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 F 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. Published by the Communications Department. Photo credit: Saft. Société anonyme au capital de 31 944 000 € RCS Bobigny B 383 703 873 www.saftbatteries.com Produced by Arthur Associates Limited. 10.0