Rechargeable Sealed Lead-Acid Battery

PS-12550
12 Volt 55 Amp. Hrs.
Features:
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology for
superior performance.
Valve regulated, spill-proof construction.
Power/volume ratio yielding unrivaled
energy density.
Built-in (recessed) battery handles for safe
and easy transport
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 (2.75A to 10.50 volts) ....................................................................................................................................... 55 A.H.
10 hour rate (4.90A to 10.50 volts) ....................................................................................................................................... 49 A.H.
5 hour rate ( 8.80A to 10.20 volts) ........................................................................................................................................ 44 A.H.
1 hour rate (33.00A to 09.00 volts) ....................................................................................................................................... 33 A.H.
Approximate Weight....................................................................................................................................................... 40.0 pounds (18.2 kg)
Energy Density (20 hour rate).............................................................................................. 1.66 Watt-hours/cubic inch (101.4 Watt-hours/l)
Specific Energy (20 hour rate)................................................................................................... 16.1 Watt-hours/pound (35.4 Watt-hours/kg)
Internal Resistance (Fully Charged Battery).................................................................................................. 5.2 milliohms (approximately)
Maximum Discharge Current ( <_ 7 Min.).................................................................................................................................... 165 amperes
Maximum Short-Duration Discharge Current ( <
_ 10 Sec.) .................................................................................................... 550 amperes
Terminals....................................................................................................... Universal terminals (heavy duty post) with nut & bolt fasteners
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 (50oC)
Case................................................................................................................................................................................................... ABS Plastic
 TECHNICAL DATA: PS-12550

CONSTANT POWER DISCHARGE RATINGS

FINAL WATTS PER CELL @ 25” C

MODEL
VOLTAGE
5 MIN 10 MIN 15 MIN 20 MIN 30 MIN 45 MIN 60 MIN

1.75 320 210 184 153 115 87 72

PS-12550 1.70 342 225 190 158 118 89 73
1.67 354 230 194 160 120 90 74

Discharge Characteristics Shelf Life and Storage

(V) 100 Charging is not

Capacity Retention Ratio (%)

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

12.0 use is necessary

(41oF) to help recover
11.0 full capacity.
60
2.75A Charge may fail
10.0 5.5A to restore full
11A 40 oC 30 C
o
20 oC
27.5A o capacity. Do not
9.0 40 (104oF) (86 F) (68oF) let batteries reach
Final
Voltage
55A this state.
8.0 0
110A
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 15A. 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 550mA.
Discharge Time vs. Discharge Current “Float” or “Stand-By” Service: Hold battery across constant volt-
20 age 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) Terminal Detail
hrs.

10.5V
2 10.2V
Discharge Time

1
5.45 (138)
min.

9.60V
30 Universal

9.0V 9.04 (230)

o o
10 40 C (104 F)
o o
20 C (68 F)
o o
0 C (32 F)
5 8.10V
8.98 (228)
8.15 (207)

2.75 5.5 11 27.5 55 110

Discharge Current (A)

All data subject to change without notice.

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

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