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MIL-PRF-32383/3
16 June, 2011

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION SHEET

BATTERY, RECHARGEABLE, SEALED, BB-2590()/U, BB-390()/U, AND BB-3590()/U

The requirements for acquiring the product herein shall consist of this specification sheet and
MIL-PRF-32383.

FIGURE 1. BB-2590()/U and BB-3590()/U FIGURE 2. BB-390()/U

FIGURE 1 & 2 NOTE:

Approximate size: 5in x 2.5in x 4.4in. See FIGURE 3 and FIGURE 4 for exact dimensions.

REQUIREMENTS
BB-390()/U Type – II (see 1.2 for classification) PIN – M32383/3-2 (see 1.3 for PIN)
BB-2590()/U Type – III (see 1.2 for classification) PIN – M32383/3-3 (see 1.3 for PIN)
BB-3590()/U Type – IV (see 1.2 for classification) PIN – M32383/3-4 (see 1.3 for PIN)

AMSC N/A FSC 6140

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
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Specification requirements and test methods: The following requirements and test methods of
MIL-PRF-32383, identified therein as “when specified”, are applicable as indicated below:

Inspection Requirement Test Method Applicability

Paragraph Paragraph BB-390()/U BB-2590()/U BB-3590()/U
Mulitlayer finish 3.4.4.1.3 Certification Yes Yes Yes
Gold plating 3.4.4.1.4 Certification No No No
Motor inrush current 3.5.5 4.7.2.12 No Yes Yes
Charge enable 1/ 3.5.6 4.7.2.6 No Yes Yes
SMBus 1/ 3.5.9 4.7.2.14, No Yes Yes
4.7.2.15
Immersion, shallow 1/ 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.1 Yes Yes Yes
Immersion, deep 3.6.6 4.7.3.8.2 No No No
Transit drop, normal 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.1 Yes No No
Transit drop, severe 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.2 No Yes Yes
Drop while mated 3.6.7 4.7.3.9.2 No No No
Nail penetration, cell 3.7.1.2 4.7.4.4 No Yes Yes
Crush, cell 3.7.1.3 4.7.4.5 No Yes Yes
Projectile 3.7.2.6 4.7.4.11 No Yes Yes
Lithium Battery Safety Program (US Navy) 3.7.2.7 4.7.5 No Yes Yes
Tests
(Group 4)
Electromagnetic interference (Group 2) 3.8 4.7.7 No No No
1/ As modified herein

Details: The following are detals specific to M32383/3-x including those referenced in MIL-PRF-
32383 as “specified”.

1. Dimensions and weight (3.4.3)

Dimensions: See FIGURE 3 and FIGURE 4
Maximum weight: BB-390()/U 4.2lb
BB-2590()/U 3.2lb
BB-3590()/U 4.2lb

2. Battery connector and electrical interfaces (3.4.4)

Connector : SC-C-179495 (or equivilent).
The face of connector shall be flush to .031 inch below top of battery
Mating connector: N/A
Multilayer finish: Flat contacts shall be brass with multilayer finish
Gold plating: N/A
Battery charger adapter: J-6538B/P

3. Battery case vent (3.4.5.3)

See FIGURE 3 and FIGURE 4 for quantity and location.

4. Markings (3.4.6)
See FIGURE 3 and FIGURE 4.

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5. Instructions / notes (3.4.6.5)

See FIGURE 3 and FIGURE 4.

6. Simplified battery label (3.4.6.6)

The simplified battery label location is optional. It shall be sized to remain legible.

7. Battery condition for shipping (3.4.8)

The instruction card shall at a minimum contain operation, storage, handling,
maintenance, and warranty (if applicable) information.

8. Battery voltage (3.5.2)

Battery open circuit voltage:
Minimum Maximum
Battery Single / Parallel Series Single / Parallel Series
BB-390()/U 7V 14V 15.5V 31V
BB-2590()/U 10V 20V 16.5V 33V
BB-3590()/U 10V 20V 16.5V 33V

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9. Capacity (3.5.3)
Minimum final voltage: 20 volts (series mode)
Each battery, discharged at the specified rate to minimal final voltage, shall have the
following minimum capacity:
Test Requirement Test Discharge Minimum Capacity (Ah)
Paragraph Method Rate (A)
Paragraph
BB-390 BB-2590 BB-xx90
Capacity discharge 3.5.3 4.7.2.3 2 4.6 7.5 10
th
Cycle life (224 cycle) 3.5.3.1 4.7.2.4 2 2.3 6.5 9
High rate discharge 1/ 3.5.3 4.7.2.5 10 3 6.5 9
Low temperature 3.5.3 4.7.2.7 2 3 6.5 9
discharge 1/
High temperature 3.5.3 4.7.2.8 2 3.6 6.5 9
discharge
Motor inrush current 1/ 3.5.5 4.7.2.12 See detail 9 3 6.5 9
Charge acceptance 3.5.10.1 4.7.2.9 2 4 6.5 9
Retention of charge 3.5.6 4.7.2.10 2 4 6.5 9
Pulse discharge 2/ 3.5.3 4.7.2.11 See detail 19 7 10.5 13
Extreme low 3.6.1 4.7.3.2 2 2 5.5 8
temperature discharge
Extreme high 3.6.1 4.7.3.3 2 2 5.5 8
temperature discharge
Thermal shock (post- 3.6.3 4.7.3.5 2 4.6 7.5 10
test)
Mechanical shock 3.6.3 4.7.3.6 2 4.6 7.5 10
(post-test)
Vibration (during test) 3.6.5 4.7.3.7 0.8 4.6 7.5 10
Battery storage life 3.6.8 4.7.3.10 2 3 6.5 9
Overcharge/electric 3.7.2.2 4.7.4.7 2 3.6 8 10.5
leakage (post-test)
Short circuit protection 3.7.2.3 4.7.4.8 2 4.6 7.5 10
(post-test)
High temperature 3.7.2.4 4.7.4.9 2 4 6.5 9
temporary cut off
1/ Minimum voltage for BB-390()/U is 18V series
2/ Parallel mode; minimum final voltage is 10V, minimum final voltage for BB-390()/U is 9V

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10. Motor inrush current (3.5.5)

The discharge profile shall be no less than as follows.
Step Start time End time Current (A)
(minute:second:millisecond)
1 00:00:000 05:00:000 5
2 05:00:000 05:00:010 22.5
3 05:00:010 05:00:020 20
4 05:00:020 05:00:030 19
5 05:00:030 05:00:040 18
6 05:00:040 05:00:060 17
7 05:00:060 05:00:100 16
8 05:00:100 05:00:175 15
9 05:00:175 05:00:325 14
10 05:00:325 05:00:575 13
11 05:00:575 05:00:850 12
12 05:00:850 05:01:000 11
13 05:01:000 10:00:000 10
14 Repeat steps 1 through 13
15 20:00:010 Until cutoff 5
voltage

11. Charge enable (3.5.4)

For BB-2590()/U and BB-xx90/U batteries, the charge enable terminal shall comply with
the following:
a. Maximum charge without enable: 400 mA
b. Equivalent resistor: 235 ȍ
c. Equivalent diode VF: 1.3 V
d. Approximate activation current: 7 mA

12. High temperature temporary cut off devices (3.7.5).

There shall be not less than four temporary cut off devices complying with 3.7.5.

13. High temperature permanent cut off devices (3.7.6).

For BB-390()/U batteries there shall be not less than two permanent cut off devices
complying with 3.7.6. For BB-2590()/U and BB-xx90/U batteries batteries there shall be
not less than two permanent cut off devices complying with 3.7.6.

14. Electromagnetic compatibility (3.8):

N/A

15. Constant potential, current limited (4.6.1).

A constant potential of 16.5 volts shall be applied to each battery section independently
with current limited to 3 amperes, to a charge cut off of 100 milliamperes.

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16. Constant current (4.6.2).

Constant current charging is divided into two stages as follows:
a. Fast-charge each battery section independently at 4.3 ± 0.3 amperes until either
the battery reaches 16.5 volts or a negative voltage drop is detected;
b. Topping charge is in two parts: (1) continue charge at 480 ± 5 milliamperes for
not greater than 2 hours, then (2) charge at 230 ± 5 milliamperes until the total
charge capacity reaches 6.9 amp-hours.
c. Rest periods during charge are permitted but not required, provided the total
charge time is not more than 5 hours.

17. Alternate charging (4.6.3).

The following methods may be used whenever the general specification allows use of
alternate charging:
a. BB-390()/U:
Charge fully discharged batteries in the 24-volt mode at 480 ma constant current
for 12 hours.
b. BB-2590()/U and BB-3590()/U:
Charge each section independently with a constant potential of 16.5 volts and
current limit of 3 amperes max.

18. Capacity discharge (4.7.2.3).

Discharge at 2A in series mode.

19. Cycle life test (4.7.2.4).

All cycles shall be at a 2A discharge rate.

20. Pulse discharge (4.7.2.11).

Discharge with the battery sections connected in parallel with 36 amperes for 5 seconds
followed by 25 seconds off load.

21. Overcharge/electric leakage (4.7.4.7).

Charge in parallel mode at 4.0 amperes with a charge voltage limit of 40 volts during the
21-hour overcharge period of 4.7.4.7b. Discharge batteries at a constant 2A load to final
voltage in step 4.7.4.7e.

22. Electromagnetic interference (4.7.7).

N/A.

VARIANCES: Each battery shall comply with MIL-PRF-32383 except as follows.

A. State-of-charge display characteristics (3.5.7.2). For BB-390()/U batteries ONLY, modify

as follows:
Delete: Replace with:
SEGMENTS STATE OF CHARGE SEGMENTS STATE OF CHARGE
0 = 0% (Fully Discharged) 0 = 0% (fully discharged)
1 = 1 to 20% 1 = 0 to 24%
2 = 21 to 40% 2 = 25 to 42%
3 = 41 to 60% 3 = 43 to 65%
4 = 61 to 80% 4 = 66 to 92%
5 = 81 to 100% 5 = 93 to 100%

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ADDITIONAL FIGURES

Note: Dimensions are in inches. Tolerance is ± 0.031 inches.

FIGURE 3. BB-390

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Note: Dimensions are in inches. Tolerance is ± 0.031 inches.

FIGURE 4. BB-2590 and BB-3590

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NOTES: (This section contains information of a general nature which may be helpful, but is not
mandatory)

Nominal ratings: The following are the nominal ratings for the battery described by this
specification sheet. They are provided for information purposes.

Battery PIN: M32383/3 -2 -3 -4

Type Classification: BB-390()/U BB-2590()/U BB-3590()/U
Chemistry: Ni-MH Li-Ion Li-Po
Color: Green “Desert tan” “Earth Yellow”
Weight (max): 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg) 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg) 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
Voltage Range: 14-31 20-33 20-33
Nomina Voltage: 24 28.8 28.8
Nominal Capacity: 4.6 Ah 7.4 Ah 10 Ah
Nominal Energy (new battery): 110 Wh 213 Wh 288 Wh
Rated power output: ”180 W ”200 W ”200 W
Battery Life: •F\FOHV, •\HDUV
Continuous load rating: ”$
Pulse load rating: ”$6(&
Charge temperature range: -4 to 122ºF (-20 to 50ºC)
Operating temperature range: -22 to 140ºF (-30 to 55ºC)
Storage temperature range: -4 to 122ºF (-20 to 50ºC)
MAX abusive temperature: (non-operating): 199ºF (93ºC)
Connector: SC-C-179495
Overall Dimensions: ~ 5 in. x 2.5 in. x 4.4 in.
Non-rechargeable equivilent / Specification: BA-5590()/U and BA-5390()/U / MIL-PRF-32271/1
Note 1: BB-390()/U requirements were structured around low self discharge cells
Note 2: BB-2590()/U requirements were structured around 2.6Ah 18650 cells.

Other data:
Navy safety tests of NAVSEA S9310-AQ-SAF-010 are required for the BB-2590()/U and
the BB-3590()/U batteries during first article testing. The test data provided from the testing will
be used to evaluate applications for specific using devices and Navy platforms. Devices using
this battery will require US Navy Safety Approval prior to use by Department of Navy users
unless such approval has already been granted. Please consult with NAVSEA Instruction
9310.1 for further information.

Custodians: Preparing activity:

Army – CR Army – CR
Navy – MC (Project Number 6140-2010-012)
Air Force – 99

Review activities:
Navy – AS, SH
Air Force – 71
DLA – CC

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document. Since organizations and responsibilities can change, you should verify the currency
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