Rechargeable Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
PS-6120
6 Volt 12.0 Amp. Hrs.
Features:
n Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology for
superior performance.
n Valve regulated, spill-proof construction.
n Power/volume ratio yielding unrivaled
energy density.
n Perfect for ride-on toys with either S-type or
H-type connectors.
n Approved for transport by air. D.O.T., I.A.T.A.,
F.A.A. and C.A.B. certified.
n U.L. recognized under file number MH 14328.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Voltage........................................................................................................................................................... 6 volts (3 cells in series)
Nominal Capacity
20 hour rate (600mA to 5.25 volts) ...................................................................................................................................... 12.0 A.H.
10 hour rate (1100mA to 5.25 volts) .................................................................................................................................... 11.0 A.H.
5 hour rate (2000mA to 5.10 volts) ..................................................................................................................................... 10.0 A.H.
1 hour rate (7000mA to 4.50 volts) ..................................................................................................................................... 7.00 A.H.
Approximate Weight........................................................................................................................................................... 5.2 pounds (2.4 kg)
Energy Density (20 hour rate)............................................................................................... 1.11 Watt-hours/cubic inch (67.29 Watt-hours/l)
Specific Energy (20 hour rate)............................................................................................... 13.85 Watt-hours/pound (30.00 Watt-hours/kg)
Internal Resistance (Fully Charged Battery)..................................................................................................... 20 milliohms (approximately)
Maximum Discharge Current ( <_ 5 Min.)...................................................................................................................................... 36 amperes
Maximum Short-Duration Discharge Current ( <_ 5 Sec.)......................................................................................................... 120 amperes
Terminals.................................................. Polarized quick disconnect “FASTON” tabs - Positive: 0.250” x 0.032” Negative: 0.187” x 0.020”
PS-6120 TH and PS-6120 TS Toy batteries - Wire Leads with H-Type or S-Type connector
Vibration Test (2000 cycles/minute, 0.10 inch excursion, 2 hours).................................................. No loss in capacity or performance
Shelf Life — % of nominal capacity at 68o F (20o 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............................................................................................................................................................................. High-impact Polystyrene
TECHNICAL DATA: PS-6120
Shelf Life and Storage Discharge Characteristics
100 (V)
Charging is not
7.0
Capacity Retention Ratio (%)
necessary unless o o
100% of capacity
Ambient Temperature 20 C (68 F)
is required. 6.5
80 Charging before
5oC
Terminal Voltage
use is necessary 6.0
(41oF) to help recover
full capacity. 5.5
60
Charge may fail 5.0 1.20A 0.60A
40oC
o to restore full 2.4A
30 C
o
20oC capacity. Do not 6.0A
40 (104oF) (86 F) (68oF) let batteries reach 4.5
Final
this state. Voltage
12A
0 4.0
24A
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Standing Period (Months) 1.2 2.4 6 12 24 36 48 1 2 4 6 8 10 20 40
min. hrs.
Discharge Time
Life Characteristics in Stand-By Use
o
Ambient Temperature 20 C (68 F)
o
Discharge Time vs. Discharge Current
100
Retention Capacity (%)
20
80
Float Charging Voltage
15
60 2.25-2.30V/Cell 10
40
5 Final
20 Voltage
hrs.
5.25V
0 2 5.10V
0 1 2 3 4
Discharge Time
Years
1
min.
4.80V
Life Characteristics in Cyclic Use 30
120
4.50V o o
10 40 C (104 F)
100 o o
Retention Capacity (%)
20 C (68 F)
o o
0 C (32 F)
80 5 4.05V
60 Discharge Discharge Discharge
Depth 100% Depth 50% Depth 30%
0.60 1.2 2.4 6.0 12 24
40 Discharge Current (A)
1. Discharge Current 0.2C (Final Voltage 1.7V/Cell)
20 2. Charge Current: 0.1C
3. Ambient Temperature: 20oC to 25oC (68oF to 77oF) Physical Dimensions: in. (mm) Toy Batteries
0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
2.75 (70)
Number of Cycles
CHARGING
Cycle Applications: Limit initial current to 2400mA. Charge until 4.26 (108)
H-Type Connector
battery voltage (under charge) reaches 7.20 to 7.35 volts at 68oF
(20oC). Hold at 7.20 to 7.35 volts until current drops to approxi-
mately 120mA. Battery is fully charged under these conditions, and
charger should either be disconnected or switched to “float” voltage.
5.54 (141)
“Float” or “Stand-By” Service: Hold battery across constant volt-
S-Type Connector
age source of 6.75 to 6.90 volts continuously. When held at this
voltage, the battery will seek its own current level and maintain itself
in a fully charged condition. M
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NOTE: Due to the self-discharge characteristics of this type of bat-
BA
tery, it is imperative that they be charged after 6-9 months of stor-
age, otherwise permanent loss of capacity might occur as a result of Tolerances are +/- 0.04 in. (+/- 1mm) and +/- 0.08 in. (+/- 2mm) for height dimensions.
sulfation. All data subject to change without notice.
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