Rechargeable Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
PS-1270
12 Volt 7.0 Amp. Hrs.
Features:
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology for
superior performance.
Valve regulated, spill proof construction
allows safe operation in any position.
Power/volume ratio yielding unrivaled
energy density.
Rugged plastic case and cover
Approved for transport by air. D.O.T., I.A.T.A.,
F.A.A. and C.A.B. certified.
U.L. recognized under file number MH 20845.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Voltage....................................................................................................................................................... 12 volts (6 cells in series)
Nominal Capacity
20 hour rate (350mA to 10.50 volts) ...................................................................................................................................... 7.0 A.H.
10 hour rate (650mA to 10.50 volts) ...................................................................................................................................... 6.5 A.H.
5 hour rate (1.2A to 10.20 volts) .......................................................................................................................................... 6.0 A.H.
1 hour rate (4.5A to 9.00 volts) ........................................................................................................................................... 4.5 A.H.
15 min rate (14A to 9.00 volts) ............................................................................................................................................. 3.5 A.H.
Approximate Weight.................................................................................................................................................... 5.70 pounds (2.59 kg)
Energy Density (20 hour rate).............................................................................................. 1.43 Watt-hours/cubic inch (87.3 Watt-hours/l)
Specific Energy (20 hour rate)................................................................................................. 14.7 Watt-hours/pound (32.4 Watt-hours/kg)
Internal Resistance (Fully Charged Battery)................................................................................................... 22 milliohms (approximately)
Maximum Discharge Current ( <_ 7 Min.).................................................................................................................................... 21 amperes
Maximum Short-Duration Discharge Current ( <_ 10 Sec.)...................................................................................................... 70 amperes
Terminal configurations ................................................Quick disconnect tabs, “F1”: 0.187” x 0.032”, mate with AMP. INC. FASTON “187”
Quick disconnect tabs, “F2”: 0.250” x 0.032”, mate with AMP. INC. FASTON “250”
o
o
Shelf Life — % of nominal capacity at 68 F (20 C)
1 Month......................................................................................................................................................................................... 97%
3 Months....................................................................................................................................................................................... 91%
6 Months....................................................................................................................................................................................... 83%
Operating Temperature Range
Charge................................................................................................................................................................... -4oF (-20oC) to 122oF (50oC)
Discharge.............................................................................................................................................................. -4oF (-20oC) to 140oF (60oC)
Case................................................................................................................................................................................................. ABS Plastic
TECHNICAL DATA:
PS-1270
Discharge Characteristics
(V)
100
Charging is not
necessary unless
100% of capacity
is required.
Charging before
5 oC
use is necessary
(41oF) to help recover
full capacity.
80
60
40oC
(104oF)
40
o
30 C
o
(86 F)
Charge may fail
to restore full
capacity. Do not
let batteries reach
this state.
20oC
(68oF)
14.0
o
13.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
1.4A
3.5A
9.0
Final
Voltage
8.0
0
0
2
o
Ambient Temperature 20 C (68 F)
Terminal Voltage
Capacity Retention Ratio (%)
Shelf Life and Storage
4 6
8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Standing Period (Months)
0.7A 0.35A
7A
14A
1.2
2.4
6
12
24 36 48 1
min.
2
4 6 8 10
hrs.
20 40
Discharge Time
20
15
10
80
60
Float Charging Voltage
2.25 - 2.30 V/Cell
40
5
Final
Voltage
10.5V
hrs.
20
1
2
3
4
Years
Life Characteristics in Cyclic Use
120
2
9.0V
10
80
5
Discharge
Depth 100%
Discharge
Depth 50%
9.60V
30
100
60
10.2V
1
min.
0
0
Retention Capacity (%)
Discharge Time vs. Discharge Current
Ambient Temperature 20˚C (68˚F)
100
Discharge Time
Retention Capacity (%)
Life Characteristics in Stand-By Use
Discharge
Depth 30%
1. Discharge Current 0.2C (Final Voltage 1.7V/Cell)
2. Charge Current: 0.1C
3. Ambient Temperature: 20oC to 25oC (68oF to 77oF)
0
0.35
0.7 1.4
3.5
7
Discharge Current (A)
Physical Dimensions: in. (mm)
200
1000
1200
FASTON
CHARGING
MODEL PS-1270 F1
3.86 (98)
Sealed Rechargeable
Battery
3.70 (94)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
5.95 (151)
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0.250" x 0.032"
quick disconnect
tabs.
EC
Cycle Applications: Limit initial current to 2.1A. Charge until battery
voltage (under charge) reaches 14.40 to 14.70 volts at 68oF (20oC).
Hold at 14.40 to 14.70 volts until current drops to approximately 70mA.
Battery is fully charged under these conditions, and charger should
either be disconnected or switched to “float” voltage.
“Float” or “Stand-By” Service: Hold battery across constant voltage source of 13.50 to 13.80 volts continuously. When held at this
voltage, the battery will seek its own current level and maintain itself
in a fully charged condition.
NOTE: Due to the self-discharge characteristics of this type of battery, it is imperative that they be charged after 6-9 months of storage, otherwise permanent loss of capacity might occur as a result of
sulfation.
FASTON
0.187" x 0.032"
quick disconnect
tabs.
2.56 (65)
400
600
800
Number of Cycles
14
Terminals
"F1"
0
o
8.10V
40
20
o
40 C (104 F)
o
o
20 C (68 F)
o
o
0 C (32 F)
NONSPILLABLE
Tolerances are +/- 0.04 in. (+/- 1mm) and +/- 0.08 in. (+/- 2mm) for height dimensions.
All data subject to change without notice.
ISO9001-2000
FM39170
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