# HDI Gauges — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

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- **citation:** 15-0185
- **title:** HDI Gauges — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
- **source type:** guidance
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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- **published on:** 2016-05-23
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- **summary:** 15-0185 response to HDI Gauges concerning 173.185.
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of Transportation
U.S. Department
Washington, D.C. 20590
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Materials Safety
Pipeline and Hazardous
Administration
MAY 1 9 2016
Mr. Gary Rohn
HDI Gauges
Electrical Engineer
4130 Directors Row
Houston, TX 77092
Ref. No.: 15-0185
Dear Mr. Rohn:
This is in response to your e-mail dated September 11, 2015 requesting clarification of the
Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180 applicable to the selection of
the most appropriate proper shipping name for lithium batteries. You state that you ship
"battery packs" containing lithium metal batteries in two separate configurations using either
two commercially available D batteries or one DD battery. You ask if the battery packs are
most appropriately classified as UN 3090, "Lithium metal batteries" or as UN 3091, "Lithium
metal batteries, contained in equipment."
The battery packs you reference in your e-mail are most appropriately classified as UN 3090,
"Lithium metal batteries." The introductory paragraph to § 173.185 states that "equipment
means the device or apparatus for which the lithium cells or batteries will provide electrical
power for its operation." Based on the information you have provided, it is the opinion of this
Office that your battery packs are offered independently from any other device to which they
batteries."
provide electrical power, and are most appropriately described as UN 3090, "Lithium metal
I trust this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact this office.
Sincerely,
Duanet TAl
Duane A. Pfund
International Standards Coordinator
Standards and Rulemaking Division

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Webb
$175.185
Batteru.
Dodd, Alice (PHMSA)
15-0185
From:
Sent:
Geller, Shelby CTR (PHMSA)
Friday, September 11, 2015 3:39 PM
To:
Hazmat Interps
Subject:
FW: UN3090 vs. UN3091
Attachments:
B004_RevG sht1.pdf; B004_RevG sht2.pdf; B004_RevG sht3.pdf; E260_revG.PDF;
TADIRAN SPEC for D Size.pdf; er-34615 for DD size.pdf
Dear Shante and Alice,
Forwarded is a request for a formal letter of interpretation. I spoke with Mr. Rohm about his question.
Thanks,
Shelby
From: HDI Gary [mailto:gary@hdigauges.com]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 11:44 AM
To: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)
Cc: Rohit Patel
Subject: RE: UN3090 vs. UN3091
Hi Info Center, please see attached documents as we pursue your interpretation of our power pack. The bulk batteries
are shipped in this equipment connected via a diode and resistor and encapsulated with a potting epoxy. The power
pack is a .8lb (.35kg) CSA-certified 3.6V battery pack comprised of 2 commercially available D batteries (see data sheet
attached) each with 68.4 watt hour capacity. In another version, we use a DD battery (D model attached from the DD
maker). Best Regards, Gary
From: HDI Gary
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 3:08 PM
To: 'infocntr@dot.gov'
Subject: UN3090 vs. UN3091
Hi Info Center at DOT, I need to make an official request to DOT to characterize our power pack as a device and not
"bulk batteries" nor a "battery" and not 3090 but truly 3091. Thanks, Gary Rohm | Electrical Engineer | Office: 713-688-
8555 ext. 227 | Fax: 713-688-2228 | Mobile: 832-512-5852 | gary@hdigauges.com | 4130 Directors Row Houston, TX
77092

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UPDATED
"AH
COWARD ESTORS
POSITIVE
TAB
AD AE AF AG
AA AB ACAD, AE AF AG, AH
SUB-ASSEMBLY MICRO P. POWER
PREET MANNER STAR
AC
HDI
PACK
DATE
12-12-2012
"AB
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DD SIZE CELL (OPTION 2 & 4)
Ty 'z
HDI
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NEGATIVE
TAB
UNLESS OTHERINGE SPEOFED
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FINCHE ALL BUNDS A SHARP COOTS.
POSITIVE
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PASTER SWINESOPRA
PSP
RENEE
D SIZE CELL (OPTION 1 & 3)
1. UPDATED FROM "E392" TO MATCH "E260" WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT
BATTERY PACK WILL HAVE SHORTER ENDS AND OFFSET ON ONE SIDE TO
2. ORIENT RESISTORS (ITEM 4), DIODE (ITEM 3), AND WIRE (ITEMS 7 & 8)
RELEASE EESCREPTION AND NOTES
AS SHOWN, AND SOLDER USING 60/40 TIN/LEAD SOLDER. SOLDER
3. ENCAPSULATE ASSEMBLY USING POTTING EPOXY(ITEM 9) AND POTTING
4. ENGRAVE WITH DEVICE SERIAL # & OR HDI SALES ORDER NUMBER.
BOM.
7. SEE SHT 3 FOR EPOXY THICKNESS INSIDE SHELL WITH D-CELL AND
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WIRE/RESISTOR/DIODE/BATTERY ASSEMBLY TOGETHER.
5. ATTACH TAG BEFORE INSTALLATION IN GAUGE.
FIT IN NEW 2000P REAR COVER.
6. SEE SHT 2 FOR COMPLETE
POSITIVE
TAB
SHELL(ITEM 1).
DD-CELL BATTERIES.
• C
21 TOWARD RESISTORS!
NOTES:
RELEASE| RELEASE DATE
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IPDATED 03/25 0850
AH
BOOK SECH
N/A
N/A
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BOOK SEC#
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AG
AD AE AF AG AH
COMMENTS
OPTION 1 & 3
OPTION 2 & 4
COMMENTS
OR EQUIVALENT
GR EQUIVALENT
COMMENTS
OR EQUIVALENT
OR EQUIVALENT
OR EQUIVALENT
OR EQUIVALENT
SUB-ASSEMBLY MICRO P. POWER PACK
AC'AD 'AE'AF
...PRELECT BURBER
1 AC
DOUBLE INSULATION
AA, AB
WIRE COLOR
RED
WHITE
BLACK
TATE
12-12-2012
2000P GAUGE BATTERY
DESCRIPTIDN
SEE BATELY EPTINS BELDY FOR
BATTERY OR BE, SCHOS TO BE USED
DIODE, SCHOTTKY
RES 50 DHM 3.75W 5% WIREWOUND
CONN PLUG 2CIR MATE N LOCK BTY
SEE WIRE COLERS BY BATT CHART
BELOWX
ELLSWORTH EPDXY, BLACK 600 M
HEAT SHRINK SLEEVE .33MM THICK
*BATTERY OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
TADIRAN BATT D-CELL
OMNICELL BATT DOUBLE D-CELL
AA 'AB
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*WIRE COLORS BY BATTERY
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X I Y
HDI P/N
hHDI
X'Y
HDI P/N
M123B DR 0610
ELEDIOD581700000
ELEDIOD581700000
ELEREST006405001
CSMCDNN0003PLG02
CSMCONN0121CNTFM
CSMEPXY0965CMPAB
HDI P/N
PENDING
PENDING
QTY
BATTERY
TADIRAN D-CELL +
TADIRAN D-CELL -
OMNICELL DD-CELL +
OMNICELL DD-CELL
=
OPTION QTY
us
UNLESS OTHERNSE SECOND
OPTION ITEM
WATERAL:
RSP
ING
RENEET
=
1 L
x
RELEASE DESCHIPTION "OT OTES"
1. UPDATED FROM "E392" TO MATCH "E260" WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT
BATTERY PACK WILL HAVE SHORTER ENDS AND OFFSET ON ONE SIDE TO
3: ATTACH TAG BEFORE INSTALLATION CAN SALES ORDER NUMBER.
D'E'F'G
FIT IN NEW 2000P REAR COVER.
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REV
SPO Y COMERA E ODOELS ADAD CELLS
Z AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH
PASTIVE
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DRAVING ARMREHSAPBPAC-BO04-ASY-AA EEXI SIC T
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V'Wx YZAA AB'AC AD AE AF AG AH
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ELEVATION SECTION VIEW OF DD-CELL EPOXY COVERACE
TOP VIEW OF DD-CELL EPOXY COVERAGE
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MESS OSHERMSE SPEORD
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NEGATIVE
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-POSITIVE
PROPRETARY NOTE
TAB
POSITIVE
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TAB
CSH
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ELEVATION SECTION VIEW OF D-CELL EPOXY COVERAGE
TOP VIEW OF D-CELL EPOXY COVERAGE
PELEASE DESCRIPTIDN AND AOYES
2. SIZE I BSTR TADIRAN ANS OMNICELE BATTERIES ARE THE SAME.
D'E'F' G
3. SEE SHT 2 FOR COMPLETE BOM.
POSITIVE
TAB
2 14.193—-
POSITIVE
TAB
NOTES:
RETEASE! HEICASE BATE"
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MFG P/N
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COMMENTS
USE RevC
USE Revo
REPLACE
W/EVERY BATT
CHANGE
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ASSEMBLY MICRO P. POWER PACK
XY ZAA AB AC | AD AE AF AG AH
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* 02-14-2013
*SEE NOTE 2
HDI 2000P BATTERY
DESCRIPTION
SUB-ASSEMBLY, MICRO P. POWER PACK
MICRO P. POWER PACK BATTERY TAG, MYLAR
WARNING LABEL
DESSICANT
HUMIDITY INDICATION
CORROSION INHIBITOR
•HDI
HI one: 174064058 PE 1.70.08.217 702
3
*1/7
HDI PIN
SAPBPAC-B004-ASY-AA
A362
ART2100-A048-TAG-AA
MECTOOL-0105-DES-NT
MECTOOL-0106-HUM-IN
MECTOOL-0102-CRR-IN
UNLESS OTHERWSE SPEORED
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REMOM, ALL, BURRS & SHARP DOES.
FINSH:
QTY
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TRSP™
JMG
TL
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1. ATTACH TAG BEFORE INSTALLATION IN GAUGE.
2. PLACE INDICATOR INSIDE BACK COVER WHERE
E F
BEST FITS.
NOTES:
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MODEL TL-5930/F
For Utility Metering Applications
TADIRAN
TECHNICAL DATA
(Typical values @+25°C for batteries stored for one year or less)
LITHIUM
Nominal capacity @ 4 mA, to 2 V
19 Ah
Rated voltage
3.6 V
BATTERIES
Maximum recommended continuous current
230 mA
Maximum pulse current capability
500 mA
Weight
105 g (3.7 oz)
(3"+0,590 " )
76. 2*15
Operating temperature range
-55 °C to +85 °C
0965
Li metal content
approx. 5 g
U.L. Component Recognition, MH 12193
Volts
4.0
DISCHARGE CHARACTERISTICS @ +25°C
62. БМах,
(2,461")
3.5
3.0
2.5
2x12]
(0.472")
2.0
ø35Max.
33 Q2
(1,378")
1.5
~100 mA
56 S2
180 52
330 S2
910 S2
(9.0 Ah)
(13.1 Ah) (16.9 Ah) (18.2 Ah) (19.0 Ah)
~60 mA
~20 mA
~10 mA
~4 mA
~200 рА
18 kg
(15.4 Ah)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOUSING
CONNECTOR TYPE:
1.0
100000
CONTACTS
MOLEX 50-57-9402
10
100
1000
10000
Hours
CATALOUGE NO.
MOLEX 16-02-0086
15-5930-40000
Volts
VOLTAGE VS. TEMPERATURE
20.0
Ah
CAPACITY VS. CURRENT
3.7
3.5
50 UA
18.0
3.3
0.5 mA
100 uA
16.0
0 °C
3.1
2 mA
14.0
25 °C
2.9
20 mA
12.0
55 °C
10.0
2.7
8.0
72 °C
2.5
6.0
4.0
2.3
2.0
-30 °c
-50
-30
-10
10
30
50
70
90
°C
0.1
10
100
mA
iXtra - Long Term High Performance
warranties either expressed or implied, of future performance.
Note: Any presentations in this data
sheet concerning performance are for information purpose only and are not construed
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
ER34615
Omnit
ER34615
3.6 Volts
Omni Cel
KEY FEATURES
V High and stable operating voltage
MODEL ER34615
/ High minimum voltage during
Lithium Thionyl Chloride
pulsing
(Li-SOCIz) Battery
(International size reference: D, ER34615)
Y Low self discharge rate (less than
1% after 1 year of storage at +25°C)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Stainless steel container
(typical values for cells stored for one year or less, at 25°C)
v Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing
Nominal capacity
19Ah
/ Non-flammable electrolyte
(at 5.0 mA, +25°C, 2.OV cut off. The capacity restored by the
cell varies according to current drain, temperature and cut off voltage.)
V Compliant with IEC 86-4 safety
standard and EN 50020 intrinsic
safety
Rated voltage
3.6 V
Şl Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Component Recognition
Maximum recommended continuous current
230 mA
(File Number MH 47566)
(to get 50% of the nominal capacity at + 25°C with 2.0V
cut off. Higher currents possible. Consult Omnicel.)
MAIN APPLICATIONS
Pulse capability: varies according to pulse characteristics (frequency
• Utility metering
and duration), temperature, cell history (storage conditions prior to
usage) and the application's acceptable minimum voltage.
Alarms and security devices
V Memory back-up
I Maximum pulse current capability
400 mA
Rated 1 sec. pulse capability (to 3V)
100 mA
& Tracking systems
/ Automotive electronics
Storage
(recommended)
30°C max
(possible without leakage)
-55° / +120°C
y Professional electronics
... etc.
Operating temperature range
-55° / +85°C
(Operation at temperature different from ambient may lead
to reduced capacity and lower voltage plateau readings.)
AL WARNING:
above 212°F (100°C), incinerate, or expose contents to water.
Fire, explosion and severe burn hazard. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, heat
Note: Any representations in this data sheet concerning performance are for informational purpose only and are not construed as
warranties, either expressed or implied, of future performance.

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DISCHARGE CHARACTERISTICS @*25°c
ER34615
4.0
3.5
(+)
Ø10.7mm Max
3.0
AVAILABLE
2.5
TERMINATIONS
2.0
(13.0Ah)
5657
(16.0Ah) (19.0Ah)
3409
7008
(18.5Ah)
4.75KQ
0.75mA
(17.4Ah)
0.2mA
18K9
61.5mm Ma
Suffix-/S
Standard
1.5
Suffix/T
Solder Tabs
1.0
10
100
1,000
10,000
100,000
Suffix-/W
Wire Leads
TIME (h)
View available terminations
Ø32.9mm Mx
VOLTAGE VS. TEMPERATURE
3.7
3.5
3.6
3.4
0.2mA
VOLTAGE (V)
3.2
3.3
ImA
3.1
10mA
2mA
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.0
35mA
20mA
Diameter (max)
32.9 mm (1.295")
2.9
-50° -30°
-10°
10°
30°
50°
70°
Height (max)
61.5 mm (2.421")
TEMPERATURE (C)
i Typical weight
100 g (3.527oz)
CAPACITY VS. CURRENT
STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS
19.0
Discharge current: 5.0mA Temperature: 25°C
17.0
4.0
15.0
13.0
• 3.0
CAPACITY (Ah)
11.0
25K
9.0
2.0
Stored for 200 days
at 60°C*
Initial
7.0
5.0
ơ°c
1.0
(*Equivalent to storage at 25°C for 10 years)
3.0
-30°
CURRENT (MA)
10
100
100
1,000
10,000
DISCHARGE DURATION TIME (h)
800.332.2436
www.omnicel.com
Omni
Latest version can be downloaded from the OmniCel website
ER34615 1/10
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