NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE HANDBOOK AUGUST 2005
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATA SHEET
This information is generally descriptive only and is not intended to make or imply any representation, guarantee or warranty with respect to any cells and batteries. Cell and battery designs/specifications are subject to
modification without notice. Contact Panasonic for the latest information.
Typical Discharge Characteristics
Typical Charge Characteristics
(+)
( )
43.0
+
-
0
1.
23.0
+
-
0
1.0
HHR250SCH Cylindrical SC size (HR 23/43)
Dimensions (with Tube) (mm)
Specifications
1 After charging at 0.1It for 16 hours, discharging at 0.2It.
2 For reference only.
3Need specially designed control system
Control System:
dT/dt cut-off; 1 to 2°C/min
-UV cut-off; -UV per cell = 5 to 10 mV
T-control; T=65°C
Rapid charger timer; 2.4h (at 1.25a)
Trickle timer; within 2h
4With control system
Battery performance and cycle life are strongly affected by how they
are used. In order to maximize battery safety, please consult Panasonic
when determining charge / discharge specs, warning label contents
and unit design.
Nominal V oltage 1.2V
Discharge
Capacity
1
Average
2
Rated (Min.) 2650 mAh
2500 mAh
5mΩ
250mA x 16hrs.
1250mA x 2.4 hrs.
4
125mA x 32 hrs.
83mA x 48 hrs.
Approx. Internal impedance
at 1000Hz at charged state.
Charge
Charge
Discharge
Storage
Standard
Rapid
3
Low Rate
Standard
Rapid
Ambient
Temperature
˚C˚F
-10˚C to 60˚C
-10˚C to 45˚C
-10˚C to 60˚C
-20˚C to 35˚C
-20˚C to 45˚C
-20˚C to 55˚C
-20˚C to 65˚C
14˚F to 140˚F
14˚F to 113˚F
14˚F to 140˚F
-4˚F to 95˚F
-4˚F to 113˚F
-4˚F to 131˚F
-4˚F to 149˚F
< 1 year
< 6 months
< 1 month
< 1 week
Note: [It] was previously expressed as [C]. [It] is an IEC standard expression
for the amount of charge or discharge current and is expressed as:
It(A) = Cn (Ah)/1h
* [It] is the reference test current in ampres
* [Cn] is the rated capacity of the cell or battery in Ampere-hours.
n = the time base [hours] for which the rated capacity is declared
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 450
Capacity (mAh)
Voltage (V)
1It
2It
3It
Charge: 0.5It x 2.4h at 25˚C Rest: 1h
Discharge: 1, 2, 3It to 0.8V at 25˚C
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.80 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 450
Capacity (mAh)
Voltage (V)
25˚C
40˚C
60˚C
Charge: 0.1It x 15h at 25, 40, 60˚C Rest: 3h
Discharge: 0.1It to 1.0V at 25˚C
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.60 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Capacity (mAh)
Voltage (V)
10A
20A
Charge: 0.5It x 2.4h Rest: 1h
Discharge: 10, 20, 30A to 0.8V at 20˚C
30A
Diameter
Height
Approximate
Weight
mm inch
Grams Ounces
23.0+0/-1.0
43.0+0/-1.5 0.91+0/-0.04
1.69+0/-0.06
55 1.94