OutBack Power 12 V 172.1 Ah AGM Battery

The NorthStar NSB BLUE+ (Pure Lead Carbon) is a front terminal 12VDC VRLA AGM battery offering a pure lead thin plate technology with an advanced carbon additive. NorthStar BLUE+ is an innovative solution specially designed to withstand today's demanding off-grid and self-consumption applications. The BLUE+ is built using a Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, providing low internal resistance allowing it to accept higher charge rates and tolerant to higher operating temperatures compared to traditional VRLA AGM batteries. This allows for a fast recharge acceptance, combined with the advanced carbon chemistry. The BLUE+ delivers outstanding energy throughput, and high cyclic life. It has the ability to operate in a partial state of charge (PSoC) environment. The resulting combined solution gives its users the benefit of a reduced operational cost compared to traditional VRLA AGM batteries. In addition, the BLUE+ requires no periodic watering, no re-torquing of terminal connections and at the end of life, batteries are 96% recyclable.

Features

• Ideal use for off-grid and self-consumption applications
• Up to 2050 cycles @ 50% DoD
• Exceptional fast charge acceptance
• Tolerant to high temperatures
• Pure lead extends life and efficiency
• Advanced carbon chemistry allows PSoC operation and extends battery life
• 24 month shelf life at 25 deg C
• 3 year warranty
• Exceptional PSoC cyclic performance 2050 cycles at 50% DoD
• Design life 12+ years at 20 deg C (68 deg F)
• Eurobat design life definition: VeryLong Life (12+ years)
• Ultrafast recharge
• High modulus Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) plastic materials designed to withstand extended elevated operating temperatures and maintain high battery compression essential for reliable operation
• Flame retardant (UL 94 VO)and LOI of at least 28%
• Lead carbon added to negative electrodes increases power and reduces sulfation
• High potential fuel savings when used with hybrid genset applications
• State-of-the-art automated manufacturing ensures consistency and reliability
• Advanced 3 stage terminal design to ensure leak-free operation - brass terminals provide maximum performance
• Non-halogenated thermally sealed plastic casing
• Approved as non-hazardous cargo for ground sea and air transport DOT 49CFR173.159 (d), (i)and (ii)

Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 12 V
• Nominal Capacity: 172.1 Ah at 10 hr to 1.8 VPC at 25°C, 168.2 Ah at 8 hr to 1.75 VPC
• Dimensions: 22 in Length x 4.9 in Width x 12.6 in Height
• Operating Temperature: -40 to 65°C
• Self-Discharge Rate: 24 Months at 25°C (77°F) before a freshening charge is required
• Terminal: Female M8 x 1.25
• Technology: AGM Pure Lead Carbon
• Cycle Life: Up to 2050 cycles at 50% DOD
• Torque Rating: 8 Nm
• Includes: Interconnecting flexible links, hardware, and covers
• Shelf Life: 24 Months
• Color: Blue
• Absorption Charge: 14.1 VDC
• Float Charge: 13.6 VDC
• Equalize Charge: 14.4 VDC, 4 hrs, every 12 months
• Bulk Charge: 12 VDC
• Recommended Charge Current Capacity: 2 x I10 hr Rate
• Conductance: 2240 S
• Temperature Compensation Factor: -2 mV per °C per cell
• Impedance: 2240 S
• Standards: UL, ETL Listed
• Weight: 136 lb
• Warranty: 3 Years

Documents 

• Specification Sheet
• Warranty Information