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PB-2590-SMB-8.7, BB-2590/U, 8.7Ah, 251Wh Battery, NSN: 6140-01-642-3087, High Capacity, Low Operating Temperature

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

14.4V, 8.7Ah, 250Wh

Typical Applications

  • Robotics
  • UGV’s / UAV’s / UUV’s
  • Communication Devices
  • SATCOM Devices
  • Rugged, Portable Electronics
  • Detection Devices
  • Autonomous Remote Sensors and Surveillance
  • AN/PRC-104,119, AN/PRC-117,138, AN/PSC-5D plus over 50 other applications

Standards Compliance

  • NAVSEA S9310 Safety Assessment compliant
  • SMBus v 1.1 smart battery technology compliant
  • SBD v 1.1 smart battery dataset compliant
  • MIL-STD-810G compliant
  • MIL-STD-461F (EMI) compliant
  • Designed, manufactured, and tested to MIL-PRF-32383 & 32383/3 and MIL-PRF-32052 & 32052/1
  • Performance meets or exceeds MIL-PRF-32383 & 32383/3 and MIL-PRF-32052 & 32052/1
  • UL1642, Section 20 compliant
  • UN/DOT Transportation 38.3 T1-T8 compliant
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001:2008 certified quality system

Key Features

  • Dual output voltage
  • Dual State-of-Charge (SOC) display
  • Full capacity at 10A continuous discharge
  • Low operating temperature -30°C (-22°F)
  • 67% performance available at -30°C (-22°F)
Model No PB-2590-SMB-8.7
NSN 6140-01-642-3087
Voltage Range
Series Mode: 20.0V min.; 28.8V nom.; 33.6V max.
Parallel Mode: 10.0V min.; 14.4V nom.; 16.8V max.
Nominal Capacity
Series Mode: 8.7Ah @ 500mA @ 23°C (74°F)
Parallel Mode: 17.4 Ah @ 1.0A @ 23°C (74°F)
Maximum Discharge
Series Mode: 10.0 A continuous @ 23°C (74°F) (per section)
Parallel Mode: 20.0 A continuous @ 23°C (74°F)
Max. Pulse Discharge
Series Mode: 22.5A for 10 mSec; 18.0 A for 5 seconds @ 23°C (74°F)
Parallel Mode: 45A for 10 mSec; 36.0 A for 5 seconds @ 23°C  (74°F)
Energy 251 Wh
Energy Density 190 Wh/kg, 306 Wh/l
Weight 1406 grams / 1.4Kg (3.1 lbs.)
Cycle Life > 300 cycles @ C/5 to 80% of initial capacity @ 100% depth of discharge
Operating Temperature -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
Storage Temperature -20° C to +50° C (-4°F to +122°F)
Self-Discharge < 3% per month @ 25°C (77°F)
Housing Hard plastic, tan, lusterless, UL 94 V-0, NORYL
Mating Connector Floating type per U.S. Army DQWG# SC-C-179495
Communications
  • SMBus v1.1 communication protocol
  • SBD v1.1 data set support
Contacts Copper alloy with gold plating over nickel plating
State of Charge Indicator 2 Separate, 5 Segment, LCD Displays
Safety See Safety Data Sheet – SDS056
Transportation See Safety Data Sheet – SDS056
Harmonized Tariff Code 8507.60.0020
Battery Charging Charge each section at constant voltage of 16.8 Volts in a temperature range of 0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F), limiting current to 3.0 amps until current declines to 200mA. Both sections can be charged in parallel.
Charging Method This battery should be charged using a constant current/constant voltage (CC/CV) charging method.
PB-2590-SMB-8.7 Battery Drawing
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