How substantial is the battery drain on the mobile device, when SCOUT™ Mobile is running in the background?

Answer

When SCOUT™ Mobile is running in the background of a mobile device, the battery lifecycle is affected by several factors.  On the Settings tab of SCOUT™ Mobile (under the heading Other), the ability to keep the mobile device awake is an option.  If this setting is selected, the screen on the mobile device will not dim and this will cause a more rapid depletion of the battery strength.  The length of the Broadcast Interval (relevant when in Broadcast Mode) or Measurement Interval (relevant when in Connected Mode) will impact the battery life of both the mobile device and the sensor.  The shorter the interval, the shorter the battery lives.