Primary lithium battery LS 14500 3.6 V Primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl ) 2 High energy density AA-size bobbin cell Benefits Cell size references R6 - AA l Enhanced capacity Electrical characteristics l High voltage response, stable during most of the lifetime of (typical values relative to cells stored for one year or less at +30C max.) the application Nominal capacity 2.6 Ah l Wide operating temperature (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) range (-60C/+85C) l Low self-discharge rate Open circuit voltage (at +20C) 3.67 V (less than 1 % after 1 year of Nominal voltage (at 0.2 mA +20C) 3.6 V storage at +20C) Nominal energy 9.36 Wh l Easy integration into compact Pulse capability: Typically up to 250 mA systems (250 mA/0.1 second pulses, drained every 2 mn at +20C from l Superior resistance to undischarged cells with 10 A base current, yield voltage readings above atmospheric corrosion 3.0 V. The readings may vary according to the pulse characteristics, the temperature, and the cells previous history. Fitting the cell with a capacitor Key features may be recommended in severe conditions. Consult Saft) l Stainless steel container Maximum recommended continuous current 50 mA (Higher currents possible, consult Saft) and end caps (low magnetic signature) Storage (recommended) +30 C (+86 F) max (for more severe conditions, consult Saft) l Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing l Non-flammable electrolyte Operating temperature range -60C/+85C (Operation above ambient T may lead to reduced capacity and (-76F/+185F) l Compliant with IEC 60086-4 lower voltage readings at the beginning of pulses. Consult Saft) safety standard and IEC 60079-11 intrinsic safety Physical characteristics standard (class T3 assignment) Diameter (max) 14.55 mm (0.57 in) l Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Height (max) 50.3 mm (1.98 in) Component Recognition Typical weight 16.7 g (~ 0.6 oz) l Non-restricted for transport/ Non-assigned to Class 9 Li metal content approx. 0.7 g according to the UN Available termination suffix Recommendations on the CN, CNR radial tabs 2 PF, 3 PF, 3 PF RP, 4 PF radial pins transport of dangerous goods CNA (AX) axial leads Model Regulations FL flying leads...etc. l Manufactured in France, UK, China Main applications l Utility metering l Automatic meter reading l Alarms and security devices l Tollgate systems l Memory back-up l Tracking systems l Automotive electronics l Professional electronics September 2009Voltage plateau versus Current and Temperature (at mid-discharge) LS 14500 3.8 3.6 3.4 + 70C + 55C 3.2 3.0 + 20C 2.8 4.2 min 2.6 5.5 max - 20C (flat area) 2.4 - 40C 2.2 0.1 1 100 10 1000 Current (mA) 1.35 0.3 Typical discharge profiles at + 20C 14.44 50 0.3 3.8 0.11 3.6 3.4 0.4 0.1 3.2 3.0 2.8 7.5 0.1 2.6 Dimensions in mm. 2.4 2.2 2.0 0.1 1 100 10 1000 10000 Time (hours) Storage Restored Capacity versus Current and Temperature (2.0 V cut-off) 3.0 l The storage area should be 2.8 clean, cool (preferably not 2.6 exceeding +30C), dry and 2.4 2.2 ventilated. 2.0 1.8 1.6 Warning 1.4 1.2 l Fire, explosion and burn hazard. 1.0 l Do not recharge, short circuit, 0.8 crush, disassemble, heat above 0.6 0.4 100 C (212 F), incinerate, 0.2 or expose contents to water. 0.0 l Do not solder directly to the cell 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 Current (mA) (use tabbed cell versions instead). o Doc. N 31064-2-0909 Information in this document is subject to change without notice Saft and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft. Specialty Battery Group For more details on primary lithium technologies please refer to 12, rue Sadi Carnot o Primary Lithium Batteries Selector Guide Doc N 31048-2. 93170 Bagnolet - France Published by the Communications Department. Tel.: +33 (0)1 49 93 19 18 Photo credit: Saft Fax: +33 (0)1 49 93 19 69 Socit anonyme au capital de 31 944 000 RCS Bobigny B 383 703 873 www.saftbatteries.com Produced by Arthur Associates Limited. Capacity (Ah) Cell voltage (V) Cell voltage (V) 57 Ohms/55 mA 400 Ohms/8.6 mA 1000 Ohms/3.6 mA 3600 Ohms/1 mA