Voltaplex LIFE™ 18650 · Security & Remote Monitoring
Keep security systems
in the field longer
Your security equipment is built to stay deployed. Your battery shouldn't be the reason it comes back.
Battery-powered security systems can remain in the field for years. But as batteries degrade, maintaining those systems can mean more than simply replacing a few cells.
Voltaplex LIFE™ is a long-life 18650 lithium-ion cell designed for applications where battery performance over time matters as much as capacity on day one.
See if LIFE fits your application →
The problem with comparing capacity alone
When selecting an 18650, it is easy to compare cells based primarily on initial capacity. But a higher-capacity cell doesn't necessarily deliver more energy over the complete life of the battery.
For equipment that cycles frequently and stays deployed for years, a better question is: how much useful energy will the cell deliver before it needs to be replaced?
Results based on internal testing under the specified conditions. Actual performance varies based on application and operating conditions.
Evaluate battery performance on lifetime energy delivered, not initial capacity alone.
A longer-lasting battery can mean fewer replacements
When security equipment is already deployed in the field, replacing a battery can carry costs well beyond the battery itself. A replacement may involve:
Reducing battery replacements helps lower the total cost of maintaining deployed equipment. For frequently cycled or difficult-to-service systems, the difference compounds over several years.
See a security camera ROI example →Security camera ROI example
An illustrative five-year scenario for a fleet of 1,000 deployable cameras, each using three 18650 cells, with field service costed at $75 per camera visit.
Illustrative scenario based on internal cycle testing. Actual results vary with duty cycle, service model and operating conditions.
Already proven in deployable security equipment
A UK-based security-camera manufacturer evaluated Voltaplex LIFE as an alternative to the Panasonic 18650 cells it had previously used. Before adoption, the manufacturer ran qualification testing inside its own application.
To confirm LIFE could meet the electrical demands and runtime requirements of its equipment.
To confirm performance under the environmental conditions required by the application.
LIFE performed successfully in both evaluations. Following qualification, the manufacturer adopted LIFE and reports that it currently uses Voltaplex LIFE across its projects.
Over the last few years, the manufacturer reports no devices returned due to battery failure.
Is LIFE right for your security system?
LIFE is not intended to be the best cell for every 18650 application. It is designed for applications where long-term battery performance creates meaningful value. LIFE may be a strong fit when your equipment:
A simple path to evaluation
You don't need to determine whether LIFE is right for your application on your own.
Share your current cell, battery configuration, duty cycle, required runtime and expected service life.
Our team reviews the requirements and helps determine whether LIFE's long-cycle performance could provide a meaningful advantage.
If LIFE is a good technical fit, we'll work with your team on the appropriate evaluation path.
Could your battery last as long as your security system?
If battery replacement is adding cost, maintenance or downtime to your deployed equipment, let's determine whether LIFE can help.
Voltaplex LIFE™ — long-term battery performance for equipment built to stay in the field.
