September 2015

SRX Ni-Cd batteries

Installation and operating instructions

Important recommendations 2. Storage

Never allow an exposed flame or Store the battery indoors in a dry,
spark near the batteries, clean, cool location (0°C to +30°C /
particularly while charging. +32°F to +86°F).
Make sure that the transport seals
Never smoke while performing any
remain in place during storage.
operation on the battery.
Do not store in direct sunlight or
The electrolyte is harmful exposed to excessive heat.
to skin & eyes. A battery delivered charged (80 %)
Handle it with great care and avoid must not be stored more than
splashing. Always wear eye and 3 months (including transport). If a
face protection (preferably a charged battery has to be stored for
transparent face mask), rubber more than 3 months, discharge the For
a battery stored for more than
gloves, long sleeves clothing and a cells at 0.2 C5A down to 1V per cell
rubber apron. 3 months or at T>+30°C
or less.
If some electrolyte is accidentally  ischarge the battery at 0.2 C5A
•D
A battery delivered discharged and
released (mishandling, falling down to an average 1V per cell.
filled may be stored for many years
battery), dry with absorbent paper, before it is installed. •M
 aintain the battery in open circuit
rinse with water and then dry up during 8 hours or until the battery
If storage is required prior to
immediately. temperature is between 10°C and
commercial service, clean and coat the
First aid mesures : In case of 30°C.
metallic parts with a thin layer of
electrolyte contact with skin, rinse
neutral Vaseline or neutral petroleum •C
 harge the battery at 0.2 C5A for
immediately with running water.
jelly grease approved by Saft. Leave the 8 hours.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse
battery in its transport case to protect
immediately with running water for 4.2. The cells are delivered discharged
from dust, moisture and short circuits.
at least 15 minutes. In all cases, Caution: even if the battery is
consult a doctor and/or 3. Installation discharged, there remains a residual
emergencies depending on the Remove the transport seals and close charge that may cause an electric
severity of the injuries. the vent plugs. shock. Charging and discharging
Remove all rings, watches and should be done at constant current.
3.1. Verify that cells are correctly
other items with metal parts before  or a battery placed into service
F
interconnected and that battery
working on the battery. immediately after delivery or after
connection to the load is also correct.
Use insulated tools. less than one year of storage:
3.2. Check tightness of terminal •P
 referred solution: Constant
Avoid static electricity and take connecting nuts.
measures for protection against current charge: charge the battery
Torque applied must be: at 0.2 C5A for 8 hours
electric shocks. • 10 ± 2 N.m for cells SRX 22 P/FR Caution: during constant current
Discharge any possible static to 80 P/FR, SRX 50 C, charging the battery box must be
electricity from clothing and/or • 15 ± 2 N.m for cells SRX 900 P to open
tools by touching an earth- 2200 P, SRX 90 FR to 220 FR, •C
 onstant voltage charge: 1.55V/
connected part "ground" before SRX 220 F3, SRX 175 LP/LFR, cell for 20 h with the current limited
working on the battery. SRX 720 to 3700, SRX 90 to at 0.2 C5A
SRX 250 (SRX 100 with M12
1. Receiving the shipment terminals), SRX 2500 P-LC,  or a battery stored more than
F
• 30 ± 3 N.m for cells SRX 100 with 1 year:
Unpack the battery immediately upon
arrival. Do not overturn the package. M14 terminals.  harge the battery at 0.2 C5A for
•C
Transport seals are located under the The connectors and terminal nuts should 8 hours.
cover of the vent plug. The battery be corrosion-protected by coating with a  ischarge the battery at 0.2 C5A
•D
is shipped filled and no topping-up thin layer of neutral Vaseline or down to an average 1V per cell.
has to be performed upon reception anticorrosion oil agreed by Saft. •M
 aintain the battery in open circuit
of the battery.
4. Commissioning during 8 hours or until the battery
Make sure all items have been temperature is between 10°C and
received by comparing with the Caution: during constant current 30°C.
packing list. charging operations, the battery box
•C
 harge the battery at 0.2 C5A for
must be open.
Check for damage or electrolyte 8 hours.
spillage. Report any irregularities to 4.1. The cells are delivered 80 % The battery is ready for use
the carrier and to Saft. charged.
Remove the plastic transport seals. Charging and discharging should be 5. Charging in service
The battery must never be used done at constant current.
 .47 V/cell at +20°C (+68°F) with
1
electrically with the plastic transport Fora battery stored less than voltage compensation:
seal in place as this can cause 3 months at T< +30°C - 3 mV/°C/cell (-1.7 mV/°F/cell)
permanent damage. No charge/discharge operation is For higher charging voltages, consult
The battery is ready for installation. required before use. your local Saft representative.
SRX Ni-Cd batteries
6. Topping-up Table A:
Frequency of topping-up must be Cell type: Capacity Charge current Electrolyte per cell Length of cell
determined for each battery. Topping-up In nickelled C5 Ah 0.2 C5 A Solid Liquid topper nozzle
steel container (Ah) (A) (kg) (l) (mm)
shall be performed every 6 months during
SRX 720 73 14.6 0.34 1.1 55
the first year in order to determine the SRX 800 81 16.2 0.31 1.0 55
ideal topping-up interval which depends on SRX 900 90 18.0 0.40 1.3 55
the charging voltage and actual use of the SRX 1000 103 20.6 0.37 1.2 55
battery. Never let the electrolyte level fall SRX 1200 115 23.0 0.40 1.3 55
below the minimum level mark. Use only SRX 1300 130 26.0 0.46 1.5 55
SRX 1500 145 29.0 0.52 1.7 55
distilled or deionized water to top-up.
SRX 1700 170 34.0 0.52 1.7 55
If charge at constant current : operation SRX 1900 195 39.0 0.61 2.0 55
must be carried on charged cells with a SRX 2200 220 44.0 0.73 2.4 55
rest time of minimum of 2 hours. SRX 2500 250 50.0 0.77 2.5 55
SRX 3000 300 60.0 0.89 2.9 55
If charge at constant voltage on the train, SRX 3700 375 75.0 1.04 3.4 55
the topping-up can be carried out at any
Cell type: In stainless steel container
time on charged cells. SRX 50 C 50 10.0 0.16 0.53 55
 atteries not equipped with a water
B SRX 90 90 18.0 0.37 1.2 50
SRX 100 103 20.0 0.37 1.2 50
filling system (typical frequency of
SRX 115 115 23.0 0.39 1.3 50
topping-up is every 6 months): SRX 145 145 29.0 0.52 1.7 50
No electrolyte level measurement is SRX 170 170 34.0 0.48 1.6 50
necessary if you use a Saft cell-topper, SRX 195 195 39.0 0.59 1.9 50
which allows the correct level to be SRX 250 250 50.0 0.78 2.6 50

obtained by a simple nozzle setting. See Cell type: In plastic container

SRX 22 P/FR 22 4.4 0.11 0.38 65
nozzle lengths in Table A. If a cell-topper
SRX 25 P/FR 25 5.0 0.10 0.35 65
is not available, the electrolyte level must SRX 31 P/FR 31 6.2 0.15 0.51 65
be measured. Insert a transparent glass SRX 37 P/FR 37 7.4 0.25 0.84 65
or plastic tube (alkali resistant, 5 to SRX 46 P/FR 46 9.2 0.23 0.76 65
6 mm in diameter) vertically into the cell SRX 52 P/FR 52 10.4 0.21 0.70 65
SRX 60 P/FR 60 12.0 0.24 0.80 65
vent until it touches the top of the plates.
SRX 70 P/FR 70 14.0 0.21 0.71 65
Close the top end of the tube by putting a SRX 80 P/FR 80 16.0 0.21 0.91 65
finger on it and remove it from the cell. SRX 900 P/90 FR 90 18.0 0.46 1.5 55
The height of the liquid in the tube SRX 1000 P/100 FR 103 20.6 0.43 1.4 55
indicates the electrolyte level. SRX 1200 P/115 FR 115 23.0 0.40 1.3 55
SRX 1300 P/130 FR 130 26.0 0.46 1.5 55
Cell type Level (mm) high low SRX 1500 P/155 FR 155 31.0 0.55 1.8 55
SRX 720 to 3700 50 5 SRX 1700 P/170 FR 170 34.0 0.67 2.2 55
SRX 1900 P/190 FR 190 38.0 0.61 2.0 55
SRX 22 to 80 P/FR pp/FR 55 5 SRX 2200 P/220 FR 220 44.0 0.73 2.4 55
SRX 90 to 220 P/FR pp/FR 55 5 SRX 175 LP/LFR 175 35.0 0.61 2.0 45
SRX 175 LP/LFR 50 5 SRX 220 F3 220 44.0 0.71 2.4 45
SRX 2500 P-LC 250 50.0 0.50 1.5 50
SRX 90 to 250 45 5
SRX 50 C 50 5 •T he water filling circuit output must not •C  heck the torque of all terminal
SRX 220 F3 44 5 be too close to electrical equipment, screws. Coat with grease or neutral
SRX 2500 P-LC 70 5 electrical circuit, and metallic structure. vaseline all the terminal nuts and cell
• Water filling circuit input must be connectors.
 atteries equipped with water filling
B connected to the self-closing inlet. • Check charger settings. It is very
system (typical frequency of topping- • Topping-up can be performed by important that the recommended
up is every 12 months): gravity or using adapted pump with a charging voltage remains unchanged.
• Remove transport seals and connect flow rate of 0.7 l/min at a relative High water consumption of the battery
hydraulic tubing between cells up to a pressure of 0.3 bar maximum. is usually caused by improper voltage
maximum of 50 cells. setting of the charger.
• Make sure that the tubes are 7. Periodic maintenance
completely inserted for a good seal. Maintenance operations (not 8. Changing electrolyte
• Check pressure of the circuit (refer including the topping-up operation): It is not necessary to change the
pressure test). Main periodic maintenance should be electrolyte during the life time of
• The hydraulic connection of cells must carried out at least every 5 years. the cells.
be in parallel to the electrical For detailed maintenance, please refer to
connection, in order to avoid voltage the maintenance manual of the battery. 9. Environment
differences of more than 1.2 V between • Keep the battery clean using only To protect the environment all used
two hydraulically connected cells. water. Do not use a wire brush or batteries must be recycled.Contact your
• The hydraulic connection must be solvents of any kind. Vent plugs can be local Saft representative for information.
horizontal in order to avoid siphoning. rinsed in clean water.

Saft Doc N° 21936-0915-2

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