CipherLab KB1B371200005 Replacement Battery Pack
The CipherLab KB1B371200005 is a rechargeable 3.7V 1200mAh Li-ion battery pack engineered specifically for the CipherLab 8200, 8230, and 82A0 series mobile computers. If a warehouse-floor scanner is dropping shift readiness or holding a fraction of its rated runtime, a worn OEM cell is almost always the cause before the terminal itself is. This is the direct-fit replacement pack sized and shaped for that chassis — not a generic aftermarket cell repackaged to fit.
Overview
Handheld mobile computers live and die by battery health. A 1200mAh Li-ion pack is the rated capacity for the entire 8200/8230/82A0 platform, and capacity fade below spec shows up first as mid-shift terminal reboots or scan-engine dropouts — not as an obvious battery fault. Swapping in a fresh KB1B371200005 restores the terminal to its designed runtime without touching firmware, pairing, or device configuration.
Key Features
- 3.7V 1200mAh Li-ion cell: matches the OEM operating power spec for the 8200/8230/82A0 series, so runtime returns to factory expectations instead of the shortened cycles typical of a degraded original pack.
- Direct physical fit: sized to the 8200 series battery bay — no case modification, no spacer, no workaround needed during a field swap.
- Supports full display and scan-engine load: the terminal's 2.1" 160x160 pixel display and 2D imaging/laser scan engine draw continuously during active scanning; a healthy 1200mAh cell keeps both running through a full shift instead of throttling scan performance as charge drops.
- Rated for IP54 terminal use: the host device carries an IP54 environmental rating validated with this battery pack installed, so the swap doesn't compromise the terminal's dust and splash resistance on a warehouse or dock floor.
- Backs the terminal's drop rating: the 8200 series is rated for 1.2m (4 ft) drops onto concrete, 5 drops per side, with this battery in place — a factor worth knowing if replacement packs are being sourced from unverified stock, since fit and weight distribution affect that rating.
- Compatible with the 32-bit cOS platform: powers the CipherLab Operating System (cOS) environment running on the 8200/8230/82A0's 32-bit CPU and 8 MB Flash / 4-8 MB SRAM memory, with no OS-side reconfiguration required after a swap.
- Keeps microSD-based data collection running: the host's micro SD slot (SDHC support) is used for local data logging on many 8200-series deployments — stable power delivery from this pack prevents write interruptions during active capture.
Integration & Compatibility
The KB1B371200005 is built for the CipherLab 8200, 8230, and 82A0 series specifically — it is not a universal or cross-brand pack. Confirm the terminal model before ordering; the 8200 series ships in both Linear imager (136 x 58 x 25mm) and Laser/2D (136 x 58 x 32mm) housings, and this battery is rated for both configurations at 150g (5.3 oz). For fleets running mixed scan engines across a facility, standardizing on this single battery SKU simplifies spares inventory rather than stocking engine-specific packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which CipherLab terminals does the KB1B371200005 fit?
A: It's built for the CipherLab 8200, 8230, and 82A0 series mobile computers, covering both Linear imager and Laser/2D housing variants.
Q: What's the battery capacity and voltage?
A: 3.7V at 1200mAh, rechargeable Li-ion — matching the original operating power spec for the 8200 series.
Q: Does replacing the battery affect the terminal's environmental or drop rating?
A: No. The 8200 series terminal maintains its IP54 rating and 1.2m/4 ft, 5-drops-per-side rating with this battery pack installed.
Q: What's the warranty on the KB1B371200005?
A: It carries a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Q: Will this battery work with a terminal running the microSD expansion slot?
A: Yes — the pack supplies stable power to the terminal's micro SD (SDHC) slot for local data logging without interruption.
The KB1B371200005 is a straightforward part to evaluate: it's a 3.7V 1200mAh Li-ion cell built to the exact spec CipherLab designed into the 8200/8230/82A0 series, not a repurposed generic pack. When a fleet of these terminals starts showing mid-shift power loss, this is almost always the first component to check.
Technical Highlights:
- 1200mAh Li-ion capacity: matches OEM rated capacity for the 8200 series, restoring full-shift runtime instead of the degraded cycles you get from an aged original pack.
- 150g (5.3 oz) weight, dual-housing fit: sized correctly for both the 136 x 58 x 25mm Linear imager housing and the 136 x 58 x 32mm Laser/2D housing — one SKU covers both configurations.
- IP54 and 1.2m drop rating preserved: the terminal's environmental and impact ratings (5 drops per side onto concrete) hold with this battery installed, which matters if you're running these on a dock floor or trailer yard.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm which housing variant your fleet uses before ordering — Linear imager and Laser/2D units share the same battery but differ in terminal depth (25mm vs 32mm), which matters for holster and cradle compatibility.
- Terminals running continuous 2D scan-engine cycles and the 2.1" display under heavy use will draw down a pack faster than idle time suggests — track swap intervals by scan volume, not just calendar age.
Right fit for warehouse and DC teams standardizing spares across a mixed 8200/8230/82A0 fleet running cOS — order the KB1B371200005 as a line-item spare per terminal rather than waiting for field failures to force emergency replacement.
