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The ScanPad ultrasound machine has been a trusted choice for small animal pregnancy scanning since 2013. Designed for portability, clarity and reliability, it is a professional grade system built to support breeders and veterinarians day in, day out. However, like all advanced equipment, its performance and longevity depend on correct use. One of the most common issues we see reported is a ScanPad that will not power on after limited use. In most cases, this comes down to battery care.
This guide explains how the ScanPad battery works, why proper charging is essential, and the simple steps you can take to ensure your machine lasts for many years.
The ScanPad battery is designed as a backup power source. It allows you to move between rooms, finish a scan uninterrupted, or continue working briefly if mains power is unavailable. It is not designed to be the primary power source for day to day scanning.
Professional desktop and laptop style ultrasound machines like the ScanPad are engineered to run from mains power wherever possible. Using the battery as the main power supply over long periods can significantly shorten its lifespan.
Modern lithium batteries do not benefit from being fully drained. In fact, allowing a battery to repeatedly run down to very low levels can permanently damage its ability to hold charge.
A common scenario we see is when a machine is used intermittently on battery power, allowed to drain to a low percentage, and then not fully recharged. Over time, this can lead to a battery that appears to be dead even though the machine itself is in perfect working order.
The good news is that this is entirely preventable.
Plugging your ScanPad directly into mains power is the single best way to protect the battery and the machine as a whole.
Benefits include:
If mains power is available, using it should always be your first choice.
If you do need to rely on battery power, it is essential to fully recharge the machine afterwards.
Best practice includes:
Partial charging or short charging periods may not be enough to maintain battery health.
There is a persistent myth that batteries should be fully drained to keep them healthy. This is outdated advice and does not apply to modern ultrasound equipment.
To protect your battery:
Keeping the battery topped up ensures it is ready when you truly need it.
The battery exists to support you in unexpected situations, not to replace mains power altogether. Treating it as a backup rather than a primary power source will dramatically extend its usable life and reliability.
The ScanPad 2026 represents the latest evolution of a machine trusted by breeders for over a decade. It combines practical design with cutting edge imaging technology to deliver outstanding results.
Key reasons customers continue to choose the ScanPad include:
Every ScanPad is the result of extensive research, real world feedback, and over a decade of innovation in small animal pregnancy scanning.
Your ScanPad is built to deliver reliable performance for many years. By following a few simple battery care steps, you can protect your machine, avoid unnecessary downtime, and ensure it is always ready when you need it most.
If you have any questions about charging, battery health, or general operation, our team is always happy to help. Proper care not only protects your ScanPad battery, it protects your investment.
