This question is about the lithium smart battery product range.
Cables available in the USA have insulation temperature ratings of 60/75/80/90/105/125/200°C, meaning that the cable insulation can withstand those temperatures. The battery case however is made from ABS which is generally recommended to use only up to 80°C. Next, worst case, assume that the cable will operate at its rated temperature. So, to stay within the limits of ABS, the cable temperature rating should then be 80°C or lower.
Is this too conservative? The battery terminal has a relatively large metal surface area, and there is a black elastomer or polymer "washer" between the terminal and the ABS casing as shown in the photo. So maybe a cable rated and running at, for example, 105°C would still be fine? Has this been tested for certain ambient temperatures?
In short: What is the temperature rating of the battery terminals?
