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CipherLab KBRS381690501 RS38 6800mAh Extended Battery

Overview

The KBRS381690501 is a 6800mAh extended-capacity hot-swappable battery for the CipherLab RS38 rugged mobile computer. It delivers 21+ hours of continuous runtime versus 14+ hours on the standard 4500mAh pack—a critical advantage for full-shift field operations in warehouse, logistics, and retail environments where battery swaps mid-route cost time. The unit maintains IP65 sealing (dust and water resistance), so it survives the same harsh conditions as the host device. Weighing 315g (47g heavier than standard), it fits the same battery slot with no hardware modifications.

Compatibility

Designed exclusively for CipherLab RS38 and RS38H rugged mobile computers. The battery installs directly into the device battery compartment using the standard hot-swap mechanism—no external charging dock, no adapter, no firmware change required. It is compatible with all standard charging infrastructure supplied for the RS38 series: single charging cradles, 4-slot battery chargers, and 4-slot battery-and-terminal chargers.

Installation Notes

Hot-swappable installation—power down the RS38, slide out the exhausted battery, insert the KBRS381690501 into the slot until it clicks, and power on. No tools required. The extended battery charges in 3 hours from 0% to full capacity using standard RS38 chargers (0.5 hour faster than standard battery on the same charger). Store unused batteries at 10–90% humidity and –30 °C to 70 °C; avoid condensation. If deploying extended batteries across a fleet, rotate them into a 4-slot charger to maintain parallel shift coverage without downtime.

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1x CipherLab KBRS381690501 6800mAh Extended Battery

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Product Type: Extended Battery

Connectivity: Wi-Fi

IP Rating: IP65

Weight: 315g

Battery Capacity: 4500mAh

CPU: Qualcomm QCM4490 Kryo Octa-core CPU 2.4 GHz

RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 SDRAM/128GB UFS3.1 ROM

Storage Capacity: Micro SD Card Slot x1, SDHC up to 32GB, SDXC up to 1TB

Battery: 6800mAh Li-ion

Camera: Rear 16 Megapixels PDAF with LED flash / Front: 8 Megapixels fixed focus

Expansion Slots: Micro SD Card Slot x1 , SDHC up to 32GB, SDXC up to 1TB

Keypad: 1 programmable key, volume up and down keys, left and right trigger keys, power key

Warranty: 1-year standard warranty

Audio Support: Dual Speaker (85dB at 40cm), 3 microphones with echo and noise reduction

Audio: Dual Speaker (85dB at 40cm), 3 microphones with echo and noise reduction

Processor: Qualcomm QCM4490 Kryo Octa-core CPU 2.4 GHz

Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 SDRAM/128GB UFS3.1 ROM

Wireless: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax, support fast roaming DBS(Dual Band Simultaneous Support), WiFi6E(802.11ax), MU-MIMO2x2

interface: USB; Bluetooth; WiFi

ip_rating: IP65

battery_capacity: 4500mAh

wireless: Bluetooth; WiFi 6E

Expansion_Slots: Micro SD Card Slot x1 , SDHC up to 32GB, SDXC up to 1TB

Compatible_Accessories: Single charging cradle, Single charging / Workstation, 4-slot battery charger, 4-slot battery and 4 terminal charger, 5-slot terminal charger, Hand strap, Rubber boot, Screen protector, Shoulder strap, Pistol grip, UHF RFID reader, Extended battery,

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Type: RS38 6800mAh Extended Battery

Battery_Life: 21+ hours

Product_Type: Extended Battery

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6800mAh extended battery for CipherLab RS38 rugged scanner

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Product Type Extended Battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi
IP Rating IP65
Weight 315g
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
CPU Qualcomm QCM4490 Kryo Octa-core CPU 2.4 GHz
RAM 8GB LPDDR5 SDRAM/128GB UFS3.1 ROM
Storage Capacity Micro SD Card Slot x1, SDHC up to 32GB, SDXC up to 1TB
Battery 6800mAh Li-ion
Camera Rear 16 Megapixels PDAF with LED flash / Front: 8 Megapixels fixed focus
Expansion Slots Micro SD Card Slot x1 , SDHC up to 32GB, SDXC up to 1TB
Keypad 1 programmable key, volume up and down keys, left and right trigger keys, power key
Warranty 1-year standard warranty
Audio Support Dual Speaker (85dB at 40cm), 3 microphones with echo and noise reduction
Compatibility CipherLab RS38 rugged mobile computer
Capacity 6800mAh extended battery
Environmental Rating IP65 sealed
Weight 315g
Installation Direct battery slot, no hardware required
Audio Dual Speaker (85dB at 40cm), 3 microphones with echo and noise reduction
Processor Qualcomm QCM4490 Kryo Octa-core CPU 2.4 GHz
Memory 8GB LPDDR5 SDRAM/128GB UFS3.1 ROM
Wireless IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax, support fast roaming DBS(Dual Band Simultaneous Support), WiFi6E(802.11ax), MU-MIMO2x2
interface USB; Bluetooth; WiFi
ip_rating IP65
battery_capacity 4500mAh
wireless Bluetooth; WiFi 6E
Expansion_Slots Micro SD Card Slot x1 , SDHC up to 32GB, SDXC up to 1TB
Compatible_Accessories Single charging cradle, Single charging / Workstation, 4-slot battery charger, 4-slot battery and 4 terminal charger, 5-slot terminal charger, Hand strap, Rubber boot, Screen protector, Shoulder strap, Pistol grip, UHF RFID reader, Extended battery,
Compatible With the
Type RS38 6800mAh Extended Battery
Battery_Life 21+ hours
Product_Type Extended Battery
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