Product Information Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Button Cells 55625 101 501 1 / V 250 H System highlights of Ni-MH Button Cells - Robust Family - from VARTA Microbattery: Excellent overcharge capability due to patented GCE-Electrode Low self-discharge of 20% at RT after 1 year Flat and stable discharge voltage Long life - typical 500 full cycles Slim design Wide temperature range - Storage: -40C up to +65C - Discharge: -20C up to +65C - Charge 0C up to +65C Key features: Good recovery characteristics after long storage period and deep discharge Sealed rechargeable Ni-MH Button Cells from VARTA Microbattery can be operated in any position The cells complete the manufacturing process in a charged state Because of time and temperature depending self- discharge, the state of charge upon receipt can not be precisely defined. Before use, therefore, sealed Ni-MH cells should be recharged. Page 1 / 2 Electrical characteristics*: Nominal Voltage: 1.2 V Typical Capacity: 250 mAh Maximum Discharge current: 480 mA cont. *See cell datasheet for further details Physical characteristics: Diameter: Height: Typical weight: 25.0 mm 6.4 mm 10.0 g Main Applications: Car and home alarm applications Medical applications - pipettes Sensor Network Supply, timer, actor, sensor Designation System for Battery Assemblies Connection Insulation Configuration Cell type 1 / V 250 H Number of cells Quality - Made in Germany Manufactured on highly automated lines Direct replacement for Ni-Cd No memory effect 0% lead, 0% mercury, and 0 % cadmium All cells have built in safety vent for security in abuse conditions UL recognition under file BBET2.MH13654 ISO 9000 certified for design and manufacture of rechargeable mass type cells and batteries. Conformity to requirements of ISO 9001 VARTA Microbattery is a leader of Ni-MH Button Cell technology and received several ecological and industry awards are in line with ROHS (in accordance to EU directive 2002/95/EC). They do not contain the hazardous substances Hg, Cd, Pb, Cr6+, PBBs, PBDEs, as in ROHS, with Cd <100 ppm and the others >1000 ppm www.varta-microbattery.com Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Button Cells 55625 101 501 1 / V 250 H Page 2 / 2 PROPER USE AND HANDLING Charging Extended charging outside specified temperature ranges may have an adverse effect on cell life. Also permanent charging exceeding the limits of specified temperature ranges may reduce the battery life. The maximum life is achieved, when charging at an average temperature of +20 to +30C. Discharging The specified temperature range is from -20 to +60C on discharge. Repeated discharge at the extreme temperatures may affect battery life. In all application do not deep-discharge (< 0.6 V / cell) our Ni-MH cells and batteries. Life Expectancy in Long-term use Batteries are chemical products involving chemical reactions. Hence capacity and voltage will decrease over long time use as well as during long-term storage capacity and voltage will drop. Typically, a battery will last 5 years or 1000 IEC cycles, if used under recommended conditions and not overdischarged or overcharged. However, non-observance of recommended conditions concerning storage, charging, discharging, temperature and other factors during use can lead to shortened life expectancy of products and deterioration of performance. Severe use applications Short term use of Ni-MH batteries outside specified ranges maybe possible. Please consult us, if such a requirement exists. DESIGN INFORMATION SAFETY GUIDELINES Discharge over temperature at 0.2CA Discharge at various loads Charge efficiency with 0.5CA/2.5h @ various temperatures Typical discharge characteristic @ room temperature Discharging with 0.2CA/1V @ 20degC Start with charge 0.1CA/16h 5h tempering @ 20degC before discharging 1.50 1.50 with charging @ 0degC 1.40 with charging @ 10degC 1.40 with charging @ 20degC 1.30 with charging @ 30degC with charging @ 45degC Voltage (V) Voltage [V] 1.30 with charging @ 60degC 1.20 with charging @ 85degC 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.2CA 1.00 0.90 Charging temperature: 85degC 60degC 45degC 2CA other 1CA 0.80 0.90 0 50 100 150 200 0 250 50 100 150 200 250 300 Capacity (mAh) 0.2CA Capacity [mAh] Cycling Charge Charging curves with 0.5CA @ various temperatures 350 Start with discharged cells @ 20degC, then 5h tempering in ambient temperature 300 1C = 240mAh 1.80 0degC 1.70 250 10degC 20degC 1.60 200 30degC 1.50 Voltage [V] Capacity [mAh] 0.5CA 150 45degC 60degC 1.40 85degC 1.30 100 1.20 50 1.10 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 1.00 350 0 Cycles 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 t [h] Overcharge Continuous overcharge @ room temperature 350 300 Capacity [mAh] 250 200 0.1CA 150 All data are related to single cell 100 0.2CA 0.5CA Characteristics. 50 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Month VARTA Microbattery GmbH Daimlerstrae 1 73479 Ellwangen / Germany Tel. + 49 79 61 / 921 - 0 email: contact.varta-microbattery.com www.varta-microbattery.com 40 Keep out the reach of children. If swallowed, contact a physician at once Do not incinerate or mutilate, may burst or release toxic materials Do not short circuit, may cause burns Do not deep-discharge into reserve Do not solder on the battery directly (use our tagged versions) Restrict charging current and time to the recommended value Observe charging temperature: 0 to +65C / +85C Battery compartment should provide sufficient space for battery to expand in a case of abuse Either battery compartment or battery connector should have a design that makes it impossible to place the battery in reverse polarity Equipment intended for use by children should have tamper-proof battery compartment Battery of different electrochemical system, grades, or brands should not be mixed Battery disposal method should be in accordance with local and state regulations Please refer to our material safety datasheets as supporting documents