HydroBatt Oceanographic Battery
19-Volt configuration
14-Volt configuration
The HydroBatt is a high-capacity rechargeable battery that supports heavy loads (up to 5 Amps) with a capacity of 14 Ahr. It uses hardy Nickel-Metal Hydride cells, which, unlike Lithium-ion cells, are not considered hazardous for shipment. The HydroBatt is available in two configuration options: a 12-cell pack with 14-Volt nominal output, and a 16-cell pack with 19-Volt nominal output.
Features
- High capacity
- Plastic housing
- Electronic fault protection and low-voltage cutoff
- 500 meter depth rating
- Multiple HydroBatts can be paralleled for higher capacity
- Includes charger
Specifications
| 14-Volt version | 19-volt version | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of NiMH Cells | 12 | 16 |
| Voltage (peak) | 17.5 | 23 |
| Voltage (nominal) | 14.4 | 19.2 |
| Voltage (minimum) | 12 | 16 |
| Weight in air | 5.1 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Weight in water | 2.1 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Length | 35.6 cm (14") | 43.7 cm (17.2") |
| Diameter | 10.9 cm (4.3") | |
| Maximum discharge current | 5 A | |
| Maximum depth | 500 m | |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C | |
| Charging temperature | 0 to 35 C | |
| Connector | MCBH3F | |
Note: these specifications apply to units built after 2015.