Installation Instructions
Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries
(Catalog Number 1747-BA)
Lithium batteries are primary (not rechargeable) cells that give extended memory
support for Rockwell Automation products.
Inside…............................................................................................page
For More Information................................................................................3
Safety Considerations...............................................................................4
Storing Lithium Batteries..........................................................................5
Transporting Lithium Batteries ................................................................5
Exporting to Foreign Countries .................................................................6
Lithium Battery Disposal ..........................................................................6
Overheated Batteries ...............................................................................8
In Case of a Lithium Fire ..........................................................................9
Hazards to Personnel ...............................................................................9
Lithium Battery Location.........................................................................10
Installing the SLC 5/01, -5/02 and Fixed Controller Battery ..................11
Installing the SLC 5/03, -5/04, and -5/05 Battery ..................................11
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Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication
SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and
hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide variety of
uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves
that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot
assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc. is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a
hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage,
or economic loss.
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
SHOCK HAZARD
BURN HAZARD
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the
product.
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury
or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you:
• identify a hazard
• avoid a hazard
• recognize the consequence
Labels may be located on or inside the drive to alert people that dangerous voltage may
be present.
Labels may be located on or inside the drive to alert people that surfaces may be
dangerous temperatures.
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For More Information
Related Publications
For: Refer to this Document: Pub. No.:
A more detailed description on how to install and use
your modular SLC™ 500 system.
A more detailed description on how to install and use
your modular SLC 500 system.
If you need to replace the 1747-BA battery in your MicroLogix™ 1500 controller,
refer to the MicroLogix
™ 1500 Programmable Controllers User Manual, publication
1764-UM001.
How to Get More Information
If you would like a manual, you can:
• download an electronic version from the internet at:
www.theautomationbookstore.com
• order a printed manual by:
– contacting your local distributor or Rockwell Automation representative
– visiting www.theautomationbookstore.com
and placing your order
– calling 1.800.963.9548 (USA/Canada) or 001.330.725.1574 (Outside
USA/Canada)
SLC 500 Fixed Hardware Style User
Manual
SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style
User Manual
1747-6.21
1747-UM011
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Safety Considerations
ATTENTION
IMPORTANT
For lithium batteries installed in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:
WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines in this document may result in
damaged equipment and/or personal injury.
Use the battery for its intended application only.
Do not:
• charge the battery
• open, puncture or crush the battery
• incinerate or expose the battery to high temperatures
• solder leads
• short positive or negative terminals together
• ship or dispose of battery except according to the procedures
in this document
Explosion Hazard - Batteries must only be changed in an area
known to be non-hazardous.
AVERTISSEMENT
AVERTISSEMENT
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RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - Afin d'eviter tout risque d'explosion,
s'assurer que l'emplacement est designe non dengereux avant
de changer la batterie.
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Storing Lithium Batteries
• Store in a cool, dry environment typically 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F) with
40-60% relative humidity. Regularly monitor the temperature and humidity of
the storage area.
• Use a first-in/first-out system for handling stored batteries.
• Store the battery (with a copy of this publication) in the original containers
away from flammable materials.
• Keep track of storage time. Reference storage time to the date of
manufacture.
• Do not store batteries longer than 10 years.
• Do not store used batteries longer than 3 months before disposal.
• Clearly mark the contents of the storage area.
• Place a Lith-X or Class D Powder fire extinguisher in a readily accessible
area in or around the storage area.
• Ventilate and protect the storage area against fire. You must have a system
that automatically detects and extinguishes fires and automatically activates
an alarm signal.
• Do not smoke in the storage area.
Transporting Lithium Batteries
One or Two Batteries — Each battery contains 0.23 grams of lithium. Therefore, up
to two batteries can be shipped together within the United States without
restriction. Regulations governing shipment to or within other countries may differ.
Three or More Batteries — Procedures for the transportation of three or more
batteries shipped together within the United States are specified by the Department
of Transportation (DOT) in the Code of Federal Regulations, CFR49,
“Transportation.” An exemption to these regulations, DOT - E7052, covers the
transport of certain hazardous materials classified as flammable solids. This
exemption authorizes transport of lithium batteries by motor vehicle, rail freight,
cargo vessel, and cargo-only aircraft, providing certain conditions are met.
Transport by passenger aircraft is not permitted.
A special provision of DOT-E7052 (11th Rev., October 21, 1982, par. 8-a) provides
that:
“Persons that receive cell and batteries covered by this exemption may
reship them pursuant to the provisions of 49 CFR 173.22a in any of these
packages authorized in this exemption including those in which they were
received.”
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The Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR 173.22a, relates to the use of packaging
authorized under exemptions. In part, it requires that you must maintain a copy of
the exemption at each facility where the packaging is being used in connection
with shipment under the exemption.
Shipment of depleted batteries for disposal may be subject to specific regulation of
the countries involved or to regulations endorsed by those countries, such as the
IATA Restricted Articles Regulations of the International Air Transport Association,
Geneva, Switzerland.
Do not ship lithium batteries on passenger aircraft.
Exporting to Foreign Countries
Shipment of materials outside the United States is subject to specific regulations of
the countries involved or to regulations endorsed by those countries, such as the
Restricted Articles Regulations of the International Air Transportation Association
(IATA), Geneva, Switzerland.
See the disposal section for other regulations which apply to the shipment of
depleted batteries.
Regulations for transporting lithium batteries are periodically revised.
Lithium Battery Disposal
ATTENTION
For disposal, batteries must be packaged and shipped in accordance with
transportation regulations, to a proper disposal site. The U.S. Department of
Transportation authorizes shipment of “Lithium batteries for disposal” by motor
vehicle only in regulation 173.1015 of CFR 49 (effective January 5, 1983). For
additional information contact:
U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590
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Do not incinerate or dispose of lithium batteries in general trash
collection. They may explode or rupture violently. Check state
and local regulations dealing with the disposal of these materials.
You are legally responsible for hazards created while your battery
is being disposed.
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Although the Environmental Protection Agency at this time has no regulations
specific to lithium batteries, the material contained may be considered toxic,
reactive, or corrosive. The person disposing of the material is responsible for any
hazard created in doing so. State and local regulations may exist regarding the
disposal of these materials.
For a lithium battery product safety data sheet, contact the manufacturer:
Sanyo Energy Corporation
600 Supreme Drive
Bensenville, IL 60106
USA
Collect batteries for disposal carefully to prevent short circuiting, compacting, or
destroying the battery case.
or
Tadarand US Battery Division
2 Seaview Blvd.
Port Washington, NY 11050
USA
Disposing of Depleted Batteries
1. Visually inspect all batteries for damage to the battery casing or leakage of
electrolyte. If a battery is damaged and/or leaking, see the following section
on handling damaged batteries.
2. If the battery has leads and is clean and undamaged, use side cutters to
remove the leads as close to the body of the battery as possible.
ATTENTION
3. Put clean and undamaged batteries in a polyethylene bag and heat seal the
bag.
Do not damage the battery case when removing leads.
4. Store the bagged batteries in a closed metal container filled with vermiculite.
Alternate layers of batteries and vermiculite.
5. Contact your local Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office for
information about battery disposal companies and proper labeling of battery
containers.
Lithium batteries can be stored and shipped as universal waste in most states in the
United States of America. Alternately, you can ship lithium batteries as hazardous
waste.
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Disposal of Damaged and/or Leaking Batteries
ATTENTION
You must wear protective clothing (protective eyewear, clothes, safety shield, and
self-contained breathing apparatus).
Do not:
• pick up ruptured batteries with bare hands. Lithium can cause skin burns.
Use tongs, scoops, or a shovel to place the batteries in a mineral-oil-filled
container.
• breathe fumes. Ventilate the area to disperse the fumes before entering the
room.
If toxic or corrosive material comes in contact with your eyes or skin, flush with
water and consult a physician. Dispose of clothing that is contaminated.
Use the following procedure to dispose of damaged and/or leaking batteries:
1. Put the damaged batteries in two polyethylene bags and add about 1 ounce
of calcium carbonate (CaCO
a deposit of white salt crystals on the outside of the battery casing.
2. Heat seal both bags.
3. Take the container outside and ventilate the area where you discovered the
damaged batteries.
4. Contact your local EPA office for information about battery disposal
companies.
If the batteries are badly damaged and/or leaking, evacuate all
personnel from the immediate area.
) to the inner bag. Slowly-leaking batteries have
3
Overheated Batteries
An overheated battery may explode or rupture violently. If you must try to save the
battery, wear the protective clothing described above. If a lithium battery overheats:
• take shelter
• attempt to remove any external source of heat
• remove power from any equipment involved
• remove the battery to a well-ventilated fire-protected area after it cools
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In Case of a Lithium Fire
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ATTENTION
If lithium is burning:
• avoid exposure to toxic fumes from burning lithium
• smother the fire using a Class D fire extinguisher or a graphite powder, such
as Lith-X
• you can also use a long-handled tool to apply an appropriate metal fire
extinguishing powder
Do not use water or carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishers in a
lithium battery fire. Lithium reacts with these substances.
Hazards to Personnel
Potential hazards to personnel include:
• burns from overheated cells
– Wash skin with running water and go to the nearest medical center.
• injury from explosion or violent rupture of overheated cells
• injury from fire caused by combustion of lithium
• exposure to toxic or corrosive liquids or gases from the battery or its
decomposition products
– Remove and discard contaminated clothing.
– Wash areas where clothing touched skin.
– If breathing difficulties result, remove the person from the area,
administer oxygen, then go to the nearest medial center.
– If the battery contents come in contact with eyes, rinse eyes immediately
for at least 15 minutes without interruption. Go to the nearest medical
center and advise the attending physician of contact with lithium
batteries.
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Lithium Battery Location
SLC 500 Fixed Controller
Red
Battery
Retaining Clips
Battery Connector
+
White
SLC 5/01 and 5/02 processors
White Lead
Red Lead
Battery Connector
Retainer Clips
SLC 5/03, 5/04, and 5/05 processors
+
Battery
Red
White
Battery Connector
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Installing the SLC 5/01, -5/02 and Fixed Controller Battery
For battery installation or replacement do the following:
1. Open the door of the processor. Do not remove processor power.
IMPORTANT
2. Locate the battery. Refer to page 10 for battery location.
If you are replacing an old battery, unplug the existing battery connector
and remove from the retainer clips.
3. Insert a new or replacement battery in the holder making sure it is held in by
the retainer clips.
4. Plug the battery connector into the socket.
5. Close the processor door.
Battery back-up is optional with the SLC 500 fixed controllers
and the 1747-L511 processors. These processors are shipped
from the factory with capacitor back-up that provides memory
back-up of 5-30 days.
If you are installing a battery in a new processor (battery
never installed before), remove the jumper from the battery
connector socket. Store the jumper in safe place for possible
future use without the battery.
Installing the SLC 5/03, -5/04, and -5/05 Battery
To install or replace the lithium battery:
1. Remove power from the SLC 500 power supply.
2. Remove the processor from the chassis by pressing the retainer clips at both
the top and bottom of the module and slide it out.
ATTENTION
Do not expose the processor to surfaces or other areas that
may hold an electrostatic charge. Electrostatic charges can
alter or destroy memory.
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3. Unplug the battery connector. The figure on page 10 shows the battery
connector location.
IMPORTANT
The SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, and SLC 5/05 processors have a capacitor
that provides at least 30 minutes of battery back-up while the
battery is disconnected. Data in RAM is not lost if the battery is
replaced within 30 minutes.
4. Remove the old battery.
5. Insert a new battery into the battery retaining clips.
6. Plug the battery connector into the socket.
7. Insert the module back into the SLC 500 chassis.
8. Restore power to the SLC 500 power supply.
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