BA 685B

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

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Extended autonomy and life for mobile

systems

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Wide operating temperature range

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Recommended for ruggedized designs

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Easy integration into compact and light

systems

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Unrivalled low temperature performance

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Maintenance-free

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Light weight

Key features

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Electronic

protection

against

charger faults

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Very high energy density

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Built-in LED independent fuel gauge

– visible at night – without any capacity

loss during storage

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Compatible with Saft and other military

chargers

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Excellent charge recovery after long

storage, even at high temperature

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Long cycle life (over 70 % initial capacity

after 500 cycles 100 % DoD)

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Made and designed in the EU

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Restricted for transport (class 9)

Main applications

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Combat net radio

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Tactical radio

Technology

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Graphite-based anode

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Lithium Cobalt oxide-based cathode

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Electrolyte: organic solvents

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Built-in redundant safety protections

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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)

15.0 V

Typical capacity at 20°C

(under 2.4 A 10.8 V cut-off)

13.4 Ah (when charged up to 16.8 V)

11.7 Ah (when charged up to 16.4 V)

Mechanical characteristics

Length (max)

259 mm

Width (max)

79 mm

Height (max including contacts)

73 mm

Typical weight

1700 g

Charging conditions

Charge method

Constant Current/Constant Voltage

Max. recommended charge current

5 A at 20°C

Charge temperature range*

- 20°C to + 60°C (- 4°F to +140°F)

Time at 20°C

6 hours under 5 A constant

Identifiant resistor

47.5 kΩ

Recommended charger

SAFT EcMC² 250W, EcMC² 350W

with IB4 interface

Discharging conditions

Max.recommended continuous discharge current*

5 A at 20°C

Pulse discharge current

up to 18 A

Discharge cut-off voltage

10.8 V

Discharge temperature range

- 40°C to +70°C (- 40°F to +158°F)

* Consult Saft for optimized charging below 0°C