Product Spotlight: Why You Need This Cable in Your Life
Power Cable for Static Installations (3m)
If your CollecTin unit lives a double life, being a portable fundraiser and a permanently installed display, then this is the accessory that you need.
Meet the Power Cable for Static Installations (3m) (or, as we like to call it here: the cable that will ensure you don't have any battery drama!)
What it is (in plain English)
For CollecTin® More and CollecTin Solo units used in fixed, permanent locations, this USB cable replaces the boost battery in the handle with a direct power connection.
- Designed for static installations
- Provides a 3-metre reach for flexible placement
- Removes the need to rely on the handle boost battery when the unit is always powered
In short, it lets your unit stay powered without constantly recharging the battery.
The problem it quietly solves
If a CollecTin More or Solo unit is permanently connected while still using the boost battery in the handle, that battery will eventually degrade due to normal lithium-ion wear over repeated charge cycles.
Translation:
It will work fine… until one day it doesn’t. And that day is always going to be at the most inconvenient time.
The smarter setup
To avoid premature battery failure, the recommended setup is:
- Use the Power Cable for Static Installations for permanent installations
- Remove the boost battery from the handle while in static use
- Charge the boost battery separately
- Reinsert it only when you need portable operation
Think of it as giving your battery a part-time job instead of a full-time one.
The magic of the 3 metres
We all know that electrical sockets never seem to be in the most convenient places so having an additional 3m to play with is the difference between having your unit exactly where you want it or having to consider moving your entire display closer to the socket.
It gives you flexibility for:
Countertop placements
Wall-mounted displays
Reception desks
Anywhere that power sockets were clearly not designed with fundraising tech in mind
Key benefits at a glance
- Protects the boost battery from unnecessary wear
- Supports continuous, permanent installations
- Clean, direct USB power connection
- 3m cable length for flexible positioning
- Reduces maintenance and unexpected downtime
Final thought
Not every accessory and upgrade needs to be exciting. Some are just quietly sensible - the kind that prevent future problems and untimely “why isn’t this charging?” conversations.
This is one of those and yours for just £18 plus VAT. Visit our shop today.
