Rechargeable Sealed Lead-Acid Battery

PS-1270
Power-Sonic rechargeable batteries are lead-
lead dioxide systems. The dilute sulphuric acid
electrolyte is suspended and thus immobilized.
Should the battery be accidently overcharged
producing hydrogen and oxygen, special one-
way valves allow the gases to escape thus
avoiding excessive pressure build-up. Other-
wise, the battery is completely sealed and is,
therefore, maintenance-free and leak proof.

PS-1270 is air transport approved, and meets

all current requirements set forth by the C.A.B.,
F.A.A., I.A.T.A. and D.O.T.

U.L. recognizes model PS-1270 under file num-

ber MH 14328.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 12 volts (6 cells in series)
Nominal Capacity
20 hour rate (350mA to 10.50 volts) ..................................................................................................................................... 7.0 A.H.
10 hour rate (650mA to 10.50 volts) ..................................................................................................................................... 6.5 A.H.
5 hour rate (1100mA to 10.20 volts) ..................................................................................................................................... 5.5 A.H.
1 hour rate (4200mA to 9.00 volts) ...................................................................................................................................... 4.2 A.H.
Approximate Weight....................................................................................................................................................... 5.75 pounds (2.6 kg)
Energy Density (20 hour rate).............................................................................................. 1.49 Watt-hours/cubic inch (91.0 Watt-hours/l)
Specific Energy (20 hour rate)................................................................................................. 14.6 Watt-hours/pound (32.2 Watt-hours/kg)
Internal Resistance (Fully Charged Battery)................................................................................................... 22 milliohms (approximately)
Maximum Discharge Current ( <_ 7 Min.)..................................................................................................................................... 21 amperes
Maximum Short-Duration Discharge Current ( <
_ 10 Sec.)...................................................................................................... 70 amperes
Terminals.............................................................................................................................................. Quick disconnect tabs, 0.187” x 0.032”
Mate with AMP. INC. FASTON “187” series.
Vibration Test (2000 cycles/minute, 0.10 inch excursion, 2 hours)........................................................ No loss in capacity or performance
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/Cover (Meets UL94V-O flammability rating) ................................................................................................................... ABS Plastic
TECHNICAL DATA: PS-1270
Shelf Life and Storage Discharge Characteristics
100 (V)
Capacity Retention Ratio (%) Charging is not 14.0
necessary unless Ambient Temperature 20 C (68 F)
o o

100% of capacity
is required. 13.0
80 Charging before
5 oC

Terminal Voltage
use is necessary 12.0
(41oF) to help recover
full capacity. 11.0
60
Charge may fail 10.0 0.7A 0.35A
40oC
o
30 C 20oC to restore full 1.4A
o capacity. Do not 3.5A
40 (104oF) (86 F) (68oF) let batteries reach 9.0
Final
this state. Voltage 7A
0 8.0
14A
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Standing Period (Months) 1.2 2.4 6 12 24 36 48 1 2 4 6 8 10 20 40
min. hrs.
Discharge Time
Life Characteristics in Stand-By Use
o
Ambient Temperature 20 C (68 F)
o
Discharge Time vs. Discharge Current
100
Retention Capacity (%)

20
80
Float Charging Voltage
15
60 2.25-2.30V/Cell 10

40
5 Final
20 Voltage

hrs.
10.5V
0 2 10.2V
0 1 2 3 4
Discharge Time
Years
1

min. 9.60V
Life Characteristics in Cyclic Use 30
120
9.0V o o
10 40 C (104 F)
100 o o
Retention Capacity (%)

20 C (68 F)
o o
0 C (32 F)
80 5 8.10V

60 Discharge Discharge Discharge

Depth 100% Depth 50% Depth 30% 0.35 0.7 1.4 3.5 7 14
40 Discharge Current (A)
1. Discharge Current 0.2C (Final Voltage 1.7V/Cell)
20 2. Charge Current: 0.1C
3. Ambient Temperature: 20oC to 25oC (68oF to 77oF) Physical Dimensions: in. (mm)
0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Number of Cycles
2.56 (65)

CHARGING
Cycle Applications: Limit initial current to 1500mA. Charge until bat-
5.94 (151)
tery 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
70mA. Battery is fully charged under these conditions, and charger
should either be disconnected or switched to “float” voltage.
“Float” or “Stand-By” Service: Hold battery across constant volt-
age source of 13.50 to 13.80 volts continuously. When held at this
3.86 (98)
3.70 (94)

voltage, the battery will seek its own current level and maintain itself
in a fully charged condition.
NOTE: Due to the self-discharge characteristics of this type of bat- MU
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T TER Y

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tery, it is imperative that they be charged after 6-9 months of stor-

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age, otherwise permanent loss of capacity might occur as a result of

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

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