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ULM® Ultra Low Maintenance
Nickel-Cadmium Aircraft Battery
Saft is a leader in providing completely
reliable low maintenance, low life-cost
Ni-Cd batteries for commercial, busi-
ness and military aircraft operation, with
guaranteed service.
ULM® batteries are the latest genera-
tion offering lower life cost by extend-
ing the duration of maintenance free
operations. They match dimensions of
standard products in form, fit and func-
tion thereby providing an easy retrofit
solution.
Maintenance interval
extension versus 1606-1
If > 300 flying hours
Regular check every 6 months
General overhaul every year
If < 300 flying hours
General overhaul once a year only
Electrical characteristics
Key features of ULM®
•ꢀSuperior power and energy
•ꢀExtended battery service life
•ꢀHigh power in low temperatures
•ꢀLeak proof thermo-welded cells
•ꢀSeam-welded plate tabs
•ꢀNickel-plated copper cell links and ter-
minals
Nominal voltage
24 volts
15 Ah at 1 hour rate
28.5 volts
Nominal capacity
Recommended constant charging voltage
Dimensions
Length
307 mm / 12 in
133 mm / 5.2 in
210 mm / 8.3 in
15 kg / 33 lbs
Key benefits of ULM®
•ꢀLower life-cycle costs through extended
life
Width
Height
•ꢀLonger maintenance free periods
•ꢀWithstands punishing electrical and
physical abuse
Weight
133 mm max
•ꢀUnmatched reliability
307 mm max
Applications
Rotary wing aircraft
Eurocopter EC120, AS350B
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Doc. n° 22045-2-0811
August 2011
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