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: Product Specification of 3.7V 234Ah Cell

Product Specification of 3.7V 234Ah Cell

Cell Model
Cell Capacity 3.7 V 234Ah

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Content

0 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................... 4

1. Scope of application ..................................................................................................................................... 5

2. Electrical specification ................................................................................................................................. 5

2.1. General ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2. Charging/Parameter .................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3. Discharging/Parameter .............................................................................................................................. 7

2.4. High/Low temperature capacity...................................................................................................................8

2.5 Cell temperature rise .................................................................................................................................. 8

2.6. Safety and reliability ................................................................................................................................... 8

3. Product end of life management ............................................................................................................... 9

4. Application conditions ................................................................................................................................. 9

5. Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 12

6. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................. 14

7. Risk Warning ............................................................................................................................................. 15

8. Mechanical Drawing ................................................................................................................................. 17

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0 Definitions

Terms Definition
Means the 234Ah 3.7V rechargeable lithium ion cells produced by CATL
Product

Means the customer in the 《CATL product sales contract》

Customer
CATL Means Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited

Means the unique part number provided by CATL to identify the product supplied by
PN CATL;

Ambient Temperature
Means the ambient temperature of the environment which the products are exposed to;

Means an active tracking and control system to be developed and implemented by CATL
Battery Management to monitor and record the operating parameters,including but not limited to voltage,current
System(BMS） and temperature, of each product in its entire service life, and to control the operation of
each product to ensure a safe operation of product.

Cell
Temperature
Means the temperature of the cell measured by the temperature sensor connected to the
main part of cell.

Fresh State
Means the state within 7 days after customer received the product（domestic only）.

The ratio of charging power to the energy of batteries measured repeatedly by BMS. For
example, when the battery energy is 896Wh and the charging power is 224W, the charging
rate is 0.25P; when the battery energy fades to 716.8Wh and the charging power is 179.2W,
C-Rate the charging rate is 0.25P.

D-Rate The ratio of discharging power to the energy of batteries measured repeatedly by BMS.
For example, when the battery energy is 896Wh and the discharging power is 224W, the
discharging rate is 0.25P

Cycle Means a state when a total of charge and discharge according to rules from a cell as
recorded by BMS and it may consist of a summation of a few segments of partial charge
and discharges.

Production date Means the production date of the cell marking on the top of the cell by date code.

Standard Charge
Means the default charging method set out in paragraph 2.2.3 titled “Standard Charging
method”.

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Terms Definition

Standard Discharge Means the default discharging method as set out in paragraph 2.3.1 of 0.25P with a
discharge cut-off voltage of 2.5 V as set out in paragraph 2.3.5;

Means the ratio of the actual battery charge to the full charge, characterizing the state of
charge of the battery. The state of charge of 100% SOC indicates that the battery is fully
State of Charge charged to 3.65V,and the state of charge of 0% SOC indicates that the battery is completely
discharged to 2.5V.

Means the temperature of the cell rises during the conditions specified in this document,
Temperature Rise such as the charging process or the discharging process.
“V” (Volt)(V)
“A” (Ampere)(A)，“A”
“W”(Watt)(W)，“W”
“Ah” (Ampere-Hour)(Ah)“Ah”
“Wh” (Watt-Hour)(Wh)，“Wh”
Units of Measure “Ω” (Ohm) (Ω)，“Ω”
“mΩ” (MilliOhm) (mΩ)，“mΩ”
“oC” (Degree Celsius) (°C)，“°C”
“mm” (Millimeter) (mm)，“mm”
“s” (Second) (s)，“s”
“Hz” (Hertz)(Hz)，“Hz”
1. Scope of application

The purpose of this document is to specify the specifications of 234Ah 3.7V lithium iron cells for energy storage
system with CATL (“Product”) to be supplied by CATL.

2. Electrical specification
2.1. General
No. Parameter Specification Condition

Typical capacity
2.1.1 234 Ah Refer to 2.2&2.3 standard charge and
discharge procedure
Typical Energy Refer to 2.2&2.3 standard charge and
2.1.2 866 Wh
discharge procedure
Cell temperature T>0°C
2.1.3 Operating voltage 2.7~4.2V
2.6~4.2V Cell temperature T≤0°C

Impedance (1KHz)
2.1.4 0.34±0.05mΩ Fresh cell （40%SOC）

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No. Parameter Specification Condition

Fresh cell after 3month, 40%SOC, 25±2°C

2.1.6 Residual capacity Per month ≤3.5% storage
loss

Operating
2.1.7 temperature 0~60°C Reference to paragraph 2.2
(charging)

Operating
2.1.8 -30~60°C Reference to paragraph 2.3
temperature
(discharge)

2.1.9 Cell Weight 3.45±0.30Kg N.A.

2.1.10 Storage Temp. -30~60°C Storage ambient humidity < 85% ROH, no
condensation

Thickness with compression force (300±20

(Width)：201±0.8mm
2.1.11 Typical dimension (Height)：186±0.8mm Kgf), Height with Terminal,
（W*H*T） (Thickness)：34±0.8mm BOL(Reference to item 8)

SOC interval without load or charging

2.1.12
Rest SOC ≥5%

2.1.13 Altitude ≤2000m N.A.

25±2°C, cycle test by the standard

Cycle performance
2.1.14 ≥1800Cycles charge and discharge method under
300±20Kgf preload

25±2°C, cycle test by the standard

Cycle fading charge and discharge method under
2.1.15 ≤5% 300±20Kgf preload for 180 cycles

25±2°C, standard charging to 100% SOC

Storage fading storage under 300±20Kgf preload for six
2.1.16 ≤5%
month

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2.2. Charging/Parameter

No. Specification
Parameter Condition

Standard charge Power 25±2oC

2.2.1 0.5C

2.2.2 Standard charge voltage Cell max voltage 4.2V N.A.

0.5C constant power charge to 4.2 V, rest 5min, 0.05C constant power
2.2.3 Standard charge method charge to 4.2V

Standard charge
2.2.4 temperature 25±2°C
Cell Temperature

Absolute charging No matter what charge mode the battery

2.2.5 temperature 0~60°C is in, stop charging once the cell
（Cell Temperature） temperature exceeds absolute charge
temperature range.

No matter what charge mode the battery

Max 4.2V is in, stop charging once the cell voltage
2.2.6 Absolute charging exceeds absolute charge voltage.
voltage

2.2.7 C-Rate Other charge Condition (C-Rate)

0 5 10 15 20 25 45 50 55 60
Cell Temperature/°C
Max charge power(P) 0%~<100%
0 0.05 0.10 0.20 0.35 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0
SOC

2.3. Discharging/Parameter

No. Parameter Specification Condition

Standard discharge power 25±2oC

2.3.1 117.0A

2.3.2 Maximum discharge power 234.0A N.A.

(continuous)

Discharge cut-off voltage 2.7V T>0°C

2.3.3 T≤0°C
2.6V

2.3.4 Standard discharge 25±2°C

Cell temperature
temperature

Stop discharging once cell temperature is

2.3.5 Absolute discharge -30~60°C outside this range regardless of whether
temperature continuous or pulse current is adopted.

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2.2.6 C-Rate Other discharge Condition (C-Rate)

Cell Temperature/°C 0 5 10 15 20 25 45 50 55 60

Max discharge power(P) 0%~<10

0.1 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0
0%SOC

2.4. Low temperature capacity

No. Parameter Condition
Specification
Capacity@0°C Fresh cell, 0℃，1C，2.7V~4.2V，Based on 234Ah
2.4.1 ≥80%

Capacity@-10°C Fresh cell, -10℃，1C，2.6V~4.2V，Based on 234Ah

2.4.2 ≥75%

Capacity@-2°C Fresh cell, -20℃，1C，2.6V~4.2V，Based on 234Ah

2.4.3 ≥70%

2.5 Cell temperature rise

The temperature rise refers to the surface temperature of the cell after discharge minus the surface
temperature of the cell before discharge. The measurement of the temperature rise of the cell should be carried
out in a room where the ambient temperature is relatively stable and the space is large enough. For each cell
temperature measurement, a calibrated temperature sensor that records time data should be selected.

No. Parameter Specification Condition

2.5.1 Continuous discharge ≤10°C The cell is discharged in the standard discharge method.
temperature rise
The cell is discharged at 500A for 10 s under any state
2.5.2 Pulse discharge ≤5°C of charge.
temperature rise

2.6. Safety and reliability

2.6.1
Description of service conditions: safety test、cycle life test and pack design need to add preload force, and the
range of preload force of fresh cell is 500N~5000N, the recommended preload tolerance is ±200N.
2.6.2
Risk Project: this sample is still in the development stage, the process freeze has not been completed yet, and the
product specifications in the mass production phase need to be redefined to provide formal product specifications.

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Due to during the development stage,the process reliability verification of the sample has not been completed yet,
and there is a risk of batch stability. Product specifications for the mass production phase need to be redefined to
provide formal product specifications.
2.6.3
Restricted use regulations: this sample is still in the development stage and can be used for cycle tested under
standard charge and discharge method. Now the cycle number of tests is less than 500 cycles. The cell are only
used for announcements, tests, etc., and are prohibited from being sold to customers.
2.6.4
The cell will generate swelling force during attenuation. The swelling force of the cell at 60% SOH under the test
condition of 15mm steel plate,which is about 40000N. The customer needs to consider the reliability of structural
strength in the product design process.

3. Product end of life management

3.1.
This cell is designed to service with a finite life time. The customer shall develop and implement an active tracking
system to monitor and record impedance of each Product in its entire service life. CATL and its customer shall
come into agreement about internal resistance and capacity measurement methods,CATL and/or its customer shall
stop using any of the products when its resistance exceeds 200% of its internal resistance or it capacity fading to
60% of typical capacity (168Ah)@25℃. Failure to comply with this requirement shall render CATL’s warranties
under the Contract inapplicable, thereby releasing CATL from any liability in connection therewith.
3.2.
The cell life determination conditions can refer to paragraph 2.1.14 cycle life.

4. Application conditions
Customer shall ensure that the following application conditions in connection with the products are strictly
observed:
4.1.
Customer shall procure that each product shall be used under the strict monitor,control and protection by the BMS
incorporated by CATL. When the cell is first used, it must be fully charged and discharged for activating it and
giving fully capacity.
4.2.
Customer shall provide detailed information of the BMS, including but not limited to its design, features, setting,
and data file format to CATL for design review and record keeping.
4.3.
Once the detailed information of the BMS has been reviewed and agreed by CATL, customer shall not modify or
change the design, features, setting or data file format of the BMS without the prior written agreement by CATL.
4.4. 。
Customer shall keep relevant records ofthe BMS monitoring data throughout the entire service life of each product,
including keeping record of number of occurrence of rush charge, which could be used in the determination and
judgment of any product warranty and liability claim entitlement. No warranty or liability claim should be
considered without BMS diagnosis records (at a regular basis, esp. during maintenance) of the relevant product.
4.5.
The BMS shall include the following monitoring and control features as a minimum requirement.

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No.
Parameter Specification Action
4.5.1
Stop charging 4.2V Stop charging when cell voltage reaches 4.2V
4.5.2 ≥4.5V
First overcharge protection Stop charging when cell voltage reaches 4.5V
4.5.3
Second overcharge When the battery voltage reaches 4.65V, the BMS
protection ≥4.65V is forced to terminate charging, and the BMS
should be locked until technicians solve the
problem.

4.5.4
Stop discharge Minimum 2.7V Minimize the discharging current when cell
voltage reaches 2.7V
4.5.5
First over discharge Minimum 2.5V Stop discharging when cell voltage reaches 2.5V
protection
4.5.6
When the cell voltage is less than 2.0V, the cell
Second over discharge Minimum 2.0V
should be charged back to 50% SOC at 0.1C in
protection
time, and the BMS should be locked until
technicians solve the problem.

4.5.7
Short circuit protection No short circuit When a short circuit occurs, the battery (cell) is
allowed disconnected by the overcurrent protection
device.
4.5.8 Control discharge current by BMS to values
Over current protection See paragraph within specification
2.2&2.3

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4.5.9
Over temperature See paragraph
Stop charging and discharging when temperature
protection 2.2&2.3 exceeds specification

4.5.10
Charging time out limit Charging Stop charging if changing time exceeds
completes within 8 specification
hours

Note: The above No. 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.5, 4.5.6 are the warning clause, draw the attention of customers: When the
battery reaches any of the terms described in the above, means that the battery has been used beyond the
specifications, the customer shall take protective measures on the battery in accordance with the "protection
action" and other relevant provisions of this specification. At the same time, the CATL shall not take any
responsibility for the damage in connection therewith.

4.6.
Prevent draining any product down to over discharge state. A product may be permanently damaged internally
when the cell voltage is lower than 2.0 V and which shall be strictly prohibited, failing what CATL’s warranties
under the contract shall cease to apply, thereby releasing the CATL from any liability in connection therewith.
After discharge cut-off in accordance with paragraph 2.3.3, internal power consumption of the system should be
reduced to a minimum to prolong the idle time before recharge. Customer undertakes to educate the users of the
products or other parties who may come to handle the products to recharge the cells at minimum time intervals to
prevent reaching the over-discharge state.
4.7.
When the Products are intended to be stored for a prolonged period of time (more than one month), the SOC of
cells should be adjusted to around 50% periodically(every three months is recommended).
4.8.
Batteries should avoid charging at low temperatures prohibited by this Technical Agreement (including standard
charging, fast charging and emergency charging), otherwise accidental capacity reduction may occur. Battery
management system should be controlled according to the minimum charging temperature. It is forbidden to
charge under the temperature stipulated in this technical agreement. Otherwise, CATL will not undertake the

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responsibility of quality assurance.

4.9.
The design of the electric box must fully consider the heat dissipation problem of the cell. CATL does not take
the responsibility due to the overheating of the cell or batteries caused by the thermal design problem of the
electric box.
4.10.
The design of the electric box must fully consider the waterproof and dustproof problems of the cells. The electric
box must meet the waterproof and dustproof grade stipulated by the relevant national standards. The CATL does
not take the responsibility due to damage to the cell or batteries (such as corrosion, rust, etc.) caused by water and
dust.
4.11.
It is forbidden to mix different P/N batteries in the same battery system, otherwise, CATL will not be responsible
for quality assurance.
5. Safety Precautions
5.1.
Do not immerse cells into water.
5.2.
Do not drop cells into fire or expose them to any high temperature environment exceeding operation temperature
as set out in paragraphs 2.1.7、2.1.8&2.1.10, otherwise it may cause fire. At all use time, cell temperature should
not exceed 60 °C, shut down system by BMS when it occurs.
5.3.
Do not short circuit cell terminals, otherwise high current and temperature may cause body injury or fire hazards.
Metallic cell terminals exposed from plastic packaging and ample safety precautions should be implemented to
avoid short circuiting them during system integration or connections.
5.4.
Always connect cell terminals according to its label(s) in right polarity. Reverse charging is strictly prohibited.
5.5.
It is extremely dangerous to overcharge a cell which may cause overheating and fire hazards. Multiple level of
fail-safe overcharge protection should be implemented by hardware and software. See paragraph 4.5.1、4.5.2、
4.5.3、4.5.9 for minimum requirement to be adopted by the BMS for protection.

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5.6.
After charging according to article 4.5.9 of this technical agreement, normal charging shall be terminated. When
the continuous charging time exceeds the reasonable time limit, the battery will overheat, which may cause
thermal runaway and fire. A timer should be implemented in the charger circuit and set up properly. In case
charging does not terminate normally within charging time out limit, ensure that the timer will intervene and stop
the charging. See also paragraph 5.11.
5.7.
Products should be securely fixed to solid platform, and power cables should be securely attached by fastener to
avoid intermittent contact which may cause arcing and sparks.
5.8.
Do not service cells and electrical connections within plastic package of cell. Improper electrical connection
within a cell may cause overheating in service.
5.9.
When the electrolyte leaks, skin and eye contact with the electrolyte should be avoided. In case of contact, a large
amount of clean water should be used to clean the contact area and seek help from the doctor. It is forbidden for
any person or animal to swallow any part or substance contained in the battery.
5.10.

Protect cells from mechanical shock, impact and pressure. Internal electrical circuit may short circuit to generate
high temperature and fire hazards.
5.11.
When cells charging is terminated improperly for reasons such as exceeding allowable charging time, cut-off due
to exceeding charging voltage or cut-off due to exceeding charging current, all these events are defined as
“improper charge termination”. Such event may indicate that there is current leaking within a cell system or some
components have started to malfunction and subsequent charging of such cell system without finding and fixing
root cause of problem may cause potential overheat or fire hazards. When such event occurs, the BMS should
lock itself up to prevent subsequent charging and notice should be given to the user to return the vehicle to dealer
for servicing. Subsequent charging should only be resumed after the system has been thoroughly checked by
qualified technician who can identify and fix root cause attributed to the “improper charge termination”.

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5.12.
Battery fire or explosion may be caused by improper operation during abuse test. The test can only be carried out
in a professional laboratory by professionals equipped with appropriate protective equipment. Otherwise, it may
lead to serious personal injury and property loss.
6. Disclaimer
6.1.
If the product demand unit does not use the product according to the provisions of this specification,causing social
impact and affecting the reputation of CATL,CATL will investigate the responsibility of the product demand unit.
According to the degree of impact on CATL, the product demander should provide compensation to CATL.
6.2.
CATL reserves the right to modify the specifications and performance parameters of the product. Before ordering
CATL products, the buyer needs to confirm the latest status of the products in advance with CATL.
6.3.
This sample is still in development stage. The cell is only used for announcement, testing, etc. The specific test
items need to be negotiated with CATL and prohibited from being sold to the customer.
6.4.
English specifications are for reference only. Please refer to the technical specifications of the Chinese version.

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7. Risk Warning
7.1. Waring statement

CELLS ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND PROPER

PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN HANDLING AND
MAINTENANCE.
RUNNING TESTS ON THE CELLS IMPROPERLY MAY RESULT IN
SEVERE PERSONAL BODY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGES.
WORK ON CELLS MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY WITH PROPER
TOOLS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED.

CELL MAINTENANCE MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY PERSONNEL

KNOWLEDGEABLE OF CELLS AND TRAINED IN THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS INVOLVED.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE ABOVE MAY CAUSE VARIOUS HAZARDS.

7.2. Types of Hazards

Customer acknowledges the following potential hazards in connection with the usage and handling ofthe Products:
7.2.1
Working with battery can expose the handler to chemical, shock and/or arcing hazards. Although a person’s
body might react to contact with direct current voltage differently than from contact with alternate current
voltage, Customer shall take a conservative position and consider the risk of shock or electrocution to be the
same for both alternate current and direct current exposures greater than 50 V.

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7.2.2
Cells expose its handler to chemical hazards associated with the electrolyte used in the cell.
7.2.3
When selecting work practices and personal protective equipment, customer and its employees should consider
potential exposure to these hazards and therefore prevent accidental short-circuit that can result in electrical
arcing, explosion, and/or “thermal runaway” of the cells.

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8. Mechanical Drawing

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