Skip to content
Please enter a keyword to search
  • Preview

    I.S. EN IEC 62485-1:2018

    Current The latest, up-to-date edition.

    SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES AND BATTERY INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  22-05-2018

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

    For Harmonized Standards, check the EU site to confirm that the Standard is cited in the Official Journal.
    Only cited Standards give presumption of conformance to New Approach Directives/Regulations.

    Dates of withdrawal of national standards are available from NSAI.

    Add To Cart

    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    National Foreword
    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General information
    5 Protection against electric shock
    6 Disconnection and separation
    7 Commissioning and putting batteries into operation
    8 Limit values and correction factors
    9 Provisions against explosion hazards
    10 Provision against electrolyte hazards
    11 Marking, labeling and instructions
    12 Transport and storage
    13 Disposal and environmental aspects
    Bibliography
    Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to
             international publications with their
             corresponding European publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines the basic requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Development Note Supersedes I.S. EN 50272-1. For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (06/2018)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 62259:2003 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Nickel-cadmium prismatic secondary single cells with partial gas recombination
    IEC 60896-11:2002 Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 11: Vented types - General requirements and methods of tests
    IEC 61960:2011 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications
    IEC TR 61438:1996 Possible safety and health hazards in the use of alkaline secondary cells and batteries - Guide to equipment manufacturers and users
    IEC 60896-21:2004 Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 21: Valve regulated types - Methods of test
    HD 60364-4-41:2017/A11:2017 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS - PART 4-41: PROTECTION FOR SAFETY - PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
    EN 60993:2002 Electrolyte for vented nickel-cadmium cells
    EN 62485-3:2014 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations - Part 3: Traction batteries
    IEC 61982:2012 Secondary batteries (except lithium) for the propulsion of electric road vehicles - Performance and endurance tests
    IEC 60952-3:2013 Aircraft batteries - Part 3: Product specification and declaration of design and performance (DDP)
    IEC 62877-2:2016 Electrolyte and water for vented lead acid accumulators - Part 2: Requirements for water
    IEC 61056-2:2012 General purpose lead-acid batteries (valve-regulated types) - Part 2: Dimensions, terminals and marking
    IEC 60952-2:2013 Aircraft batteries - Part 2: Design and construction requirements
    IEC TR 62188:2003 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Design and manufacturing recommendations for portable batteries made from sealed secondary cells
    IEC 61951-2:2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non acid electrolytes - Secondary sealed cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 2: Nickel-metal hydride
    IEC 61951-1:2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary sealed cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 1: Nickel-Cadmium
    IEC 60896-22:2004 Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 22: Valve regulated types - Requirements
    IEC 61056-1:2012 General purpose lead-acid batteries (valve-regulated types) - Part 1: General requirements, functional characteristics - Methods of test
    EN 61429:1996/A11:1998 MARKING OF SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES WITH THE INTERNATIONAL RECYCLING SYMBOL ISO 7000-1135 AND INDICATIONS REGARDING DIRECTIVES 93/86/EEC AND 91/157/EEC
    IEC 60952-1:2013 Aircraft batteries - Part 1: General test requirements and performance levels
    IEC 62133 : 2.0EN+(REDLINE+VERSION) 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
    IEC 60623:2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
    IEC 61959:2004 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Mechanical tests for sealed portable secondary cells and batteries
    IEC 60095-1:2006 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 1: General requirements and methods of test
    IEC 60622:2002 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
    View more information

    • Access your standards online with a subscription

      Features

      • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations
      • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications
      • Multi - user online standards collection: secure, flexibile and cost effective