Primary lithium battery LS 14500 3.6 V Primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) High energy density AA-size bobbin cell Benefits l Enhanced capacity l High voltage response, stable during most of the lifetime of the application l Wide operating temperature range (- 60 °C/+ 85°C) l Low self-discharge rate (less than 1 % after 1 year of storage at + 20 °C) l Easy integration into compact systems l Superior resistance to atmospheric corrosion Key features l Stainless steel container and end caps (low magnetic signature) l Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing l Non-flammable electrolyte l Compliant with IEC 60086-4 safety standard and IEC 60079-11 intrinsic safety standard (class T3 assignment) lUnderwriters Laboratories (UL) Component Recognition l Non-restricted for transport/ Non-assigned to Class 9 according to the UN Recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods – Model Regulations l Manufactured in France, UK, China Main applications lUtility metering meter reading lAlarms and security devices lTollgate systems lMemory back-up lTracking systems lAutomotive electronics lProfessional electronics lAutomatic September 2009 R6 - AA Cell size references Electrical characteristics (typical values relative to cells stored for one year or less at + 30 °C max.) Nominal capacity (at 2 mA + 20 °C 2.0 V cut-off. The capacity restored by the cell varies according to current drain, temperature and cut-off) 2.6 Ah Open circuit voltage (at + 20°C) 3.67 V Nominal voltage (at 0.2 mA + 20°C) 3.6 V Nominal energy 9.36 Wh Pulse capability: Typically up to 250 mA (250 mA/0.1 second pulses, drained every 2 mn at + 20 °C from undischarged cells with 10 µA base current, yield voltage readings above 3.0 V. The 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) Maximum recommended continuous current (Higher currents possible, consult Saft) Storage 50 mA (recommended) (for more severe conditions, consult Saft) Operating temperature range (Operation above ambient T may lead to reduced capacity and lower voltage readings at the beginning of pulses. Consult Saft) + 30°C (+ 86°F) max - 60°C/+ 85°C (- 76°F/+ 185°F) Physical characteristics Diameter (max) 14.55 mm (0.57 in) Height (max) 50.3 mm (1.98 in) Typical weight 16.7 g (~ 0.6 oz) Li metal content approx. 0.7 g Available termination suffix CN, CNR 2 PF, 3 PF, 3 PF RP, 4 PF CNA (AX) FL radial tabs radial pins axial leads flying leads...etc. LS 14500 Voltage plateau versus Current and Temperature (at mid-discharge) 3.8 Ø 4.2 min 5.5 max (flat area) Cell voltage (V) 3.6 3.4 + 70ºC + 55ºC 3.2 3.0 + 20ºC 2.8 2.6 - 20ºC 2.4 - 40ºC 2.2 0.1 1 1.35 ± 0.3 1000 Typical discharge profiles at + 20°C Ø 14.44 ± 0.11 50 ± 0.3 100 10 Current (mA) 3.8 3.6 2.6 2.4 2.2 3600 Ohms/1 mA 2.8 1000 Ohms/3.6 mA 3.0 400 Ohms/8.6 mA Dimensions in mm. 3.2 57 Ohms/55 mA Ø 7.5 ± 0.1 Cell voltage (V) 3.4 0.4 ± 0.1 2.0 0.1 1 100 10 1000 10000 Time (hours) Storage l The Warning l Fire, explosion and burn hazard. not recharge, short circuit, crush, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), incinerate, or expose contents to water. l Do not solder directly to the cell (use tabbed cell versions instead). l Do Capacity (Ah) storage area should be clean, cool (preferably not exceeding + 30°C), dry and ventilated. Restored Capacity versus Current and Temperature (2.0 V cut-off) 3.0 2.8 2.6 2.4 2.2 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 0.01 0.1 10 1 Current (mA) Doc. No 31064-2-0909 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 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft. www.saftbatteries.com Produced by Arthur Associates Limited. 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 383 703 873 100 1000