IEC 60896-2:1995

FOREWORD
Clause
SECTION ONE - GENERAL
1.1 Scope and object
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Definitions
SECTION TWO - 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 THREE - 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 FOUR - GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS
4.1 Accuracy of measuring instruments
4.2 Preparation of cells and mono-bloc batteries
     for testing
SECTION FIVE - 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 mono-bloc batteries
SECTION SIX - TEST AND TEST SEQUENCES
6.1 Test series
Annexes

Applies to valve regulated stationary lead-acid cells and batteries for service in a fixed location (i.e. not habitually to be moved from place to place) and permanently connected to a load and to a.d.c. power supply.