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7. MEMORY CASSETTE AND BATTERY
7.2 Battery
This section explains the specifications, handling precautions and installation procedures
of the battery.
7.2.1 Specifications
The specifications of the battery used for power failure compensation are shown in Table
7.2.
REMARK
For the battery directive in EU member states, refer to Appendix7.
7.2.2 Handling precautions
This section explains the specifications, handling precautions and installation procedures
of the battery.
(1) Do not short it.
(2) Do not disassemble it.
(3) Do not put it in a fire.
(4) Do not heat it.
(5) Do not solder to the electrodes.
DANGER
Properly connect batteries. Do not charge, disassemble, heat, or throw them into the
fire and do not make them short-circuited and soldered.
Incorrect battery handling may cause personal injuries or a fire due to exothermic
heat, burst and/or ignition.
Table7.2 Battery specifications
Item A6BAT
Classification Thionyl chloride lithium battery
Initial voltage 3.6VDC
Battery life when stored 5 years
Lithium content 0.48g
Application IC-RAM memory backup and power failure compensation
External dimensions
16mm (0.63inch) 30mm (1.18inch)