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TX16 Lithium-ion Battery

TX16 Lithium-ion Battery

TX16 Lithium-ion Battery

Product catalog summary
Specifications
  • Capacity: 16 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
  • Weight: 15.6 lbs (45% lighter than alternatives)
  • Technology: Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
  • Charge Voltage: 28 VDC nominal
  • Output Voltage: 26.4 VDC nominal
  • Output Current: 240A continuous, 840A max
  • Energy Density: 3x energy per kilogram compared to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F)
  • Altitude: 55,000 ft
  • Dimensions: 7.22” L x 7.37” W x 6.01” H
  • Maintenance: 2-year interval; 50 – 90% savings on costs
  • Safety: Rapid recharge, multiple redundancy levels
  • Protections: Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature with automatic heater
  • Environmentally Friendly: No special disposal requirements
  • Warranty: 18-month limited
Product Comparison
  • TX16: 26.4 VDC, 16 amp-hour, 15.6 lbs, 2-year maintenance, lithium-ion
  • Lead-acid: 24 VDC, 13.6 amp-hour, 29.5 lbs, annual maintenance
  • Nickel-cadmium: 24 VDC, 17 amp-hour, 38.5 lbs, 200 – 400 hours maintenance
Technology Advantages
  • Nanophosphate® Technology: High rate and deep cycling capabilities, superior performance, and greater battery utilization
  • Safety: Multiple layers of protection, superior safety compared to metal oxide lithium-ion chemistries
  • Performance: Consistent power over a wide state of charge range, fast charge capable
  • Energy: Higher usable energy, deeper cycling, and wider usable SOC range
Conclusion

The TX16 lithium-ion battery offers a lightweight, high-performance solution for experimental aircraft, with advanced safety features and significant maintenance cost savings. Its Nanophosphate® technology ensures superior energy density and cycle life, making it a cost-effective and reliable choice.

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TRUE BLUE POWER'S. A division of Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. TX16 Lithium-ion Battery Manufactured by Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc. Negative Terminal Vent Connector Positive Termed | TRUE BLUE POWER-|j A lithium-ion battery exclusively offered for experimental aircraft. Specifications CAPACITY WEIGHT TECHNOLOGY CHARGE VOLTAGE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OUTPUT CURRENT ENERGY DENSITY OPERATING TEMPERATURE ALTITUDE DIMENSIONS MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROTECTIONS The TX16 is designed with the same architecture as certified True Blue Power® battery products and offers the experimental market a safe and reliable lithium-ion battery. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WARRANTY 16 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F 15.6 lbs (45% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives) Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC 28 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal 240A continuous, 840A max A123 battery cells deliver 3x the energy per kilogram when compared to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium cells -40°C to 50°C (-40°F to 122°F) 55,000 ft 7.22” L x 7.37” W x 6.01” H 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 - 90% savings on maintenance costs Rapid recharge and multiple levels of redundancy Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature Under-temperature protection with automatic built-in heater and overtemperature protection monitor circuit No special disposal requirements Product comparison

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Game-changing Technology Independently validated by National Labs and multiple customers Superior safety and abuse tolerance compared to metal oxide lithium ion chemistries Nanophosphate® is stable chemically, providing the foundation for safe systems The Nanophosphate® Advantage Power Superior power by weight or volume in a cost effective solution Fast charge capable Enables smaller, lighter battery pack Consistent power over wide state of charge (SOC) range for greater pack utilization Multiple layers of protection at the chemistry, cell and system level mitigates risk Excellent calendar and...

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