Primary lithium battery LO 39 SHX

Primary lithium battery
LO 39 SHX
3.0 V Primary lithium-sulfur dioxide (Li-SO2)
Very high drain and pulse capability
F-size spiral cell
Benefits
•High and stable discharge voltage
•Superior pulse capability
•Performance not affected by cell
orientation
•Long storage possible before use
•Ability to withstand extreme
temperature
Cell size references
Electrical characteristics
(typical values for cells stored for one year or less)
Nominal capacity
(at 1 A + 20°C 2.0 V cut-off. The capacity restored by the cell varies
according to current drain, temperature and cut-off)
11.5 Ah
Nominal energy
32.2 Wh
Key features
Open circuit voltage
(at + 20°C) •Low self-discharge rate
(less than 3 % after 1 year of
storage at + 20°C)
•Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing
•Built-in safety vent
(at the negative end of the cell)
•Restricted for transport (class 9)
•UL Component Recognition
(File Number MH 15076)
•Meets shock, vibration and other
environmental requirements of
military specifications
•Made in the USA
Nominal voltage
(at 0.6 A + 21°C/+70°F)
Main applications
•Radiocommunications and other
military applications
•Beacons and Emergency Location
Transmitters
•Sonobuoys
•Emergency car door opening
system
December 2008
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Maximum recommended continuous current
(to avoid over-heating. Higher currents possible, consult Saft)
3.0 V
2.8 V
3.0 A
Pulse capability : Typically up to 60 A
(The voltage readings may vary according to the pulse characteristics,
the temperature, and the cell’s previous history. Fitting the cell with a
capacitor may be recommended in severe conditions. Consult Saft)
Storage
(recommended)
(possible without leakage)
Operating temperature range
(Short excursions up to + 85°C possible at currents below 1 A)
+ 30°C (+ 86°F) max
- 60°C/+ 85°C
(- 76°F/+ 185°F)
- 60°C/+ 70°C
(- 76°F/+ 158°F)
Physical characteristics
Diameter (max)
Height (max; finish with radial tabs)
31.9 mm (1.25 in)
100.3 mm (3.95 in)
Typical weight
125 g (4.4 oz)
Li metal content
3.9 g
Standard cell comes with resin potting at the positive end
and two radial 0.15 mm - thick nickel tabs
Other finish configurations available on request.
LO 39 SHX
Voltage plateau versus Current and Temperature
3.0
2.9
38.1 mm
(1.50 in)
Cell voltage (V)
2.8
+55°C
+20°C
0°C
2.7
2.6
2.5
-20°C
- 30°C
2.4
99.5 ± 0.8 mm
(3.92 ± 0.03 in)
- 40°C
2.3
2.2
0.1
10.0
1.0
Current (A)
31.55 ± 0.35 mm
(1.24 ± 0.01 in)
Typical discharge profiles at + 20°C
4.8 mm
(0.19 in)
3.0
Overall dimensions
Cell voltage (V)
2.8
2.6
2.4
2000 mA
1000 mA
2.2
250 mA
100 mA
2.0
1.8
0
Handling precautions
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Capacity (Ah)
Restored Capacity versus Current and Temperature (2.0 V cut-off)
13.0
12.0
Capacity (Ah)
•Cell is pressurised at ambient
temperature.
•Do not puncture, open or
mutilate.
•Do not obstruct the safety vent
mechanism.
•Do not short circuit or charge.
•Do not expose to fire or
temperatures above
+ 70°C (+ 158°F).
1
11.0
+54°C
+21°C
10.0
0°C
9.0
8.0
-20°C
7.0
6.0
- 30°C
5.0
- 40°C
4.0
3.0
0.1
1.0
Current (A)
Saft
Specialty Battery Group
12, rue Sadi Carnot
93170 Bagnolet - France
Tel.:+ 33 (0)1 49 93 19 18
Fax:+ 33 (0)1 49 93 19 69
313 Crescent Street
Valdese, NC 28690 - USA
Tel.:+1 (828) 874 41 11
Fax:+1 (828) 879 39 81
Doc. No 31091-2-1208
Information in this document is subject to change without notice
and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft.
For more details on primary lithium technologies please refer to
Primary Lithium Batteries Selector Guide Doc No 31048-2.
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