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Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB17

Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB17

Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB17

Product catalog summary
Overview: The TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery, manufactured by Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc., is designed for aviation use, offering significant advantages in power, safety, lifespan, and energy efficiency. It is particularly suitable for piston, turbine, and emergency power markets.
Specifications:
  • Capacity: 17 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
  • Weight: 16 lbs. (7.26 kg)
  • Technology: Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC
  • Charge Voltage: 28 VDC nominal
  • Output Voltage: 26.4 VDC nominal
  • Output Current: 500A continuous, 840A max
  • Energy Density: 64.4 Wh/kg, 87.1 Wh/liter
  • Operating Temperature: -40˚C to 70˚C (-40˚F to 158˚F)
  • Dimensions: 7.22” L x 7.37” W x 6.01” H
  • Configuration: 7P8S; 7 parallel cells x 8 series modules
Performance and Efficiency:
  • Provides higher voltage during engine start, reducing wear and maintenance while extending useful life.
  • Capable of 7 engine starts in 7 minutes and a full recharge in 30 minutes at 34 amps.
  • Superior performance at temperatures up to 70°C/158°F.
Protection and Communication:
  • Includes protection against overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature, and charge current limiting.
  • Features intelligent battery status communication to the cockpit.
Maintenance and Warranty:
  • 2-year maintenance interval, offering 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs.
  • 2-year limited warranty.
Certifications:
  • FAA TSO certified to C179a
  • ETSO certified to C179a
  • RTCA DO-311 and DO-160G qualified
  • UNDOT/IATA qualified
Comparison with Alternatives:
  • Compared to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries, the TB17 is 45% lighter and offers 3x the energy per kilogram.
  • Has a longer useful life and lower maintenance requirements.
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Catalog excerpts

Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB17-1

A division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB17 Manufactured by Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Product features CAPACITY WEIGHT TECHNOLOGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE The TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery uses the most sophisticated lithium-ion chemistry available, providing aviators with an unmatched advantage of power, safety, life and energy. ENERGY DENSITY 17 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F 16 lbs. Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC Higher voltage during engine start — Less wear, less maintenance and increased useful life 7 engine starts in 7 minutes 30 minutes (at 34 amps) for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged Superior performance at higher temperatures (up to 70°C/158°F) A123 battery cells deliver 3x the energy per kilogram when compared to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium cells Ideal for the piston, turbine, and emergency power market, the TB17 starts the aircraft's engine quickly and features superior energy density — Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cells offer 3x the energy per kilogram, resulting in a battery that is 45% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives. INTERNAL HEATER PROTECTION COMMUNICATION Automatic internal heater Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, undertemperature and charge current limiting Battery status to the cockpit This advanced battery system is engineered to deliver an overall lower cost of ownership with a 2-year maintenance schedule, efficient engine starts, extended useful life and intelligent battery status communication to the cockpit. MAINTENANCE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED WARRANTY 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 - 90% savings on maintenance costs Wichita, Kansas, USA Kansas 9400 East 34th Street North Wichita, Kansas 67226 USA Tel 316.630.0101 800.821.1212 California 16320 Stagg Street Van Nuys, California 91406 USA Tel 818.786.0300 800.345.7599 Fax 818.786.2734 [email protected]

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Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB17-2

Manufactured by Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Technical specifications CAPACITY CHARGE VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE 17 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F 28 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal OUTPUT CURRENT TECHNOLOGY 500A continuous, 840A max Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, undertemperature and charge current limiting ENERGY DENSITY OPERATING TEMPERATURE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS CONFIGURATION MAINTENANCE CASE 7P8S; 7 parallel cells x 8 series modules 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 - 90%...

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