NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATA SHEET
P-120AS
4/5A size (KR17/43) Type: S
Dimensions (with tube)
(mm)
Typical Charge Characteristics
1.8
1.7
1.6
Charge: 1200mA(1It)x 1.5hrs.
10˚C
20˚C
40˚C
Voltage (V)
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0
20
40
60
80
17.0
+ 0
-
0.7
(
+
)
100
120
Charge Time (minutes)
43.0
+ 0
-
1.5
Typical Discharge Characteristics
1.7
1.6
1.5
Charge: 1200mA(1It)x 1.5hrs., 20˚C.
Discharge Temperature: 20˚C.
Voltage (V)
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
600mA
(0.5It)
1
2
3
4
5
240mA
(0.2It)
6
7
8
9
( )
Specifications
Diameter
Height
Approximate
Weight
Nominal Voltage
Rated (Min.)
Approx. Internal impedance at
1000Hz at charged state
Standard
Charge
Rapid***
Ambient
Temperature
mm
17.0 +0/-0.7
43.0 +0/-1.5
Grams
26g
inch
0.67 +0/-0.03
1.69 +0/-0.06
Ounces
0.92
1.2V
1280mAh
1200mAh
Voltage (V)
0.9
0.8
0
Discharge Time (hours)
Discharge
Capacity*
Average**
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0
10
2400mA
(2It)
20
30
40
Charge: 1200mA(1It)x 1.5hrs., 20˚C.
Discharge Temperature: 20˚C.
16mΩ
120mA (0.1It) x 16 hrs.
1200mA (1It) x 1.5 hrs.
˚C
˚F
0˚C to 45˚C 32˚F to 113˚F
10˚C to 40˚C 50˚F to 104˚F
-20˚C to 65˚C -4˚F to 149˚F
-20˚C to 35˚C -4˚F to 95˚F
-20˚C to 45˚C -4˚F to 113˚F
Charge
Standard
1200mA
(1It)
50
60
70
80
90
Rapid
Discharge
< 2 years
Storage
< 6 months
Discharge Time (minutes)
* 0.2It discharge capacity after charging at 0.1It for 16 hours.
** For reference only.
*** Refer to “Charge Methods for Ni-Cd Batteries”
Battery performance and cycle life are strongly affected by how they
are used. In order to maximize battery safety, please consult Panasonic
when determining charge / discharge specs, warning label contents
and unit design.
Note:
[It] was previously expressed as [C]. [It] is an IEC standard expression
for the amount of charge or discharge current and is expressed as:
It(A) = Cn (Ah)/1h.
• [It] is the reference test current in ampres
• [Cn] is the rated capacity of the cell or battery in Ampere-hours.
n = the time base [hours] for which the rated capacity is declared
NICKEL CADMIUM HANDBOOK
AUGUST 2005
This information is generally descriptive only and is not intended to make or imply any representation, guarantee or warranty with respect to any cells and batteries. Cell and battery designs/specifications are subject to
modification without notice. Contact Panasonic for the latest information.