Liteplan 3/LP48/S/TE – 3.2V 4.8Ah LiFePO4 Emergency Lighting Stick Battery, With Temperature Monitoring

3/LP48/S/TE Technical Information

Nominal Voltage (V) 3.2 Volts
Nominal Capacity 4.8Ah
Rated Wh 15.36Wh
Battery Type 1IFpR19/66-3
3 Hour Rated Current 1200mA
Charging Cut-off/Restore V 3.65V/3.45V
Cell Format 1S3P
Battery Temperature Sensor NTC

Temperature:

Standard Temperature Range 5 to + 55°C
Storage (within 1 Year) 0 to + 25°C

3/LP48/S/TE Dimensions:

Length x Width x Height 230mm x 23mm x 23mm
Without End Caps LxWxH 203mm x 19mm
End Cap Fixing Centres M4 x 215-220mm
Weight 138g

This battery features a protection circuit module (PCM) that regulates the current between cells and protects the battery from any potential short circuit situations. The battery also features temperature monitoring via the yellow cable and built in NTC thermal sensor.

Batteries supplied with leads are fitted with an irreversible socket & 100cm of cable. ENSURE CORRECT POLARITY

Cross referenced with other manufacturers part numbers:

3/LP48/S/TE
3/LP45/S/MS
1IFpR19/66-3
3/LP48/S/NECT – Without End Caps and With TE Connector.

Equipment that uses this battery:

NLP/1S/80-K
D2N/1S/80-K
T2N/1S
TLP/1S-K

In the whole battery market, from big energy storage for photovoltaic systems and electric vehicles to small handheld devices, there is a movement from well-known technologies, which were used for decades, to the relatively new lithium based technologies.

The main benefits of lithium based technologies are a very high energy density, and a long lifetime up to twice that of the NiCd or NiMH
batteries.

When using lithium batteries there are some points that have to be considered. There have been reports about possible risks of the lithium technology, which are mostly caused by the chemical reactivity of some lithium technologies.

LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries are a type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery known for their excellent safety, long cycle life, thermal stability, and lack of cobalt, making them a popular choice for applications like solar storage, electric vehicles (EVs), RVs, and off-grid systems where longevity and reliability are more important than the highest energy density.

They offer a safer alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries, charge faster, last significantly longer (thousands of cycles vs. hundreds), and can withstand higher temperatures without degrading, though they are typically heavier and bulkier than cobalt-based alternatives.

Characteristics:

• Suited for high temperature operation (up to 55 °C)
• Design life: 4 years at 55 °C – 8 years at 35 °C

• Storage time: up to 12 months from production date
• Higher energy density than NiCd and NiMH batteries
• Non-critical to the environment – no heavy metal content

Common Applications:

• Solar Energy Storage & Home Backup
• Electric Vehicles (EVs) & Mobility Scooters
• RVs, Caravans, & Campervans
• Golf Carts
• Marine & Off-Grid Power Systems
• Emergency Lighting

Liteplan are the largest, privately owned emergency lighting component supplier to the UK market, whilst also shipping their products to a worldwide customer base. Established in 1994 by the late Bill Green, the company was successfully run by Bill’s right hand man, Peter Ray for many years. Peter retired in 2022 and Liteplan is now run by the next generation of Bill’s family with his son, Steve Green at the helm as Managing Director and Steve’s brother-in-law, Jonathan Bell as Director of Operations. Their Business Development Director, Adrian Spicer is a long standing and well respected figure in the world of emergency lighting. His knowledge and stature within the industry are invaluable to them.

Liteplan’s wealth of knowledge extends many years. Their Technical Manager, David French BSc. sits on the committee at ICEL and works closely with The LIA. Their Product R&D Manager, Osman Özgür Rakibet, PhD, takes control of Liteplan’s product road map. His knowledge is steering their evolution and maintaining their position as the innovators of the emergency lighting sector.

Many of Liteplan’s engineers have worked with the company for over 20 years, constantly striving to progress through the our ever evolving CPD scheme to stay at the forefront of the ever changing world of legislation.

Liteplan proudly design all of their products in-house, making product evolution a constant and seamless process. They employ over 60 local personnel, many of whom have been with them for the majority of their existence and they also pride themselves on their unrivalled delivery satisfaction level.

Their 40,000 square foot factory enables them to carry a huge level of stock, thereby fulfilling even the largest of orders with haste. They recently acquired additional warehousing adjacent to their headquarters near London’s M25. This will fuel Liteplan’s global expansion plans for many years to come.