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Table 50.20 Chloride Automotive Batteries standard (non-maintenance kee) range of batteries for light vans
Type Cranking Bench Maximum overall Approx. Layout Terminals Container
perjforimance* change dimensions weight
(14) rate (with acid)
(A) Length Width Height (kg)
(mm) (m) (mm)
00 1 230 3.0 207 175 175 10.1 1 1 BO3
016 300 4.0 243 135 206 11.4 0 4 B12
017 550 9.0 381 175 190 25.0 0 1 BO3
037 250 4.0 243 135 206 10.3 0 4 B12
038 250 4.0 243 135 206 10.3 1 1 B12
049 285 4.0 219 135 226 12.5 1 1 BO1
063 3 20 4.2 207 175 175 8.9 0 1 BO3
067 450 6.5 303 175 190 19.3 0 1 B 14
069 540 7.0 27 1 174 205 20.0 1 1 B12
070 540 7.0 27 1 174 205 20.0 0 4 B12
073 360 5.5 27 1 177 222 16.5 0 1 B12
074 450 6.5 256 174 205 18.6 1 1 N
075 370 5.5 243 175 190 16.8 0 1 B 14
077 320 4.2 207 175 I75 11.4 1 1 BO3
078 420 5.0 243 175 175 14.2 1 1 BO3
083 270 3.5 207 175 175 10.8 0 4 B 03
085 320 4.5 207 175 175 12.2 0 4 B 03
09 1 3 60 5.5 258 177 222 16.5 1 1 N
092 420 5.0 242 175 175 14.2 0 4 BO3
154 132 3.0 198 133 227 12.5 1 3 N
RE1 420 207 175 175 11.2
RE2 310 187 140 181 8.1
* Cranking performance: 30 s to I.ZV/cell (except type 154, which is 60 s to 1.4Vkell)

down to the relevant discharge cut-off voltage. For the The batteries have a low internal resistance and
values of the upper edges of the curves the batteries consequently a high current delivery capability. They
were charged at an ambient temperature of 20°C volt- have a low level of self-discharge, and storage below
age limited to 2.3Vkell. For the lower edge of the 20°C would necessitate at most an annual recharge.
curves the batteries were charged at the indicated low The specification of the Crompton-Parkinson range of
ambient temperature, and hence under somewhat less sealed lead-acid batteries is given in Table 50.23.
favourable conditions. The curves show the behaviour Figure 50.9 shows the discharge performance of this
of the batteries after a few charging cycles. When range of batteries.
assessing both the upper and lower edges of the curves
for the higher discharge currents, the dependence on 50.4.3 Eagle Picher
the load must also be taken into account. (This is
already included in Figure 50.8.) To prevent permanent Eagle Picher offer their Carefree range of rechargeable
damage to the capacity behaviour of the batteries at maintenance-free spillproof batteries in the capacity
very low temperatures, the shaded areas in Figure 50.8 range 0.9-44Ah (Table 50.24). These batteries are
should be avoided. equipped with self-sealing pressure relief valves
in each cell to retard self-discharge, enhance re-
50.4.2 Crompton-Parkinson combination to water of hydrogen and oxygen gases
released during self-discharge and ensure safety in the
This company supplies rechargeable lead-acid event of a malfunction.
maintenance-free batteries in the 1.5-4.5 Ah capacity Figure 50.10 illustrates typical voltage ciurves of
range (Clo). No electrolyte topping up is required Carefree rechargeable batteries at VX~QUS rates of dis-
during the battery life. On float charging within the charge. The effects of temperature on capacity and
recommended limits, the batteries are able to withstand voltage are illustrated in Figures 50.11 and 50.12.
overcharge for several years without significant
deterioration. On deep discharge cycling duty, at 50.4.4 Yuasa
least 200 cycles are normally obtained (80% capacity
retained at the end of 200 cycles). On 30% partial Yuasa manufacture a range of maintenance-free 6 and
discharge at least 1500 cycles are normally obtained. 12V sealed lead-acid batteries with capacities up to