Description

The AA NiCd 600 mAh Battery is a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery designed to provide dependable power for outdoor solar lights, solar garden lighting, compatible portable electronics, emergency lighting equipment, electronic instruments, and other devices requiring AA-size rechargeable NiCd batteries. Featuring a nominal voltage of 1.2 volts and a rated capacity of 600mAh (0.6Ah), this rechargeable battery provides reliable power for equipment specifically designed to operate with nickel-cadmium cells. Nickel-cadmium chemistry is valued for its durable construction, reliable discharge characteristics, and ability to withstand repeated charging and discharging when operated within appropriate limits.

Designed in the familiar AA cylindrical battery format, this 600mAh NiCd rechargeable battery measures 50.5mm (1.99 inches) in length and 14.5mm (0.57 inches) in diameter. It features a raised positive button-top terminal and a flat negative terminal for compatible battery compartments. Its rechargeable construction makes it particularly suitable for compatible outdoor solar garden lights, solar pathway lights, decorative solar lighting, portable radios, electronic toys, emergency lighting systems, electronic instruments, and specialized battery-powered equipment. NiCd chemistry can provide reliable performance in applications requiring repeated discharge and recharge cycles, provided that the battery is used with appropriate charging equipment and maintained according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

The AA NiCd 600mAh battery is a practical replacement for compatible rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries with matching voltage, capacity, physical dimensions, and button-top terminal configuration. It is especially useful for outdoor solar lights originally designed to operate with AA NiCd rechargeable batteries. Do not substitute NiMH batteries unless the solar light or equipment manufacturer specifically confirms compatibility with NiMH chemistry. Always confirm the original battery's chemistry, voltage, dimensions, and terminal configuration before installation. Use a compatible NiCd battery charger or an approved solar charging system designed for NiCd batteries, and follow the equipment manufacturer's charging instructions. Each purchase includes one AA NiCd 600mAh rechargeable button-top battery.

Specifications

Product Name:	AA NiCd 600 mAh Battery
Battery Size:	AA
Battery Type:	Rechargeable Cylindrical Battery
Chemistry:	Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Rechargeable
Nominal Voltage:	1.2 Volt
Rated Capacity:	600 mAh (0.6 Ah)
IEC Size Designation:	KR6 (AA NiCd Format)
Battery Format:	AA Cylindrical Cell
Length:	50.5 mm (1.99")
Diameter:	14.5 mm (0.57")
Dimensions:	50.5 × 14.5 mm (1.99 × 0.57 in), length × diameter
Terminal Configuration:	Button Top
Positive Terminal:	Raised Button Contact
Negative Terminal:	Flat Contact
Rechargeable:	Yes
Primary Application:	Outdoor Solar Lights and Solar Garden Lighting
Recommended Charger:	Compatible NiCd Battery Charger or Approved NiCd Solar Charging System
Charging Chemistry:	Nickel Cadmium
Charging Method:	Manufacturer-Approved NiCd Charging with Appropriate Charge Termination
Memory Effect:	Possible Under Certain Repeated Partial-Discharge Conditions
Cadmium Content:	Contains Cadmium; Proper Recycling Required
Common Applications:	Outdoor Solar Lights, Solar Garden Lighting, Compatible Portable Electronics, Emergency Lighting, Electronic Instruments
Battery Quantity:	1 Battery
Packaging:	Single AA NiCd 600mAh Rechargeable Button-Top Battery
Battery Charger Included:	No

Features

Key Features:

• AA-size rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery
• 600mAh rated capacity for compatible electronic equipment
• 1.2-volt nominal output
• Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) chemistry designed for repeated use
• Standard AA cylindrical battery format
• IEC KR6 AA NiCd size designation
• Measures 50.5mm in length and 14.5mm in diameter
• Button-top terminal configuration
• Raised positive button contact and flat negative terminal
• Designed primarily for compatible outdoor solar lights
• Suitable for compatible solar garden and pathway lighting
• Compact construction for compatible AA battery compartments
• Designed for equipment requiring rechargeable 1.2V AA NiCd batteries
• Durable rechargeable construction for suitable electronic applications
• Reliable discharge characteristics for compatible equipment
• Supports repeated charging and discharging when properly maintained
• Suitable for compatible portable electronic devices
• Useful for compatible emergency lighting equipment
• Designed for compatible electronic instruments and monitoring equipment
• Suitable for compatible electronic toys and educational devices
• Practical replacement for aging AA NiCd rechargeable batteries
• Compatible with appropriate AA NiCd battery charging systems
• Rechargeable design helps reduce repeated disposable battery purchases
• Can be used in compatible battery pack assemblies designed for AA NiCd button-top cells
• Suitable for compatible professional and household electronic equipment
• Do not substitute NiMH batteries unless specifically approved by the equipment manufacturer
• Supplied as one AA NiCd 600mAh rechargeable button-top battery

COMPATIBILITY

Common Applications:

• Outdoor Solar Garden Lights
• Solar Pathway Lights
• Solar Landscape Lighting
• Solar Yard Lights
• Solar Walkway Lights
• Decorative Solar Garden Lights
• Solar Patio Lighting
• Solar Lawn Lights
• Solar Stake Lights
• Other Outdoor Solar Lights Designed for AA NiCd Batteries
• Compatible Portable Radios
• Rechargeable Portable Electronic Devices
• Compatible Emergency Lighting Equipment
• Emergency Lighting Battery Pack Assemblies
• Compatible Electronic Toys
• Educational Electronic Equipment
• Compatible Remote Controls
• Portable Electronic Test Instruments
• Electronic Measuring Equipment
• Compatible Handheld Electronic Devices
• Portable Communication Accessories
• Specialized Low-Voltage Electronic Equipment
• Compatible Electronic Monitoring Devices
• Rechargeable AA Battery Systems
• Custom Battery Pack Assemblies Designed for AA NiCd Button-Top Cells
• Compatible Industrial Electronic Equipment
• Portable Electronic Projects Designed for 1.2V NiCd Operation
• Other Devices Specifically Supporting AA NiCd Rechargeable Batteries

Also Known As / Replaces:

• AA NiCd Rechargeable Battery
• AA Nickel-Cadmium Battery
• AA 600mAh Rechargeable Battery
• 1.2V AA NiCd Battery
• 1.2 Volt 600mAh Rechargeable Battery
• AA NiCd 600mAh Cell
• KR6 Nickel-Cadmium Battery Format
• IEC KR6 Rechargeable Battery
• AA Rechargeable NiCd Button-Top Cell
• 600mAh Nickel-Cadmium AA Battery
• AA Solar Garden Light Rechargeable Battery
• AA Solar Light NiCd Replacement Battery
• AA-Size Rechargeable Battery for Compatible NiCd Equipment
• Other 1.2V 600mAh AA NiCd Batteries with Matching Dimensions and Button-Top Terminal Configuration
• LR6 / R6 / HR6 / 15A (AA Physical Size References Only; Not Automatically Electrically or Chemically Interchangeable)

Important Compatibility Note:

• BATTERY CHEMISTRY: This battery uses rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) chemistry.
• BATTERY SIZE: This battery uses the AA cylindrical battery format.
• NOMINAL VOLTAGE: This battery provides a nominal voltage of 1.2 volts.
• CAPACITY: This battery is rated at 600mAh (0.6Ah).
• DIMENSIONS: This battery measures 50.5 × 14.5 mm (1.99 × 0.57 in), length × diameter. Confirm the battery compartment dimensions before purchasing.
• TERMINAL CONFIGURATION: This battery features a raised positive button-top terminal and a flat negative terminal. Confirm compatibility with the equipment's battery contacts.
• PRIMARY APPLICATION: This battery is intended primarily for outdoor solar lights and solar garden lighting systems designed to use AA NiCd rechargeable batteries.
• SOLAR LIGHT COMPATIBILITY: Confirm that the original solar light battery is a rechargeable AA NiCd battery with compatible voltage, capacity, dimensions, and terminal configuration.
• IMPORTANT - DO NOT SUBSTITUTE NiMH: Do not replace this NiCd battery with a NiMH battery unless the solar light or equipment manufacturer specifically confirms compatibility with NiMH chemistry and its charging system.
• Although NiCd and NiMH batteries can share the same nominal voltage and AA physical size, their charging requirements and performance characteristics differ.
• DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Confirm that the equipment manufacturer permits rechargeable 1.2V AA NiCd batteries before installation.
• Standard disposable AA alkaline batteries have a different nominal voltage from rechargeable NiCd batteries and may not be suitable substitutes in equipment designed for NiCd cells.
• Some equipment may have specific minimum-voltage requirements and may not operate correctly with rechargeable batteries.
• PHYSICAL COMPATIBILITY: Confirm the battery's dimensions and button-top terminal configuration against the original battery and equipment compartment before purchasing.
• BATTERY PACK APPLICATIONS: For custom battery packs, verify cell dimensions, terminal style, pack configuration, connection method, and charging compatibility.
• Do not assume that a standard AA battery and a battery intended for pack assembly are interchangeable without checking the terminal and connection requirements.
• CHARGING: Use only a compatible charger designed for rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries and suitable for the battery's 600mAh capacity.
• SOLAR CHARGING: Use only in solar lighting systems with charging circuits compatible with NiCd rechargeable batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge this battery using chargers intended exclusively for disposable alkaline batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or incompatible battery chemistries.
• Do not use a charger that is incompatible with NiCd chemistry or the battery's charging requirements.
• Follow the battery and charger manufacturers' instructions for charging and charge termination.
• Fast charging should only be performed when approved by the battery manufacturer and supported by the charging equipment.
• Do not connect the battery directly to an unregulated power supply for charging.
• Do not mix rechargeable NiCd batteries with disposable alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or other battery chemistries in the same equipment.
• When using multiple batteries in one device, use batteries of the same chemistry, compatible capacity, and similar condition.
• Replace aging or damaged batteries rather than mixing them with newer cells in a multi-battery device.
• Actual battery operating time depends on device power consumption, usage conditions, battery age, and charging conditions.
• Battery service life depends on charging practices, operating conditions, and depth of discharge.
• NiCd batteries may exhibit memory-effect-related performance changes under certain repeated partial-discharge conditions.
• Always observe the correct positive (+) and negative (-) terminal orientation when installing the battery.
• Do not short-circuit, crush, puncture, disassemble, overheat, or expose the battery to fire.
• Do not solder directly to battery terminals unless the cell and assembly method are specifically designed and approved for that purpose.
• Do not use batteries that are leaking, damaged, or showing signs of excessive heat.
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
• Store unused batteries in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Protect battery terminals from accidental contact with conductive metal objects during storage and transportation.
• Nickel-cadmium batteries contain cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, and require proper recycling and disposal.
• Recycle spent NiCd batteries through an approved rechargeable battery recycling program. Do not dispose of rechargeable batteries in household trash.

Package Includes:

• 1 × AA NiCd 600mAh Rechargeable Button-Top Battery
• Total Quantity: 1 Battery
• Battery Charger Not Included