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BS EN 61960:2011

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-11-2017

Superseded by

BS EN 61960-3:2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-2011

£142.00
Excluding VAT

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Parameter measurement tolerances
5 Cell designation and marking
6 Standard cells
7 Electrical tests
8 Test protocol and conditions for type approval
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
         international publications with their
         corresponding European publications

Describes performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium single cells and batteries for portable applications.

Committee
PEL/21
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS EN 61960-1 and BS EN 61960-2. Supersedes 02/208497 DC (11/2005) Supersedes 08/30187141 DC. (09/2011) Superseded by BS EN 61960-3 but remains current and will be withdrawn on 14-03-2020. (12/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This International Standard specifies performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium single cells and batteries for portable applications.

The objective of this standard is to provide the purchasers and users of secondary lithium cells and batteries with a set of criteria with which they can judge the performance of secondary lithium cells and batteries offered by various manufacturers.

This standard defines a minimum required level of performance and a standardized methodology by which testing is performed and the results of this testing reported to the user. Hence, users will be able to establish the viability of commercially available cells and batteries via the declared specification and thus be able to select the cell or battery best suited for their intended application.

This standard covers secondary lithium cells and batteries with a range of chemistries. Each electrochemical couple has a characteristic voltage range over which it releases its electrical capacity, a characteristic nominal voltage and a characteristic end-of-discharge voltage during discharge. Users of secondary lithium cells and batteries are requested to consult the manufacturer for advice.

Standards Relationship
I.S. EN 61960:2011 Identical
NBN EN 61960 : 2011 Identical
NF EN 61960 : 2012 Identical
EN 61960:2011 Identical
UNE-EN 61960:2004 Identical
DIN EN 61960 : 2012 Identical
IEC 61960:2011 Identical

IEC 62281:2016 Safety of primary and secondary lithium cells and batteries during transport
EN 62281:2017 Safety of primary and secondary lithium cells and batteries during transport
EN 61434:1996 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Guide to the designation of current in alkaline secondary cell and battery standards
IEC 60485:1974 Digital electronic d.c. voltmeters and d.c. electronic analogue-to-digital converters
EN 61000-4-2:2009 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 60050-482:2004 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 482: Primary and secondary cells and batteries
EN 61959:2004 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Mechanical tests for sealed portable secondary cells and batteries
IEC 61000-4-2:2008 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61434:1996 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Guide to designation of current in alkaline secondary cell and battery standards
IEC 61959:2004 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Mechanical tests for sealed portable secondary cells and batteries
EN 62133:2013 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications

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