FENIX RCR123A / 16340 (Li-Ion) USB - USB rechargeable battery

FENIX RCR123A / 16340 (Li-lom) - USB rechargeable battery

Fenix ARB-L16-700U (RCR123A, 16340) rechargeable battery with its own mico-USB charging connector. It can be charged by connecting the cable to the micro-USB connector (e.g. from a computer or mobile phone charger) or in a conventional charger. Li-ion technology gives one of the best ratios of the amount of stored energy to the weight of the cell. The batteries have no memory effect and self-discharge is minimal.

Battery protection can be divided into two areas. In the first, electronic circuits are added to prevent overcharging the cell (a situation where conventional li-ion batteries run the risk of exploding) or, on the contrary, over-discharging it (the battery could not be recharged).

In addition, these circuits protect the battery against short circuits or high current draws that could damage the battery. If the battery electronics assess the battery has reached the limit values, it will disconnect the cell. In the second, there is an over-temperature protection ( PTC thermal protection ) and a special anti-blast valve. Unlike other valves used in li-ion batteries, this one separates the electrodes inside the battery when the gas pressure in the cell exceeds a certain limit, thus de-facto interrupting the exothermic reaction and releasing the excess gas pressure outside the battery. The combination of electronic and mechanical (temperature and pressure) protection makes Fenix batteries one of the safest li-ion batteries available.

The RCR123A battery is equivalent in size to a disposable CR123A lithium battery, which is why it is often used in flashlights as a rechargeable alternative to these disposable cells. Check first whether your appliance supports this cell as it has a higher nominal voltage compared to a disposable battery.

Protective electronics built in at the plus pole provide protection against overcharging, complete discharge and short circuit.

These batteries can be used in flashlights such as these:

• Fenix E15 XP-G2
• Fenix PD25
• Fenix RC09
• Fenix PD22 Ultimate Edition

WARNING - do not use in Fenix E15 (not applicable to E15 XP-G2), PD10, PD12, PD20, PD22 (not applicable to Ultimate Edition) and HL50, damage to electronics may occur!

Battery specifications:

Nominal voltage : 3.6V
Capacity : 700 mAh
Maximum current draw : 2C (1.4A)
Maximum charging current : 1A, charging current of built-in micro-USB input : 0.3A.
Lifetime : 500 charge cycles
Diameter : 16 mm (+/- 0.2 mm)
Height : 35.5 mm (+/- 0.2 mm)
Weight : 18.35 grams.
Warranty : 2 years

Charging via micro-USB connector
Plug the USB cable into the side micro-USB connector, the indicator light on the top of the battery is red during charging. When the battery reaches full charge, it glows blue.

Caution
Do not discharge the battery below 3V if possible
Do not short-circuit the battery (do not connect the cell poles with a wire)
Do not throw the battery into fire or water
Never insert the battery into the charger in reverse (opposite polarities)
When using the battery, observe safety guidelines
Use only an adequate charger that supports Li-ion batteries