What this battery is and where it fits
The Siemens 6GT2898-0CA00 is a lithium-ion accumulator designed as the spare battery for the Psion Workabout PRO handheld terminal, used in SIMATIC Ident systems for mobile data capture and RFID read/write tasks on the plant floor. Rated at 3.7 V with a capacity of 3000 mAh, it provides the runtime needed for a full shift of scanning and data entry without a mid-shift recharge. The battery swaps out without tools — the tool-free exchange feature means a maintenance tech can replace it in seconds, keeping the handheld online and the line moving.
Lifecycle and sourcing reality
Siemens lists this part at a mature lifecycle stage — an established product for ongoing support of existing installations. For a mature spare like this, the supply chain is stable but not speculative — it is sourced to order against an RFQ, so the procurement decision is straightforward: confirm the BOM line and we quote against the order. There is no official successor listed; the 6GT2898-0CA00 remains the designated spare for Psion Workabout PRO terminals in SIMATIC Ident applications.
Environmental limits for storage and operation
Storage temperature range is -20 to +60 °C, which covers most warehouse and transport conditions. Operating temperature is listed as 50 to -20 °C — note the reversed order in the source, but the range spans -20 to +50 °C for active use. These limits mean the battery can be left in a non-climate-controlled truck or storage shed, but should be brought to room temperature before heavy use in cold environments to avoid voltage sag.