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Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB44

Advanced Lithium-ion Battery    TB44

Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB44

Product catalog summary
Overview
The TB44 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery, manufactured by Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc., is designed for aviation applications, particularly in the turbine market for both fixed-wing and rotorcraft. It utilizes advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion chemistry, offering significant advantages in power, safety, lifespan, and energy efficiency.

Specifications
  • Capacity: 46 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
  • Weight: 51.7 lbs (23.45 kg)
  • Technology: Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cells from A123 Systems, LLC
  • Charge Voltage: 28 VDC nominal
  • Output Voltage: 26.4 VDC nominal
  • Output Current: 750A continuous, 1500A max
  • Energy Density: 52.0 Wh/kg, 64.6 Wh/liter
  • Operating Temperature: -40˚C to 70˚C (-40˚F to 158˚F)
  • Dimensions: 10.87” L x 10.48” W x 10.14” H
  • Configuration: 8S19P; 8 series cells x 19 parallel 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 15 minutes when fully discharged.
  • Performs well at high temperatures up to 70°C/158°F.

Safety and Protection
  • Includes protection against overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, and under-temperature.
  • Features an automatic internal heater for optimal performance in varying temperatures.

Maintenance and Warranty
  • Offers a 2-year maintenance interval, resulting in 50-90% savings on maintenance costs.
  • Comes with a 2-year limited warranty.

Certifications
  • FAA TSO certified to C179a
  • ETSO certified to C179a
  • RTCA DO-311 and DO-160G qualified
  • UNDOT/IATA qualified

Contact Information
  • Kansas Office: 9400 East 34th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67226 USA, Tel: 316.630.0101, 800.821.1212, Fax: 316.630.0723, Email: [email protected]
  • California Office: 16320 Stagg Street, Van Nuys, California 91406 USA, Tel: 818.786.0300, 800.345.7599, Fax: 818.786.2734, Email: [email protected]
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Catalog excerpts

Advanced Lithium-ion Battery    TB44-1

A division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB44 Manufactured by Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Product features CAPACITY WEIGHT TECHNOLOGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE The TB44 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 46 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F 51.7 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 15 minutes for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged on a typical aircraft Superior performance at extremely high 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 turbine market, including fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications, the TB44 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 40% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives. The 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 ARINC 429 communication to the cockpit. INTERNAL HEATER Automatic internal heater Overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, short circuit, over-temperature and under-temperature ARINC 429 data to the cockpit 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 - 90% savings on maintenance costs 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    TB44-2

Manufactured by Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Advanced Lithium-ion Battery TB44 Technical specifications CAPACITY CHARGE VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OUTPUT CURRENT TECHNOLOGY 46 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F 28 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal 750A continuous, 1500A max Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature and under-temperature ENERGY DENSITY OPERATING TEMPERATURE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS CONFIGURATION MAINTENANCE CASE CERTIFICATION 51.7 lbs. (23.45 kg) 10.87” L x 10.48” W x 10.14” H 8S19P;...

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