Data Sheet

NPSERIES
NP SERIES - NP 38-12
- NP18-12 Data Sheet
Reliability isyour
Reliability is your Security
Security
Utilizing
Utilizing thethe latest
latest advance design
advance design Oxygen
Oxygen
Recombination Technology, Yuasa haveapplied
Recombination Technology, Yuasa have applied
their 80 years experience in the lead acid battery
their 80 years experience in the lead acid battery
field to produce the optimum design of Sealed
fieldLead
to produce the optimum design of Sealed
Acid batteries.
Lead Acid batteries.
FEATURES
FEATURES
Superb recovery from deep discharge.
Electrolyte
Superb suspension
recovery from deepsystem.
discharge.
Gas Recombination.
Electrolyte suspension system.
Multipurpose:
Gas Float or Cyclic use.
Recombination.
Usable in any Float
Multipurpose: orientation.
or Cyclic use.
Superior
Usable energy
in any density.
orientation. Terminals
Lead calcium grids for extended life. NP batteries are manufactured using a range of terminals which
Superior energy density.
Manufactured World wide. vary in size and type. Please refer to details as shown.
Lead calcium grids for extended life.
Application specific designs.
Manufactured World wide.
Application Operation in any Orientation
Technicalspecific
Featuresdesigns.
The Terminals
combination of sealed construction and Yuasas unique
Sealed Construction NP batteries
electrolyte are manufactured
suspension system allowsusing a range of
operation terminals which
in any
Technical Features
Yuasas unique construction and sealing technique vary in size and type. Please refer to details as shown.
orientation, with no loss of performance or fear of electrolyte
Sealed Construction
ensures no electrolyte leakage from case or terminals. leakage.
Operation in any Orientation
Yuasas unique construction and sealing technique The combination of sealed construction and Yuasas unique
Electrolyte
ensures no electrolyteSuspension System
leakage from case or terminals. Valve Regulated Design
All NP batteries utilize Yuasas unique electrolyte suspension electrolyte suspension system allows operation in any
The orientation,
batteries are equipped with a simple, safe, low pressure
with no loss of performance or fear of electrolyte
Electrolyte Suspension
system incorporating a microfineSystem
glass mat to retain the venting system
leakage. which releases excess gas and automatically
maximum amount of electrolyte
All NP batteries utilize Yuasas unique in theelectrolyte
cells. The electrolyte
suspension is
reseals should there be a build up of gas within the battery due
retained in the separator material and there is no free
system incorporating a microfine glass mat to retain the
electrolyte to escape from the cells. No gels or other
Valve
to severe Regulated
overcharge. Design
Note. On no account should the battery be
maximum amount of charged in a sealed
The batteries are container.
equipped with a simple, safe, low pressure
contaminants areelectrolyte
added. in the cells. The electrolyte is
venting system which releases excess gas and automatically
retained in the separator material and there is no free
Control of Gas reseals should there be aGeneral
build up of gas within the battery due
electrolyte to escape from Generation
the cells. No gels or other to severe overcharge. Note. On no account should the battery be
The design of Yuasas NP batteries incorporates the very latest
contaminants are added.
oxygen recombination technology to effectively control the
Specifications
charged in a sealed container.
Control of Gas
generation Generation
of gas during normal use. Nominal Capacity (Ah) NP18-12
The design of Yuasas NP batteries incorporates the very latest
Low
oxygen Maintenance
recombination Operation
technology to effectively control the
20hr to 1.75vpc 30C
General 17.2
Due to the perfectly sealed
generation of gas during normal construction
use. and the Specifications
10hr to 1.75vpc 20C 16
recombination of gasses within the cell, the battery is almost
5hr to 1.70vpc 20C 14.5
Lowmaintenance
Maintenance
free. Operation Nominal Capacity (Ah) NP38-12
Due to the perfectly sealed construction and the 1hrto
20hr to 1.75vpc
1.60vpc 30C
20C 10.3
38
10hr to 1.75vpc 20C
Voltage 1235.3
recombination of gasses within the cell, the battery is almost
5hr to 1.70vpc 20C 32.3
maintenance free. Energy Density (Wh.L.20hr) 94
1hr to 1.60vpc 20C 22.8
Terminals Specific Energy (Wh.kg.20hr) 3812
Terminals Voltage
Int. Resistance
Energy (m.Ohms)
Density (Wh.L.20hr) 1183
Maximum
Specific discharge
Energy (A)
(Wh.kg.20hr) 112
32
Layout
Layout Int. Resistance
Short (m.Ohms)
Circuit current (A) 7.5
500
Maximum discharge (A) 300
Dimensions (mm)
Short Circuit current (A) 500
Length
Dimensions (mm) 180
Width
Length 76197
Width
Height overall 167
165
Height overall
(Kg) 170
Weight 6.2
Weight (Kg) 14.2
Terminal
Terminal
EF
Layout
Layout 22
Terminal
Terminal Torque
Torque NmNm - 2.45

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Lead Calcium Grids Long shelf Life
The heavy duty lead calcium alloy grids provide an extra margin The extremely low self discharge rate allows the battery to be
of performance and life in both cyclic and float applications and stored for extended periods up to one year at normal ambient
give unparalleled recovery from deep discharge. temperatures with no permanent loss of capacity.
Long Cycle Service Life Operating Temperature Range
Depending upon the average depth of discharge, over a The batteries can be used over a broad temperature range
thousand discharge/charge cycles can be expected. permitting considerable flexibility in system design and
location.
Float Service Life Charge 15C to 50C
The expected service life is five years in float standby Discharge 20C to 60C
applications. Storage 20C to 50C (fully charged battery)
Separators
The use of the special separator material provides a very efficient
insulation between plates preventing inter-plate short circuits
and prohibiting the shedding of active materials.

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