EN 60896-2:1996

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

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.