With this late 2020 development, I found a BMS that seemed to match the capabilities of a new BatteryHookup 32650 cell rated at 6Ah. This led to a new version of the battery that could still handle QRO but not quite FT-857D 22A draw for digital transmission duty cycles.
This Mk VII-like battery incorporates a new Blue PVC shrink wrap more suited to the dimensions of 32650 cells, 125mm wide, for better closure at the ends.
General Specs:
Created: November 10, 2020.
Cells: BatteryHookup 32650 6Ah 3.2v LiFePO4.
BMS: HX-4S-6040 18A BMS board for 32650 cells.
Configuration: 4S1P
New since last make: New type of cells, new BMS, based on Mk VII minus the balance leads.
Current Owner: N1UFO Gabe
Cell Specs:
Battery Hookup 32650 LiFePO4 cells
NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 3.2V
CAPACITY: 6000MAH
WATT HOURS: 19.2WH
FULLY CHARGED VOLTAGE: 3.65V
FULLY DISCHARGED VOLTAGE: 2.5V
MAX CONTINUOUS CHARGE: 6A (1C)
MAX CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE: 18A (3C)
MAX PULSE DISCHARGE (10 SECONDS): 60A (10C)
CELL WEIGHT: 141 GRAMS OR 4.97 OUNCES
BMS Specs:
1.Model: HX-4S-6040
2.Size: 60 x 40 x 7.2mm
3.Continuous discharge current: 18A
4.Instantaneous discharge current: 20A
5.Charge voltage: 14.4V-15V/14.8V Charger
6.Charge current: 20A(max)
7.Overcharge detection voltage: 3.75±0.05V
8.Overcharge protection delay: 1300s
9.Overcharge relief voltage: 3.6±0.05V
10.Electricity balance detection voltage: 3.6±0.05V
11.Electricity balance relief voltage: 3.59±0.05V
12.Electricity balance current: 58mA
13.Over discharge detection voltage: 2.10±0.08V
14.Over discharge detection delay: 145s
15.Over discharge relief voltage: 2.3±0.1V
16.Overcurrent detection voltage: 200mV
17.Overcurrent detection delay: 20ms
18.Overcurrent protection current: 56±10A
19.Short circuit detection delay: 150uS
20.Working temperature: -20°C to +80°C
