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A123 Systems APR18650M1-A User Manual

A123 Systems APR18650M1-A
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USER DOCUMENTATION
Date: March 6, 2014
Document #: 493005-002
Rev 02
Battery Pack Design, Validation, and
Assembly Guide using A123 Systems
Nanophosphate
®
Cells
Including:
APR18650M1-A
ANR26650M1-B
AHR32113M1Ultra-B
AMP20M1HD-A

Table of Contents

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A123 Systems APR18650M1-A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandA123 Systems
ModelAPR18650M1-A
CategoryBattery Pack
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

About this Document

Provides an overview of the guide's purpose, scope, and recommendations for use.

Purpose of this Document

Explains the guide's objective in assisting with A123 Nanophosphate cell battery pack design.

Possible Dangers Involved With Handling Cells and Battery Packs

Thermal Events

Discusses risks associated with excessive heat and cell venting.

Short Circuits

Explains dangers of accidental short circuits and high current levels.

Arc Flashes

Details risks of arc flashes from short circuits, including visual and physical hazards.

High Voltage

Highlights dangers of assembling packs with increased voltage and current levels.

Transportation, Storage and Disposal

Transporting Batteries

Covers regulations and requirements for transporting lithium-ion batteries internationally and domestically.

Storing Batteries

Provides guidelines for optimal storage conditions and refresh charge intervals for cells.

Battery Disposal

Advises on proper procedures for disposing of end-of-life cells and batteries.

Nanophosphate® Technology and Cell Characteristics

Nanophosphate Technology

Explains the advantages of A123's Nanophosphate electrode technology over alternatives.

Power

Details how cells deliver high power in pulse and continuous applications.

Safety

Discusses the inherent safety features of Nanophosphate chemistry and necessary precautions.

Life

Covers cycle and calendar life performance of A123 cells.

Battery Pack Design

Design Overview

Outlines the sequential steps involved in designing a battery pack.

Configuration of Cells in a Battery Pack

Explains how to combine cells in series or parallel to meet voltage and current requirements.

Battery Pack Structural Design

Covers electrical interconnections, mechanical support, and thermal management for pack integrity.

Cell Protection

Details strategies for protecting cells from short circuits and over-charging/discharging.

Battery Pack Control (Monitoring and Management)

Discusses the role of a Battery Management System (BMS) for monitoring and managing pack performance.

Battery Pack Use

Provides guidelines on charger limits and discharge current/temperature limits for optimal use.

Summary of Battery Pack Validation

Performance Testing

Describes tests to validate basic functionality and performance in application environments.

Abuse Testing

Outlines tests for verifying reactions to harsh, out-of-specification conditions.

Compliance Testing

Covers verification of product standards for safety, environmental, and electromagnetic compliance.

Battery Pack Assembly

Incoming Cell Inspection

Details procedures for inspecting cells before assembly into packs.

Material Handling and Storage

Provides general practices and storage conditions for handling and storing cells safely.

Cell Welding

Discusses methods and considerations for welding cell interconnects for reliable connections.

Cell Specifications

AMP20M1HD-A

Detailed specifications, performance data, and diagrams for the AMP20M1HD-A cell.

ANR26650M1-B

Detailed specifications, performance data, and diagrams for the ANR26650M1-B cell.

APR18650M1-A

Detailed specifications, performance data, and diagrams for the APR18650M1-A cell.

AHR32113M1Ultra-B

Detailed specifications, performance data, and diagrams for the AHR32113M1Ultra-B cell.

Acronyms and Terminology

Acronyms and Terminology

Defines acronyms and technical terms used throughout the document.

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