Salient characteristics Jan 22 2013.pdf

January 22, 2013

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS OF INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS)

ILS BACK-UP POWER BATTERY

NSN 6140-01-291-6488

1.0. Reference Documents

FAA Specification FAA-E-2826. All batteries provided for bid must meet the requirements for the FAA- E-2826 unless otherwise noted within the Salient Characteristics.

2.0. Salient Characteristics

The requirements listed below are the overriding factors for this solicitation. These requirements take precedence over all other documents provided with this solicitation.

1. Type 1, Class-3, Style B, Lead-acid, valve regulated (VRLA), absorbed glass mat (AGM) sealed, maintenance free. Battery must be a switchgear or telecom grade battery.

Batteries designed exclusively for UPS systems are not acceptable for this application.

2. Nominal Voltage: 12 volts, DC

3. Nominal Capacity: 100 Amp Hours @ 20-hour rate (deep cycle), to 10.5V, based on published data from manufacturer.

4. Maximum total case dimensions:

Height: less than 10.1 inches Length: less than 19.8 inches Width: less than 7.1 inches Weight: less than 99 pounds

5. Case material: Flame retardant, self-extinguishing PVC or similar material (UL-94-V0; ASTM D-635)

6. Vent system: Low Pressure relief vent/valve

7. Terminal: Threaded copper or brass insert with ¼ x 20, or M6 threads. Stainless hex bolt and washer to be included. Top Mount

8. Electrolyte: 1.3 Specific Gravity @25 C, nominal sulfuric acid

9. Capacity @ 77 degrees F. to 10.5V

5.0A: greater than or equal to 100 Amp Hour 12.0A: greater than or equal to 96 Amp Hour 15.0A: greater than or equal to 75 Amp Hour 56.0A: greater than or equal to 56 Amp Hour

10. Capacity @ -4 degrees F., 20-hour rate: greater than or equal to 60 Amp Hour

11. Constant voltage charge @ 77 degrees F. Cycle: Initial, less than 40 Amps, 14.5V to 14.9V

Float: Initial, less than 40 Amps, 13.50V to 13.62V

12. Float Rate: Continuous float service.

13. Life Expectancy: 10 years

14. Safety: Flame/flash Arrestor and relief valve for overcharge protection.

Battery Warning Label (hazard advisory).

15. Carrying and Lifting mechanism: The battery must come with either a permanent or removable device to facilitate lifting the battery into position. The device and attaching mechanism(s) must not violate the dimensional requirements for this battery.