{"operation":"document","citation":"15-0185","title":"HDI Gauges — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2016-05-23","effective_on":null,"summary":"15-0185 response to HDI Gauges concerning 173.185.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0185.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0185.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0185","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2016/150185.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nMaterials Safety\nPipeline and Hazardous\nAdministration\nMAY 1 9 2016\nMr. Gary Rohn\nHDI Gauges\nElectrical Engineer\n4130 Directors Row\nHouston, TX 77092\nRef. No.: 15-0185\nDear Mr. Rohn:\nThis is in response to your e-mail dated September 11, 2015 requesting clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180 applicable to the selection of\nthe most appropriate proper shipping name for lithium batteries. You state that you ship\n\"battery packs\" containing lithium metal batteries in two separate configurations using either\ntwo commercially available D batteries or one DD battery. You ask if the battery packs are\nmost appropriately classified as UN 3090, \"Lithium metal batteries\" or as UN 3091, \"Lithium\nmetal batteries, contained in equipment.\"\nThe battery packs you reference in your e-mail are most appropriately classified as UN 3090,\n\"Lithium metal batteries.\" The introductory paragraph to § 173.185 states that \"equipment\nmeans the device or apparatus for which the lithium cells or batteries will provide electrical\npower for its operation.\" Based on the information you have provided, it is the opinion of this\nOffice that your battery packs are offered independently from any other device to which they\nbatteries.\"\nprovide electrical power, and are most appropriately described as UN 3090, \"Lithium metal\nI trust this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to\ncontact this office.\nSincerely,\nDuanet TAl\nDuane A. Pfund\nInternational Standards Coordinator\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nWebb\n$175.185\nBatteru.\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\n15-0185\nFrom:\nSent:\nGeller, Shelby CTR (PHMSA)\nFriday, September 11, 2015 3:39 PM\nTo:\nHazmat Interps\nSubject:\nFW: UN3090 vs. UN3091\nAttachments:\nB004_RevG sht1.pdf; B004_RevG sht2.pdf; B004_RevG sht3.pdf; E260_revG.PDF;\nTADIRAN SPEC for D Size.pdf; er-34615 for DD size.pdf\nDear Shante and Alice,\nForwarded is a request for a formal letter of interpretation. I spoke with Mr. Rohm about his question.\nThanks,\nShelby\nFrom: HDI Gary [mailto:gary@hdigauges.com]\nSent: Friday, September 11, 2015 11:44 AM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nCc: Rohit Patel\nSubject: RE: UN3090 vs. UN3091\nHi Info Center, please see attached documents as we pursue your interpretation of our power pack. The bulk batteries\nare shipped in this equipment connected via a diode and resistor and encapsulated with a potting epoxy. The power\npack is a .8lb (.35kg) CSA-certified 3.6V battery pack comprised of 2 commercially available D batteries (see data sheet\nattached) each with 68.4 watt hour capacity. In another version, we use a DD battery (D model attached from the DD\nmaker). Best Regards, Gary\nFrom: HDI Gary\nSent: Friday, August 28, 2015 3:08 PM\nTo: 'infocntr@dot.gov'\nSubject: UN3090 vs. UN3091\nHi Info Center at DOT, I need to make an official request to DOT to characterize our power pack as a device and not\n\"bulk batteries\" nor a \"battery\" and not 3090 but truly 3091. Thanks, Gary Rohm | Electrical Engineer | Office: 713-688-\n8555 ext. 227 | Fax: 713-688-2228 | Mobile: 832-512-5852 | gary@hdigauges.com | 4130 Directors Row Houston, TX\n77092\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\n02\n03\n05\n06\n07\n08\n09\n10\n12\n13\n16\n17\n19\n22\n23\n24\n26\n27\n28\n29\n30\n34\n36\n37\n38\n39\n40\n0350\n03/25\nUPDATED\n\"AH\nCOWARD ESTORS\nPOSITIVE\nTAB\nAD AE AF AG\nAA AB ACAD, AE AF AG, AH\nSUB-ASSEMBLY MICRO P. POWER\nPREET MANNER STAR\nAC\nHDI\nPACK\nDATE\n12-12-2012\n\"AB\n• AA\nDD SIZE CELL (OPTION 2 & 4)\nTy 'z\nHDI\nNot hatrumente Late for A leaten IX 770V\nNEGATIVE\nTAB\nUNLESS OTHERINGE SPEOFED\n41/84\nFINCHE ALL BUNDS A SHARP COOTS.\nPOSITIVE\nTAB\nPASTER SWINESOPRA\nPSP\nRENEE\nD SIZE CELL (OPTION 1 & 3)\n1. UPDATED FROM \"E392\" TO MATCH \"E260\" WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT\nBATTERY PACK WILL HAVE SHORTER ENDS AND OFFSET ON ONE SIDE TO\n2. ORIENT RESISTORS (ITEM 4), DIODE (ITEM 3), AND WIRE (ITEMS 7 & 8)\nRELEASE EESCREPTION AND NOTES\nAS SHOWN, AND SOLDER USING 60/40 TIN/LEAD SOLDER. SOLDER\n3. ENCAPSULATE ASSEMBLY USING POTTING EPOXY(ITEM 9) AND POTTING\n4. ENGRAVE WITH DEVICE SERIAL # & OR HDI SALES ORDER NUMBER.\nBOM.\n7. SEE SHT 3 FOR EPOXY THICKNESS INSIDE SHELL WITH D-CELL AND\nI\nWIRE/RESISTOR/DIODE/BATTERY ASSEMBLY TOGETHER.\n5. ATTACH TAG BEFORE INSTALLATION IN GAUGE.\nFIT IN NEW 2000P REAR COVER.\n6. SEE SHT 2 FOR COMPLETE\nPOSITIVE\nTAB\nSHELL(ITEM 1).\nDD-CELL BATTERIES.\n• C\n21 TOWARD RESISTORS!\nNOTES:\nRELEASE| RELEASE DATE\n08\n09\n13\n18\n19\n22\n23\n24\n25\n26\n27\n28\n29\n30\n32\n33\n34\n35฿\n36\n37\n38฿\n39\n40\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\n5\n05\n06\n07\n08\n09\n10\n12\n13\n15\n18\n19\n20\n22\n23\n24\n25\n26\n27\n28\n29\n30\n32\n33\n34\n35\n36\n37\n38\n39\n40\nIPDATED 03/25 0850\nAH\nBOOK SECH\nN/A\nN/A\n10.32\n10.30\n10.35\n10.33\nN/A\nN/A\n10.34\nBOOK SEC#\n10.38\n10.37\nBODK SEC#\n10.31\n10.31\n10.31\n10.31\nAG\nAD AE AF AG AH\nCOMMENTS\nOPTION 1 & 3\nOPTION 2 & 4\nCOMMENTS\nOR EQUIVALENT\nGR EQUIVALENT\nCOMMENTS\nOR EQUIVALENT\nOR EQUIVALENT\nOR EQUIVALENT\nOR EQUIVALENT\nSUB-ASSEMBLY MICRO P. POWER PACK\nAC'AD 'AE'AF\n...PRELECT BURBER\n1 AC\nDOUBLE INSULATION\nAA, AB\nWIRE COLOR\nRED\nWHITE\nBLACK\nTATE\n12-12-2012\n2000P GAUGE BATTERY\nDESCRIPTIDN\nSEE BATELY EPTINS BELDY FOR\nBATTERY OR BE, SCHOS TO BE USED\nDIODE, SCHOTTKY\nRES 50 DHM 3.75W 5% WIREWOUND\nCONN PLUG 2CIR MATE N LOCK BTY\nSEE WIRE COLERS BY BATT CHART\nBELOWX\nELLSWORTH EPDXY, BLACK 600 M\nHEAT SHRINK SLEEVE .33MM THICK\n*BATTERY OPTIONS\nDESCRIPTION\nTADIRAN BATT D-CELL\nOMNICELL BATT DOUBLE D-CELL\nAA 'AB\nN\n*WIRE COLORS BY BATTERY\nN\nX I Y\nHDI P/N\nhHDI\nX'Y\nHDI P/N\nM123B DR 0610\nELEDIOD581700000\nELEDIOD581700000\nELEREST006405001\nCSMCDNN0003PLG02\nCSMCONN0121CNTFM\nCSMEPXY0965CMPAB\nHDI P/N\nPENDING\nPENDING\nQTY\nBATTERY\nTADIRAN D-CELL +\nTADIRAN D-CELL -\nOMNICELL DD-CELL +\nOMNICELL DD-CELL\n=\nOPTION QTY\nus\nUNLESS OTHERNSE SECOND\nOPTION ITEM\nWATERAL:\nRSP\nING\nRENEET\n=\n1 L\nx\nRELEASE DESCHIPTION \"OT OTES\"\n1. UPDATED FROM \"E392\" TO MATCH \"E260\" WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT\nBATTERY PACK WILL HAVE SHORTER ENDS AND OFFSET ON ONE SIDE TO\n3: ATTACH TAG BEFORE INSTALLATION CAN SALES ORDER NUMBER.\nD'E'F'G\nFIT IN NEW 2000P REAR COVER.\nM\nNOTES:\nRELEASE RELEASE SATE\"\n24\n25\n26\n27\n28\n29\n32\n33\n34\n35\n36\n37\n39\n40\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\n01\n02\n03\n05\n06\n07\n08\n09\n10\n14\n16\n17\n18\n19\n24\n25\n26\n27\n28\n32\n34\n35\n37\n39\n40\nREV\nSPO Y COMERA E ODOELS ADAD CELLS\nZ AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH\nPASTIVE\nPOSITIVE\nDRAVING ARMREHSAPBPAC-BO04-ASY-AA EEXI SIC T\n[•2 [5.46]\n- 2 [4.17]\n3 [7.62]\n3 [7.87]\n12-12-2012 PRECT NARER\n2 (4.0637\nHDI\nV'Wx YZAA AB'AC AD AE AF AG AH\n1 X\nELEVATION SECTION VIEW OF DD-CELL EPOXY COVERACE\nTOP VIEW OF DD-CELL EPOXY COVERAGE\n฿HDT\nO Inetrunente, LE 120 bectore Ros Munton TX T7Ose\nLOLom\nMESS OSHERMSE SPEORD\n.2 [4.19]-\nNEGATIVE\nNEGATIVE\nTAB-\n-POSITIVE\nPROPRETARY NOTE\nTAB\nPOSITIVE\nг.2 [5.28]\nTAB\nCSH\n.2 [4.173\n-\n3 [7.26]\n3 [7.81]\nngoSH\nSP\n.2 [4.061J\nг.2 [4.44]\nJMG\n-\nTITTTZ\n1 12.541-\nH'IJ'к\nELEVATION SECTION VIEW OF D-CELL EPOXY COVERAGE\nTOP VIEW OF D-CELL EPOXY COVERAGE\nPELEASE DESCRIPTIDN AND AOYES\n2. SIZE I BSTR TADIRAN ANS OMNICELE BATTERIES ARE THE SAME.\nD'E'F' G\n3. SEE SHT 2 FOR COMPLETE BOM.\nPOSITIVE\nTAB\n2 14.193—-\nPOSITIVE\nTAB\nNOTES:\nRETEASE! HEICASE BATE\"\n02\n03\n04\n05\n08\n09\n8 = N\n13\n14\n22\n24\n25\n26\n27\n28\n29\n30\n31\n32\n35\n36\n37\n38\n39\n40\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\n20\n21\n23\n27\n28\n29\n30\n31\n34\n36\n37\n38\n39\n40\nTAH\nMFG P/N\n7.2\n2.3\n2.3\n10.26\n10.27\n10.29\nN/A\nCOMMENTS\nUSE RevC\nUSE Revo\nREPLACE\nW/EVERY BATT\nCHANGE\nREPLACE\nW/EVERY BATT\nCHANGE\nREPLACE\nW/EVERY BATT\nCHANGE\nASSEMBLY MICRO P. POWER PACK\nXY ZAA AB AC | AD AE AF AG AH\nE\n* 02-14-2013\n*SEE NOTE 2\nHDI 2000P BATTERY\nDESCRIPTION\nSUB-ASSEMBLY, MICRO P. POWER PACK\nMICRO P. POWER PACK BATTERY TAG, MYLAR\nWARNING LABEL\nDESSICANT\nHUMIDITY INDICATION\nCORROSION INHIBITOR\n•HDI\nHI one: 174064058 PE 1.70.08.217 702\n3\n*1/7\nHDI PIN\nSAPBPAC-B004-ASY-AA\nA362\nART2100-A048-TAG-AA\nMECTOOL-0105-DES-NT\nMECTOOL-0106-HUM-IN\nMECTOOL-0102-CRR-IN\nUNLESS OTHERWSE SPEORED\n*1/04\nREMOM, ALL, BURRS & SHARP DOES.\nFINSH:\nQTY\n-\n-\nITEM\nKOSH\nZ\nM\nTRSP™\nJMG\nTL\nJ\nI\nG ' H\n/ G\n1. ATTACH TAG BEFORE INSTALLATION IN GAUGE.\n2. PLACE INDICATOR INSIDE BACK COVER WHERE\nE F\nBEST FITS.\nNOTES:\num\n08 88\n20\n23\n28\n33\n36\n37\n38\n40\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nMODEL TL-5930/F\nFor Utility Metering Applications\nTADIRAN\nTECHNICAL DATA\n(Typical values @+25°C for batteries stored for one year or less)\nLITHIUM\nNominal capacity @ 4 mA, to 2 V\n19 Ah\nRated voltage\n3.6 V\nBATTERIES\nMaximum recommended continuous current\n230 mA\nMaximum pulse current capability\n500 mA\nWeight\n105 g (3.7 oz)\n(3\"+0,590 \" )\n76. 2*15\nOperating temperature range\n-55 °C to +85 °C\n0965\nLi metal content\napprox. 5 g\nU.L. Component Recognition, MH 12193\nVolts\n4.0\nDISCHARGE CHARACTERISTICS @ +25°C\n62. БМах,\n(2,461\")\n3.5\n3.0\n2.5\n2x12]\n(0.472\")\n2.0\nø35Max.\n33 Q2\n(1,378\")\n1.5\n~100 mA\n56 S2\n180 52\n330 S2\n910 S2\n(9.0 Ah)\n(13.1 Ah) (16.9 Ah) (18.2 Ah) (19.0 Ah)\n~60 mA\n~20 mA\n~10 mA\n~4 mA\n~200 рА\n18 kg\n(15.4 Ah)\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nHOUSING\nCONNECTOR TYPE:\n1.0\n100000\nCONTACTS\nMOLEX 50-57-9402\n10\n100\n1000\n10000\nHours\nCATALOUGE NO.\nMOLEX 16-02-0086\n15-5930-40000\nVolts\nVOLTAGE VS. TEMPERATURE\n20.0\nAh\nCAPACITY VS. CURRENT\n3.7\n3.5\n50 UA\n18.0\n3.3\n0.5 mA\n100 uA\n16.0\n0 °C\n3.1\n2 mA\n14.0\n25 °C\n2.9\n20 mA\n12.0\n55 °C\n10.0\n2.7\n8.0\n72 °C\n2.5\n6.0\n4.0\n2.3\n2.0\n-30 °c\n-50\n-30\n-10\n10\n30\n50\n70\n90\n°C\n0.1\n10\n100\nmA\niXtra - Long Term High Performance\nwarranties either expressed or implied, of future performance.\nNote: Any presentations in this data\nsheet concerning performance are for information purpose only and are not construed\nas\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nTECHNICAL SPECIFICATION\nER34615\nOmnit\nER34615\n3.6 Volts\nOmni Cel\nKEY FEATURES\nV High and stable operating voltage\nMODEL ER34615\n/ High minimum voltage during\nLithium Thionyl Chloride\npulsing\n(Li-SOCIz) Battery\n(International size reference: D, ER34615)\nY Low self discharge rate (less than\n1% after 1 year of storage at +25°C)\nELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS\n• Stainless steel container\n(typical values for cells stored for one year or less, at 25°C)\nv Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing\nNominal capacity\n19Ah\n/ Non-flammable electrolyte\n(at 5.0 mA, +25°C, 2.OV cut off. The capacity restored by the\ncell varies according to current drain, temperature and cut off voltage.)\nV Compliant with IEC 86-4 safety\nstandard and EN 50020 intrinsic\nsafety\nRated voltage\n3.6 V\nŞl Underwriters Laboratories (UL)\nComponent Recognition\nMaximum recommended continuous current\n230 mA\n(File Number MH 47566)\n(to get 50% of the nominal capacity at + 25°C with 2.0V\ncut off. Higher currents possible. Consult Omnicel.)\nMAIN APPLICATIONS\nPulse capability: varies according to pulse characteristics (frequency\n• Utility metering\nand duration), temperature, cell history (storage conditions prior to\nusage) and the application's acceptable minimum voltage.\nAlarms and security devices\nV Memory back-up\nI Maximum pulse current capability\n400 mA\nRated 1 sec. pulse capability (to 3V)\n100 mA\n& Tracking systems\n/ Automotive electronics\nStorage\n(recommended)\n30°C max\n(possible without leakage)\n-55° / +120°C\ny Professional electronics\n... etc.\nOperating temperature range\n-55° / +85°C\n(Operation at temperature different from ambient may lead\nto reduced capacity and lower voltage plateau readings.)\nAL WARNING:\nabove 212°F (100°C), incinerate, or expose contents to water.\nFire, explosion and severe burn hazard. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, heat\nNote: Any representations in this data sheet concerning performance are for informational purpose only and are not construed as\nwarranties, either expressed or implied, of future performance.\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nDISCHARGE CHARACTERISTICS @*25°c\nER34615\n4.0\n3.5\n(+)\nØ10.7mm Max\n3.0\nAVAILABLE\n2.5\nTERMINATIONS\n2.0\n(13.0Ah)\n5657\n(16.0Ah) (19.0Ah)\n3409\n7008\n(18.5Ah)\n4.75KQ\n0.75mA\n(17.4Ah)\n0.2mA\n18K9\n61.5mm Ma\nSuffix-/S\nStandard\n1.5\nSuffix/T\nSolder Tabs\n1.0\n10\n100\n1,000\n10,000\n100,000\nSuffix-/W\nWire Leads\nTIME (h)\nView available terminations\nØ32.9mm Mx\nVOLTAGE VS. TEMPERATURE\n3.7\n3.5\n3.6\n3.4\n0.2mA\nVOLTAGE (V)\n3.2\n3.3\nImA\n3.1\n10mA\n2mA\nPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS\n3.0\n35mA\n20mA\nDiameter (max)\n32.9 mm (1.295\")\n2.9\n-50° -30°\n-10°\n10°\n30°\n50°\n70°\nHeight (max)\n61.5 mm (2.421\")\nTEMPERATURE (C)\ni Typical weight\n100 g (3.527oz)\nCAPACITY VS. CURRENT\nSTORAGE CHARACTERISTICS\n19.0\nDischarge current: 5.0mA Temperature: 25°C\n17.0\n4.0\n15.0\n13.0\n• 3.0\nCAPACITY (Ah)\n11.0\n25K\n9.0\n2.0\nStored for 200 days\nat 60°C*\nInitial\n7.0\n5.0\nơ°c\n1.0\n(*Equivalent to storage at 25°C for 10 years)\n3.0\n-30°\nCURRENT (MA)\n10\n100\n100\n1,000\n10,000\nDISCHARGE DURATION TIME (h)\n800.332.2436\nwww.omnicel.com\nOmni\nLatest version can be downloaded from the OmniCel website\nER34615 1/10","truncated":false,"body_characters":12439}