Nickel Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride Product Catalog and Technical Handbook
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We’ve Got The Power.™ Nickel Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers

Large Array of Sizes and Types Power-Sonic offers a broad range of cell sizes and types to meet a wide range of configurations and applications. Capacities range from 110 – 8000 mA. The batteries listed are our standard range. Other sizes and/or terminal configurations are available, subject to minimum order quantities and delivery times. Exceptional Performance State of the art design and meticulously controlled manufacturing ensure the highest performance levels in terms of energy density and voltage stability. Rugged, Durable and Safe The cylindrical steel case coupled with state-of –the...

Charge and Discharge Temp. (°C) Cycle Life (Years) 876543210 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Permanent Charge at 0.05C Charge and Discharge Temp. (°C) Voltage (V) 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Capacity Input (%) Voltage (V) 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0.1C 0.05C Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries Charging and Discharging Characteristics High Temp. Battery Discharge Cycle Life High Temp. Battery Charging & Discharging We’ve Got The Power.™ Standard Battery Discharging (0.2C/0.5C/1C) Standard Battery Discharging (1C/2C/3C) Capacity Output (%) Voltage (V) 1.5 1.4 1.3...

Nickel Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Charging Method No. of output terminals 2 15 hours Constant Current Slow Charge Time Controlled Fast Charge -ÄV Cutoff Charge dT/dt Cutoff Charge Trickle Charge 0.1 CmA NiCd and NiMH Most NiMH and NiCd NiCd and NiMH NiCd and NiMH NiCd and NiMH 6 to 8 hours 0.2 CmA Approx. 120% Approx. 110 to 120% Approx. 110 to 150% 1 to 2 hours 0.5 to 1 CmA 1 to 2 hours 0.5 to 1 CmA 30 hours or longer Frequent charge 1/30 to 1/20 CmA 2 2 3 2 Charge time Charge current Features • Cycle applications • Simple charge • Trickle charge • Cycle applications • Simple...

Nickel Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride Cell Assemblies Power-Sonic NiCd & NiMH batteries are also available as cell assemblies and packs. Both cylindrical and button cells may be packaged in any linear or tubular configuration to meet electrical and dimensional requirements. The basic building block of any nickel cadmium or nickel-metal hydride battery pack is the 1.2V cell, either button or cylindrical and they can be assembled together in a variety of ways, either in series or parallel. For example, 10 cells configured as a pack and connected in series will form a 12 volt battery. When...

Power-Sonic rechargeable batteries are designed to provide years of dependable service. Adherence to the following guidelines in system design will ensure that battery life is maximized and operation is trouble free. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • It is important that you familiarize yourself with these prior to handling, installing and disposing of all batteries. If there are any questions raised from these please contact Power-Sonics’ technical department. Handling • Follow all precautions as described in our Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). This information is subject to change...

Important Do’s and Don’ts Discharging Discharge Temperatures • Discharge batteries within an ambient temperature range of: Nickel Cadmium -4°F to 149°F (-20°C to 65°C ), Nickel-Metal Hydride 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) • Discharge capacity will drop when the battery is discharged outside the ambient temperature range Over-Discharging • Over-discharging damages the batteries performance. Full discharge has been reached when the the voltage drops to 0.9V to 1.0V, see the individual specification sheets for the applicable details. When the battery has been fully discharged It should be...

Safety Considerations When Handling Batteries • Always familiarize yourself with the MSDS – see Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) above. • Never disassemble a battery, as the electrolyte inside is strong alkaline and can damage skin and clothes. • Never attempt to short-circuit a battery, doing so can damage the product & generate heat that can cause burns. • Never dispose of batteries into a fire as it will cause the battery to rupture, release noxious chemicals and possibly explode. • Never solder anything directly to a battery as this will damage the safety vent inside the cap. • Never...

Nickel Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride Chargers PSN-Series Features Electronically-regulated, constant current limited 2- stage chargers for nickel cadmium and nickel metalhydride batteries. Timed C/10 charge rate with automatic switching to C/40 trickle rate after fourteen hours to keep the battery fully charged. LED’s indicate charge mode. Units are calibrated to the battery pack’s specifications based on the number and mAh capacity of the cells. Assemblies of 1-12 cells and capacities of 500-5000 mAh can be charged in about 14 hours. The wall mount design chargers are shipped with a...

Quality is always #1 We employ IQC, PQC and ISO 9001 quality management systems to test materials, monitor manufacturing processes and evaluate finished products prior to shipment. All our batteries are 100% tested with advanced computer equipment prior to being released for sale. Power-Sonic management and staff are committed to providing the best possible service to satisfy our customer’s needs, and fulfill our undertaking to deliver top grade products on time and at a competitive price. Our batteries meet international standards including JIS, DIN and IEC and have UL certification....