BA 685A Rechargeable lithium-ion battery – extreme performance The battery consists of the assembly of two parallel branches of four MP 176065 Saft lithium-ion cells in series (4s2p configuration) and connected by a specifically designed electronic protection circuit. Benefits Extended autonomy and life for mobile systems ■■ Wide operating temperature range ■■ Recommended for ruggedized designs ■■ Easy integration into compact and light systems ■■ Unrivalled low temperature performance ■■ Maintenance-free ■■ Light weight ■■ Key features Electronic protection against charger faults ■■ Very high energy density ■■ Built-in LED independent fuel gauge – visible at night – without any capacity loss during storage ■■ Compatible with Saft and other military chargers ■■ Excellent charge recovery after long storage, even at high temperature ■■ Long cycle life (over 70 % initial capacity after 500 cycles 100 % DoD) ■■ Made and designed in the EU ■■ Restricted for transport (class 9) ■■ Main applications Combat net radio ■■ Tactical radio ■■ Technology Graphite-based anode Lithium Cobalt oxide-based cathode ■■ Electrolyte: organic solvents ■■ Built-in redundant safety protections ■■ Battery comprises two parallel branches of four MP 176065 cells in series and features an electronic protection circuit ■■ ■■ Electrical characteristics Nominal voltage (2.4 A rate at 20°C) Typical capacity at 20°C (under 2.4 A 10.8 V cut-off) Mechanical characteristics Length (max) Width (max) Height (max including contacts) Typical weight Charging conditions Charge method Max. recommended charge current Charge temperature range* Time at 20°C Identifiant resistor Recommended charger Discharging conditions Max. recommended continuous discharge current* Pulse discharge current Discharge cut-off voltage Discharge temperature range * Consult Saft for optimized charging below 0°C 15.0 V 13.4 Ah (when charged up to 16.8 V) 11.7 Ah (when charged up to 16.4 V) 259 mm 79 mm 73 mm 1700 g Constant Current/Constant Voltage 5 A at 20°C - 20°C to + 60°C (- 4°F to + 140°F) 6 hours under 5 A constant 88.7 kΩ SAFT EcMC² 250W, EcMC² 350W with IB4 interface 5 A at 20°C up to 18 A 10.8 V - 40°C to + 70°C (- 40°F to + 158°F) Independent 5 segment fuel gauge Assess the battery state of charge while in storage ■■ Check your spare battery during or prior to use ■■ Make full use of available battery ■■ 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 ■■ Shrapnel penetration References High Temperature Low Temperature Vibration Shock Salt Fog Immersion NATO Stock Number (NSN) Saft’s Part Number Compliance with military specification MIL-STD 810E, 501.3 (+ 60°C) MIL-STD 810E, 502.3 (- 20°C) MIL-STD 810C 514.2 H MIL-STD 810E 516.4 MIL-STD 810E 509.3 I MIL-STD 810E 512.3 6140-14-529-5973 06571A Typical discharge profile (2.7 A - C/5 rate - charge 16.8 V) 18.0 ■■ Store in a dry place at a temperature preferably not exceeding 30°C ■■ For long-term storage, keep the battery within a (30 ± 15) % state of charge Protection against over voltage (resettable) ■■ Protection against under voltage (resettable) ■■ Protection against over current during discharge ■■ Equalising cell voltages during discharge 13.0 11.0 ■■ 10.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Capacity (Ah) + 70ºC + 20ºC - 25ºC Charge characteristics to 16.8 V versus temperature (5 A rate) 18.0 10.0 17.0 9.0 Voltage 16.0 Voltage (V) ■■ 14.0 12.0 Transportation and storage Protection circuit 15.0 8.0 15.0 7.0 14.0 6.0 13.0 5.0 12.0 4.0 11.0 3.0 Current 10.0 2.0 1.0 9.0 0 8.0 0 1 2 3 Charge time (hours) + 60ºC Saft Specialty Battery Group 12, rue Sadi Carnot 93170 Bagnolet - France Tel.:+33 1 49 93 19 18 Fax:+33 1 49 93 19 69 www.saftbatteries.com + 20ºC 4 5 6 0ºC Saft Specialty Battery Group 313, Crescent Street Valdese NC 28690 - USA Tel.:+1 (828) 874 41 11 Fax:+1 (828) 879 39 81 www.saftbatteries.com Doc No.: 54051-2-1112 Edition: November 2012 Data in this document is subject to change without notice and becomes contractual only after written confirmation. Société par Actions Simplifiée au capital de 31 944 000 € RCS Bobigny B 383 703 873 Produced in the UK by Arthur Associates Limited Current (A) Do not solder directly to battery terminals ■■ Do not disassemble ■■ Do not remove the protection circuit ■■ Do not incinerate ■■ 16.0 Voltage (V) When handling Saft MP batteries: 17.0