LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE
LEAD ACID REPLACEMENT
FROM ULTRALIFE
Ultralife Corporation serves its markets with products
and services ranging from power solutions to
communications and electronics systems. Through its
engineering and collaborative approach to problem
solving, Ultralife serves government, defense and
commercial customers across the globe.
LEAD ACID
REPLACEMENT
LIGHT, COST
EFFECTIVE,
LESS SPACE
Headquartered in Newark, New York, the Company’s
business segments include: Battery & Energy
Products and Communications Systems. Ultralife has
operations in North America, Europe and Asia.
THE NEXT-GENERATION IS HERE TODAY...
ULTRALIFE Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries
are the modern replacement for traditional lead acid
batteries in a myriad of mission critical applications.
With lower weight, higher energy, longer life, electronic
protection, RoHS compliance and safety certification,
ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries outperform Lead Acid on
almost every measure.
If you are looking to replace your old lead acid battery
system or need a power source for your new device,
ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries couple next-generation
performance with off the shelf availability.
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GOVERNMENT
& DEFENSE
MEDICAL
SAFETY &
SECURITY
ENERGY
INDUSTRIAL
ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries
outperform Lead Acid on
almost every measure
APPLICATIONS
INCLUDE
THE CLEAR
CHOICE
ULTRALIFE Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry is
the clear choice for batteries which must operate
for many years without the need for servicing or
replacement. The similar charging voltage means
that ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries can usually be
transplanted into existing lead acid applications
without modification.
When it comes to maintenance the ULTRALIFE
LiFePO4 batteries out perform traditional Lead
Acid batteries on nearly every measure; they
never require topping with water, they don’t
require gas extraction facilities and their service
life is usually 5 to 7 years, compared with around
2 years for Lead Acid batteries.
The ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries are an
affordable solution to many issues, especially in
remote locations, while providing a much lower
“total cost of ownership” solution over traditional
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) - when you also factor
in the logistics and labor to replace SLA every
1-2 years, Lithium Iron Phosphate is an all-round
winner.
Oil/Gas Automation and Measurement
Oil/Gas Production
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Automated Gate Operators
Automated Range Target Systems
Commercial Aerator Systems
Commercial Livestock Feeder Systems
An affordable solution to many
Industrial Vehicle/Equipment Starter Applications
issues associated with Sealed
Marine Starter and Auxiliary Power Supply System
Lead Acid (SLA)
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Recreational Vehicle Back-up Power Supply
Solar Regenerated Back-up Power Supply
Data Center Back-up Power Supply
Scooters / Wheelchairs
Robotics
Medical Carts
UPS Replacement
Solar Battery
Fire & Emergency Vehicles
Heavy Goods Vehicles
Speciality Patrol Vehicles
Floor Cleaning Machines
Gliders
Automated Ticket Machines
BENEFITS
AT A GLANCE
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries are three times lighter
than lead acid batteries of the same energy. By
replacing your lead acid batteries with ULTRALIFE
LiFePO4 batteries, you’ll significantly reduce the weight
of your existing system or get three times the energy if
weight reduction isn’t a factor.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries contain built-in
protection electronics to prevent over-charge, overdischarge or over-temperature. This protection lets the
battery take care of itself, making them safe and robust
for a myriad of mission critical applications.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries can be fully cycled, from
100% charged to 100% discharged, up to 1500 times
compared to just 300-500 for the best ‘cyclic’ lead
acid batteries.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries can be connected in a
variety of series and parallel arrays to customize system
voltage and/or capacity. This building block approach
makes it easy meet your application requirements.
Please contact us for application advice.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries can often be charged
using an existing lead acid battery charger which
makes switching to a high performance ULTRALIFE
LiFePO4 battery a true ‘drop-in’ replacement. Please
contact us to discuss.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries have significantly better
charge retention then lead acid batteries. Maintenance
charging only has to be performed once every four to
six months– saving energy and reducing cost.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries can be mounted
in any orientation and do not require any physical
maintenance.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries meet the requirements
of strict internationally recognized standards such as
IEC 62133:2012 (safety) and UN38.3 (transportation).
Specific models also meet UL 2054 (safety). Full
certification documentation is available upon request.
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries contain active cell
balancing circuitry which works to maximize battery
capacity on each and every cycle.
6.4V
12.8V
¾¾ ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries have a service life
of up to 7 years, helping commercial and industrial
customers avoid the regular replacement costs
associated with Lead Acid batteries.
ULTRALIFE LiFePO4
VS LEAD ACID
This practical example shows the outstanding performance of ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries compared
to traditional lead acid batteries.
LEAD ACID
The chart shows the room
temperature discharge
performance of a 12V 7Ah lead
acid battery from a leading
manufacturer. The battery
voltage drops steadily during
discharge and fails to meet its rated capacity, even
at a benign 350mA (0.05C) discharge rate. When
the battery is subjected to higher loads of 1400mA
(0.2C) and 5000mA (0.7C) the voltage drops is more
severe and the delivered capacity is severely reduced.
As delivered energy (Watt Hours) is calculated by
multiplying Voltage (V) by Discharge Capacity (Ampere
hours) the resulting ‘area under the curve’ is severely
compromised at these higher discharge rates.
12V 7Ah Lead Acid Battery Discharge Performance
14
350mA
1400mA
5000mA
Voltage (V)
13
12
11
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
Discharge Capacity (Ah)
6
7
8
9
ULTRALIFE LiFePO4
ULTRALIFE URB1270 LiFePO4 Battery Discharge Performance
14
350mA
1400mA
5000mA
Voltage (V)
13
12
11
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
Discharge Capacity (Ah)
6
7
8
9
By comparison, the ULTRALIFE
LiFePO4 URB1270 is the same
size as its lead acid equivalent
but half of the weight. This
battery exhibits a consistently
flat voltage profile throughout
its discharge until energy is depleted. This superior
performance characteristic is maintained, even
at higher discharge currents which means more
energy is delivered. In the 5000mA load test, the
URB1270 delivers more than twice the energy of
the lead acid battery which proves its capability
to outperform lead-acid in power demanding
applications.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
URB6450
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ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries are three times lighter
than lead acid batteries of the same energy
URB12200
URB12350
URB12550 URB12550- URB121000
22NF
LITHIUM IRON
PHOSPHATE
(LIFEPO4) BATTERIES
Typical Voltage
6.4V
Typical Capacity
4.5Ah
7.5Ah
20Ah
32Ah
55.8Ah
52.7Ah
100Ah
Typical Energy
29Wh
96Wh
256Wh
410Wh
714Wh
675Wh
1280Wh
Max. Continuous Discharge Current
9A
15A
20A
65A
55A
60A
100A
Trip Current
30A ± 5A
70A ± 10A
120A ± 20A
250A ± 10A
250A ± 30A
300A ± 50A
250A ± 30A
Response Time
5ms - 20ms
5ms -15ms
15ms - 25ms
7ms - 17ms
5ms - 20ms
Over Current
Protection
12.8V
5ms - 20ms
Typical Discharge Cut-off Voltage
5V
10V
Charge Voltage
7.2V
14.4V
Charge Method
Use a constant current, constant voltage (CC/CV) charging regime
Max. Charge Current
4.5A
7.5A
20.0A
32.0A
55.0A
50.0A
100.0A
Internal Resistance
≤40mΩ
≤70mΩ
≤50mΩ
≤35mΩ
≤20mΩ
≤30mΩ
≤20mΩ
Operating
Temperature
Charge
0oC to +45oC
Discharge
-20oC to +60oC
Typical Weight
Nominal
Dimensions
0.36kg (0.8lb)
1.10kg (2.4lb)
2.85kg (6.28lb)
7.50kg (16.5lb) 13.90kg (30.64lb)
152mm (5.95in) 181mm (7.12in) 195mm (7.71in) 256mm (10.12in) 228mm (8.97in) 340mm (13.46in)
Width
48mm (1.85in)
65mm (2.56in)
76mm (3.03in)
Height
100mm (3.98in)
92mm (3.70in)
165mm (6.57in) 165mm (6.10in) 200mm (7.91in) 208mm (8.18in) 210mm (8.35in)
Certification
F1 Faston Tab
M5
127mm (5.16in) 132mm (5.24in) 138mm (5.43in) 170mm (6.81in)
M6
M8
M6
M8
Protection against over-charge, over-discharge, over-current, over-temperature. Cell balancing function included
UN38.3
IEC 62133:2012
UL2054
UN38.3
IEC 62133:2012
Material Safety Data Sheet
Transportation
7.85kg (17.3lb)
70mm (2.75in)
Protection
CB ID
4.60kg (10.14lb)
Length
Termination
In this head to head test, the ULTRALIFE URB1270 LiFePO4 battery demonstrates its superior performance
characteristics, performance which is repeated across the entire range of ULTRALIFE LiFePO4 batteries.
URB1270
UN38.3
IEC 62133:2012
MSDS00152
FI-17785
JPTUV-053718
Non Class 9
FI-17955
JPTUV-053719
JPTUV-056352
Class 9 Hazardous
FI-17457
JPTUV-056353
• Specification details are correct at the time of printing.
• For the latest data please refer to published specifications which are available on our website at www.ultralifecorp.com
• Operator & regional variations may apply to the transport of Lithium Ion batteries. Check with your operator.
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Newark
New York 14513
United States
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Rev 1.3 (Aug 16)