Primary lithium battery LO 34 SX 3 V Primary lithium sulfur dioxide (Li-SO2) High drain capability 1/3 C-size spiral cell Benefits • High and stable dischage voltage • High pulse capability • Performance not affected by cell orientation • Long storage possible before use • Ability to withstand extreme temperature • Non-restricted for transport Key features • 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) • UL Component Recognition (File Number MH 15076) • Meets shock, vibration and other environmental requirements of military specifications • Made in the USA Cell size reference 1/3 um2 1/3 R14 1/3 C Electrical characteristics Nominal capacity 1.0 Ah Open circuit voltage 3V Nominal voltage 2.8 V (at 28 mA) Rated capacity (at 28 mA discharge) 70°F (21°C) 1.0 Ah - 20°F (- 29°C) 0.6 Ah Maximum recommended continuous current 0.5 A Pulse capability: Typically up to 1 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 (% of rated capacity) 1 year 70°F (21°C): >95% 1 month 160°F (71°C): >90% Operating temperature range - 40°F (- 40°C) to 160°F (71°C) Physical characteristics Diameter (max) 25.6 mm (1.01 in) Height (with radial tabs) 20.45 mm (0.085 in) Typical weight .56 oz./16 gr. Weight of Li 0.35 gr Volume 0.575 in3/9.4 cc Standard cell comes with resin potting in the topshell area and two radial 0.15 mm inch - thick radial tabs. Other configurations available on request. April 2011 LO 34 SX Typical discharge curves at 21°C 3.5 3.0 Volts 2.5 2.0 50mA 1.5 100mA 1.0 250mA 0.5 500mA 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 Capacity (Ah) Voltage at midlife vs. discharge rate at various temperatures 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 -40C -30C Volts Handling precautions • Cell is pressurized at ambient temperature • Do not puncture, open or mutilate • Do not obstruct safety vent mechanism • Do not short circuit or charge • Do not expose to fire or temperatures above 160°F (71°C) -20C 2.5 0C 21C 2.4 54C 2.3 2.2 2.1 2 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Discharge Rate(mA) 1.2 Capacity vs. discharge at various temperatures 1.0 Capacity to 2V (Ah) -40C -30C 0.8 -20C 0C 21C 54C 0.6 0.4 0.2 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 4111 Fax: +1 (828) 879-3981 www.saftbatteries.com 0.0 10 100 Discharge Rate(mA) Doc N° 31099-2-0411 Edition: April 2011 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft. For more details on primary technologies, please refer to the Primary Lithium Batteries Selector Guide Doc No 31048-2. Published by the Communications Department Photo credit: Saft 1000