ne w Primary lithium battery LS 14500Ex 3.6 V Primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) High energy density AA-size bobbin cell For demanding and potentially explosive atmospheres Benefits l Used in potentially explosive atmospheres 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) Key features l Non-flammable electrolyte l Compliant with IEC 60079-11 intrinsic safety standard and IEC 60086-4 safety standard l S tainless steel container and end caps (low magnetic signature) l Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing lUnderwriters Laboratories (UL) Component Recognition l Non-restricted for transport lManufactured in UK and China Main applications lGas metering lAutomatic meter reading lAlarms and security devices lMiners cap lamps lGas detectors lAir monitoring equipment lSafety torches lGas tanks level monitoring lMiner equipment May 2010 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. IEC 60079-11 Intrinsic safety characteristics (T4 up to + 55°C) I short-circuit current (max) Ri (max) Temperature rise (max) 3.7 A 989 mOhm + 78°C LS 14500Ex 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 Restored Capacity versus Current and Temperature (2.0 V cut-off) storage area should be clean, cool (preferably not exceeding + 30°C), dry and ventilated. 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) l The 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 31096-2-0510 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