Power Solutions For High Temperature Operations

Product information
EnerSys has combined its experience in valve regulated lead acid technology RANGE SUMMARY
with the results of extensive research and development to create the
VX series, the latest in the PowerSafe range designed for an
unprecedented 10 year life at 40°C. Utilising pure lead and thick plate design
with specially selected engineering materials, EnerSys has developed a
product unrivaled for life in high temperature applications. Designed
specifically for the demands of the evolving global telecommunications
network, the revolutionary VX series is leading lead acid
batteries into a new era.

Features and Benefits

• Long service life - Thick positive plates
in 99.99% pure lead for enhanced
corrosion resistance give PowerSafe VX a
design life of 10 years at 40°C or 20+
years at 25°C
• Mechanical strength and thermal stability -
Polycarbonate/ABS blend specially selected
for the case and lid to ensure robustness
of product combined with high flame
retardancy (UL rated VO) for continuous
operation at 40°C
• Connectors - Front terminal connection
for ease of installation in cabinets or racks
• Gas recombination - Efficiency is >98%,
eliminating water loss during operating
life
• Lifting handles- Rope lifting handles are
provided for ease of handling and
installation
• Standards and certifications - All Hawker
manufacturing facilities are certified to
ISO 9001
• PowerSafe VX is certified to UL and UBC
Seismic Zone 4, and is fully compliant with
IEC896/2 and BS6290/4

• Conductivity - Pillars are fitted with a

brass insert for high conductivity to give
enhanced performance. This also
eliminates the need for re-torquing

• Separator - PowerSafe VX is based on

proven AGM technology where the
electrolyte is absorbed into low-resistance,
microporous glass fibre separators
eliminating acid spillage and leaks

Publication No: EN-VX-RS-001 - February 2003

 Construction
1. High conductivity connector and
terminal - The pillar has a brass insert
bolted to an angled copper connector
which is fitted with a bolt, stainless steel
nut and washers
7. Tough flame retardant - Container case,
lid and covers are VO PC/ABS plastic,
highly resistant to shock and vibration.
The manifold retains the cell vents and
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houses a flame arrestor

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2. High integrity pillar seal - Higher
8. Separators - The electrolyte is
quality materials allow for longer life.
completely absorbed within this low- 4
Compression grommet is designed for
resistance, microporous, glass fibre 3
long life
9. Intercell connectors - Heavy straight-bar
3. Front terminal connection assembly -
intercell connectors are designed to
minimizes installation time
minimise voltage loss and to withstand
4. Self-sealing relief valve - Low-pressure high currents
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non-return valve which prevents ingress 1
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10. Flame arrestor - Built into each 5
of atmospheric oxygen. The opening
monobloc for added safety 2
6 7
vent pressure is 1-2 PSI
11. Electrical insulation - The terminals are
5. Pure lead positive plates - Thick pure 12
recessed in the lid to reduce the risk
lead grids are designed to resist
of short circuits, and a clip-on terminal
corrosion and prolong life
cover is provided
6. Balanced negative plates - Positive to
12. Lifting handles - Rope handles are
negative ratio is designed to ensure
provided for easy installation
optimum recombination efficiency

Technical data

Nominal Capacity (Ah) Dimensions (mm)

Cell Number Nominal 10 hrs to Internal Height Width Length Weight

Type of Cells Voltage (V) 1.80Vpc at 20°C Resistance (Ω) (kg)
-3
8VX100F 4 8 100 2.2x10 227 125 387 34
-3
12VX100F 6 12 100 3.3x10 227 125 558 48

Discharge Current (amps) @ 20°C

Publication No: EN-VX-RS-001 - February 2003 - Subject to revisions without prior notice
Time in hours

End Vpc 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0

1.63 65.1 47.8 37.7 31.6 27.2 21.7 18.1 15.6 13.7 12.3 11.2 10.2
1.65 65.1 47.8 37.7 31.6 27.2 21.7 18.1 15.6 13.7 12.3 11.2 10.2
1.67 65.1 47.8 37.7 31.6 27.2 21.6 18.0 15.5 13.7 12.3 11.1 10.2
1.69 65.1 47.8 37.7 31.6 27.2 21.6 18.0 15.5 13.7 12.2 11.1 10.2
1.71 65.0 47.7 37.7 31.6 27.2 21.5 18.0 15.5 13.6 12.2 11.1 10.2
1.73 64.8 47.6 37.7 31.5 27.1 21.5 17.9 15.4 13.6 12.2 11.1 10.1
1.75 64.5 47.4 37.5 31.5 27.1 21.4 17.9 15.4 13.6 12.2 11.0 10.1
1.80 62.8 46.5 36.9 31.0 26.7 21.2 17.7 15.2 13.4 12.0 10.9 10.0
1.85 59.9 44.8 35.8 29.8 25.6 20.3 17.0 14.7 13.0 11.6 10.6 9.7

Contact:
Global Headquarters EnerSys EMEA
P.O. Box 14145 Reading, Brussels, Belgium
PA 196212-4145 Tel: +32 (0)2 247 94 47
USA
Tel: +1-610-208-1991 EnerSys Asia
+1-800-538-3627 Guangdong, China
www.enersysinc.com Fax: +1-610-372-8613 Tel: +86-755-2689 3639