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ER26500 Size C Battery: Powering 10+ Years of Smart Manhole Cover Intelligence

ER26500 for smart manhole covers

Key Highlights

  • The ER26500 lithium thionyl chloride battery delivers over 10 years of reliable performance, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
  • Its robust design, utilizing thionyl chloride chemistry, excels in extreme underground environments with temperatures ranging from -55°C to +85°C.
  • It has a self-discharge rate of less than 1% annually, ensuring long-term efficiency without energy wastage.
  • The battery is perfect for IoT devices in utility metering, industrial sensors, and memory backup applications, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

 


The ER26500 Advantage: Lithium Thionyl Chloride Enables Smarter, Maintenance-Free Manhole Covers

Unmatched 10+ Year Lifespan for Reduced TCO

One of the main features of the ER26500 lithium thionyl chloride battery is its long lifespan of over 10 years. With this long life, you get a much lower total cost of ownership for smart manhole cover systems. The battery gives you both high energy levels and a low rate of losing charge. This means your devices can stay working for many years without you having to change the battery.

Because the battery lasts so long, you need to change it less often. This cuts down on the amount of work and planning needed to keep underground utility systems running. The special lithium thionyl chloride inside the battery gives good backup power, even after it has been sitting in storage for a long time.

 

Robust Performance in Extreme Underground Environments

Underground smart infrastructure can face tough and changing conditions, but the ER26500 battery works well in these places. This battery uses thionyl chloride, so it can run in very cold spaces, even down to -55°C, and in hot spots up to +85°C.

These lithium thionyl chloride batteries can also handle moisture, strong shakes, and sudden pressure shifts that you might see underground. The battery has a strong, sealed steel case, so it keeps working for a long time. It also keeps working safely and well without problems.

ER26500 Features

 

Stable Voltage for Consistent IoT Connectivity & Data Accuracy

Staying consistent is important for how IoT devices work, and the ER26500 battery does a good job here. It gives off a steady voltage that helps with correct data collection. This battery has a lithium thionyl chloride mix, so you get reliable power that lets your IoT devices stay connected over the life of the battery.

Smart manhole covers used in IoT depend on this steady power. That way, they can send real-time data to city managers without mistakes. If the voltage goes up and down, it can cause bad data and problems for city systems. This would make things hard for important things in towns and cities.

 

Technical Specifications & Integration for Smart City Engineers

The ER26500 lithium thionyl chloride battery is made to make things easy for engineers. This battery is good for use in IoT work. You can see more about ER26500 specifications in the table below, or download the ER26500 datasheet.

Download ER26500 Datasheet

Specification Details
Nominal Voltage 3.6V
Dimensions (mm) 26.2 × 50.5
Nominal Capacity 8500-9000 mAh
Operating Temperature -55°C to +85°C
Max Pulse Discharge 300 mA
Self-Discharge Rate Less than 1% per year

There are IEC, SNI, and BSCI certificates for this battery. These show that the battery is safe and of good quality. The ER26500 lithium thionyl chloride battery is easy to use in IoT sensors, meters, or many other devices. You can save time and effort when you build new smart systems with this lithium thionyl chloride battery.

 ER26500 Discharge Curves

PKCell ER26500: Reliable Supply for Smart City Implementations

PKCELL’s ER26500 3.6V lithium battery is a dependable power source for smart city technologies such as utility meters, wireless sensors, and remote monitoring systems. Built with Li-SOCl₂ chemistry, it offers high energy density, ultra-long service life, and stable performance in harsh environments—making it ideal for long-term, maintenance-free deployments. With over 20 years of manufacturing experience, PKCELL offers consistent product quality, flexible B2B supply, and certifications such as ISO 9001, CE, and RoHS. Partner with PKCELL for a reliable ER26500 battery supply that supports the future of smart city infrastructure.

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Real-World Impact: ER26500 in Smart Manhole Cover Applications

The ER26500 lithium thionyl chloride battery is important for how smart manhole cover systems work today. These covers, which connect to the internet, use the lithium thionyl chloride battery to collect and send data in real time. The data they get tells us about things like temperature, levels of gas, and how strong the cover is.

The ER26500 has a top lifespan of over 10 years. This means you do not have to change it as often as other batteries, which saves a lot of time and money on work and lowers charges for keeping these systems running. This makes things better for city teams who look after such systems.

If there is an emergency, the lithium thionyl chloride battery has strong backup power. This allows all parts of the smart manhole cover system to keep getting and sending data. This way, the right people get the needed info fast, even when things go wrong. The ER26500 is transforming how cities utilize new power solutions for their smart systems.

 

Conclusion

To sum up, the ER26500 Size C Battery is changing the way smart manhole cover technology works. It offers a very long life, lasting for more than 10 years. This strong battery works well, even in tough underground places. Because of this, cities can use smart systems with confidence. The battery also gives steady power, which helps make data more correct and lets IoT devices stay connected without trouble. If you want to use these lithium thionyl chloride batteries in your projects, feel free to get in touch for help and to see how they can improve your smart city plans.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lifespan of an ER26500 battery in a typical smart manhole cover sensor application?

An ER26500 battery can last for more than 10 years when used in smart manhole covers. This is because it uses lithium thionyl chloride. The lithium thionyl chloride chemistry gives the battery good backup power. It also has a low self-discharge rate. Because of this, the battery is reliable for a long time. This means it will help to collect data the right way and cut down on how often you have to do maintenance.

Are ER26500 batteries safe for long-term outdoor use?

Yes, ER26500 batteries are safe for long-term outdoor use. These batteries use a lithium thionyl chloride design. This makes them strong enough to work in very hot or very cold weather. The batteries also have a stainless steel cover that is tightly sealed. This gives them the protection they need from tough outdoor conditions. You can also count on them for backup power when you need it the most.

How does the ER26500 (Li-SOCl2) perform in extreme underground temperatures compared to other battery chemistries for IoT devices?

The ER26500 (Li-SOCl2) works well in very tough underground temperatures. It keeps stable power over a long time. This kind of battery does better than regular batteries when it comes to handling hot or cold conditions and lasts longer too. That makes it the right choice for IoT devices that need to be used in harsh places.

What maintenance is required for battery-powered smart manhole covers?

Battery-powered smart manhole covers need very little upkeep. This is because the ER26500 lithium thionyl chloride battery lasts for over ten years. The battery has low self-discharge. It also gives strong backup power. With this lithium thionyl chloride battery, you do not have to change batteries often. 


Post time: Jul-29-2025

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