RS PRO 3.6V NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack, 4000mAh

RS PRO NiMH Rechargeable High Temperature Emergency Lighting Batteries

A very high-quality range of NiMH batteries designed for emergency lighting and high temperature applications. These batteries meet the very latest emergency lighting industry standards and offer complete peace of mind to the installer. Optimised both mechanically and chemically to achieve prolonged operation and efficiency even at constant 50°C temperature. With no heavy metal content, these batteries can be used to replace NiCd or enable new slim profiles or more compact designs.

Features and Benefits.

• Rechargeable.
• 1.2v to 6v Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (NiMH).
• AA cell designed for up to 10 years performance.
• Optimised for high temperature environments.
• Slim design taking less than half of equivalent NiCd size IEC61951-2 compliant.
• Superior charge acceptance at high temperature.
• Constant trickle charge acceptance.
• 4-year operational life.
• Fitted with high quality solder tags for ease of connection.
• Compatible with electronics used with NiCd batteries.
• Excellent cyclic performance 300-1000 IEC Cycles.
• Available as singles cells or packs.
• Do Not solder directly to the battery.
• Only use a suitable charger specified by the battery type.

Applications.

• Emergency lighting.
• Commercial.
• Industrial.

Available RS PRO NiMH Rechargeable Batteries.

• Stock number 9175920, 3.6 V, 4Ah (4000 mAh), 3 cells, weight 195g, width 19 mm, length 201 mm.
• Stock number 9175923, 1.2 V, 4Ah (4000 mAh), single cell, weight 65g, width 19 mm, length 67 mm.
• Stock number 9175926, 2.4 V, 4Ah (4000 mAh), 2 cells, weight 65g, width 19 mm, length 67 mm.
• Stock number 9175932, 6 V, 4Ah (4000 mAh), 5 cells, weight 325g, width 19 mm, length 340 mm.
• Stock number 9175939, 4.8 V, 4Ah (4000 mAh), 4 cells, weight 260g, width 19 mm, length 270 mm.

FAQ’s

Are NiMH Batteries Harmful?

NiMH batteries are classed as the “green” choice as they are environmentally friendly and do not contain heavy metals. NiMH batteries are generally safe, always refer to the manufacturers guidelines.

How to store NiMH batteries?

Avoid keeping the batteries in drawers with metallic objects like paperclips, coins, other batteries or household items such as steel, wool, aluminium foil and keys. If these touch, this can be a potential fire hazard. Keep the batteries in their original packaging until ready to use.

How do you dispose of NiMH batteries?

As with all batteries you need to take care and dispose of batteries carefully, DO NOT throw batteries away with your standard rubbish. Batteries can be disposed of in re-cycling disposal areas and collection sites for household hazardous waste or of you are dealing with very large quantities of batteries you can contact specialist re-cycling centres.

Safety Advice.

When working with NiMH, they are very sensitive to charging characteristics and can explode if mishandled or overcharged as this generates heat. Customers must be knowledgeable on NiMH rechargeable batteries in charging, discharging, and assembly before use.

• Put the batteries in fire-proof container.
• Never leave batteries unattended when charging.
• Do not put batteries on wood surface or carpet when charging
• Always use a battery charger which is rated for NiMH Cells.
• Never expose NiMH batteries to extreme temperatures.