AS 3731.2-1995

1 - AS 3731.2-1995 STATIONARY BATTERIES-NICKEL-CADMIUM - VALVE-REGULATED TYPE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION ONE-GENERAL
6 - 1.1 Scope
6 - 1.2 Definitions
6 - 1.2.1 Sealed cell
6 - 1.2.2 Nominal voltage
6 - 1.2.3 Rated capacity
6 - 1.3 Measuring instruments
6 - 1.3.1 Voltage measurement
7 - 1.3.2 Current measurement
7 - 1.3.3 Temperature measurement
7 - 1.3.4 Time measurement
7 - SECTION TWO-DESIGNATION AND MARKING
7 - 2.1 Cell designation
8 - 2.2 Cell termination
8 - 2.3 Marking
8 - SECTION THREE -DIMENSIONS
8 - 3.1 Dimensions
9 - SECTION FOUR-ELECTRICAL TESTS
9 - 4.1 Charging procedure for test purposes
9 - 4.2 Discharge performance
10 - 4.2.1 Discharge performance at 20°C
10 - 4.2.2 Discharge performance at -18 °C
11 - 4.3 Charge retention
11 - 4.4 Endurance
11 - 4.4.1 Endurance in cycles
12 - 4.4.2 Permanent charge endurance
12 - 4.5 Charge acceptance at constant voltage
12 - 4.6 Overcharge
12 - 4.7 Safety device operation
13 - 4.8 Storage
13 - SECTION FIVE -MECHANICAL TESTS
13 - 5.1 Bump test
13 - SECTION SIX -CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE
13 - 6.1 Type approval
14 - 6.2 Batch acceptance
16 - Amendment 2
19 - CORRIGENDUM

Specifies requirements and tests for valve-regulated nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Technically identical with and reproduced from IEC 622:1988, including Amendment No.2:1992 and Corrigendum (August 1992).

This standard specifies tests and requirements for sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells.Note. - In this context "prismatic" refers to cells having rectangular sides and base.

First published as AS 3731.2-1989.Second edition 1995. First published as AS 3731.2-1989. Second edition 1995.