HDI Gauges — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1of 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#

Page 2Webb $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#

Page 302 03 05 06 07 08 09 10 12 13 16 17 19 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 34 36 37 38 39 40 0350 03/25 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 • AA DD SIZE CELL (OPTION 2 & 4) Ty 'z HDI Not hatrumente Late for A leaten IX 770V NEGATIVE TAB UNLESS OTHERINGE SPEOFED 41/84 FINCHE ALL BUNDS A SHARP COOTS. POSITIVE TAB 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 I 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 08 09 13 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35฿ 36 37 38฿ 39 40#

Page 45 05 06 07 08 09 10 12 13 15 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 IPDATED 03/25 0850 AH BOOK SECH N/A N/A 10.32 10.30 10.35 10.33 N/A N/A 10.34 BOOK SEC# 10.38 10.37 BODK SEC# 10.31 10.31 10.31 10.31 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 N *WIRE COLORS BY BATTERY N 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. M NOTES: RELEASE RELEASE SATE" 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40#

Page 501 02 03 05 06 07 08 09 10 14 16 17 18 19 24 25 26 27 28 32 34 35 37 39 40 REV SPO Y COMERA E ODOELS ADAD CELLS Z AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH PASTIVE POSITIVE DRAVING ARMREHSAPBPAC-BO04-ASY-AA EEXI SIC T [•2 [5.46] - 2 [4.17] 3 [7.62] 3 [7.87] 12-12-2012 PRECT NARER 2 (4.0637 HDI V'Wx YZAA AB'AC AD AE AF AG AH 1 X ELEVATION SECTION VIEW OF DD-CELL EPOXY COVERACE TOP VIEW OF DD-CELL EPOXY COVERAGE ฿HDT O Inetrunente, LE 120 bectore Ros Munton TX T7Ose LOLom MESS OSHERMSE SPEORD .2 [4.19]- NEGATIVE NEGATIVE TAB- -POSITIVE PROPRETARY NOTE TAB POSITIVE г.2 [5.28] TAB CSH .2 [4.173 - 3 [7.26] 3 [7.81] ngoSH SP .2 [4.061J г.2 [4.44] JMG - TITTTZ 1 12.541- H'IJ'к 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" 02 03 04 05 08 09 8 = N 13 14 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 35 36 37 38 39 40#

Page 620 21 23 27 28 29 30 31 34 36 37 38 39 40 TAH MFG P/N 7.2 2.3 2.3 10.26 10.27 10.29 N/A COMMENTS USE RevC USE Revo REPLACE W/EVERY BATT CHANGE REPLACE W/EVERY BATT CHANGE REPLACE W/EVERY BATT CHANGE ASSEMBLY MICRO P. POWER PACK XY ZAA AB AC | AD AE AF AG AH E * 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 *1/04 REMOM, ALL, BURRS & SHARP DOES. FINSH: QTY - - ITEM KOSH Z M TRSP™ JMG TL J I G ' H / G 1. ATTACH TAG BEFORE INSTALLATION IN GAUGE. 2. PLACE INDICATOR INSIDE BACK COVER WHERE E F BEST FITS. NOTES: um 08 88 20 23 28 33 36 37 38 40#

Page 7MODEL 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 as#

Page 8TECHNICAL 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.#

Page 9DISCHARGE 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#