Lithium Batteries for Industrial Sensors

Industrial sensors measure temperature, pressure, vibration, flow and other variables in factories, pipelines, warehouses and outdoor sites. Many are installed where mains power is unavailable and where a service visit is expensive, so they run on primary lithium cells for years. LiSOCl2 cells are the usual choice: more than 10 years of shelf life at category level, self-discharge of less than 1 percent per year, and an operating temperature range stated at -55 to +85 degrees Celsius on the ER detail page, covering cold outdoor sites and hot plant environments.

The selection questions for an industrial sensor are the operating temperature range, the measurement and transmission pattern, the required service life, and the physical size available. A sensor that measures rarely and transmits rarely can run for years on a compact ER14505 cell. A sensor that transmits frequently, or that drives a high pulse load, may need a larger cell such as ER34615 or a hybrid pulse capacitor pack. Custom packs built around ER cells can also match an unusual housing or voltage requirement.

Before ordering, confirm the model, the capacity variant, the transmission pattern, the operating temperature range and the final datasheet. Minimum order value is USD $500, according to the company FAQ, and samples are available. Lead time is confirmed per order. Certificates are available upon request.

Related pages: LiSOCl2 Batteries, ER34615, ER14505, Hybrid Pulse Capacitor Packs.