What batteries do DT sensors use and how are they shipped safely?

This article explains the battery types used in Disruptive Technologies sensors and the shipping regulations we follow to ensure safe, compliant delivery to your location.

Who is this article for?

Customers who want to understand what type of batteries are inside their sensors, or who need battery shipping compliance details for their own logistics, customs, or safety documentation.

Battery types in our sensors

Different sensors use different battery types:

• CO2 sensors come with standard AA alkaline batteries.
• Motion sensors and Temperature Probe sensors come with AA lithium batteries.
• Door & Window sensors and Temperature & Humidity sensors come with lithium button cell batteries.
• Cloud Connectors do not use batteries at all.

For exact battery specifications, refer to the specific product datasheet for your sensor.

Shipping regulations we follow

Our lithium metal batteries are classified under UN 3091. Here is how we comply with shipping regulations for both land and air transport:

Air transport

We follow the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) rules. Our shipments do not require dangerous goods labels or declarations. Specifically, we adhere to:

• Packaging Instruction PI 970 Section II for button cell batteries (see page 25)
• Packaging Instruction PI 967 for other lithium batteries (see page 25)

Button cells installed in equipment are exempt from labeling requirements, but all other IATA PI970 requirements still apply.

Land transport

For land transport, we follow Special Provision 188, which exempts certain packages from marking requirements.