SUPERSEDING MIL-PRF-32383 - 4 6 March 2013

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INCH-POUND
MIL-PRF-
NOTE: This draft, dated 23 January 2020 has been prepared by 32383/X(CR)
US Army PM CCS and C5ISR, and it has not been approved and 30 January 2020
is subject to modification. DO NOT USE PRIOR TO APPROVAL. DRAFT SUBJECT TO
(Project 6140-2015-001) CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE
SUPERSEDING
MIL-PRF-32383/4
6 March 2013
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4 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION SHEET
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6 BATTERY, RECHARGEABLE, SEALED, LITHIUM-ION, BB-2525 and BB-3525
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8 The requirements for acquiring the product herein shall consist of this specification sheet and
9 MIL-PRF-32383
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13 FIGURE 1. M32383/4-3 (BB-2525) Lithium Ion and M32383/4-4 (BB-3525) Lithium Polymer
14 Conformal Batteries (See Figure 7 for dimensions)
15 Note: Depicted battery is representative of a potential solution but is not a requirement within
16 this document.
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AMSC N/A FSC 6140

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
MIL-PRF-32383/X DRAFT
18 Unless otherwise specified, paragraph numbers are in reference to MIL-PRF-32383. Note that
19 the requirement and verification paragraphs included in this document that are in addition to or
20 modified from MIL-PRF-32383 are highlighted in BOLD.
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22 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.
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24 2.2 Government documents.
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26 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks.
27 Add:
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29 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS
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31 MIL-DTL-83133 Turbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, NATO F-34 (JP-8),
32 NATO F-35, and JP-8 + 100
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34 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS
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37 MIL-STD-130 Department Of Defense Standard Practice: Identification Marking Of
38 U.S. Military Property
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40 MIL-STD-461 Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference
41 Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment
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43 MIL-STD-1472 Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard Human
44 Engineering
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46 MIL-STD-1916 Department of Defense Test Method Standard
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48 (Copies of these documents are available online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ or from the
49 Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA
50 19111-5094.)
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52 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications.
53 Add:
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55 ADS-37A-PRF Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Performance and
56 Verification Requirements (Relevant pages of this document can
57 be found in APPENDIX A herein)
58
59 NWPAN-WP-01112013 Nett Warrior Interconnect Architecture White Paper
60 (Available from: Product Manager Ground Soldier Systems (PdM
61 GSS) Attn: SFAE-SDR-CCS, 5966 12th Street, Building 1024, Ft.
62 Belvoir, VA. 22060) – Approved Nett Warrior compatible
63 connectors.
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67 2.3 Non-Government publications.

68 Add:
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70
71 IEC 61000-4-5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and
72 measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test
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74 IEC 61000-4-9 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-9: Testing and
75 measurement techniques Pulse magnetic field immunity test
76
77 (Copies of this specification available online from International Electrotechnical Commission
78 https://webstore.iec.ch )
79
80 ASTM G115-10 Standard Guide for Measuring and Reporting Friction Coefficients
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82 (Copies of this specification are available online from ASTM International http://astm.org )
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84 Smart Battery Data Specification Revision 1.1 paragraph 4.4.4
85 (Copies of this specification are available online from SBS Implementers Forum (SBS-IF) at:
86 www.sbs-forum.org)
87
88 3. REQUIREMENTS.
89 Add: Specification requirements and test methods: The following requirements and test
90 methods of MIL-PRF-32383, identified therein as “when specified”, are applicable as indicated
91 below:
92
93 “When Specified” Requirements
Requirement Test Method

Requirement Applicability
Paragraph Paragraph
Multilayer finish 3.4.4.1.3 Certification Yes
Gold plating 3.4.4.1.4 Certification No
Motor inrush current 3.5.5 4.7.2.12 Yes
Charge enable 3.5.6 4.7.2.6 No
SMBus 1/ 3.5.9 4.7.2.14; Yes
4.7.2.15
Immersion, shallow 1/ 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1 Yes
Immersion, deep 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.2 No
Transit drop, normal 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.1 No
Transit drop, severe 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.2 Yes
Drop while mated 1/ 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.2 Yes
Nail penetration, cell 3.7.1.2 4.7.4.4 Yes
Crush, cell 3.7.1.3 4.7.4.5 Yes
Projectile 3.7.2.6 4.7.4.11 Yes
Lithium Battery Safety Program (US Navy) Tests 3.7.2.7 4.7.5 Yes
Electromagnetic interference 3.8 4.7.7 Yes
94 1/ As modified herein, both mated and unmated configurations.
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100 3.2.1 Certifications.
101 Delete 3.2.1 from MIL-PRF-32383 and replace with the following:
102 3.2.1 Certifications
103
104 REQUIREMENT PARAGRAPH
105 Metals 3.3.1
106 Dissimilar metals 3.3.2
107 Resistance of elastomeric materials 3.3.5
108 Electrical connection wires and tabs 3.3.6
109 Electrical contacts 3.4.4.1
110 Net Warrior Connector 3.4.4.1.1
111 Nett Warrior Connector disconnect pull force 3.4.4.1.1.1
112 Flat terminal 3.4.4.1.2
113 Battery case 3.4.5
114 State of charge indicator window 3.4.5.1
115 Dust cap or cover 3.4.8.1
116 Digital display characteristics 3.5.8
117 SMBus 3.5.9
118 High temperature temporary cutoff 3.7.2.4
119 Protective devices 3.7.2.8.2
120 Battery Safety Protection Circuits 3.7.2.8.4
121 Transportation requirements 3.9
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124 3.4.3 Dimensions and weight.
125 Add: Width shall be 7.60 +/- 0.06 inches.
126 Height shall be 8.65 +/- 0.05 inches.
127 Depth shall be no less than 0.50 inches and not greater than 0.70 inches.
128 Weight shall be no greater than 2.6 pounds.
129
130 All other dimensions shall be accordance with FIGURE 7 Conformal Battery Dimension.
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133 3.4.4.1.1 Connector.

134 Delete 3.4.4.1.1. from MIL-PRF-32383 and replace with the following
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136 3.4.4.1.1. Nett Warrior Connector.
137 Glenair connector Part Number 8070-1939-07ZNU6.7SY (printed circuit board tails or solder
138 cup) or TE Connectivity Part Number: 2828420-2 (7 position). The primary (master) keyway
139 shall be oriented downward, facing the charge terminal contacts.
140
141 The battery connector shall maintain a fully functional interface after 500 insertions and
142 extractions. When tested as specified in 4.7.1.3, battery connector shall not tear, rip, be
143 displaced, or separate from the battery case.
144
145 The connector shall provide a shell to shell shield impedance of not greater than 4 milliohms
146 when mated with any of the mating connectors listed in NWPAN-WP-01112013.
147
148 Sockets 1, 2, and 3 shall be capable of carrying not less than 5 amps continuous each.
149
150 Connector shall be capable of mating with plugs having the 6-6 or 6-7 pin configuration. The
151 connector shall be sealed to meet the requirements of section 3.6.6 (Immersion). The connector
152 shall be sealed in a way such that insertion of a plug with a 6-7 pin configuration does not
153 compromise the ability to meet Immersion and other requirements herein.
154
155 The pinout for the connector shall be as follows in “Nett Warrior Connector Pinout Description”
156 with socket numbering depicted in FIGURE 2. Cerification is required
157
158
159 Nett Warrior Connector Pinout Description
SOCKET DESCRIPTION TERMINAL MARKINGS

1 V+ Battery Voltage Batt +
2 V- Battery Ground 3/ Batt -
3 Charge + 1/ Charge +
4 SMBus Data Data
5 SMBus Clock Clock
6 SMBus ID (‘T-pin’) 2/ SB ID
7 No Connection (N/C) 4/ N/C
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161 1/ Charge + shall be input only
162 2/ Safety Signal IAW Smart Battery Data Specification Revision 1.1 paragraph 4.4.4
163 3/ Require internal termination of Ground to Shield Ground.
164 4/ Shall not be used for any electrical connectivity or for grounding
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166
167 FIGURE 2. Nett Warrior Connector Pinout Assignment
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169 Add:
170 3.4.4.1.1.1 Nett Warrior Connector disconnect pull force.

171 The connector shall have a 12.0 +/- 4.0 pounds of force disconnect. Test per 4.7.1.3.1
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173 3.4.4.1.2 Flat terminal.
174 Add: The charge terminals shall be as shown in FIGURE 3, Charge Terminal Pinout
175 Assignment. Charge terminals shall be electrically protected against short circuit and shall not
176 source battery current. All four contacts shall be recessed 0.020 +/- 0.005 inches. The contacts
177 shall support charging at a minimum of 7.5 Amps. They shall be designed minimally to sustain
178 a 20 Lbs. force each for 10 minutes without degradation to the battery contacts from a charge
179 contact pin. Test per 4.6.1 and 4.7.1.4.
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181 The battery shall be capable of being charged via both the Nett Warrior connector and the
182 charge terminal contacts. The battery shall be capable of “wake up” charging via both the Nett
183 Warrior connector and the charge terminal contacts. Wake up charge charging via the Nett
184 Warrior connector shall be IAW the Smart Battery Specified behavior for the Safety Signal.
185 Wake up charging via the charge terminal contacts shall be performed by accepting +5V
186 between terminal 1 and 2 and responding to SMBus commands before charging voltage is
187 provided.
188
189 Charge Terminal Descriptions
POSITION (Left to DESCRIPTION TITLE

Right)
1 Charge Terminal, Positive CHG +
2 Charger Terminal, Negative (Ground) CHG -
3 SMBus Data DATA
4 SMBus Clock CLK
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192 FIGURE 3. Charge Terminal Pinout Assignment
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194 Add:
195 3.4.4.1.5 USB power port connector(s).
196 The CWB shall provide at least one USB 3.0 Type-A connector located just above or just below
197 the Nett Warrior connector for device output power with the following characteristics:
198
199 a. A minimum of 1.5 Amps at 5 VDC female port (receptacle) shall be available.
200 b. A tethered protective cover
201 c. Connection of the Nett Warrior connector and USB Type-A connector shall be
202 accomplished by the user wearing cold weather gloves when tested IAW MIL-STD-1472.
203 d. One (1) USB BC1.2 Dedicated Charging Port (DCP) capable of supplying 1.5 A of
204 current.
205 e. A charger adapter emulator circuit to accommodate proprietary charging protocols such
206 as Apple, Samsung, or Qualcomm Quick Charge.
207 f. Verify in accordance of section 4.7.2.17
208
209 3.4.5 Battery case.
210
211 Delete from MIL-PRF-32383 and replace with the following:
212
213 3.4.5 Battery case.
214 The battery case shall be capable of maintaining the specified dimensions during the life of the
215 battery. The surface of the case shall have a smooth finish free from pitting, blow-holes, rough
216 spots, or other deformations. The case shall be fabricated of material having sufficient strength
217 to withstand the environmental and electrical tests specified herein. Material shall be
218 nonflammable. The case material shall be classified in accordance with UL Standard 94, Test
219 for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances, except as otherwise
220 noted herein. Acceptable ratings include V-0, 5VA, or 5VB. If the manufacturer elects to use
221 material classified in accordance with UL 94, certification is required. If it is not UL-94 certified,
222 test as specified in 4.7.1.7 and as approved by the government for validation; test specimens
223 shall self-extinguish within 5 seconds after removal from flame.
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225
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226 3.4.5.6 Surface friction.

227 Batteries shall slide easily in and out of their pouch. When tested as specified in 4.7.1.8
228 batteries shall have a coefficient of static friction of not greater than 0.40 against a Cordura®
229 fabric containing meta-aramid, nylon and cotton in a blend ratio of 43/30/27 percent by weight.
230
231 Add:
232 3.4.5.7 Battery case edges.
233 The battery case edges, seams, and corners shall be smooth.
234
235 3.4.6 Marking.
236 Add:
237 All marking and labels shall be in accodance with MIL-STD-130
238
239 3.4.6.2 Warning marking.
240 Add:
241 Warning labels shall be not less than a 12 point font; other labels shall not be less than a 10
242 point font..
243
244 3.4.6.5 Instructions / notes.
245 Add:
246 The following charging instructions shall be marked on each battery:
247
248 CHARGE CONSTANT VOLTAGE AT 16.8V AT 5 AMPS MAX THROUGH NETT WARRIOR
249 CONNECTOR.
250 BATTERY TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 32°F (0°C) AND 113°F (45°C) DURING
251 CHARGE.
252 LOWER TEMPERATURE CHARGING IS PERMITTED BUT RUNTIMES WILL BE LOWER.
253
254 WARNING/STORAGE
255 DO NOT STORE ABOVE 160°F (71°C), CRUSH, MUTILATE, REVERSE POLARITY,
256 DISASSEMBLE, OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
257
258 (Note: if charge voltage is different than 16.8 VDC, appropriate voltage should be stated on
259 battery charging instructions.)
260
261 3.4.6.6 Simplified battery label.
262 Add:
263 The simplified battery label location shall be located on the same surface as the charging
264 instructions.
265
266 Add:
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267 3.4.6.9 Nett Warrior connector marking.

268 The Nett Warrior Connector marking shall be as shown in FIGURE 4 and orientated as in
269 FIGURE 7.
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274 FIGURE 4. Nett Warrior Connector marking details
275 3.4.8 Battery condition for shipping.

276 Delete MIL-PRF-32383 3.4.8 in its entirety and replace with the following:
277 3.4.8. Battery condition for shipping.
278 Each battery shall be shipped with an instruction card that shall contain instructions for
279 operation, charging, and maintenance of the battery to include long term storage/shipping
280 requirements per (Safety Data Sheet, class of shipping, and shipping markings).
281
282 3.4.8.1 Dust cap or cover.
283 Replace “Each battery shall be furnished with a dust cap” to “Each battery shall be furnished
284 with a dust cap for shipping/transportation only”
285
286 Battery voltage.
287 Add:
288 Battery shall operate within the range of 10.0 volts to 20.0 volts.
289
290 3.5.3 Capacity.
291 Add:
292 Minimum final voltage: 10 volts.
293
294 When subjected to the specific test listed below and discharged at the specified rate to minimal
295 final voltage, the battery shall have the following minimum capacity:
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297 Test Capacity Requirements
Test
Requirement Discharge Minimum
Test Method
Paragraph Rate Capacity
Paragraph
Capacity Discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.3 See 4.7.2.3 148 WH
Cycle life (224th cycle) 3.5.4 4.7.2.4 See 4.7.2.4 125 WH
High rate discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.5 5A 9.0 AH
Low temperature discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.7 18 W 75 WH
High temperature discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.8 18 W 140 WH
Motor inrush current 3.5.5 4.7.2.12 See 3.5.5 148 WH
Charge acceptance 3.5.10.1 4.7.2.9 18 W 148 WH
High temperature charge acceptance 3.5.10.1 4.7.2.9 18 W 130 WH
Low temperature charge acceptance 3.5.10.1 4.7.2.9 18 W 130WH
Retention of charge 3.5.10.2 4.7.2.10 18 W 135 WH
Pulse discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.11 See 4.7.2.12 7.0 AH
Extreme low temperature discharge 3.6.1 4.7.3.2 18 W 75 WH
Extreme high temperature discharge 3.6.1 4.7.3.3 18 W 130 WH
Thermal shock (post-test) 3.6.3 4.7.3.5 18 W 130 WH
Mechanical shock (post-test) 3.6.3 4.7.3.6 18 W 135 WH
Vibration (during test) 3.6.5 4.7.3.7 18 W 148 WH
Battery storage life 3.6.8 4.7.3.10 See 4.7.2.3 100 WH
Impact 3.6.9 4.7.3.11 18 W 148 WH
Flexibility 3.6.10 4.7.3.12 18 W 148 WH
Salt Fog 3.6.12 4.7.3.14 18 W 148 WH
Electrostatic discharge 3.6.13 4.7.3.15 18 W 148 WH
Conformability 3.6.14 4.7.3.16 18 W 148 WH
Overcharge/electric leakage (post-test) 3.7.2.2 4.7.4.7 18 W 140 WH
Short circuit protection (post-test) 3.7.2.3 4.7.4.8 18 W 135 WH
High temperature temporary cut off 3.7.2.4 4.7.4.9 18 W 105 WH
Electromagnetic compatibility / 3.8 4.7.7 18 W 148
interference
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299 3.5.5 Motor inrush current.
300 Add:
301 The discharge profile shall be as follows. Verify values in accordance with 4.7.4.12.
302
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Start time End time Current (A)

STEP
(second:millisecond:microsecond)
1 00:000:000 00:000:400 65
2 00:000:400 00:000:915 33
3 00:000:915 00:025:000 25
4 00:025:000 01:000:000 6.5
5 01:000:000 02:000:000 5.5
6 02:000:000 Until Cutoff Voltage 5
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304
305 3.5.8 State-of-charge Indicator (SOCI).
307
308 3.5.8. Digital display characteristics.
309 When tested as specified in 4.7.2.14, the display shall have the following characteristics:
310 a. There shall be a single digital display located on the top central edge of the battery
311 (see Figure 7) that will have the capability of displaying State of Charge (SOC)
312 State of Health (SOH), Run-Time-To-Empty (RTTE) and Run-Time-To-Full (RTTF).
313 The digital display actuator shall be recessed and shall be protected from
314 inadvertent operation.
315 b. The load applied by the digital display circuitry on the battery shall be not greater
316 than 50 micro-amperes in the non-operating mode.
317 c. The device shall be designed to compensate for usage temperature and discharge
318 rate and shall monitor and adjust for changes in both during battery use.
319 d. The accuracy of the information displayed shall be +0%/-5% based upon actual
320 initial battery capacity.
321 e. The digital display shall provide readings for SOC and SOH of 0 to 100% in 1%
322 increments and RTTE and RTTF in hh:mm. The display shall not be less than ¼
323 inch in height. The display shall visually distinguish between SOC, SOH, RTTE and
324 RTTF. The output of the display shall be discernable from any direction (i.e.
325 distinguish between readings of 001 and 100 or 85 and 58)
326 f. The digital display shall flash 000 indicating the battery has an internal fault
327 preventing it from providing output power through any connector.
328 g. RTTE shall be a display of the SMBus AverageTimeToEmpty(), calculated based
329 on power, and represented in hh:mm format.
330 h. RTTF shall be a display of the SMBus AverageTimeToFull(), calculated based on
331 power, and represented in hh:mm format.
332 i. The display shall be compatible with Night Vision Imaging Systems. The output of
333 the display at full intensity, measured in a direction normal to the display shall be
334 1.0 to 10.0 millicandelas. The display shall be capable of providing the correct
335 information in a temperature range of −30 to 55ºC and be capable of surviving
336 temperature extremes of −40ºC to 93ºC. Certification to the full intensity output and
337 storage temperature range requirements is required.
338 j. The digital display shall normally be in the ‘off’ mode and shall require a push-
339 button actuator to activate the display. The push-button shall be capable of
340 operation by Soldiers wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) IV and
341 cold weather gloves. The push-button actuator shall comply with the following
342 displacement and resistance requirements:
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344 Push Button Requirements
DISPLACEMENT RESISTANCE
Not less than 0.008 in. 0.25 lbs.
Not greater than 0.050 in. 5.50 lbs.
345
346 k. At full intensity, the display shall only illuminate the state of charge level
347 appropriate to its usage level when viewed from a direction normal to the indicator
348 (i.e., no light bleed-through to levels/spaces meant for higher states of charge).
349 Time to full light intensity shall be not greater than two seconds. The display shall
350 remain at full intensity for not less than 3 seconds and shall self-extinguish in not
351 greater than 7 seconds of actuation when the actuator is held down. The display
352 shall extinguish any time the actuator is released in not greater than 7 seconds.
353
354 3.5.9 SMBus.
356 3.5.9 SMBus.
357 Each battery shall be compliant with System Management Bus (SMBus) Specification Revision
358 1.1 and Smart Battery Data (SBData) Specification, version 1.1. Batteries shall be compatible
359 with appropriate Level 2 and Level 3 chargers (see 6.3.9). When tested as specified in 4.7.2.14,
360 Relative State of Charge value shall be accurate within +0/-5% of the actual state of charge for
361 the battery under test throughout the discharge. Manufacturer and battery data shall be correctly
362 programmed (see 4.7.2.15).
363
364 SMBus shall use 5V logic circuitry. Pull-up resistors will be provided by the charger. SMBus
365 output from the connector should be sufficient to maintain signal integrity through two (2) C1
366 Nett Warrior or equivalent cables connecting to a charger or power and data manager. SMBus
367 circuitry shall respond to a SMBus query within 45 seconds.
368
369 Add:
370 3.5.11 Concurrent charge / discharge.
371 When tested as specified in 4.7.2.16, the battery shall be capable of being charged via pin 3
372 and simultaneously discharged via pin 1 of the Nett Warrior connector (3.4.4.1.1).
373
374 When tested as specified in 4.7.2.16, the battery shall be capable of being charged via the flat Commented [DJM1]: Removed because this does not fall
375 terminal contacts (see 3.4.4.1.2) and simultaneously discharged via pin 1 of the Nett Warrior within the scope of “Concurrent charge/discharge”. This
376 connector (3.4.4.1.1). requirement & verification is already covered in 3.4.4.1.5
and 4.7.2.17.
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378 3.6 Environmental Requirements.
379 Delete Table I and replace it with the following:
380 TABLE I. Environmental Requirements
Tests Req’t Paragraph Test Paragraph
Extreme low temperature discharge 3.6.1 4.7.3.2
Extreme high temperature discharge 3.6.1 4.7.3.3
Altitude 3.6.2 4.7.3.4
Thermal shock 3.6.3 4.7.3.5
Mechanical shock 3.6.4 4.7.3.6
Vibration 3.6.5 4.7.3.7
Immersion 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1
Transit drop 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.2
Battery storage life 3.6.8 4.7.3.10
Impact 3.6.9 4.7.3.11
Flexibility 3.6.10 4.7.3.12
Solar radiation 3.6.11 4.7.3.13
Salt fog 3.6.12 4.7.3.14
Electrostatic discharge 3.6.13 4.7.3.15
Conformability 3.6.14 4.7.3.16
Chemical Resistance 3.6.15 4.7.3.17
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383 3.6.5 Vibration.
384 Replace “When tested as specified in 4.7.3.7” with “When tested as specified in 4.7.3.7
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385 and4.7.3.7.1”
386
387 Add:
388 3.6.9 Impact.
389 Batteries shall be capable of being impacted without sustaining physical or electrical damage.
390 When tested as specified in 4.7.3.11 batteries shall meet the impact test capacity requirements
391 of 3.5.3 and the requirements of 3.6 (with the exception of defects in 106 of TABLE VIII).
392
393 Add:
394 3.6.10 Flexibility.
395 Batteries shall be capable of flexing with a 1 inch displacement in both directions on each axis
396 without sustaining physical or electrical damage. When tested as specified in 4.7.3.12 batteries
397 shall meet the flexibility test capacity requirements of 3.5.3 and the requirements of 3.6
398
399 Add:
400 3.6.11 Solar radiation.
401 Batteries shall be capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to sunlight without sustaining
402 physical or electrical damage. When tested as specified in 4.7.3.13 batteries shall meet the
403 requirements of 3.5.3.
404
405 Add:
406 3.6.12 Salt fog.
407 Batteries shall withstand a salt fog atmosphere. When tested as specified in 4.7.3.14 batteries
408 shall meet the salt fog test capacity requirements of 3.5.3 and the requirements of 3.5.
409
410 Add:
411 3.6.13 Electrostatic discharge (ESD).
412 Batteries shall withstand ESD to ±8kV, contact discharge and ±15kV air discharge on any
413 surface, panel component (including vent) or connector, including exposed pins, in both
414 operating and non-operating mode. When tested as specified in 4.7.3.15 batteries shall meet
415 the ESD capacity requirements of 3.5.3 and the requirements of 3.5.
416
417 Add:
418 3.6.14 Conformability.
419 Batteries shall be capable of bending under not greater than 35 pounds of force around curved
420 surfaces of a 7 inch radius. Batteries shall conform to the curvature of the above cited curved
421 surface and maintain no greater than 3/16 inch distance between the curved surface and entire
422 battery surface while conformed. When tested in accordance of 4.7.3.16 batteries shall meet the
423 conformability capacity requirements of 3.5.3 and the requirements of 3.5.
424
425 Add:
426 3.6.15 Chemical resistance.
427 Batteries shall not be affected by common chemicals in the operational environment such as
428 military decontamination or fuel. When testing in accordance of 4.7.3.17 batteries shall meet the
429 requirements of TABLE VIII.
430
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431 3.7 Safety.

432 Add: Batteries shall be evaluated for any unsafe conditions when penetrated by a sharp
433 object(s). An unsafe condition includes but not limited to, (a) temperature above 170 oC (338 oF)
434 on the surface of the battery case, (b) sustained flame and/or smoke generation, (b) violent
435 reaction or (d) ejection of materials that present an unsafe condition to the user when tested as
436 specified in 4.7.4.8. The battery shall not exhibit any of the aforementioned unsafe conditions
437 for not less than two minutes after the penetration of the last object as required by the specific
438 test. The results of this test shall support a hazard no higher than a MEDIUM risk IAW MIL-STD-
439 882.
440
441 Add:
442 3.7.2.2.1 Overvoltage protection.
443 The battery shall withstand not less than 50V continuous both on the Nett Warrior connector
444 and charge terminal contacts.
445
446 3.7.2.4 High temperature temporary cutoff devices.
447 Add: The quantity of thermoswitches shall be not less than 2. Certification is required
448
449 Add:
450 3.7.2.8 Safety, battery.
451
452 Add:
453 3.7.2.8.1 Nail penetration, battery.
454 When tested IAW 4.7.4.12, batteries shall be capable of safely withstanding penetration by
455 sharp objects. Battery should continue to provide degraded operational capability after being
456 punctured. However, if a cell in the battery is determined to have failed, charging shall be
457 disabled and SOH should be reported as flashing “000.”
458
459 Add:
460 3.7.2.8.2 Protective devices.
461 The battery shall include protective devices/circuitry/material to prevent thermal event
462 propagation between cells. Certification is required.
463
464 Add:
465 3.7.2.8.3 Weapons characterization.
466 Batteries shall be capable of safely withstanding penetration by bullets/projectiles and not have
467 propagation to adjacent cells. Safety characterization tests shall be conducted in accordance
468 with 4.7.4.13 and 4.7.4.13.1.
469
470 Add:
471 3.7.2.8.4 Battery safety protection circuits.
472 The battery shall include three (3) distinct and separate protective devices/circuitry/material to
473 prevent improper charging, system overload, or system malfunction, disabling energy entry or
474 exit as needed to prevent catastrophic outcomes. Batteries shall have a battery management
475 system, no less than two FETS, a resettable and permanent fuse protecting all of the terminals.
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476 Certification required.

477
478 3.8 Electromagnetic compatibility.
479 Add: The battery shall be appropriately filtered and shielded to comply with the applicable
480 emissions and susceptibility requirements of MIL-STD-461 Table V, Aircraft, Army, including
481 Flight Line and as tailored herein. When tested as specified in 4.7.7 the batteries and system
482 shall function properly.
483
484 3.9 Transportation requirements.
485 Delete and replace with “Batteries shall be prepared for shipping IAW UN ST/SG/AC.10/11
486 current revision of 49 CFR Parts 171, 172, 173, 175 Hazardous Materials: Transportation of
487 Lithium Batteries.”
488
489 3.10 Interchangeability.
490 Add: Applicable “currently fielded” chargers are listed under 4.6.3
491
492 Add:
493 3.11 Systems level Integration
494 The battery shall be capable of supplying voltage (volts) as defined in Section 3.5.2 to a
495 connected Nett Warrior system IAW with current (amps) requirements in Section 3.5.5.
496 The batteries shall not prevent Air Worthiness Certification for Nett Warrior.
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497 4. VERIFICATION
498
499 4.4 First article inspection.
500 Modify MIL-PRF-32383 sample sizes as defined below:
501
502 a. Group 1 (GR1) – Functional tests: increase sample size from 12 samples to 16
503 samples.
504 b. Group 2 (GR2) – Electromagnetic interference tests: decrease sample size from five
505 samples to two samples.
506 Add:
507 e. Group 5 (GR5) – Nail penetration tests (battery level) and Weapons Characterization
508 tests - sample size of 17
509 Replace Table IV with the following:
510 TABLE IV. First article tests, test each group in the order listed in the table.
Samples or Group (GR)
GR 5 C/GT
Test GR1
Req’t GR2 GR3 GR4 est (1)
Inspection/Test Method
13, 15, (2 (8 (15 1 – 5 6 -
11,
1 2 3 4 5,6 7,8 9, 14 16 ea) ea) ea) 17
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10
Visual and mechanical 3.4 4.7.1.1                C
Dimensions and weight 3.4.3 4.7.1.2         C
System level integration 3.11 4.7.8   G
Battery open circuit voltage 3.5.2 4.7.2.2                C
Insulation resistance 3.7.2.1 4.7.4.6         C
Altitude 3.6.2 4.7.3.4         C
Charge acceptance 3.5.10.1 4.7.2.9  C
Concurrent charge / discharge 3.5.11 4.7.2.16  C
Capacity discharge (initial) 3.5.3 4.7.2.3           C,G
Cycle life 3.5.4 4.7.2.4  C
Battery storage life 3.6.8 4.7.3.10  C
Overcharge/electrical leakage 3.7.2.2 4.7.4.7  C
Overvoltage protection 3.7.2.2.1 4.7.4.7.1   C
Low temperature discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.7  C,G
High temperature discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.8  C,G
Nail Penetration, battery 3.7.2.8.1 4.7.4.12  G
High rate discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.5   C
Retention of charge 3.5.10.2 4.7.2.10     C
Pulse discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.11   C
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Motor inrush current 3.5.5 4.7.2.12  C

Thermal shock 3.6.3 4.7.3.5     C
Mechanical shock 3.6.4 4.7.3.6     C
Vibration (during test) 3.6.5 4.7.3.7     C
Vibration (loose cargo) 3.6.5 0.7.1     C
Conformability 3.6.14 4.7.3.16   C
Chemical resistance 3.6.15 4.7.3.17  C
Connector insertion 3.4.4.1. C
 
1 4.7.1.3
Connector disconnect pull 3.4.4.1. C
force 1.1 4.7.1.3.1
Flat terminal strength 3.4.4.1. C
 
2 4.7.1.4
USB Power Port 3.4.4.1. C
   
Connector(s) 5 4.7.2.17
Immersion, shallow 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1     C
Transit drop, severe 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.2   C,G
Surface friction 3.4.5.6 4.7.1.8  C
Flexibility Test 3.6.10 4.7.3.12   C
Impact 3.6.9 4.7.3.11   C
Salt Fog 3.6.12 4.7.3.14  C
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 3.6.13 4.7.3.15  C
Solar radiation 3.6.11 4.7.3.13  C
Immersion, shallow (post    C,G
  
drop & flex) 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1
Digital display characteristics 3.5.8 4.7.2.14  C,G
SMBus 3.5.9 4.7.2.15     C
Full capacity discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.3     C,G
Concurrent charge /  C

discharge 3.5.11 4.7.2.16
Extreme low temp. discharge 3.6.1 4.7.3.2   C
Extreme high temp. C
 
discharge 3.6.1 4.7.3.3
Battery case vent 3.4.5.3 4.7.1.6   C
Short circuit protection 3.7.2.3 4.7.4.8   C
High temp. temporary cut-off 3.7.2.4 4.7.4.9   C
High temp. permanent cut-off 3.7.2.5 4.7.4.10   C
Electromagnetic C

compatibility/interference 3.8 4.7.7
Interchangeability 3.10 4.7.6  G
US Navy Safety Tests 3.7.2.7 4.7.5  G
Weapons Characterization 4.7.4.13,  C
3.7.2.8. 4.7.4.13.
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512 (1) – Contractor(C) and/or Government (G) conducted test
513
514
515
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516 4.4 Conformance inspection.

517 Add:
518 Sampling shall be conducted IAW MIL-STD- 1916.
519
520 4.5.1 Group A inspection.
521 Add: to TABLE V of MIL-PRF-32383 the following rows:
Inspection / Criteria Requirement Test Method
Paragraph Paragraph
Capacity discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.3
(initial)
Immersion, shallow 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1
(modified)
522
523 4.5.2 Group B inspection.
524 Remove: from TABLE VI of MIL-PRF-32383 the following rows:
Inspection / Criteria Requirement Test Method Sample Number
Paragraph Paragraph 1 2 3 4
Immersion, shallow 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1    
Capacity discharge 3.5.2 4.7.2.3
   
(initial)
525
526 Add: to TABLE VI of MIL-PRF-32383 the following rows (these additional tests shall be
527 performed in the order listed below):
528
Concurrent charge /
3.5.11 4.7.2.16    
discharge
SMBus 3.5.9 4.7.2.15    
Flexibility Test 3.6.10 4.7.3.12    
Immersion, Shallow 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1    
Transit drop, severe 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.2    
Immersion, Shallow 3.6.6. 4.7.3.8.1    
Electrostatic discharge
3.6.13 4.7.3.15    
(ESD)
529
530 4.5.3.1 Group C frequency.
531 Add: to TABLE VII of MIL-PRF-32383 the following rows:
532
Impact 3.6.9 4.7.3.11  
Salt Fog 3.6.12 4.7.3.14  
Flexibility Test 3.6.14 4.7.3.16  
Overcharge/Electrical
3.7.2.2 4.7.4.7  
Leakage
Nail penetration, battery 3.7.2.8.1 4.7.4.12    
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533
534
535 4.6.1 Constant potential, current limited.
536 Add: A constant potential of 16.8 volts or appropriate voltage requested via the SMBus
537 interface shall be applied with current to up 7.5 amperes, to a charge cut off of 750 milli-
538 amperes.
539
540 4.6.3 Alternate charging.
541 Add: The following chargers may be used whenever the requirement allows use of alternate
542 charging:
543
544 ITEM PART NUMBER NSN CAGE
545 Charger (Ultralife) CH0008 6130-01-545-1983 0UU59
546 Charger (Thales UBC) 4102871-501 6130-01-659-7090 23386
547 Charger (Thales eMUBC) 1100743-1672 6130-01-643-5527 23386
548 Charger (Thales UBC-Lite) 1600903 TBD 23386
549 Squad Power Mgr. (Protonex/Revision) SPM-612 6130-01-617-5294 3B0F7
550 Squad Power Mgr. (Protonex/Revision) SPM-622 6130-01-626-9656 3B0F7
551 SPC Charger, PP-8498 (Bren-Tronics) BTC-70801 5310-01-495-2839 51828
552 ABC Charger (Bren-Tronics) BTC-70100 6310-01-660-3696 51828
553 CWB General Adapter (Bren-Tronics) BTA-70910A 5940-01-659-4717 51828
554
555 4.7.1.3 Connector insertion test.
556 Add:
557 Mate and un-mate the connector with a plug having the 6-7 pin configuration. Perform a visual
558 inspection on the plug and socket and verify no pins or sockets are crushed, recessed, or
559 otherwise damaged. Batteries shall meet requirements in 3.4.4.1.1.
560
561 Add:
562 4.7.1.3.1 Nett Warrior connector disconnect pull force test.
563
564 a. Secure battery in a stationary holding device and grip the cable 6 to 12 inches
565 away.
566 b. The grip should not slip or damage the cable during the test.
567 c. Apply a static force of between 20 and 25 pounds.
568 d. Verify that the quick disconnect breaks.
569 e. Perform a visual and mechanical examination in accordance with 4.7.1.1.
570 f. Repeat steps a-e with force between 8 and 10 pounds and verify item does not
571 disconnect.
572 Batteries shall meet requirements in 3.4.4.1.1.1.
573
574 4.7.1.4 Flat terminal strength.
575 Add:
576 a. Secure battery in a stationary holding device and apply a point force with a 20 Lbs.
577 force for 10 minutes to the center of the right most flat terminal.
578 b. Repeat step a for the 2nd contact.
579 c. Repeat step a for the 3rd contact.
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580 d. Repeat step a for the 4th contact.

581 e. Visually inspect contacts to see that there is no deformation or separation of housing.
582 f. Conduct an 1 meter immersion of the battery for two hours. Verify that there was no
583 ingress of water into battery.
584 Batteries shall meet requirements in 3.4.4.1.2.
585
586 Add:
587 4.7.1.8 Surface friction.
588 Verify battery surface is dry and free of any lubricants prior to test. Measure and report the
589 coefficient of static friction per test method D2394 of ASTM G115-10, Standard Guide for
590 Measuring and Reporting Friction Coefficients. Verify that the value is not greater than 0.4.
591 Batteries shall meet requirements in 3.4.5.6.
592
593 4.7.2.3 Capacity discharge.
594 Replace: a. with: “Charge batteries IAW 4.6. Use of 4.6.3 is acceptable.”
595 Add: to c. Use a constant rate of 18 W.
596
597 Add: Press and release digital display actuator. Observe display and verify operability.
598
599 4.7.2.4 Cycle life test.
600 Delete 4.7.2.4 from MIL-PRF-32383 in its entirety and replace with the following:
601 4.7.2.4 Cycle life test.
602 a. Cycles 1 through 27 - Charge the batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is
603 permitted. Allow batteries to rest for not greater than one hour. Discharge at 18 W to
604 cutoff voltage. Allow batteries to rest for not greater than one hour prior to the start of
605 the next cycle. Every seventh cycle a rest of not greater than five hours is permitted
606 before and after charge.
607 b. Cycle 28 - Charge the batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted.
608 Perform the electric leakage test of 4.7.4.7d. Allow batteries to rest for not less than 4
609 hours. Discharge at 2A to cutoff voltage. Record battery capacity.
610 c. Repeat steps a through c above until the 224 cycles are obtained.
611 d. After completion of the cycle life test, visually examine batteries for the criteria of
612 TABLE VIII. Batteries shall meet the cycle life and visual mechanical requirements (see
613 3.1 and 3.5.3)
614
615 4.7.2.9 Charge acceptance.
616 Modify MIL-PRF-32383 as defined below:
617 - Change Step C to “Charge batteries with a Smart Battery Specification compliant
618 charger.”
619 - Change the temperature in Step F from 50°C to 55°C.
620
621 4.7.2.11 Pulse discharge.
622 Add: Discharge at 5 A for 5 seconds, rest for 25 seconds. Continue discharge to final voltage
623
624 4.7.2.14 State-of-charge indicator.
625 Delete 4.7.2.14 from MIL-PRF-32383 in its entirety and replace with the following:
626
627
628
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629 4.7.2.14 Digital display characteristics.

630 The following test shall be performed.
631 a. Charge each battery in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted.
632 b. Verify location and marking of the digital display indicator is in accordance with
633 3.5.8.
634 c. Press and release the digital display actuator.
635 d. Measure and record the following to the nearest tenth of a second: (1) time from
636 actuation to full intensity of the lights or digital display; (2) time from reaching full
637 intensity until the lights extinguish; and (3) the total time from actuation until the
638 lights extinguish.
639 e. Measure displacement and resistance values for the actuator and record the
640 results.
641 f. Press each sample against a flat, transparent surface with not less than 5 lbs. of
642 force, with the face including the actuator against the surface.
643 g. Observe whether or not the display illuminate in accordance with 3.5.8; record and
644 verify the response(s) as applicable.
645 h. Discharge batteries at the C/10 rate as follows: one battery at −10 ± 2ºC (+14ºF)
646 and one at 55 ± 2ºC (130ºF).
647 i. Continuously discharge batteries to the following approximate states of charge,
648 stopping the discharge at each state: 90%; 70%; 50%; 30%; 10%.
649 j. Obtain the digital display readings while the test battery is not subject to discharge.
650 For each of the states of charge states in (i), observe the indication of the state of
651 charge indicator, read the SMBus data output, and record both indications after
652 each partial discharge. Environmental chambers may be paused or shut off while
653 accessing batteries to obtain the digital display readings. For samples tested at
654 −10°C, care is needed to limit the freezing of condensation at the battery to test
655 circuit interface.
656 k. Once the digital display readings have been obtained, restart the environmental
657 chamber and restart the discharge in not less than 15 minutes after return to the
658 required test temperature (for samples tested at −10°C, allow sufficient time to
659 clear the frost if condensation has frozen on batteries).
660 l. Discharge the batteries to final voltage.
661 m. Observe the indication of the state of charge indicator, read the SMBus data
662 output, and record the indications. Batteries shall meet the requirements of 3.5.8.
663 n. Begin charging each battery in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted.
664 Charge one battery at −10 ± 2ºC (+14ºF) and one at 55 ± 2ºC (130ºF).
665 o. Within 5 minutes from the start of charging, record the digital display Run Time to
666 Full indication for each battery.
667 p. Allow charging to complete and record the total time for charging to complete for
668 each battery.
669 q. Compare the values in steps o and p and verify they are within 20% of one
670 another.
671 r. Discharge batteries at the 18W rate as follows: one battery at −10 ± 2ºC (+14ºF)
672 and one at 55 ± 2ºC (130ºF).
673 s. Within 5 minutes from the start of discharge, record the digital display Run Time to
674 Empty indication on each battery.
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675 t. Allow discharge to complete and record the total time for the discharge for each
676 battery.
677 u. Compare the values in steps s and t and verify they are within 20% of one another.
678
679 4.7.2.15 SMBus.
680 Add: Connect two 20-inch Nett Warrior C1 or two equivalent cables in series for a total length of
681 40 inches to the Nett Warrior connector. Connect the other end of the cable to the current Nett
682 Warrior End User Device (EUD) with Hub and verify that the SMBus data is accuratly displayed
683 on the EUD.
684
685 The following test shall be performed.
686 a. Charge each battery in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted.
687 b. Discharge batteries at the 18W rate as follows: one battery at −10 ± 2ºC (+14ºF)
688 and one at 55 ± 2ºC (130ºF). Record the SMBus RelativeStateOfCharge and total amp
689 hours during discharge.
690 c. Plot the two data curves recorded in step b and verify that the
691 RelativeStateOfCharge tracks the amp hour charge within +0/-5%.
692 Battery shall meet requirements in 3.5.9.
693
694 Add:
695 4.7.2.16 Concurrent charge / discharge.
696 Perform the following charge & discharge tests. Verify that no charge condition or battery failure
697 occurs:
698
699 a. Test A. Connect a 100% SOC battery to a 2 Amp load at pin 1 of the battery Nett
700 Warrior connector. Apply a 16.8 VDC 1 Amp current limited supply at pin 3 of
701 the battery Nett Warrior connector. Allow charge to continue for 2 hours at room
702 temperature. Verify that for 2 hours that the battery does not take in a charge
703 current less than 0.95 Amps at pin 3 and that the battery SOC is not less than
704 80% (+0/-5%).
705 b. Test B. Connect battery from Test A to a 1 Amp load at pin 1 of the battery Nett
706 Warrior connector. Apply a 16.8 VDC 2 Amp current limited supply at pin 3 of
707 the battery Nett Warrior connector. Allow charge to continue for 2 hours at room
708 temperature. Verify that after 2 hours the battery does not take in a charge
709 current greater than 1.0 Amps at pin 3 and that the battery SOC is greater than
710 90%. Continue charge/discharge conditions for another 4 hours and verify that
711 the battery SOC is at 100% and verify that SMBus current never exceeds 0
712 Amps.
713 c. Test C. Connect a 90% SOC battery to a 0.9 Amp load at pin 1 of the battery
714 Nett Warrior connector. Apply a 16.8 VDC 1 Amp current limited supply at pin 3
715 of the battery Nett Warrior connector. Allow charge to continue for 2 hours at
716 room temperature. Verify that after 2 hours the battery SOC is equal to or greater
717 than 90%.
718 d. Test D. Connect a 100% SOC battery to a 2 Amp load at pin 1 of the battery Nett
719 Warrior connector. Apply a 16.8 VDC 1 Amp current limited supply at the
720 Charge + flat terminal contact of the battery. Allow charge to continue for 2 hours
721 at room temperature. Verify that for 2 hours that the battery does not take in a
722 charge current less than 0.95 Amps at the Charge + flat terminal contact and that
723 the battery SOC is not less than 80% (+0/-5%).
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724 Batteries shall meet requirements in 3.5.11.

725
726 Add:
727 4.7.2.17 USB power port connector(s).
728 Verify that the USB Socket output is compliant to the USB BC1.2 specification by performing the
729 steps of USB Battery Charging 1.2 Compliance Plan, Section 8 (Dedicated Charging Port
730 Compliance). Verify that the USB port can provide a minimum of 1.5 Amps at 5 VDC and that
731 this is provided concurrently with an 18W load on the Nett Warrior connector. Batteries shall
732 meet the requirements in 3.4.4.1.5.
733
734 Add:
735 4.7.3.7.1 Vibration, loose cargo transportation.
736 Charge batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted. Batteries shall be subjected
737 to loose cargo testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810 Method 514 Procedure II for not less
738 than 20 minutes duration. Batteries shall initially be placed stacked one on top of another in the
739 battery tester with no other equipment present. After Step 4 of Procedure II, proceed to Step 9.
740 Batteries shall meet the requirements of para 3.5.3.
741
742 4.7.3.8.1 Immersion, shallow.
743 Delete MIL-PRF-32383 4.7.3.8.1 in its entirety and replace with the following:
744
745 4.7.3.8.1 Immersion, shallow.
746 Test batteries in accordance with MIL-STD-810, Method 512, Procedure I. The test samples
747 shall be fully charged and configured as follows: half of the batteries in operating configuration
748 (with sealed mating Nett Warrior connector attached to 18 W load) and the other half of the
749 batteries in transport configuration (i.e. connector unmated). Note, cleaning procedures allowed
750 in accordance with Appendix B for systems under test without connector attached are allowed
751 post immersion. Duration shall be for a minimum of 2 hours immersion at 1 meter each test.
752
753 The USB shall be unmated during the conduct of the test.
754
755 The USB shall be uncovered during the conduct of the test.
756
757 For Step 6, use a duration of 2 hours in saltwater per ASTM D-1141.
758
759 During the immersion period verify that the batteries provide a constant 18 W to the load
760 for the connected (mated) CWBs.
761
762 For Step 9, conduct Capacity Discharge Test in 4.7.2.3. Note, immersion testing shall
763 be conducted post other battery stress testing such as drop or flexibility as required here
764 for test sequences. Batteries shall meet the requirements in 3.6.6.
765
766 For Group A testing ONLY; duration shall be for a minimum of 30 minutes at 1 meter each test,
767 with the battery temperature 20°C above the water temperature. For step 9 of MIL-STD-810,
768 Method 512, Procedure I, perform the battery open circuit voltage check according to 4.7.2.2, as
769 well as demonstrating the USB port(s) voltage is 5.0V±0.25V. Batteries shall meet the
770 requirements in 3.6.6.
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771
772
773 4.7.3.8.2 Immersion, deep.
774 Delete 4.7.3.8.2 from MIL-PRF-32383 in its entirety.
775
776 4.7.3.9.2 Transit drop, severe.
777 Modify MIL-PRF-32383 delete steps a-e and replace with the following:
778
779 a. Fully charge batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted and
780 verify that the State of Charge Indicators are properly functioning.
781 b. Replace “height not less than 30 inches onto cured concrete” with “height not
782 less than 48 inches onto surface specified in MIL-STD 810 Method 516
783 Procedure IV”
784 c. Perform drops 1 – 10 in Table IX on unmated batteries.
785 d. Verify that here are no indications of potential start of structural or mechanical
786 damage that could further lead to system failures. At a minimum verify each
787 battery with visual inspection of battery skin, contact terminals, Connectors,
788 and digital display indicators for any physical damage, also verify that
789 capacity meets that of section 3.5.3.
790 Batteries shall meet requirements in 3.6.7.
791
792 Add:
793 4.7.3.11 Impact.
794 The following test shall be performed:
795 a. Fully charge batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted and verify
796 that the State of Charge Indicators are properly functioning.
797 b. Place the battery on an ESAPI side plate backed by a sandbag.
798 c. Drop a 16 lb. Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) certified bowling ball or
799 equivalent from not less than 36 inches onto the center-point of the battery +/-
800 one inch.
801 d. Repeat step c for the left and right sides of the horizontal centerlines of the
802 battery not less than one half inch and not greater than two inches from the edge.
803 e. Perform the capacity discharge of 4.3.7.2 and verify that capacity is not below
804 that of 3.5.3 for Capacity Discharge minimum.
805 f. Verify each battery with visual inspection of battery skin, contact terminals,
806 Connectors, and digital display indicators for any physical damage,
807
808 Batteries shall meet the requirements of 3.5.3, 3.6, and 3.6.9.
809
810
811 Add:
812 4.7.3.12 Flexibility test.
813 The following test shall be performed. Refer to Figure 5.
814 a. Fully charge batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted.
815 b. Soak the battery for not less than four hours at not less than -20oC.
816 c. Place the battery in a fixture which allows the center of the battery to bend while
817 holding the edges. The edges can pivot in the direction of the bend.
818 d. At a distance equidistant between the centerline edges of the battery provide
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819 sufficient force to move the battery up and down 1 inch in each direction 200
820 times. One flex consists of an upward and a downward motion.
821 e. Rotate the centerline of the battery 90 degrees in the fixture.
822 f. Repeat step d.
823 g. Soak the battery for not less than four hours at not less than 60oC.
824 h. Repeat steps c through f.
825 i. Verify proper digital display functionality with 4.7.2.14. Charge battery IAW
826 4.7.2.6
827 j. Verify each battery with visual inspection of battery skin, contact terminals,
828 Connectors, and digital display indicators for any physical damage.
829
830 Batteries shall meet the requirements of 3.5.3, and 3.10
831
832
833 FIGURE 5 Battery Flexibility
834 Note: Figure not to scale

835
836 Add:
837 4.7.3.13 Solar radiation.
838 Fully charge batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted and verify that the State
839 of Charge Indicators are properly functioning. The following test shall be performed. Test
840 batteries per MIL-STD-810, Method 505, Procedure II using the spectral power distribution
841 below for seven days. Position one battery with the front face up and one battery with the front
842 face down Wind speed shall be sufficient to maintain the battery surface temperature below
843 75⁰C. Below 65°C surface temperature wind speed shall be 0 mph. Batteries shall meet the
844 requirements of 3.6.11 and 3.5.
845
846 Spectral power distribution
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Natural Tolerance
Bandwidt Radiation (% of total) Irradianc Spectral
Spectral h (% of Min Max e Region
Ultraviolet - B 280-320 0.5 0.3 0.7 5.6 2 5.6
320-360 2.4 1.8 3 26.9
Ultraviolet - A 360-400 3.2 2.4 4.4 35.8 62.7
400-520 17.9 16.1 19.7 200.5
Visible 520-640 16.6 14.9 18.3 185.9 580.
640-800 17.3 12.8 19 193.8 2
Infrared 800-3000 42.1 33.7 50.5 471.5 471.
Totals 1120 1120
847
848
849
850 Add:
851 4.7.3.14 Salt fog.
852 The following test shall be performed. Test batteries per MIL-STD-810, Method 509 for four 24
853 hour cycles alternating 24-hour periods of salt fog exposure and drying conditions for a
854 minimum of four 24-hour periods (two wet and two dry). The water used for the saltwater
855 solution shall have a resistivity of not greater than 5 mega-ohms per cm. The battery shall meet
856 the requirements of 3.6, 3.6.12, and 3.5.3. Note, posttest battery cleaning is allowed as
857 described in accordance with Section 6 notes - Appendix B for cleaning of an unconnected, un
858 plugged - unprotected power connector, prior to the verification of the requirements of 3.5,
859 3.6.12, and 3.5.3
860
861 Add:
862 4.7.3.15 Electrostatic discharge (ESD).
863 Charge batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted. Subject the batteries to both
864 the contact and air discharge test of IEC 61000-4-2, Level 4, to include each contact (both
865 charge and main connector), connector shield, battery case, seams, and the digital display. The
866 battery shall be tested with no load and under an 18 W load. Verify that a load of 18 W can be
867 sustained for 1 minute following the test. Fully charge the battery via the SMBus and perform
868 the discharge test of 4.7.2.3 once with the primary connector and once with the bottom charge
869 contacts. The battery shall meet the requirements of 3.5, 3.6.13, and 3.5.3.
870
871 Add:
872 4.7.3.16 Conformability.
873 An Electrical Mechanical (EM) load frame equipped with a reversible load cell (capacity not to
874 exceed 200 lb-f) shall be used to measure the compressive force required to conform the
875 battery to the 7 inch radius curved surface. Refer to Figure 6.
876
877
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878
879 FIGURE 6 Conformability test fixture
880 Note: Figure not to scale.

881
882 Battery primary side will be with the power connector positioned in the upper left corner coming
883 out the left side and charge contacts coming out the bottom (refer to FIGURE 7). Top to bottom
884 will be considered the vertical axis and left to right the horizontal axis. The other side of the
885 battery will be the secondary side.
886
887 The following test shall be performed: The rollers shall roll freely on the battery while the upper
888 fixture moves vertically downward. The rollers shall be spread at a fixed distance when the
889 battery is centered over the lower fixture to minimize friction as it curves the battery.
890
891 a. Ensure that the batteries are not tested in a prior conformed, pre-stressed
892 condition, each battery shall be placed on a flat surface between each
893 compressive trial to allow it to return to a flat condition.
894 b. Center the upper fixture above the lower fixture.
895 c. Place the battery on the center of the lower fixture, oriented primary side (power
896 connector to left and contacts out of front of the fixture) along the vertical axis.
897 d. Move the upper fixture to just above or to touch the battery.
898 e. Ensure that the rollers are within ½ inch of the edges of the battery (+/- ¼ inch).
899 f. Once the battery is in position for test, allow no than 1 minute time to start test.
900 Note: Battery relaxation may start and roller contact may be lost when the battery
901 is placed on curved surface for an excessive amount of time.
902 g. Perform test by lowering the upper fixture with a compressive cross head rate of 2
903 inches per minute.
904 h. Record load, displacement, and time measurements at a data acquisition rate of
905 100 ms.
906 i. Stop the test when the compressive load threatens to crush the battery.
907 j. Remove the tension of the upper fixture and lay the battery down flat on a table
908 for 2 minutes between each measurement.
909 k. Repeat steps b. through i. in each of the other three orientations (secondary side
910 horizontal axis, primary side horizontal axis, and secondary side vertical axis) and
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911 record data for each orientation. Each test set shall be performed by alternating
912 the battery orientation after each measurement.
913 l. Repeat the same procedure for each orientation a total of five (5) times for a total
914 number of 20 runs for the battery.
915
916 Verify batteries meet requirements of 3.6.14.
917
918 Verify discharge capacity as part of 4.7.2.3.
919
920 Add:
921 4.7.3.17 Chemical resistance.
922 Batteries shall be sprayed separately with each of the following substances below. The
923 substance shall cover not less than 50% of the surface area of the battery and include portions
924 of all seams, digital display, vent, label, charge terminal contacts, and connector. After standing
925 for not less than 10 minutes, the batteries shall be rinsed with soap and water. Batteries shall
926 meet the requirements of 3.6.15.
927
928 a. JP-8 per MIL-DTL-83133G or commercial diesel fuel.
929 b. Sodium Hypochlorite 5.25% (household bleach).
930
931
932 4.7.4.7 Overcharge / electrical leakage.
933 Add: Charge at 2.36 amperes with a charge voltage limit of 50 volts minimum during the 21-
934 hour overcharge period of 4.7.4.7b. Discharge batteries at a constant 28 W load to final voltage
935 in step 4.7.4.7e. One sample shall be tested via the main connector and one sample shall be
936 tested via the charge contacts. Verify that the battery meets the overcharge/electrical leakage
937 capacity requirements of 3.5.3.
938 Replace: 4.7.4.7 step “f. Repeat steps a through e for a total of 1 cycles” with: “F. Repeat steps
939 a through e for a total of 1 cycles.
940
941 Add:
942 4.7.4.7.1 Overvoltage protection.
943 a. Fully charge the battery in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted.
944 b. Connect the battery Nett Warrior Connector pins 2 & 3 to a DC source supplying
945 50V at 5A.
946 c. Leave the battery connected for a minimum of 10 minutes.
947 d. Disconnect the battery and allow the battery to rest for 2 minutes.
948 e. Perform the Battery open circuit voltage check according to 4.7.2.2.
949 f. Repeat steps b-e using the Nett Warrior Connector pins 1 & 2.
950 g. Repeat steps b-e using the flat terminal contacts 1 & 2.
951 Batteries shall meet the requirements of 3.7.2.2.1
952
953
954 Add:
955 4.7.4.12 Nail penetration, battery.
956 The following test shall be performed. The batteries under test shall be recorded using video (at
957 not less than 1080p 30 frames per second) and thermal cameras while subject to the following
958 nail penetration tests. Recordings shall not cease until 10 minutes following the impact of the
959 last nail in the test.
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960
961 Single penetration test
962
964 b. Place the batteries on a surface that will not inhibit the movement of the nail
965 c. Mark a random location on each test sample to be penetrated, avoiding any
966 critical areas.
967 d. Batteries shall be placed on a resistive load of 30Ω +/- 10%.
968 e. Use an 8D stainless steel nail with a length that exceeds the width or diameter of
969 the battery. Drive the nail through the samples so that the nail protrudes through
970 both sides of the battery.
971 f. Record for each test: the date, time, place, ambient and battery temperatures,
972 (not less often than once per 15 seconds), and any events (e.g. smoke, fire, cell
973 activity, and disassembly) along with the event time and associated event
974 severity.
975 g. Batteries shall meet the requirements of section 3.7.2.8.
976
977 Multiple nail penetration test:
978
980 b. Place the batteries on a surface that will not inhibit the movement of the nail
981 c. Randomly mark no less than three location on each test sample to be
982 penetrated, avoiding any critical areas.
983 d. Batteries shall be placed on a resistive load of 30Ω +/- 10%.
984 e. Use a 2.5 mm DIA stainless steel nail with a length that exceeds the width or
985 diameter of the battery. Drive the nail completely through the samples.
986 f. Record for each test: the date, time, place, ambient and battery temperatures,
987 (not less often than once per 15 seconds), and any events (e.g. smoke, fire, cell
988 activity, and disassembly) along with the event time and associated event
989 severity.
990 g. Batteries shall meet the requirements of section 3.7.2.8.
991
992 Add:
993 4.7.4.13 Weapons characterization.
994
995 The following test shall be performed for weapon / bullet impact characterization. Refer to notes
996 in section 6.13.
997
998 a. Fully charge batteries in accordance with 4.6; use of 4.6.3 is permitted.
999 b. Orientate the battery as shown in Figure 8.
1000 c. Mark at government designated location(s) on each test sample to be shot.
1001 Ensure, at a minimum, one cell will be impacted.
1002 d. Conduct each of the tests below targeting the spots marked in step c. Batteries
1003 shall be placed on a resistive load of 30Ω +/- 10%. Muzzle velocity shall be 2390
1004 FPS (+/- 800 FPS). Distance shall be not less than 20 feet and not greater than
1005 100 ft. from battery to firing device.
1006 e. Batteries shall be placed on top of a ballistic plate, inside an approved pouch, and
1007 backed by ballistic clay or a sand bag, etc.
1008 f. At the completion of each test verify compliance with 3.7.2.8.3.
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1009 g. Record battery output with a 30Ω +/- 10% load for not less than 4 minutes after
1010 each penetration to categorize power output capability post impact. Note, battery
1011 safety protocols are overall more important than battery power output.
1012 h. Capacity (if any) should be measured at a minimum 2, 5, and 10 minutes post
1013 bullet impact.
1014
1015 Batteries shall be charged to 100% state of charge unless designated otherwise. Power output
1016 with an 30Ω +/- 10% load should be checked before and after (30 second intervals – minimum
1017 of 2 minutes) bullet impacts to assist with the probability of continued power from the battery.
1018 Power from the battery is no longer a requirement over battery safety, however, it shall be
1019 tracked and generally quantified so Soldiers can have a knowledge and general expectation of
1020 what to expect post an impact.
1021
1022 Test configurations (Battery orientation with primary power connector facing top to left when
1023 viewed from weapon – when looking at a compass, this would be West orientation on Front
1024 Face) – Other orientations are possible as dictated by the Government), Angles of impact:
1025
1026 1) Straight on shot (Battery perpendicular to weapon shot)
1027 2) 45 Degrees Left Side Impact (Rotate Stand on vertical axis 45 degrees clockwise)
1028 3) 45 Degrees Right Side Impact (Rotate Stand on vertical axis 45 degrees counter clockwise)
1029
1030 The batteries under this test shall be recorded using videotape for a minimum of 10 minutes
1031 after the battery is shot.
1032
1033 Initial Potential Threats for Evaluation (subject to Government selection of current threats):
1034
1035 A) 7.62x54 mm API Tracer Round
1036 B) 7.62x54 mm API Round
1037 C) 7.62x54 mm Trace Round
1038 D) 7.62x54 mm Ball Round
1039 E) 7.62x39 mm API Tracer Round
1040 F) 7.63x39 mm API BZ Round
1041 G) 7.62x39 mm Tracer Round
1042 H) 7.62x39 mm Ball Round (e.g. PS1943)
1043 i) 5.56x39 mm Tracer Round
1044 J) 5.56x39 mm Ball Round
1045 K) Others…
1046
1047
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1048
1049 FIGURE 8 Bullet Shot Location Recording Template Example
1050 Add:
1051 4.7.4.13.1 Multiple bullet penetration.
1052 Following the procedures in 4.7.4.13 above, at the Government’s discretion, select two areas for
1053 bullet penetration test in two different quadrants of the conformal battery. Refer to Figure 9 as
1054 an example of battery quadrants. Each test of two rounds would count as just one of the 12
1055 tests to be conducted, though multiple rounds are shot at the same CWB. The batteries under
1056 this test shall be recorded using videotape as called out in 4.7.4.13, but with 10 minutes post the
1057 2nd shot and verifications shall meet the requirements of 3.7.2.8.3 and 3.7.3.8.3.
1058
1059
1060 FIGURE 9 Battery Quadrants Example
1061
1062
1063
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1064 4.7.7 Electromagnetic interference.

1065 Replace MIL-PRF-32383 4.7.7 with the following:
1066 CWB EMI shall be characterized with a PM CCS GSS approved U.S. Army system such as a
1067 Nett Warrior System as a load for the CWB. Conducted tests shall reflect battery contributions
1068 shall be recorded and verified to not exceed that of MIL-STD-461. Note, the Government may
1069 require personnel with security clearance or may conduct independent testing and adjudication
1070 of independent test results.
1071
1072 CS114: Applicable if permanently integrated power cable is part of battery. Testing shall utilize
1073 Aircraft (External or Safety Critical) level limits
1074
1075 CS115: Applicable if permanently integrated power cable is part of battery. Testing shall utilize
1076 Aircraft (External or Safety Critical) level limits
1077
1078 CS116: Use limits of FIGURE CS116-2.
1079
1080 RE101: Use the limites of FIGURE RE 101-1
1081
1082 RE102: RE102: Use the limits of FIGURE RE102-4 from 2 MHz to 18 GHz for Navy Mobile &
1083 Army
1084
1085 RS101: Not applicable
1086
1087 RS103. Testing shall utilize Aircraft (External or Safety Critical) level limits for2 MHz to 18 GHz.
1088
1089 Add:
1090 4.7.8 System level integration.
1091 Verify through demonstration that the CWB can communicate its status over SMBus to the Nett
1092 Warrior system:
1093 1. Connect the CWB to the battery input port on an ISPDS-C.
1094 2. Connect a 7W load representing the radio to one of the PAN ports of the ISPDS-C.
1095 3. Connect a Nett Warrior EUD to the host port of the ISPDS-C.
1096 4. Verify that the CWB information including State of Charge, State of Health, and Run-time
1097 to empty can be displayed on the EUD by Jupiter or other power monitoring app.
1098 5. Verify the information displayed on the EUD matches that displayed on the CWB State-
1099 of-Charge/State-of-Health display.
1100
1101 Verify through analysis that the CWB does not include any design elements which prevent air
1102 worthiness certification.
1103
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1104
1105 ADDITIONAL FIGURES
1106 FIGURE 7 Conformal Battery Dimensions
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114 0.35 0.30 28.30°
1115
R0.03 5X
1116 .12
MIN
8.61
7.34
7.89
6.69 VENT
LOCATION
REFERENCE
0.03 4X
(REF) 4X 0.35
Ø.30
x .0 3
0.61 0.700
1.11 MAX
2.11
2.61
1117 NOTE: Dimensions are in inches and degrees. Unless otherwise specified, tolerances are:
1118 For distances +/- 0.01 inches
1119 For angles +/- 0.05 degrees
1120
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1121 6 NOTES.
1122 Add:
1123 Changes from previous issue: Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify
1124 changes with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
1125
1126 Add: (This section contains information of a general nature which may be helpful but is not
1127 mandatory)
1128
1129 6.1 Intended use.
1130 Add: This battery is intended for use in the Nett Warrior and Integrated Visual Augmentation
1131 System. Please note that this battery shall be electromagnetically compatible with these
1132 systems. Such compatibility is no guarantee of similar compatibility with any other system.
1133 Electromagnetic compatibility with any other system needs to be evaluated separately, and in
1134 the case of failure, either that system will need to adjust to this battery or another battery will
1135 need to be developed.
1136
1137 6.3.12 Approved chargers.
1138 Replace: 6.3.12 with the following
1139 6.3.12 Approved chargers.
1140 See 4.6.3.

1141
1142 Add:
1143 6.9.1 Electromagnetic interference testing.
1144 Verification requirements include electromagnetic interference tests of MIL-STD-461 with the
1145 battery connected to the system. Battery vendors will need to coordinate with the Project
1146 Manager, Close Combat Squad (PM CCS), in order to arrange to have their products evaluated
1147 in the system. Their address is: Project Manager, Close Combat Squad, ATTN: SFAE-SDR-
1148 CCS, 5966 12th Street, Building 1024, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5820.
1149
1150 Add:
1151 6.12 Navy safety tests.
1152 Navy safety tests of NAVSEA S9310-AQ-SAF-010 are required for this battery during first article
1153 testing. The test data provided from the testing will be used to evaluate applications for specific
1154 use devices and Navy platforms. Devices using this battery will require US Navy Safety
1155 Certification prior to use by Department of Navy and USMC users unless such certification has
1156 already been granted. Please consult with NAVSEA Instruction 9310.1 for further information.
1157
1158 Add:
1159 6.13 Weapons Characterization
1160 All weapons characterizations must be witnessed by PM CCS representatives.
1161
1162 For each test record the date, time, place, ambient and battery temperatures, (not less often
1163 than once per 15 seconds), and any events (e.g. smoke, fire, cell activity, and disassembly)
1164 along with the event time and associated event severity.
1165
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1166 Add:
1167 6.14 Nominal ratings.
1168 The following are the nominal ratings for the battery described by this specification sheet. They
1169 are provided for information purposes. The following is nominal data for the 148 Watt-Hour
1170 Variant:
1171
1172
Battery PIN: M32383/4-3 (lithium ion) and M32383/4-4 (lithium
polymer)
Type Classification: BB-2525/U and BB-3525/U
Chemistry: M32383/4-3 Li-Ion / M32383/4-4 Lithium Polymer
Color: Tan 499
Weight (max): 2.6 lbs. (1180 grams)
Voltage Range: 10 - 20
Nominal Voltage: 14.8
Nominal Capacity: 10.0 Ah
Nominal Energy (new battery): 148 Wh at C/5
Battery Life: ≥ 224 cycles, ≥ 3 years
Rated power output: ≤ 148 W
Continuous load rating: ≤ 5.0 A
35 A (915 μSEC) setting 33A test; 30A ((≤25ms) 25A Test;
Inrush load rating: 6.4A (≤500ms) 6.4A Test; 5.5 A(≤5000ms) 5.5 A Test; 5A
Continuous
Charge temperature range: 20 to 50ºC (-4 to 122ºF)
Operating temperature range: -20 to 50ºC (-4 to 122ºF)
Storage temperature range: -32 to 71ºC (-27 to 160ºF)
MAX abusive temperature (non-
93ºC (199ºF)
operating):
Connector: Glenair connector Part Number 8070-1939-07ZNU6.7SY
or TE Connectivity Part Number: 2828420-2 (7 position)
Overall Dimensions: 8.7 in. x 7.66 in. x 0.70 in.
Non-rechargeable equivalent: N/A
> 12 months of warehouse storage, without any
Battery storage life
maintenance.
Note 1: Maximum charge current for connector is 5A for connector (unless connector supports
higher currents) and 5 Amps minimum with target of >7.5A minimum for bottom contacts to allow
for more rapid charging in the future as chargers improve.
1173
1174
36
1175 Add:
1176 APPENDIX A
1177 Excerpt from ADS-37A-PRF (28 May 1996)
1178
1179
1180 Figure 4A - 9 . ADS-37A-PRF page 4
1181
37
1182
1183 Figure 4A – 10 .ADS-37A-PRF page 5
1184 JDS - Rev 11 Nov 2019
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1185 APPENDIX B:
1186
1187 Conformal Wearable Battery
1188 Suggested Pin Connector Socket Care & Cleaning Guide
1189
1190
1191
1192 Introduction:
1193
1194 As a battery carrier it is a primary responsibility to protect and insure the operability of
1195 the battery(s) you carry. The pin connector socket (PCS) is the critical inter-connect used to
1196 provide power to devices, as such it needs to be protected from damage and contamination.
1197
1198 The PCS is especially susceptible to Damage and Contamination by Moisture, Salt
1199 Water, Dirt, and Dust. The PCS is also susceptible to “Plugging” when it is exposed to mud,
1200 snow and ice. As the battery carrier you should make every attempt to avoid or protect against
1201 these damaging contaminates, in the event you cannot, this guide will help you to restore the
1202 PCS to a serviceable condition.
1203
1204 Protecting the Pin Connector Socket:
1205
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1206 By understanding the damage threats listed above you can easily protect the PCS.
1207
1208 When provided / When possible:
1209
1210 1. Avoid removing the protective PCS cover (cap) unless you are installing a mating
1211 connector.
1212 a. If a PCS plug is not available, always “Ruck” your battery(s) in a water proof or
1213 water protective bag or wrap.
1214
1215 2. Always try to keep the PCS covered when not in use.
1216
1217 3. Always try to store a battery in a protective wrap, specifically protecting the PCS and
1218 charging terminals.
1219 a. Make every effort to prevent exposer by the damage threats listed above.
1220 b. Improvise and protect; a foam ear plug works, tape covering works…
1221
1222 4. When possible, battery your Conformal Wearable Battery (CWB) PCS down, allowing it
1223 to expel potential contaminates should the PCS cap / cover be lost.
1224
1225 User Damage Avoidance:
1226
1227 • Avoid using a contaminated PCS, (quick clean if possible).
1228 • Avoid forcing a mating connector into the PCS.
1229 • Avoid inserting anything into pin well sockets of a PCS.
1230 o Never attempt to clean a pin socket by pushing an object into the socket.
1231
1232 General PCS Care:
1233
1234 1. Weekly, you can care for a dry PCS by turning it down, using dry soft bristle brush in
1235 circular motion, brush away any dry contamination or dust from the socket well and pin
1236 wells.
1237
1238 2. Periodically, a silicone spray (WD40) can be lightly applied to protect and lubricate the
1239 socket wells.
1240
1241 Cleaning a Contaminated Pin Connector Socket:
1242
1243 1. Visually inspect the PCS and the pin wells to determine what type or condition of
1244 contamination has occurred. There three main types of contamination:
1245
1246 • Wet.
1247 • Dry Crystalized.
1248 • Plugs.
1249 o Moist plug (wet mud or snow).
1250 o Dry plug (dry mud).
1251 o Ice Plug.
1252
1253
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1254 Wet Contamination:

1255
1256 Other than rain water, it should be assumed whenever the PCS gets wet it is
1257 contaminated. Quickly as possible the PCS should be cleaned and dried.
1258
1259 Using about two (2) ounces of clean potable water (drinkable water) and not more than
1260 four (4) ounces execute a “wet flush” cleaning of the PCS:
1261
1262
1263 1. Orient the CWB with the connector in the up position.
1264
1265 2. Pour clean potable (drinkable) water into the connector socket well (CSW), if possible,
1266 stop when a water dome is created above the socket well.
1267 a. If available, other none abrasive minor solvents such as glass cleaner or rubbing
1268 alcohol can also be used.
1269 b. A hand pump spray bottle can also be used, do not over force the spray into the
1270 pin wells.
1271 c. If a solvent is used, the CSW should still be rinsed with water a few times (3
1272 times) to remove any solvent residue.
1273
1274
1275 3. Once the CSW is full, gently tap your finger over the CSW causing an agitation effect,
1276 give the water 5 – 10 taps causing pressure to loosen any contamination.
1277
1278
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1279 4. Turn the CWB connector down and allow the flush water to drain.
1280
1281
1282 5. Continue this process at least six (6) times, visually inspect the CSW / PCS and
1283 determine if it is clean.
1284
1285 If it is clean proceed to step #6 below, if it is not clean, repeat steps #1 - #5 above until clean.
1286
1287 NOTE: The CSW holds about 1/8 of a teaspoon of fluid, this means two (2) ounces of water will serve about 96
1288 wash cycles. In most cases the CSW should be clean after six (6) wash cycles.
1289
1290 6. With the CSW clean, take a piece of fabric or other absorbent material and dab the CSW
1291 / PCS until dry. (a clean rifle patch is good for this effort).
1292
1293 7. OPTIONAL – TIME ALLOWING: do a quick connect of the CWB into the NETT Warrior system (or
1294 other power requirement) to assure serviceability of the CWB – Cleaning is complete.
1295 8. Secure the clean CWB in a safe dry location, readied for use when needed.
1296
1297 Dry Crystalized Contamination:
1298
1299 1. Dry Crystalized should be easily visible but may also require close inspection of the pin
1300 socket wells.
1301 a. Always inspect the pin socket wells for dried stuck crystalized contamination
1302 (example – dried salt water).
1303 i. Crystalized contamination in the pin sockets is a serious concern and
1304 may prevent a serviceable power / communications connection.
1305
1306 2. Using a medium stiffness bristle dry brush, plastic rifle cleaning brush is recommended
1307 (avoid use of a metal brush), brush the CSW in circular motion to remove as much
1308 contamination as possible.
1309 a. Crystalized contamination may not be completely removed. Dry brushing will help
1310 to clean the main PCS / CSW area allowing for a successful wet flush clean,
1311 executing step 2 shall occur before attempting a wet flush method as described
1312 under the wet contamination section.
1313
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1314 3. Once the dry brushing will not remove any more contamination, follow the “Wet
1315 Contamination” procedure above.
1316
1317 Plugs:
1318
1319 Moist plug / Dry plug:
1320
1321 1. Using a small stick (tooth pick, nail, wire …) with very genital efforts remove as much of
1322 the plug mass as possible.
1323 a. Do not push the plug mass into the pin wells, the wet flush cleaning method
1324 should be able to remove the mass from the pin wells.
1325 b. Avoid forcing a mating connector into the PCS when contamination exists.
1326
1327 2. Once the as much of the plug mass as possible is removed proceed to the “Wet Contamination” procedure
1328 above.
1329 Ice Plug:

1330
1331 1. Place the CWB in a warm dry environment with the connector down in a drainable
1332 position allowing the ice plug to melt and drain away from the CSW.
1333 a. Always assume the ice plug is a contaminate.
1334
1335 2. Once the plug has melted proceed to the “Wet Contamination” procedure above.
1336
1337
1338 - Document End -
1339
1340
1341
1342
1343
1344 Custodians: Preparing activity:
1345 Army – CR Army – CR
1346 (Project Number 6140-2015-001)
1347
1348
1349 Review activities:
1350 DLA – CC
1351
1352 NOTE: The activities listed above were interested in this document as of the date of this
1353 document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency
1354 of the information above using the ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil
1355
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Section Change Made
3.0 Type and PIN removed
3.0 "Transit drop, normal" updated to grey (N/A) and "Nail Penetration, cell" is applicable- updated to black
3.11 New Section added to describe requirement for system level integration
3.6 Environmental requirements table (Table I) added and revised
3.7 changed should to shall
4.4 testing requirements updated- GR5 sample size and the deletion of GR6
4.4 Table IV updated to reflect group updated and paragraph name/number changes
4.4 Table IV, System level integration added to FAT table
4.5 updated test requirements about sampling
6.13 Weapons characterization note added
6.16 pulse load rating changed to inrush load rating
2.2.1 MIL-STD-1275 deleted
2.2.2 ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 deleted
3.2.1 Required certifications added:
3.2.1 *Nett Warrior connector disconnect pull force (3.4.4.1.1.1)
3.2.1 *Flat terminal (3.4.4.1.2)
3.2.1 *High temperature temporary cutoff (3.7.2.4)
3.2.1 *Protective devices (3.7.2.8.4)
3.2.1 Updated certification table with all old and new certifications
3.4.4.1.1 Name updated from Connector to Nett Warrior connector
3.4.4.1.1 Note removed
3.4.4.1.1 Nett warrior connector pinout description note updated (lines 152-155)
3.4.4.1.1.1 name updated from connector disconnect pull force to net warrior connector disconnect pull force
3.4.4.1.5 Paragraph number updated from 3.4.4.1.3 to 3.4.4.1.5
3.4.4.1.5 Requirements paragraph updated
3.4.4.1.5 step c was edited, word concurrent was deleted
3.4.5 reformatted to show complete paragraph update
3.4.5 Battery case requirement paragraph updated
3.4.5.6 Requirement updated
3.4.5.6 MIL-STD-130 was added in replace of MIL-STD-1472
3.4.5.6 Surface friction requirement paragraph updated (last sentence added)
3.4.6.9 paragraph number and name updated from 3.4.6.6.3 Terminal marking to 3.4.6.9 Net warrior connector marking
3.4.8.1 Additional information added about dust cap/cover
3.5.11 Added second paragraph
3.5.3 Test capacity Requirements table was updated to show correct requirement and test method paragraph numbers
3.5.5 note deleted
3.5.5 Start time in step 6 was updated to felect the correct time of 2 seconds
3.5.8 Paragraph name updated from State of charge/state of health indicator display characteristics to digital display characteristics
3.5.8 Requirement paragraph updated to include RTTE and RTTF characteristics
3.5.8 Safety requirements paragraph added
3.5.8 changed paragraph number from 3.7.2.8.1 to 3.7
3.7.2.2 (11/19 version) deleted ( addition to overcharge / electrical leakage requirements) added to 3.7.2.2.1
3.7.2.2.1 Overvoltage protection requirement added
3.7.2.4 certification added
3.7.2.8 Safety section added
3.7.2.8.1 paragraph number changed from 3.7.2.8 to 3.7.2.8.1
3.7.2.8.1 requirements reference added
3.7.2.8.1 requirements paragraph updated to reflect "SOH should be reported as flashing "000""
3.7.2.8.3 paragraph name changed from bullet penetration to weapons characterization test
3.7.2.8.4 requirements added to reflect the addition of three protective devices
3.7.2.8.4 name updated from pack safety protection circuits to battery safety protection circuits
3.7.2.8.4 Changed last sentence from "protecting the output terminal" to "protecting all of the terminals"
4.5.1 delete SMBus and Immersion from table
4.5.1 Immersion added to Group A inspection (modified)
4.5.2 add SMBus to Table VI
4.6.1 test requirements updated
4.7.1.3.1 name updated from connector disconnect pull force test to nett warrior connector disconnect pull force test
4.7.1.3.1 testing requirements updated
4.7.2.11 Note removed
4.7.2.14 name updated from state-of-charge/state of health (SOC/SOH) display to digital display characteristics
4.7.2.14 test methods updated
4.7.2.15 test methods updated
4.7.2.16 removed step e.
4.7.2.16 defined which connector (Nett Warrior), modified test protocol
4.7.2.17 added test requirement paragraph for USB power port connectors
4.7.3.8.1 test requirements updated
4.7.3.8.1 Added Group A testing only
4.7.3.8.1 Modified test protocol for Group A
4.7.4.12 testing paragraph updated
4.7.4.13 Weapons characterization test updated- will be a contractor test
4.7.4.13 name updated from bullet penetration to weapons characterization
4.7.4.13 testing paragraph updated
4.7.4.13.1 paragraph number changed from 4.7.4.13.2 to 4.7.4.13.1
4.7.4.7 replacing step f.
4.7.4.7.1 addition of overvoltage protection verification method
4.7.7 RE102 changed
4.7.8 System level integration testing paragraph updated
4.7.8 Defined system level integration test
6.9.1 content added
Figure 7 Deleted notches.
Section 6 from the previous version sections 6.13, 6.9, 6.14, and 6.15 were removed
Throughout the whole document- test paragraph numbers and requirement paragraph numbers were updated in each appropriate section.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
1. The Government is projecting the procurement of 945,987 Conformable Wearable

Batteries (CWB) over the course of a three year base period and six, one-year options for
a potential contract duration of nine years. These are estimates and are subject to change.
The official solicitation that will be posted will trump any conflicting information.
2. The Government will employ a source selection process that will require total of four (4)
hardware samples in conjunction with a written technical proposal. One (1) hardware
sample must be unsealed, but contains the actual layout of all the internal components.
Inert (dummy cells) must be used for this sample. Three (3) Hardware samples will be
tested to validate the design and performance characteristics as described in the written
proposal. The testing will evaluate the following Criteria, and the protocol will be
defined in the Bid Sample Test Plan attached to the solicitation.
Hardware Bid Sample Test & Evaluation Criteria
MIL-PRF
Test 32383/4 Para. Hardware Sample Test/Evaluation
Width ≤7.66 in, Height ≤8.70 in, Depth 0.50 to
Dimensions 4.7.1.2
0.700 in
Weight 4.7.1.2 ≤ 2.6 lbs.
SMBus
3.5.9 -
Communication
Capacity Discharge 3.5.3 @18 W and 24 oC
Low Temperature
3.5.3 @18 W and 24 oC
Discharge
Low Temp Charge 3.5.10.1 3 Amps @ -20 oC, 130Wh
High Temp Charge 3.5.10.1 3 Amps @ +50 oC, 130Wh
USB Charging 3.4.4.1.5 USB BC1.2 specification
Flexibility 3.6.10 .5" bend in each axis and direction, 10 times

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67 2.3 Non-Government publications.

Requirement Test Method

133 3.4.4.1.1 Connector.

SOCKET DESCRIPTION TERMINAL MARKINGS

170 3.4.4.1.1.1 Nett Warrior Connector disconnect pull force.

189 Charge Terminal Descriptions

POSITION (Left to DESCRIPTION TITLE

226 3.4.5.6 Surface friction.

267 3.4.6.9 Nett Warrior connector marking.

275 3.4.8 Battery condition for shipping.

297 Test Capacity Requirements

Start time End time Current (A)

344 Push Button Requirements

431 3.7 Safety.

476 Certification required.

Motor inrush current 3.5.5 4.7.2.12  C

516 4.4 Conformance inspection.

580 d. Repeat step a for the 4th contact.

629 4.7.2.14 Digital display characteristics.

724 Batteries shall meet requirements in 3.5.11.

834 Note: Figure not to scale

880 Note: Figure not to scale.

1064 4.7.7 Electromagnetic interference.

1137 6.3.12 Approved chargers.

1138 Replace: 6.3.12 with the following

1139 6.3.12 Approved chargers.

1140 See 4.6.3.

1184 JDS - Rev 11 Nov 2019

1254 Wet Contamination:

1329 Ice Plug:

1. The Government is projecting the procurement of 945,987 Conformable Wearable

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