Rule R601

R601 *Battery limit – everyone has the same power. The only legal source of electrical energy for the ROBOT during the competition, the ROBOT battery, must be 1 and only 1 non-spillable sealed lead acid (SLA) battery with the following specifications:

A. Nominal voltage: 12V

B. Nominal capacity at 20-hour discharge rate: minimum 17Ah, maximum 18.2Ah

C. Shape: Rectangular

D. Nominal Dimensions: 7.1 in. x 3 in. x 6.6 in., +/- .1 in. for each dimension (~ 180 mm x 76mm x 168 mm, +/- 2.5 mm for each dimension)

E. Nominal weight: 11lbs. to 14.5 lbs. (~5 kg. to 6.5 kg.)

F. Terminals: Nut and bolt style

"Nut and bolt style" refers to any style battery terminal where the connector is secured to the battery using a threaded fastener.

Examples of batteries which meet these criteria include:

A. Enersys (P/N NP18-12, NP18-12B, NP18-12BFR),

B. MK Battery (P/N ES17-12),

C. Battery Mart (P/N SLA-12V18),

D. Sigma (P/N SP12-18),

E. Universal Battery (P/N UB12180),

F. Power Patrol (P/N SLA1116),

G. Werker Battery (P/N WKA12-18NB),

H. Power Sonic (P/N PS-12180NB),

I. Yuasa (P/N NP18-12B),

J. Panasonic (P/N LC-RD-1217),

K. Interstate Batteries (P/N BSL1116), and

L. Duracell Ultra Battery (P/N DURA12-18NB).

Teams should be aware that they may be asked to provide documentation of the specifications of any battery not listed above.

Batteries should be charged in accordance with manufacturer’s specification. (Please see the FIRST Safety Manual for additional information.)