Specification of Military NiCd Battery PRC117 Battery
Application for |
AN/PRC-117A, PRC-117A, PRC-117 |
Rechargeable or not |
Rechargeable |
Making standards |
Per MIL-B-49436B with reference to MIL-STD-810 |
Battery Cell Chemicals |
Rechargeable, Nickel Cadmium |
Nominal Voltage |
12 Volts |
Nominal Capacity |
4.5Ah |
Highest charged voltage |
17 Volts |
Lowest cut-off voltage |
8 Volts |
Max. charging current |
6A |
Max. continuous discharging current |
20A |
Max. pulse discharging current(for 2 second) |
40A |
Out case materials |
Modified ABS |
Shelf life |
To 10 years The battery must be charged at least once every 6 months |
Cycle Life |
500 cycles @ 80% DOD |
Self-discharge rate |
Less than 15% per month |
Maintenance cautions |
The battery must be charged at least once every 6 months |
Storage temperature |
-30¡æ to 50¡æ |
Performance temperature |
-40¡æ to +75¡æ |
Battery voltage test |
Passed |
Battery Capacity test |
Passed |
Short-circuit safety |
Passed |
Drop test |
Passed |
Vibration test |
Passed |
Thermo Shock test |
Passed |
Electrolyte Leakage test |
Passed |
Insulation test |
Passed |
Explosion Safety test |
Passed |
Puncture Safety test |
Passed |
Over-thermo protection |
Passed |
Transportation |
Can be shipped by sea shipment and air shipment |
Battery Disposal |
Must be disposed of without any secondary pollution to environment |