SAFT LS 26500 / C - 3.6V Plus

The SAFT LS26500 Plus is a non-rechargeable lithium thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) battery in C size with a nominal voltage of 3.6 V and a capacity of 8500 mAh.

Capacity and current consumption

The LS series uses a bobbin construction. It is designed for high capacity at a small baseline current, interspersed with short current pulses. This suits electronics that consume little for most of the time and only become more active during measurement or data transmission. Low self-discharge helps keep capacity available during idle periods too. An application with continuously high current requires a different cell construction from this consumption profile.

Version and connection

This is the Plus version of the LS26500, with a nominal capacity of 8500 mAh. The manufacturer states a maximum diameter of 26 mm and a maximum height of 50.4 mm. Capacity is determined at 4 mA, 20 °C and an end voltage of 2 V. This C-size primary cell uses Li-SOCl2 and is not rechargeable.

Applications:

• Smart meters and measuring equipment: for autonomous measuring points that combine a small baseline current with periodic reading or recording of measurements.
• Wireless sensors and IoT: for devices that draw little current between measurement and transmission periods and use an LS cell of this type for that purpose.
• Tracking and alarm systems: for battery-powered electronics with periodic activity, where the device supports this cell size, voltage and connection version.