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Industrial Alkaline Batteries
Technical Specifications ‘03/‘04
PDF File Technical Specifications
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 2 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES
Outline Applications
Precautions
Features
Panasonic Industrial Alkaline batteries are designed to
provide consistent performance and longer lasting
power in industrial and OEM applications. Available
with convenient shrink wrap or bulk packaging in case
and pallet quantities to provide excellent cost efficien-
cies in higher volume applications.
•Large Current and Large Capacity for an
Excellent Performance
Large quantities of highly pure manganese dioxide is
used in the positive-activating substance. The nega-
tive-activating substance consists of zinc powder
scattered throughout the gelled alkaline electrolyte.
The result is large reaction area that produces a large
capacity and a large current.
•Stable Voltage and Current
A caustic alkaline solution is used for the electrolyte
to ensure high conductivity. ‘This maintains a stable
voltage and stable current at all times.
•Unsurpassed Resistance to Leakage
The use of a special resin-sealing inlet and special
sealant results in unsurpassed leak-resistance.
•Excellent Storage Life
Highly pure materials are used to minimize self-
discharge, thus ensuring a long storage life.
• Contains Less Than 0.0005 Mercury by Weight
We’ve replaced mercury with new proprietary
materials that allow us to still maintain the high
level of performance you expect from Panasonic.
•Made in the USA
Portable audio products • Strobes • Cameras
• Electronic calculators • Cameras • Electric shav-
ers • Tape recorders • Highpower flash lights • Toys
• Other cordless products • Pagers • Clocks
• Security devices • Remote controllers • Elec-
tronic door locks
•Improper use of batteries may cause leakage and
explosion. Therefore, strictly observe the follow-
ing precautions.
(1) Install the batteries with the positive (+) and
negative (-) polarities in the proper direction.
(2) Do not use new and old batteries together.
(3) Do not use cylindrical alkaline batteries with
other types of batteries.
(4) Never attempt to short-circuit, disassemble,
or heat batteries. Do not throw batteries into
a fire.
•Cylindrical alkaline primary batteries are not
rechargeable. Charging of primary batteries may
cause an explosion or leakage which may result
in bodily injury.
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 3 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: SPECIFICATION TABLE
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82.3
)8.35(
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poTnottuB A3102RL
*IP2-MAC5.1008,78.093400.1
)5.52(
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)00.05( -- 74.2
)07(
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)6.62(
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poTnottuB A4141RL
*IP3-MAAA5.1078.28.057175.0
)05.41(
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)05.05( -- 48.0
)42(
15.0
)4.8( poTnottuBA516RL
*IP4-MAAAA5.1051,18.057314.0
)94.01(
257.1
)05.44( -- 24.0
)21(
32.0
)8.3( poTnottuBA4230RL
*IP6-MA6V90.90758.4026- 909.1
)94.84(
340.1
)94.62(
986.0
)05.71(
56.1
)54(
73.1
)5.22( panSA406116RL6
Industrial Alkaline Batteries Summary Specification Table
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XFTF1-MApottalf-kluB0410885
XFSTF1-MAlebalrevlisnialp-pottalf-kluB0410885
IP2-MAklub-notracrennI88202511
XFTF2-MApottalf-kluB43223211
B/IP3-MAkluB00500063
S2/IP3-MAklub-notracrenni-knirhs200600423
B/IP4-MAkluB00500067
S2/IP4-MAklub-notracrenni-knirhs200500048
B/IP6-MA6kluB01201071
B/S6-MA6lebalrevlisnialp-kluB01201071
S1/IP6-MA6klub-notracrenni-knirhs188282161
* = Typical packaging designator codes (see below)
Notes:
1) Rated capacity: For reference only. Actual
ratings may vary depending on the discharge
rate of the end application and usage conditions.
2) Dimensions are IEC/ANSI STANDARDS.
•Operating Temperature Range is -20°C to 54°C
(-4°F to 130°F)
•No Mercury Added
•No Lead Added
•No Cadmium Added
•Made in the U.S.A.
Disposal
Since January 1992 all Panasonic Alkaline batteries are manufactured with “no mercury added”. These
batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the
normal municipal waste stream. Exceptions: California requires non-households to dispose of these batteries in
accordance with the California Universal Waste Rules; Minnesota (Hennipen County only) requires consumers
and non-consumers to dispose of these batteries as a hazardous waste.
Transportation
Panasonic Alkaline batteries are considered to be “dry cell” batteries and are unregulated for purposes of
transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), International Civil Aviation Administration
(ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The
only requirements for shipping these batteries by DOT is Special Provision 130 which states: “Batteries, dry are
not subject to the requirements of this subchapter only when they are offered for transportation in a manner that
prevents the dangerous evolution of heat (for example, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals). The
only requirements for shipping these batteries by ICAO and IATA is Special Provision A123 which states: “An
electrical battery or battery powered device having the potential of dangerous evolutions of heat that is not
prepared so as to prevent a short-circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective insulation of exposed
terminals; or in the case of equipment, by disconnection of the battery and protection of exposed terminals) is
forbidden from transportation.”
For additional information on the transportation and disposal of batteries, please contact your local Panasonic
Battery Sales Group sales office or visit our website at:
www.panasonic.com/batteries ⇒⇒
⇒⇒
⇒ OEM Section
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 4 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: BATTERY SELECTOR GUIDE
10000
5000
1000
500
100
50
10
5
11000500100501051 Load Current (mA)
Cutoff Voltage: 0.9V
AM-1PI
AM-2PI
AM-3PI
AM-4PI
Typical Discharge Characteristics with Constant Current at 68°F (20°C)
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 5 AUGUST 2003
10000
5000
1000
500
100
50
10
5
11000500100501051 Load Resistance (ohms)
Cutoff V oltage: 0.9V
Duration (hrs.)
AM-1PI
AM-2PI
AM-3PI
AM-4PI
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: SPECIFICATIONS
Typical Discharge Characteristics with Constant Resistance at 68°F (20°C)
100
80
01230Interval (years)
(LR20~6LR61)
(AM1-PI~6AM-PI)
~
~
Capacity Index (%)
Typical Shelf Life at 68°F (20°C)
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 6 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATASHEET
AM-1PI(Size“D”)
(33.3 )
(9.5 )
0.709min (18.0min)
0.039max (1.0max)
2.407max (61.10max)
2.376min (60.30min)
Unit: inch (mm)
+0
-0.067 +0
-1.7
0.374
0.59min
(1.5min)
1.312
+0
-0.236 +0
-
0.6
1. Type: AM1 (ANSI: 13A IEC: LR20)
2. Nominal Voltage: 1.5 volts
3. Average Weight: 141 grams
+
_
0.295max (7.5max)
_
Note: For
FT (Flat Top)
product the total
height is reduced
by 1.5 mm.
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Current At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
50010050 1000 5000
Load (Milliamperes)
Service Life (Hours)
1000
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Resistance At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
10050
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
1000
10510.5
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
Typical Temperature Characteristics With
0.9 V olts Cutoff V oltage
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
10050
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
1000
10510.5
113˚F (45˚C)
68˚F (20˚C)
32˚F (0˚C)
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 7 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATASHEET
AM-2PI(Size“C”)
0.512min (13min)
0.002max (0.05max)
1.969max (50.0max)
1.909min (48.5min)
Unit: inch (mm)
+0
-0.079
(7.5 )
+0
-2
0.295
0.59min
(1.5min)
1.004 (25.5 )
+0
-0.236 +0
-0.6
1. Type: AM2 (ANSI: 14A IEC: LR14)
2. Nominal Voltage: 1.5 volts
3. Average Weight: 70 grams
+
_
0.197max (5.0max)
_
Note: For
FT (Flat Top)
product the total
height is reduced
by 1.5 mm.
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Resistance At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
10050
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
1000
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
10510.5
Typical Temperature Characteristics With
0.9 V olts Cutoff V oltage
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
10050
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
1000
10510.5
45˚C
20˚C
0˚C
-10˚C
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Current At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
50010050 1000 5000
Load (Milliamperes)
Service Life (Hours)
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
1000
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 8 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATASHEET
AM-3PI(Size“AA”)
1.929min (49.0min)
1.988max (50.5max)
Unit: inch (mm)
+0
-0.051 (5.5 )
+0
-1.3
0.217
0.39min
(1.0min)
0.571 (14.5 )
+0
-0.039 +0
-1
1. Type: AM3 (ANSI: 15A IEC: LR06)
2. Nominal Voltage: 1.5 volts
3. Average Weight: 24 grams
+
_
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Current At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
500100501051K
Load (Milliamperes)
Service Life (Hours)
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Resistance At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
501051.5 100
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
Typical Temperature Characteristics With
0.9 V olts Cutoff V oltage
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
500100501051K
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
45˚C
20˚C
0˚C
-10˚C
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 9 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATASHEET
AM-4PI(Size “AAA”)
1.752max (44.5max)
1.673min (42.5min)
Unit: inch (mm)
+0
-0.071 (3.8 )
+0
-1.8
0.150
0.31min
(0.8min)
0.413 (10.49 )
+0
-0.039 +0
-1
1. Type: AM4 (ANSI: L24A IEC: LR03)
2. Nominal Voltage: 1.5 volts
3. Average Weight: 12 grams
+
_
Typical Temperature Characteristics With
0.9 V olts Cutoff V oltage
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
500100501051K
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
45˚C
20˚C
0˚C
-10˚C
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Resistance At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
501051.5 100
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Current At 68˚F (10˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
500100501051K
Load (Milliamperes)
Service Life (Hours)
0.9V
1.0V
1.1V
1.2V
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES PAGE 10 AUGUST 2003
INDUSTRIAL ALKALINE BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATASHEET
6AM6-PI(9V)
(26.49 )
1.831min (46.5min)
1.909max (48.49max )
Unit: inch (mm)
0.504
±0.012 (12.8±0.3)
1.043
+0
-0.079 +0
-2.0
1. Type: 6AM6 (ANSI: 1604A IEC: 6LR61)
2. Nominal Voltage: 9 volts
3. Average Weight: 45 grams
+
_
+0
-2.0
+0
-0.079
(17.5 )
0.689
+0
-0.079
+0
-2.0
Typical Temperature Characteristics With
0.9 V olts Cutoff V oltage
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
5K100050010050 10K
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
20˚C
0˚C
-10˚C
45˚C
1000
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Resistance At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
5K100050010050 10K
Load (Ohms)
Service Life (Hours)
5.4V
6.0V
6.6V
7.2V
1000
Typical Discharge Characteristics With
Constant Current At 68˚F (20˚C)
500
100
50
10
5
1
0.5
500100501051K
Load (Milliamperes)
Service Life (Hours)
5.4V
6.0V
6.6V
7.2V
