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)
l Underwriters 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
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
Primary lithium battery
LS 14500
3.6 V Primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl
2
)
High energy density
AA-size bobbin cell
Cell size references R6 - AA
Electrical characteristics
(typical values relative to cells stored for one year or less at + 30
°
C max.)
Nominal capacity 2.6 Ah
(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)
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 50 mA
(Higher currents possible, consult Saft)
Storage (recommended) + 30
°
C (+ 86
°
F) max
(for more severe conditions, consult Saft)
Operating temperature range - 60
°
C/+ 85
°
C
(Operation above ambient T may lead to reduced capacity and (- 76
°
F/+ 185
°
F)
lower voltage readings at the beginning of pulses. Consult Saft)
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 radial tabs
2 PF, 3 PF, 3 PF RP, 4 PF radial pins
CNA (AX) axial leads
FL flying leads...etc.
September 2009
LS 14500
Storage
l The storage area should be
clean, cool (preferably not
exceeding + 30°C), dry and
ventilated.
Warning
l Fire, explosion and burn hazard.
l Do 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).
Ø 4.2 min
5.5 max
(flat area)
Ø 14.44 ±
0.11
Ø 7.5 ± 0.1
1.35 ± 0.3
50 ± 0.3
0.4 ± 0.1
Dimensions in mm.
0.1
0.01
0.1
1
10
100 1000
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
2.2
2.0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
1
10
100
1000 10000
0.1
1
10
100
1000
- 40ºC
57 Ohms/55 mA
400 Ohms/8.6 mA
1000 Ohms/3.6 mA
3600 Ohms/1 mA
- 20ºC
+ 20ºC
+ 55ºC
+ 70ºC
Doc. N
o
31064-2-0909
Information in this document is subject to change without notice
and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft.
For more details on primary lithium technologies please refer to
Primary Lithium Batteries Selector Guide Doc N
o
31048-2.
Published by the Communications Department.
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Produced by Arthur Associates Limited.
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
www.saftbatteries.com
Current (mA)
Cell voltage (V)
Cell voltage (V)Capacity (Ah)
Time (hours)
Current (mA)
Restored Capacity versus Current and Temperature (2.0 V cut-off)
Typical discharge profiles at + 20°C
Voltage plateau versus Current and Temperature (at mid-discharge)
