Electronica 2012

Munich
November 13-16
Hall B2, Booth 660

Saft announces the worlds only high power ATEX/IECEx certified

lithium cells at Electronica 2012

The new FRIWO C- and D-size cells provide safe and reliable high-power
performance in potentially explosive atmospheres
Saft is also presenting advanced battery solutions based on nickel and lithium-ion
chemistries for a wide range of applications including military, medical, small PV,
metering, stationary and telecom backup

Munich, November 13, 2012 Saft, the worlds leading designer and manufacturer of
advanced batteries for industry, is announcing at Electronica 2012 the two latest additions to its
FRIWO Lithium (Li-MnO2) range of cells: C- and D-size intrinsically safe cells for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres. In addition to offering a unique, world-leading performance
for intrinsically safe cells, the two new FRIWO cells are currently the worlds only high-power
lithium cells rated T4 at +70C.
Safts stand at Electronica will also feature a broad portfolio of advanced rechargeable battery
solutions that utilize state-of-the-art nickel-based and lithium-ion (Li-ion) chemistries to deliver
exceptional performance and reliability in a wide range of applications including military,
medical, small scale solar photovoltaic (PV) schemes, metering, stationary and telecom
backup.
FRIWO ATEX/IECEx certified cells
The new FRIWO D-size M20Ex and C-size M52Ex primary lithium cells are designed to meet
the growing demand for safe and reliable high-power performance cells for applications in
potentially explosive atmospheres. Applications include smart gas meters (including those with
built-in GPRS communications), gas or oil tank level monitoring, leak detection, portable gas
detectors, pipeline inspection and other applications in the chemical industry such as wireless
automation.
The FRIWO D-size M20Ex and C-size M52Ex primary lithium cells provide a high energy
density and are certified according to ATEX/IECEx by an independent certification body, which
guarantees their full and continued compliance with the IEC 60079-11 standard (Explosive
atmospheres Part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety I).
The design of the new Li-MnO2 cells makes them an ideal choice for applications with a low
average consumption, but with temporary demands for high current pulses even after long
stand-by periods. The C- and D- cells provide capacities of 5.7 Ah and 12.4 Ah respectively,
and pulse capabilities of 4 A and 8 A respectively. They also benefit from very low selfdischarge rates of less than 1.5 percent in the first year and around 0.5 percent from the
second year and can operate over a wide temperature range from - 40C to + 72C.

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The cells feature a spiral electrode construction for high current and power capability and are
housed in stainless steel containers with glass to metal seals, laser welding, safety vent and
safety shut-down separators. This industrial design ensures a high level of resistance to
corrosion and safety under abusive conditions.

About Saft
Saft (Euronext: Saft) is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced technology batteries for
industry.TheGroupistheworldsleadingmanufacturerofnickelbatteriesandprimarylithiumbatteriesforthe
industrial infrastructure and processes, transportation, civil and military electronics markets. Saft is the world
leader in space and defence batteries with its Liion technologies which are also being deployed in the energy
storage, transportation and telecommunication markets. Safts 4,000 employees present in 19 countries, its 16
manufacturingsitesandextensivesalesnetworkallcontributetoacceleratingtheGroupsgrowthforthefuture.
For more information, visit Saft at www.saftbatteries.com

Press contact:
Jill Ledger, Saft Corporate Communications and Institutional Relations Director
Tel: +33 1 49 93 17 77, e-mail : jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com
Christelle Couty, Saft SBG Communication Manager,
Tel: + 33 5 4590 3755 - e-mail: christelle.couty@saftbatteries.com

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