Re: Lithium Ion Travel... more information.

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New 2008 rules for transporting Lithum Batts on airliners:

http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html

Effective January 1, 2008, the following rules apply to the spare
lithium batteries you carry with you in case the battery in a device
runs low:
· Spare batteries are the batteries you carry separately from the
devices they power. When batteries are installed in a device, they are
not considered spare batteries.
· You may not pack a spare lithium battery in your checked baggage
· You may bring spare lithium batteries with you in carry-on baggage -
see our spare battery tips and how-to sections to find out how to pack
spare batteries safely!
· Even though we recommend carrying your devices with you in carry-on
baggage as well, if you must bring one in checked baggage, you may
check it with the batteries installed.
The following quantity limits apply to both your spare and installed
batteries. The limits are expressed in grams of "equivalent lithium
content." 8 grams of equivalent lithium content is approximately 100
watt-hours. 25 grams is approximately 300 watt-hours:
· Under the new rules, you can bring batteries with up to 8-gram
equivalent lithium content. All lithium ion batteries in cell phones
are below 8 gram equivalent lithium content. Nearly all laptop
computers also are below this quantity threshold.
· You can also bring up to two spare batteries with an aggregate
equivalent lithium content of up to 25 grams, in addition to any
batteries that fall below the 8-gram threshold. Examples of two types
of lithium ion batteries with equivalent lithium content over 8 grams
but below 25 are shown below.
· For a lithium metal battery, whether installed in a device or
carried as a spare, the limit on lithium content is 2 grams of lithium
metal per battery.
· Almost all consumer-type lithium metal batteries are below 2 grams
of lithium metal. But if you are unsure, contact the manufacturer!
Examples of extended-life rechargeable lithium batteries (more than 8
but not more than 25 grams of equivalent lithium content):

130 watt-hour "universal" lithium ion battery

160 watt-hour lithium ion battery for professional audio/visual
equipment

GUIDE TO RULES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008
Type Of Battery/Batteries In Checked Baggage In Carry-On Baggage:
Lithium Metal Battery, Installed in a Device (up to 2 grams lithium)
Permitted 1 Recommended 1
Spare Lithium Metal Battery (Not Installed In a Device) (up to 2 grams
lithium) (up to 2 grams lithium) Forbidden Permitted in carry-on
baggage 2
Lithium Metal Battery, Spare or Installed(over 2 grams lithium)
Forbidden Forbidden
Lithium-Ion Battery Installed in a Device (up to 8 grams lithium
equivalent content) Permitted 1 Recommended 1
Spare Lithium-Ion Battery (Not Installed in a Device) (up to 8 grams
lithium equivalent content) Forbidden Permitted in carry-on baggage
2
"Special Case"Up to 2 Lithium-Ion Batteries, Spare or Installed
(between 8 and 25 grams aggregate lithium equivalent content) Spare
Batteries: Forbidden! Installed in Devices: Permitted 1 Spare
Batteries: Permitted 2Installed in Devices: Permitted 1
1. Although you may carry some devices and installed batteries in
checked baggage, carrying them in carry-on baggage, when practicable,
is preferred. Whether in checked or carry-on baggage, ensure that
devices remain switched off, either by built-in switch/trigger locks,
by taping the activation switch in the "off" postion, or by other
appropriate measures. 2. Be sure to take protective measures to
prevent against short-circuits. See our spare battery tips and how-to
pages.


Update Dec 2007 Scott Farr:

Just spoke with IDX (310) 891-2800 and they stated One NPL7S has 8
grams or less and that they are recommending to traveling customers to
call one of these numbers below for transportation of excess
batteries.


For questions about TSA "prohibited items" or other air travel
security easures please go to: http://www.tsa.gov or contact the TSA
Contact Center at: 1-866-289-9673 or TSA-ContactCenter@xxxxxxx

More info from Anton Bauer
http://antonbauer.com/gen_trans_notice.htm

FedEx: 1-800-Go FedEx (800-463-3339) or 901-344-3000 (Outside US)
Press "81" for the Dangerous Goods/Harzardous Materials Hotline
UPS: 1-800-554-9964 Hazardous Materials Support Center

Also called Anton Bauer (203) 929-1100 and spoke with Jim in Sales and
he advised that I could fly with 2 Dionic 90 batteries as long as one
was on the camera and the second had the terminals covered with
electrical tape and both were carry on. I would not be able to put any
in my checked baggage


More info from IDX
http://www.idxtek.com/li-ion.htm

This 2002 letter allowing all air transport of unlimited amount of
batteries:
http://www.idxtek.com/IDXairtransport.pdf
is out of date and superseded by a new letter you can request as a
PDF.

Here the text:

Product Information Bulletin Transportation of Lithium Ion Batteries
P-006 V-001 1 of 2 Date: January 1, 2008 written by IDX

To Whom It May Concern;
The following is an IDX Declaration on the transporting of IDX Lithium-
Ion Batteries under the 48th Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations and Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials;
Transportation of Lithium Batteries Regulations.

Effective January 1, 2008, significant changes have been made in the
regulations regarding traveling with Lithium Ion batteries. The
following rules now apply to the spare lithium batteries you carry
with you, in the event the battery in a device (e.g., camera) runs
low:
*Spare batteries are the batteries you carry separately from the
devices they power.
When batteries are installed in a device, they are not considered
spare batteries.
*You may not pack a spare lithium battery in your checked baggage
*You may bring spare lithium ion batteries with you in carry-on
baggage
The following quantity limits apply to both your spare and installed
batteries. The limits are expressed in grams of "equivalent lithium
content." 8 grams of equivalent lithium content is approximately 100
watt-hours. 25 grams is approximately 300 watt-hours:
*Under the new rules, you can bring batteries with up to 8-gram
equivalent lithium content.
(All lithium ion batteries in cell phones are below 8 gram equivalent
lithium content. Nearly all laptop computers also are below this
quantity threshold.)
*You can also bring up to two spare batteries with an aggregate
equivalent lithium content of up to 25 grams, in addition to any
batteries that fall below the 8-gram threshold.

Product Name: Lithium Content
ELITE Lithium-Ion Battery pack 5.76g (PC-14 Cartridge)x 2
E-10 Lithium-Ion Battery pack 7.92g
E-10S Lithium-Ion Battery pack 7.92g
E-80 Lithium-Ion Battery pack 6.84g
E-80S Lithium-Ion Battery pack 6.84g
E-7 Lithium-Ion Battery pack 5.76g
E-7S Lithium-Ion Battery pack 5.76g
E-50 Lithium-Ion Battery pack 4.56g
E-50S Lithium-Ion Battery pack 4.56g
NP-L7 Lithium-Ion Battery pack 5.76g
NP-L7S Lithium-Ion Battery pack 5.76g
NP-L50 Lithium-Ion Battery pack 4.56g
NP-L50S Lithium-Ion Battery pack 4.56g

IDX hereby declares that the battery pack models listed above have
aggregate equivalent lithium content well below the 8g requirement:
The aggregate equivalent lithium content in the IDX battery packs
stipulated above is not more than 8g. Therefore the ELITE (PC-14
cartridge), E-10, E-10S, E-80, E-80S, E-7, E-7S, E-50, E-50S, NP-L7,
NP-L7S, NP-L50, NP-L50S, when packed so as to prevent short circuit,
can be transported as defined by IATA, Department of Transportation
regulations.

For more information regarding Traveling Safety with Batteries and
Battery-Powered Devices, please see the website below:

http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html

IDX products can be transported IAW the above regulations, but IDX
recommends that customers confirm with their carrier of choice to
determine any local rules and policies before traveling.



Today 2008 aircraft rules (my interpretation)

One Lithum Ion NP-1 Battery must be in equipment to be allowed in
checked baggage
Two spare Lithum Ion NP-1 Batteries are allowed in Hand carry in the
cabin Tape up the contacts of the Batts.


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