PKCELL ER34615 Batteries Enable Long-Life Wireless Detectors – France
Background / Challenge
A French wireless detector manufacturer required a high-capacity, ultra-low self-discharge lithium battery to power their new generation of wireless detectors. Their key requirements included:
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15+ years of service life in standby operation.
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Careful evaluation of ROI vs. battery lifetime to optimize total cost of ownership.
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Reliable long-term supply options with potential annual demand of 20,000 to 150,000 pcs.
The challenge was to find a proven battery partner capable of delivering both technical expertise and stable production capacity for critical security and IoT applications.
Solution
PKCELL’s engineering and technical teams collaborated closely with the client to meet their performance and business goals:
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Company & Production Introduction
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Shared details of PKCELL’s manufacturing capabilities in Li-SOCl₂ and Li-MnO₂ batteries.
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Highlighted automated production lines and strict quality control systems for reliability.
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Technical Documentation
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Provided full specification sheet for ER34615 (3.6V, D size):
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Nominal capacity: ~19,000 mAh (at 2 mA, 20°C, 2.0V cutoff)
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Operating temperature: -55°C to +85°C
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Max continuous current: 230 mA
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Max pulse capability: 400 mA with capacitor support
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Annual self-discharge: <1% at 20°C
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Technical Support
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Supplied battery lifetime calculation methods based on the client’s specific load profile and duty cycle.
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Shared testing data reports under real-world detector conditions.
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Addressed client’s questions on performance across different current drains and temperatures.
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Why PKCELL?
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Proven Battery Performance: ER34615 Li-SOCl₂ batteries deliver exceptional energy density, ultra-low self-discharge, and long service life—ideal for wireless detectors.
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Technical Partnership: PKCELL supported the client with 7 months of detailed communication, lifetime modeling, and performance validation, building strong trust.
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Stable Supply Options: Flexible production planning to support annual demand scaling from 20,000 up to 150,000 pcs.
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Global Expertise: Decades of experience in supplying primary lithium solutions for European security and IoT manufacturers.
As a result, the client proceeded with sample testing and evaluation, positioning PKCELL as a long-term partner for their wireless detector program in France.
