Primary lithium battery G 52/3 3.0 V Primary lithium-sulfur dioxide (Li-SO2) High drain capability C-size spiral cell Benefits w High and stable discharge voltage w High pulse capability w Performance not affected by cell orientation w Long storage possible before use w Ability to withstand extreme temperature Key features w Low self-discharge rate (less than 2 % after 1 year of storage at + 20ºC) w Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing w Built-in safety vent (at the negative end of the cell) w Restricted for transport (class 9) w Meets shock, vibration and other environmental requirements of military specifications w Made in UK Main applications w Radiocommunications and other military applications w Sonobuoys w Life jacket lights w Professional electronics w Rescue devices Cell size reference Electrical characteristics (typical values relative to cells stored for one year or less at +30ºC max.) Nominal capacity (at 1.0 A +20ºC 2.0 V cut-off. The capacity restored by the cell varies according to current drain, temperature and cut-off) Open circuit voltage (at +20ºC) Nominal voltage (at 0.5 A +20ºC) Nominal energy Maximum recommended continuous current (to avoid over-heating) 3.2 Ah 3.0 V 2.8 V 8.96 Wh 2.5 A Pulse capability: Typically up to 5 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) +30ºC (+86ºF) max +85ºC (+185ºF) max Operating temperature range (Operation above ambient T may lead to reduced capacity and lower voltage readings at the beginning of pulses. Consult Saft) -60ºC/+70ºC (-76ºF/+158ºF) Physical characteristics Diameter (max) 25.6 mm (1.01 in) Height (max) 49.5 mm (1.95 in) Typical weight 47 g (1.6 oz) Li metal content Standard cell comes with protruding positive end-cap. Finish with tabs available on request. December 2008 R14 - C 1.2 g –40ºC G 52/3 Voltage at mid-discharge versus Current and Temperature (2.0 V cut-off) 3.0 2.9 15.9 max Cell voltage (V) 2.8 2.7 + 60ºC 2.6 + 20ºC 2.5 0ºC – 20ºC –40ºC 2.4 2.3 2.2 49.2 ± 0.3 100 1000 10000 Current (mA) Typical discharge profiles at + 20ºC 3.0 7 max 25.3 ± 0.3 Cell voltage (V) 2.8 2.6 2.4 1.75 A 1A 2.2 0.5 A 0.1 A 2.0 Overall dimensions in mm 1.8 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Capacity (Ah) Handling precautions 4.0 3.5 Capacity (Ah) is pressurised. w Do not puncture, open or mutilate. w Do not obstruct the safety vent mechanism. w Do not short circuit or charge. w Do not expose to fire or temperatures above +70ºC (+158ºF). Restored Capacity versus Current and Temperature (2.0 V cut-off) w Cell 1.75 A 1A 3.0 2.5 0.5 A + 60ºC + 20ºC 0ºC 0.1 A – 20ºC 2.0 –40ºC 1.5 1.0 100 1000 Current (mA) 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 Doc. No 31092-2-1208 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft. River Drive, South Shields Tyne and Wear, NE33 2TR - UK Tel.:+44 (0)191 456 1451 Fax:+44 (0)191 456 6383 For more details on primary lithium technologies please refer to Primary Lithium Batteries Selector Guide Doc No 31048-2. www.saftbatteries.com Produced by Arthur Associates Limited. Published by the Communications Department. Photo credit: Saft. Société anonyme au capital de 31 944 000 RCS Bobigny B 383 703 873 10000