The RS6100 includes a standard battery (480 mAH) for operation above 0°C (32°F), or an extended battery (735 mAH) for operation below 0°C (32°F).
The extended battery must be used in environments below 0°C (32°F), and affects scanner behavior in the following ways:
When operating in temperatures above -20°C (-4°F), the RS6100 supports the default 4 second Decode Session Timeout.
Between -10°C (14°F) and -20°C (-4°F), the RS6100 enters Low Power Mode and continues to support the default 4 second Decode Session Timeout.
In temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), the RS6100 enters Low Power Mode and supports a Decode Session Timeout of less than 1 second.
With the Corded Adapter connected to the WT6X with the 5000 mAH battery installed in the terminal, the RS6100 maintains the default 4 second Decode Session Timeout across the temperature range.
