Rechargeable lithium-ion battery VL 34570 High performance D-size cylindrical cell Saft always supplies VL cells in assemblies or as customized battery system constructions Benefits ● ● ● ● ● ● Extended autonomy and life for mobile systems Wide operating temperature range Recommended for ruggedized designs Easy integration into compact and light systems Very high energy density (380 Wh/l, 160 Wh/kg) Unrivalled low temperature performance Key features ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● High power High voltage Excellent charge recovery after long storage, even at high temperature Maintenance-free Long cycle life (over 70 % initial capacity after 500 cycles 100 % DoD) Built-in safety vent and circuit breaker Non-restricted for transport/ Non-assigned to Class 9 according to the UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods Model Regulations Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Component Recognition (File Number MH15076) Main applications ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Mobile asset tracking Rack-mount telecom batteries Small UPS Soldier of the future equipment Portable radios Professional portable lighting Electric bikes and personal mobility Portable gas analysers Professional video February 2009 Cell size references R20 – D Electrical characteristics Nominal voltage (under 1.1 A at 20°C) 3.7 V Typical capacity (under 1.1 A at 20°C 2.75 V cut-off) 5.4 Ah Mechanical characteristics (sleeved, without tabs) Diameter (max) 34.20 mm (1.346 in) Height (max) 59.43 mm (2.340 in) Typical weight 125 g (4.3 oz) Lithium equivalent content 1.62 g Nominal energy 20.0 Wh Operating conditions Charge method Constant Current/Constant Voltage Maximum charge voltage 4.20 +/– 0.05 V Maximum recommended charge current** Charge temperature range* Charge time at 20°C 5.4 A (~C rate) – 20°C to + 60°C (– 4°F to +140°F) To be set as a function of C rate ➡ C/2 rate ➡ C/5 rate ➡ Maximum continuous discharge current*** the charge current: 2 to 3 h 3 to 4 h 6 to 7 h 11 A (~2C rate) Pulse discharge current up to 21 A (~4C rate) Discharge cut-off voltage 2.5 V Discharge temperature range* – 50°C to + 60°C (– 58°F to +140°F) * For optimized charging below 0°C, 60°C and discharging at – 50°C, consult Saft. ** Electronic protection circuits within battery packs may limit the maximum charge/discharge current allowable. Consult Saft. ***At rates >1C self-heating may limit runtime VL 34570 Battery assembly In order to operate properly, individual Li-ion cells are mechanically and electrically integrated in battery assemblies specific to each application.The battery assembly incorporates electronics for performance, thermal and safety management. Voltage (V) Typical discharge profiles at + 20°C Capacity (Ah) Voltage (V) Discharge profiles (1.1 A - C/5 rate) Built-in protection devices ensure safety in case of: ● Exposure to heat ● Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods of time ● Short circuit ● Overcharge ● Overdischarge State of charge (%) Transportation and storage: ● Store in a dry place at a temperature preferably not exceeding 30°C (86°F) ● For long-term storage, keep the battery preferably within a (30 ± 15) % state of charge Charge characteristics to 4.2 V at + 20°C Voltage (V) / Current (A) When handling Saft VL batteries: ● Do not solder directly to cell terminal (use tabbed versions instead) ● Do not disassemble ● Do not remove the protection circuit ● Do not incinerate Capacity (Ah) Charge time (hours) 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 www.saftbatteries.com Doc. No 54048-2-0209 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft. Published by the Communications Department. Photo credit: Saft. Société anonyme au capital de 31 944 000€ RCS Bobigny B 383 703 873 Produced by Arthur Associates Limited.