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BS EN 60896-2:1996

Superseded

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Stationary lead-acid batteries. General requirements and methods of test Valve regulated types

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-08-1996

Superseded date

11-03-2005

Superseded by

BS EN 60896-21:2004

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Summarise this standard

Section 1. General
1.1 Scope and object
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Definitions
Section 2. General requirements
2.1 Mechanical strength
2.2 Control valves
2.3 Flammability of containers and lids/covers
2.4 Gas emission
2.5 Heat generation (thermal runaway)
2.6 Marking
2.7 Information for the package and the battery
      accommodation
Section 3. Functional characteristics
3.1 Capacity
3.2 Suitability for floating battery operation
3.3 Endurance in cycles
3.4 Charge retention
3.5 Short-circuit current and internal resistance
Section 4. General test conditions
4.1 Accuracy of measuring instruments
4.2 Preparation of cells and monobloc batteries for
      testing
Section 5. Test methods
5.1 Capacity test
5.2 Test suitability for floating battery operation
5.3 Endurance in cycles
5.4 Test for charge retention
5.5 Test for short-circuit current and internal
      resistance for cells or monobloc batteries
Section 6. Tests and test sequences
6.1 Test series
Annexes
A (informative) High current safety tests
B (informative) Thermal runaway
C (informative) Test of seal integrity
D (informative) Test for gas emission
ZA (normative) Normative references to international
      publications with their corresponding European
      publications

The tests may be used for type qualification, product acceptance, and as a functional test during service.

Committee
PEL/21
DevelopmentNote
Also numbered as IEC 60896-2. (03/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
NBN EN 6081996-2 : 1996 Identical
NF EN 6081996-2 : 1996 Identical
EN 60896-2:1996 Identical
DIN EN 60896-2:1997-08 Identical
I.S. EN 60896-2:1999 Identical
UNE-EN 60896-2:1997 Identical

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