SPIDER Automation | 4x AA Back-to-Back Battery Holder | 9V Snap Connector | Pack of 2
The SPIDER Automation 4x AA Back-to-Back Battery Holder is a compact battery mounting assembly designed to accommodate four standard AA cells. Its back-to-back arrangement provides a space-conscious mounting format, while spring-clip contacts make battery installation and replacement convenient.
The holder is supplied with pre-attached wire leads and a 9V-style snap connector, allowing connection to compatible battery terminals or electronic assemblies. Its open-frame construction provides direct access to the cells and is suitable for prototypes, portable electronics and custom battery-powered projects.
Technical Features & Functional Design
- Four-Cell Battery Arrangement: Provides four AA battery positions within a single compact holder.
- Back-to-Back Construction: Uses an arrangement intended to reduce the space occupied by the battery assembly.
- Spring-Clip Contact Design: Holds the cells through spring contacts and supports convenient battery replacement.
- Snap Connector Interface: Includes a 9V-style snap connector for compatible electrical connections.
- Pre-Attached Wiring: External leads simplify integration with project circuits and compatible terminals.
- Open-Frame Design: Allows direct access to the battery positions without a separate protective cover.
- Lightweight Assembly: Supports portable electronic and prototype applications.
Electrical Configuration & Output Details
The holder accommodates four AA cells. The actual output voltage depends on the battery chemistry and internal electrical arrangement. The supplied information does not establish the internal series or parallel wiring, so a fixed 9V output should not be assumed from the connector type alone.
For reference, four 1.5V alkaline AA cells provide a combined nominal cell voltage of 6V when connected in series, while four 1.2V NiMH/NiCd cells provide approximately 4.8V in a series arrangement. The snap connector is a connection format; it does not regulate or convert the battery voltage to 9V.
Connector & Wiring Details
The holder includes pre-attached wire leads terminating in a 9V-style snap connector. This interface is commonly used with compatible snap terminals and battery-powered circuit connections. Confirm the connector polarity and the holder’s actual output configuration before connecting it to an electronic device.
Mechanical Design & Installation
The black holder features a compact back-to-back arrangement with spring-clip battery contacts. Its open construction allows cells to be inserted or removed directly, making it convenient for prototype assemblies and projects where frequent battery replacement is expected.
Applications
This four-cell AA holder can be incorporated into battery-powered assemblies designed around its actual electrical output and connector arrangement. Suitable project areas include:
- DIY Electronics Projects: Provides a compact battery mounting arrangement for custom circuit builds.
- Educational Electronics Kits: Supports hands-on circuit assembly and battery-powered demonstrations.
- Portable Electronic Prototypes: Offers a replaceable battery source for experimental designs.
- Robotics Prototypes: Can be used in compatible auxiliary or control circuits.
- Sensor-Based Projects: Suitable for sensor assemblies designed for the holder’s actual battery output.
- LED Circuits: Can supply compatible LED-based projects within the available voltage and current limits.
- Electronic Demonstration Models: Provides a convenient battery arrangement for engineering and educational models.
- Custom Circuit Assemblies: Supports battery-powered circuit integration where a snap connector is suitable.
- Portable Experimental Equipment: Provides a lightweight battery holder for testing and development setups.
- Replacement Battery Assemblies: Can replace a compatible four-cell AA holder in an existing project.
Package Contents
- 2 × 4x AA Back-to-Back Battery Holders with Wire Leads and 9V-Style Snap Connectors
Note: AA batteries are not included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | AA Battery Holder |
| Battery Compatibility | 4 × AA Batteries |
| Holder Configuration | Back-to-Back Layout |
| Internal Electrical Connection | Not Established |
| Material | Not Specified |
| Colour | Black |
| Contact Type | Spring-Clip Contacts |
| Connector Type | 9V-Style Snap Connector |
| Wire Length | Approximately 60mm |
| Product Dimensions (L × W × H) | 54 × 31 × 29mm |
| Product Weight | Approximately 10g |
| Pack Quantity | 2 Pieces |
Connection & Operating Recommendations
Use the holder with four matching AA cells and an electronic circuit compatible with the actual battery output. The snap connector provides a convenient interface, while the spring contacts allow cells to be replaced without soldering individual batteries into the assembly.
- Install Matching Batteries: Use four AA cells of the same chemistry, capacity and charge condition. Avoid mixing new and used batteries.
- Follow Polarity Markings: Insert each cell according to the polarity indicators at the spring contacts.
- Confirm the Output Voltage: Determine the actual internal wiring configuration before connecting the holder to a circuit. Do not assume it produces 9V solely because it has a 9V-style snap connector.
- Check Snap Connector Polarity: Match the connector terminals to the required positive and negative inputs of the connected device.
- Make Secure Circuit Connections: Ensure the snap connector is firmly seated and the wire leads are properly connected and insulated.
- Match the Connected Load: Use the holder only with circuits compatible with the battery output and the capabilities of the cells and contacts.
- Replace Cells as a Set: Replace all four batteries together to maintain consistent operation.
