PSH-1255

12 Volt 5.5 Amp. Hrs.

Features:
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology for
superior performance.
Designed specifically for high-rate discharge
(UPS) applications
24 Watts/cell for 15 min. of constant power
Rugged plastic case and cover
Approved for transport by air. D.O.T., I.A.T.A.,
F.A.A. and C.A.B. certified.
U.L. recognized under file number MH 14328.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 12 volts (6 cells in series)
Nominal Capacity
20 hour rate (275mA to 10.50 volts) .................................................................................................................................. 5.5 A.H.
10 hour rate (480mA to 10.50 volts) .................................................................................................................................. 4.8 A.H.
5 hour rate (820mA to 10.20 volts) .................................................................................................................................. 4.1 A.H.
1 hour rate (3.1A to 9.00 volts) ....................................................................................................................................... 3.1 A.H.
15 min. rate (8A to 9.00 volts) .......................................................................................................................................... 2.0 A.H.
Approximate Weight....................................................................................................................................................... 4.00 pounds (1.8 kg)
Energy Density (20 hour rate)............................................................................................ 1.68 Watt-hours/cubic inch (103.0 Watt-hours/l)
Specific Energy (20 hour rate)................................................................................................ 16.2 Watt-hours/pound (36.0 Watt-hours/kg)
Internal Resistance (Fully Charged Battery).................................................................................................. 22 milliohms (approximately)
Maximum Discharge Current ( ≥ 7 Min.)................................................................................................................................ 15.0 amperes
Maximum Short-Duration Discharge Current ( ≥ 7 Sec.)..................................................................................................... 40.0 amperes
Terminals........................................................................... F2”: Quick disconnect tabs, 0.250” x 0.032”, mate with AMP. INC. FASTON “250”
Shelf Life — % of nominal capacity at 68o F (20o C)
1 Month......................................................................................................................................................................................... 97%
3 Months....................................................................................................................................................................................... 91%
6 Months....................................................................................................................................................................................... 83%
Operating Temperature Range
Charge................................................................................................................................................................... -4oF (-20oC) to 122oF (50oC)
Discharge.............................................................................................................................................................. -4oF (-20oC) to 140oF (60oC)
Case................................................................................................................................................................................................ ABS Plastic
TECHNICAL DATA: PSH-1255

CONSTANT POWER DISCHARGE RATINGS

FINAL WATTS PER CELL @ 25” C

MODEL
VOLTAGE
5 MIN 10 MIN 15 MIN 20 MIN 25 MIN 30 MIN 60 MIN

1.75 38 27 22 17 12 9.5 6.4

PSH-1255 1.70 39 28 23 17.5 12.5 9.6 6.5
1.67 40 29 24 18 13 9.8 6.7

Discharge Characteristics Shelf Life and Storage

(V) 100
14.0 Charging is not

Capacity Retention Ratio (%)

Ambient Temperature 20 C (68 F)
o o necessary unless
100% of capacity
13.0 is required.
80
Terminal Voltage

Charging before
12.0 5 oC
use is necessary
(41oF) to help recover
11.0 full capacity.
60
10.0 0.55A 0.275A Charge may fail
1.10A 40oC 30 C
o
20oC to restore full
2.75A o capacity. Do not
9.0 40 (104oF) (86 F) (68oF) let batteries reach
Final 5.5A
Voltage this state.
8.0 0
11A
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
1.2 2.4 6 12 24 36 48 1 2 4 6 8 10 20 40 Standing Period (Months)
min. hrs.
Discharge Time
CHARGING
Cycle Applications: Limit initial current to 1.6A. Charge until battery
voltage (under charge) reaches 14.40 to 14.70 volts at 68oF (20oC).
Hold at 14.40 to 14.70 volts until current drops to approximately 54mA.
Discharge Time vs. Discharge Current “Float” or “Stand-By” Service: Hold battery across constant voltage
20 source of 13.50 to 13.80 volts continuously.
15 NOTE: Due to the self-discharge characteristics of this type of battery,
10 it is imperative that they be charged after 6-9 months of storage, other-
wise permanent loss of capacity might occur as a result of sulfation.
5 Final
Voltage Physical Dimensions: in. (mm) Terminals
hrs.

10.5V
2 10.2V
Discharge Time

2.76 (70)

1
min.

9.60V
30

9.0V o o 3.54 (90)

10 40 C (104 F)
o o
20 C (68 F)
o o
0 C (32 F)
5 8.10V
4.17 (106)
3.98 (101)

0.275 0.55 1.10 2.75 5.5 11

Discharge Current (A)

All data subject to change without notice.

Tolerances are +/- 0.04 in. (+/- 1mm) and +/- 0.08 in. (+/- 2mm) for height dimensions.

SALES & MARKETING CUSTOMER SERVICE

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