity, which allows them to use much longer.
- Duracell. All batteries of this manufacturer are of high quality and performance, but the cost of products is quite high.
- Panasonic The 2CR5 battery from a well-known Japanese manufacturer of household appliances is characterized by high quality and stability at low air temperatures.
- Varta. Very high quality batteries from a well-known European manufacturer. They have good endurance and allow the use of electrical devices much longer.
- Maxell. Products are characterized by relatively low cost and decent quality.
- Space. Batteries of a domestic manufacturer have a standard voltage, a capacity indicator, and good performance characteristics.
- Eveready. Products of good quality.
- GP. Products from a well-known Hong Kong manufacturer have good performance and relatively low cost.
- Sanyo. Japanese manufacturer of high quality batteries, including 2CR5 models.
If original products were purchased, then the elements of any of the listed brands will last a long time.
What to look for when purchasing
When purchasing a product, you should first pay attention to the type of battery. Only if a product with the 2CR5 designation on the product body is purchased, can the battery be replaced safely. This should be done when choosing an analogue.
When buying, you should also pay attention to the fact that the battery is a battery or not. Confusing is quite difficult, because the price of products differs significantly.
You should refuse to purchase the product if there are dents or other damage on its case.
