Energy Storage & Conversion
Delphi Freedom®
Batteries Automotive–
European
Description:
The Delphi Freedom® Battery is a maintenance-free leadcalcium design available in top post and side terminal
configurations. The wrought lead-calcium grid design
provides excellent current conductivity and resists damage
from overcharging, heat, thermal runaway, and vibration.
High density plates provide excellent reserve capacity and
cycling capability to meet the increasing electrical
accessory loads of today’s vehicles.
Typical Application:
To meet our customer’s electrical system requirements, the
Delphi Battery performs four key functions in the automotive
electrical system. First, it supplies electrical energy for the
accessories when the engine is not running. Second, it
supplies energy to the cranking motor and ignition system
Features
Benefits
• Factory sealed
maintenance-free
• Battery never needs water
or service
• Lower electrolyte loss
ensuring long life
• Minimizes gassing and
acid spewing
• Greater durability, energy
efficiency
• High density plate paste/
thicker plates
• Highly efficient power
source, longer life
• Greater reserve capacity/
cycling ability to support
increasing accessory loads
• Wrought lead-calcium grid
design with plastic bottom
border
• No antimony in plates
• Improved vibration
resistance
• Less corrosion–more
power/longer life
• Resists overcharge, heat
& thermal runaway
• Reduces self discharge
and permits storage for a
year or more
• Built in hydrometer
(state of charge indicator)
• Instant state of charge
indication
• Flexible manufacturing to meet
all O.E. and aftermarket
requirements (wide variety of
cases, handles, performances,
and terminal configurations)
• Top or side terminals
available for ease of
application
• No routine service needs
allows for mounting
flexibility (remote mounting)
• Leading technologies and
processes
• World class maintenancefree battery
or glow plugs as the engine is started. Third, it intermittently
supplies current for accessories when energy demand is
greater than generator output. Fourth, it acts as a voltage
stabilizer in the electrical system.
Performance Advantages:
Delphi Freedom® Batteries are manufactured worldwide to
meet regional specifications and to assure freshness.
Tailored programs including testing to customer
specifications and private branding are available to original
equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers.
Energy & Engine Management Systems
Energy Storage & Conversion
Delphi Freedom® Batteries
Automotive–European
Delphi Freedom® Battery Cutaway & Callouts
Built-in
hydrometer
indicates state
of charge at a
glance
Liquid/gas separator prevents
unwanted electrolyte loss
Molded polarity symbols that can never wash off
Spin-sealed, no-leak terminals
Centered plate strap thruthe-partition extrusion
fusion welds provide cell
connectors that increase
performance and reliability
Heat sealed cover provides
maintenance-free protection
with strength and rigidity
Flexible ribs or increased
vibration resistance
Generous electrolyte reservoir
prolongs battery life
Polypropylene case with
reinforced end walls provides
maximum strength
Ramp for bottom hold-down
configurations
Plates made from high
density paste
Separator envelopes prevent shorting
between plates and misalignment
caused by vibration
Wrought lead-calcium grids are fine grained,
strong, and provide corrosion protection
Services and Support
• Lab testing to specifications
• Tailored programs
• Delivery service
• Full line of maintenance-free batteries
• Systems expertise
• Knowledgeable sales network
• High volume manufacturing
Standards–Tested to Meet
• BCI
• SAE
• DIN
• IEC/EN
Facilities (Europe)
• Manufacturing plant in Sarreguemines, France
• Engineering Center in Grand-Duche de Luxembourg
European Automotive Battery Specifications
Euro
Size
Type
L
W
H
AH,
Amps
RC,
Minutes
CCA @
DIN
-18° C,
IEC
Amps
BCI
EB2
227
135
204
32
50
140
160
280
EB2
227
135
204
40
65
175
200
320
EB2
227
135
204
45
75
210
225
LB1
206
175
175
36
60
180
LB1
206
175
175
44
75
LB2
242
175
175
55
L1
206
175
190
44
NOTE:
Dimensions, MM
Euro
Size
Type
Dimensions, MM
L
W
H
AH,
Amps
RC,
Minutes
CCA @
DIN
-18° C,
IEC
Amps
BCI
L2
242
175
190
55
90
255
275
425
L2
242
175
190
55
95
350
400
630
360
L3
277
175
190
60
100
220
250
400
200
315
LB3
277
175
175
63
100
300
350
625
210
250
400
L3
277
175
190
66
110
300
330
500
90
255
275
425
L3
277
175
190
72
130
420
450
770
80
210
250
400
Passenger car models available with various bottom hold-down and top post terminal configurations
Battery weight varies by performance
Delphi Website:
http://www.delphiauto.com
Printed on Recycled Paper
©1997 Delphi Automotive Systems. All rights reserved.
DE-97-E-048
Energy & Engine Management Systems
P.O. Box 1360, Flint, MI 48501-1360
Tel: (810) 257-8512
Fax: (810) 257-6676