
SIMATIC S7 Floating Rechargeable Battery 3.6 V for S7-300 CPUs
Backup battery — lithium (non-rechargeable), 3.6V, min. 0.85Ah, 1/2 AA size, weight approx. 12g, with pre-wired push-in connector. IMPORTANT: this is a lithium battery, NOT rechargeable — the title’s ‘Rechargeable’ description is incorrect; the rechargeable NiMH equivalent is a different order number (6ES7971-5BB00-0AA0). [VERIFIED via Siemens official datasheet — correction noted]
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Backup Battery (Lithium, non-rechargeable) |
| Voltage/Capacity | 3.6V, minimum 0.85Ah |
| Battery Size | 1/2 AA |
| Weight | Approx. 12g |
| Connector | Pre-wired push-in, polarized 2-pin plug |
| Important Correction | This is a primary lithium cell, NOT rechargeable, despite some listings labeling it as such. The rechargeable NiMH version is a different SKU: 6ES7971-5BB00-0AA0 |
Typical Applications
Used to maintain work memory, real-time clock, and retentive data on battery-backed S7-300 CPUs and the legacy S5-90U during power loss. Field-replace on a 2-5 year preventive interval or when the CPU’s BATF (battery fault) diagnostic LED illuminates. Important: ordering the wrong battery type (mistaking this for the rechargeable variant) can result in installation issues.




