NEWS 10.06.2008 EUHA 2008 15. - 17. October 2008, in Leipzig (Germany). The Renata Consumer Sales Team is very glad to welcome you in Leipzig at booth no. B-08 in hall no. 2. For more information please contact our Sales Team: sales@renata.com

After more than 12 years of research and development, Renata, the Swiss battery producer, claims they have managed to set the new benchmark for top quality hearing aid battery performance. According to Henry Kessler of Sy Kessler Sales, Official North American Importer for RENATA, this new generation battery has more than enough power to supply even the most demanding digital hearing aids – “for a record setting endurance marathon run time.” The performance is so good; Renata decided to launch it under a new name, “maratone.”

Energy for the long run – exceeding expectations!

How to compare different batteries from different manufacturers?

Organisations such as ANSI and IEC are developing standardized tests with the aim of providing the hearing industry with a common platform for comparing the battery performance of multiple manufacturers. One standard test valid for zinc-air batteries is based on a discharge of the battery under a constant resistance over a period of time, which varies depending upon the battery type being tested. When comparing RENATA maratone to the leading competitive products under this standard test, “maratone” clearly features a superior performance advantage.

ZA 13 maratone: Standard Discharge

standard discharge according to IEC-60086-2 1500 Ohm 12h testing at 20°C to 0.9V at 50% rh

Realizing that today’s modern hearing instruments have much more demanding power requirements, IEC proposed a new “high power pulse test” for battery performance analysis which more closely simulates reality than the standard battery discharge tests described above. This test implements a constant load over a specified period of time, with the addition of a more substantial pulse load every two hours. Likewise, this test also varies depending upon the battery type being analyzed. One critical aspect of these tests is that the battery voltage must remain above the area of 1.1V or the low battery warning feature in many of these modern instruments will trigger or the aid will simply shut down. Once again, Renata maratone clearly features a superior performance advantage over the leading competitors even under this more stringent “high power pulse test,” indicating RENATA maratone is truly “the battery of choice.”

ZA 312 maratone: High-Power-Puls-Discharge

high-power-pulse discharge according to IEC-60086-2 35/1185/CD 12h testing at 20°C to 1.1V at 50% rh 100ms every 2h, 2/10mA

Why is the battery choice critical for modern digital hearing instruments?

Modern hearing instrument manufacturers are constantly striving to provide consumers with intelligent hearing solutions – all designed to perform optimally under an ever changing multitude of environmental surroundings. This push for enhanced performance has helped to create a growing variety of truly innovative features. These enhancements have lead to high current pulses which the battery must be capable of sustaining. If the battery can’t handle the load, which can become especially high in some environments, these innovative hearing devices will simply fail to function as designed, leaving consumers uncomfortable with their investment in better hearing. This means selecting the best battery is indeed a crucial decision.
In order to exceed expectations, Renata went a step further and created testing conditions believed to simulate heavy use in a rough environment. Under this special Renata test, high power pulses are applied every second draining the batteries much more rapidly. This harsh yet realistic test closely simulates the difficulties such high tech hearing devices face. Once again, when top quality battery performance is demanded under even the harshest conditions, the test results point toward Renata as the obvious solution.

ZA 10 maratone: Ultra-High-Power-Puls-Discharge

ultra-high-power discharge 24h testing at 20°C to 1.1V at 50% rh 100ms every 1s, 1/5mA

Yes. As a matter of fact, an independent lab in Denmark, called “Delta” made an "in-situ-test,” which means they tested our batteries in two different digital hearing aids - together with fresh batteries from Rayovac, PowerOne and others. Multiple batteries were tested under normal levels of temperature and humidity, in a variety of sound environments and indeed, the results indicated Renata’s superior “blue ribbon - first place” performance!
Renata suggests that you do your own test, and let your patients decide for themselves! Although it is a “marathon race,” and not a sprint, one thing is crystal clear, Renata has the lead today!

ZA 10 maratone: "In-situ"-Test

hearing aid type 1 16h testing at 18–27°C to 1.1V at 30–60% rh various sound environments

Try Renata maratone and hear the sound of success!
Energy for the long run!

It is not only endurance, but also attractive marketing support, packaging and friendly customer service which make the difference!

The new “maratone” professional packaging more boldly features RENATA’s association with The SWATCH Group. Swatch is an official Olympic sponsor and the world’s largest watch manufacturer, recognized for such famous brands as OMEGA, TISSOT, LONGINES and RADO. Renata’s new packaging also features a “best before” freshness date and is available customized with the dispenser’s logo and contact information!

Renata is also unveiling its new “6-pin” battery displays, which are attractively designed for dispensers in the shape of an "ear".

Renata’s unique end-user leaflets conveniently hang on the display; and serve to educate consumers about zinc-air batteries while offering guidelines for handling and storage.

Join “the new leader, Renata maratone,” for the best overall battery performance on the market today and take advantage of Renata’s great customer service and sales support! We invite you to contact us for more details anytime!

Our worldwide network of professional trade partners makes RENATA the ultimate choice for your global battery supply requirements. Constant technical and marketing orientated support is available via Renata’s distribution partners as well as directly from Renata’s headquarters, offering the best conditions and unlimited possibilities for customers to work optimally in their local markets. Our world-wide team of professional customer service people hope to become your most trusted and reliable vendor, satisfying your requirements and exceeding your expectations too!

If you would like to join “the new leader,” while offering your patients and dispensers “the best overall performing battery on the market today, please contact RENATA - the swiss power source.