
1. Scope
This specification governs the performance of the following Hydride
cylindrical battery cell 1.2V SC 3600mAh.
Cell size:SC.
The data involving the nominal voltage and the approximate weight of the battery pack.
2. Ratings
Description
Nominal Voltage
Nominal Capacity
Minimal Capacity
Standard Charge
Rapid Charge
Unit Specification
V 1.2
mAh 3600
mAh 3500
mA 360 (0.1C)
hrs 16
mA 3600 (1.0C)
Unit cell
Standard charging / discharging
Standard charging / discharging
Ta=0-45℃
-△ V=3~5mv, or
Timer cut-off=110% input capacity
Temp. cut-off=45~50℃,
Conditions
Trickle Charge
Voltage
Maximum Continuous
Discharge Current
Storage
(Percent 40-60
charged state)
Typical Weight
hrs 1.1 approx.
mA 180 (0.05C)
V
mA 20000 (20A)
℃
%
g 63 Approx.
1.0
0.8 3.6A~20A discharge
-20-50
-20-40
-20-30
65±20
Ta=0~40℃
dT / dt=0.8℃/ min
Ta=0~45℃
Less than 1.0C discharge Discharge Cut-Off
Ta= -10~50℃
Less than 30 days
Less than 90 days
Less than 360 days
Relative humidity
3. Performance
Unless otherwise stated, tests should be done within one month of delivery under the
following conditions:
Relative humidity : 65+20% RH
Ambient Temperature (Ta) : 20+5℃
***Notes: Standard charge / discharge condition
Charge: 360 mA (0.1C) x 16 hrs
Discharge:720 mA (0.2C) to 1.0V/cell
***The batteries must be standard discharged before charging
***Battery test vide infra:
Test Unit Specification Conditions Remarks
Capacity mAh
Open Circuit
Voltage (OCV)
Internal
Impedance (Ri)
High Rate(1.0C) min
V
mΩ ≤ 12
≥ 3500
≥ 1.25
≥ 54
Standard Charge / Discharge Up to 3 cycles
allowed
Within 1 hr after standard
charge
Upon fully charge (1 Khz) Unit cell
Standard charge, 1 hr rest Discharge cut-
Unit cell

Discharge before discharge off voltage1.0V
Over discharge
Over charge
Charge
Retention
IEC Cycles Test cycle >500 IEC 61951-2(2003) 7.4.1
N/A No leakage
nor explosion
mAh
mAh
≥ 2340(65%)
≥ 2340(65%)
360mA (0.1C) charge 1 year
Standard charge, storage for
28 days, standard discharge
Standard charge, storage for
7 days, standard discharge
20℃
40℃
Short Circuit N/A Deformation
& leakage
may occur
but no
explosion
Vibration
Resistance
Impact
Resistance
N/A
N/A
△ V<0.02V
△ V<0.02V
After standard charge, short
circuit for 1 hr
(lead wire = 2.0mm2 x
20mm)
Charge at 0.1C for 16 hrs,
then leave for 24 hrs. Check
battery before / after
vibration
Amplitude: 1.5mm,
Vibration: 3000CPM (any
direction for 60 mins)
Charge at 0.1C for 16 hrs,
then leave for 24 hrs. Check
battery before / after drop
the wooden board of
thickness: 30 mm
Height: 50 cm, test for 3
times. Direction is not
specified
4. Configurations, Dimensions And Markings
Please refer to the related drawing.
5. External Appearance
The cell / battery shall be free from cracks, scars, breakage, rust, discoloration, leakage and
deformation.
6. Warranty
One year limited warranty against workmanship and material defect.
7. Cautions
1. Reverse charging is not acceptable.
2. Charge before use.
3. Do not charge / discharge with more than the specified current.
4. Do not short circuit the cell / battery.
5. Do not incinerate or mutilate the cell / battery.
6. Do not solder directly to the cell / battery.
7. The life expectancy may be reduced if the cell / battery is subjected to adverse conditions,
like extreme temperature, deep cycling, excessive overcharge /over-discharge.
8. Store the cell / battery in a cool dry place.
9. Keep away from children. If swallowed, contact a physician at once.

1.0C Rate Charging Curves
C/5C/8C Rate Discharging Curves
1.0C/0.5C/0.2C/0.1C Rate Charging Curves
Ni-MH BATTERY SPECIFICATION SC3600 (HR23/44H)
Dimensions (mm)
Nominal Voltage : 1.2V
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0 20 40 60
80
100
120
0℃
25℃
40℃
140
160
180
Nominal Capacity
:
3600 mAh
Minimal Capacity: 3500 mAh
Standard Charge: 360 mA, 16 hrs
Rapid Charge: 3600 mA, 1.1 hrs (control required)
Continuous Discharge : less than 30000 mA
Final Discharge Voltage :1.0 V (less than 1.0C)
Weight: 6 3 g (Approx)
Service Life: > 500 cycles
(according to IEC discharge
characteristics standard)
Internal Resistance: 1 0 mΩ (Approx)
Ambient Temperature: Standard charge: 0 ~45℃
Rapid charge: 0 ~40℃
Discharge: -20 ~ 50℃
Store: (65+20% RH) Less than six months: -20 ~50℃
Less than one years: -20 ~40℃
Less than one years: -20 ~30℃
Note:
1. After charge at 0.1C for 16hrs and discharge at
0.2C to 1.0V at 25℃
2. Control required: 1) -Δ V:0 ~ 5mV
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0 20 40 60
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0 10 20 30
80
Capacity (%)
Temp:25℃
8C
50
40
60
100
70
120
80
1.0C
0.5C
0.1C
5C
90
140
1C
100
160
180
110
2) dT/ dt: 0.8℃/ min
3) Tco: 45℃~ 50℃