RA12-240(12V240Ah)

Specification
Cells Per Unit 6
Voltage Per Unit 12
Nominal Capacity 240Ah@10hour-rate to 1.80V per cell @25℃
Weight Approx. 66.5 Kg (Tolerance±3.0%)
Internal Resistance Approx. 2.8 mΩ
Terminal F16(M8)/F10(M8)
Max. Discharge Current 2400A (5 sec)
Short Circuit Current 4300A RA series is a general purpose battery with
12 years design life in float service. It meets
Design Life 12 years (Float charging)
with IEC, JIS, BS, GB/T and YD/T standards.
Max. Charging Current 72.0 A With advanced AGM valve regulated
C3 185.7AH technology and high purity raw material, the
C5 209.5AH RA series battery maintains high consistency
Reference Capacity C10 240.0AH for better performance and reliable standby
C20 254.0AH service life. It is suitable for UPS/EPS,
13.6 V~13.8 V @ 25℃ Telecom, power grid, medical equipment,
Standby Use Voltage emergency light and security system
Temperature Compensation: -3mV/℃/Cell
applications.
14.6 V~14.8 V @ 25℃
Cycle Use Voltage
Temperature Compensation: -4mV/℃/Cell
Discharge: -20℃~60℃
Operating Temperature Range Charge: 0℃~50℃
Storage: -20℃~60℃
Normal Operating Temperature Range 25℃±5℃
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001
RITAR Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries can
be stored for up to 6 months at 25℃ and then recharging
Self Discharge is recommended. Monthly Self-discharge ratio is less
than 3% at 25℃.Please charge batteries before using.

Container Material A.B.S. UL94-HB, UL94-V0 Optional.

MH 28539 G4M20206-0910-E-16

Dimensions
Φ20 Length 522±2mm (20.6 inches)
205 M8 Width 240±2mm (9.45 inches)
522 240
Height 219±2mm (8.62 inches)
5

Total Height 224±2mm (8.82 inches)

Terminal Value
140
224
219

M5 6~7 N*m
M6 8~10 N*m
M8 10~12 N*m
F10 Terminal
Unit: mm

Constant Current Discharge Characteristics : A (25℃)

F.V/Time 15MIN 30MIN 1HR 2HR 3HR 4HR 5HR 8HR 10HR 20HR
1.60V 411.6 260.2 146.6 87.4 67.7 53.2 45.3 30.4 25.3 13.2
1.65V 393.5 249.8 141.6 84.6 65.6 51.8 44.1 30.1 25.0 13.0
1.70V 368.6 238.8 137.0 81.8 63.8 50.4 43.0 29.6 24.6 12.9
1.75V 343.0 228.2 132.0 78.9 61.9 49.1 41.9 29.2 24.3 12.7
1.80V 316.7 218.1 126.9 76.1 60.0 47.7 40.8 28.7 24.0 12.6
1.85V 262.8 187.9 113.9 69.7 55.5 44.3 38.0 27.0 22.6 12.0
Constant Power Discharge Characteristics : WPC (25℃)
F.V/Time 15MIN 30MIN 1HR 2HR 3HR 4HR 5HR 8HR 10HR 20HR
1.60V 719.6 472.6 275.6 165.6 129.3 102.1 87.3 59.4 49.8 26.1
1.65V 698.1 458.5 267.6 161.1 125.8 99.7 85.3 58.9 49.2 25.7
1.70V 663.6 442.6 260.6 156.6 123.0 97.4 83.4 58.1 48.6 25.4
1.75V 626.6 427.4 252.5 151.9 119.8 95.3 81.6 57.4 48.0 25.1
1.80V 586.7 412.6 244.3 147.2 116.5 92.9 79.8 56.6 47.4 24.9
1.85V 493.8 358.9 220.5 135.6 108.2 86.6 74.6 53.2 44.7 23.7
(Note) The above characteristics data are average values obtained within three charge/discharge cycle not the minimum values.
The battery must be fully charged before the capacity test. The C 10 should reach 95% after the first cycle and 100% after the third cycle.
 RA12-240(12V240Ah)
Discharge Characteristics Curve Charge Characteristic Curve For Standby Use
Temperature:25℃(77℉) Temperature:25℃(77℉)
(V/cell)
120 0.14 2.40
2.16 Charge Volume

Charge Voltage (VPC)

Charge Current (CA)
Terminal Voltage (v )

100 0.12 Charge Voltage 2.30

Charge Volume (%)

2.00

80 0.10 2.20
1.84
0.1C 0.05C
1.68
0.25C 0.17C 60 0.06 2.10
0.55C After 50% Discharge
3C 2C 1C After 100% Discharge
1.52 40 0.04 2.00

1.36 20 0.02 1.90

Charge Current
0
1 2 4 6 8 10 20 40 60 2 4 6 8 10 20 0 0.00 1.80
min h 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28

Discharge Time Charging Time(h)

Cycle Life In Relation To Depth Of Discharge Relationship Between Charging Voltage And Temperature
2.70
120

100 2.60

Charge Voltage (v )
Cycle use
80 2.43~2.47VPC@25℃
Capacity(%)

2.50

60
100% 50% 30%
DOD DOD DOD 2.40
40

2.30
20
Float charging
2.27~2.30VPC@25℃
0 2.20
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50

Number of Cycles Temperature (℃)

Temperature Effects On Capacity Storage Characteristics

120 100

100 0℃
0 .1 C A 80
Capacity (% )

Capacity (% )

80 0 .2 C A
60
10℃
60
20℃
1 .0 C A 40
40℃ 30℃
40
2 .0 C A
3 .0 C A 20
20

0 0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Temperature (℃) Storage Time(months)

Effect Of Temperature On Long Term Life Life Characteristics Of Standby Use

Testing conditions: float charging Temperature: 25℃(77℉)
20
120
Lift Expectancy (y ears)

16 100

80
12
Capacity(%)

60
8
40

4
20

0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Temperature(℃) Life expectancy (years)

(Note) All above information shall be changed without prior notice, Ritar reserves the right to explain and update the latest information.

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