AS/NZS 4029.2:2000

1 - AS/NZS 4029.2:2000 STATIONARY BATTERIES-LEAD-ACID - VALVE-REGULATED TYPE (IEC 60896-2:1995, MOD)
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - Section 1: General
7 - 1.1 Scope and object
7 - 1.2 Normative references
8 - 1.3 Definitions
8 - 1.3.1 valve regulated cell:
8 - 1.3.2 thermal runaway:
8 - Section 2: General requirements
8 - 2.1 Mechanical strength
9 - 2.2 Control valves
9 - 2.3 Flammability of containers and lids/covers
9 - 2.4 Gas emission
9 - 2.5 Heat generation (thermal runaway)
9 - 2.6 Marking
9 - 2.6.1 Polarity
9 - 2.6.2 Information
10 - 2.7 Information for the package and the battery accommodation
10 - 2.7. 1 Package
10 - 2.7. 2 Battery accommodation
10 - Section 3: Functional characteristics
10 - 3.1 Capacity (for test, see clause 5.1)
11 - 3.2 Suitability for floating battery operation (for test, see clause 5.2)
11 - 3.3 Endurance in cycles (for test see clause 5.3)
11 - 3.4 Charge retention (for test, see clause 5.4)
12 - 3.5 Short-circuit current and internal resistance (for test, see clause 5.5)
12 - Section 4: General test conditions
12 - 4.1 Accuracy of measuring instruments
12 - 4.1.1 Electrical measuring instruments
12 - 4.1.2 Temperature measurement
12 - 4.1.3 Time measurement
12 - 4.1.4 Gas pressure measurement
12 - 4.1.5 Gas volume measurement
13 - 4.2 Preparation of cells and monobloc batteries for testing
13 - Section 5: Test methods
13 - 5.1 Capacity test (see clause 3.1) See table 2 for application
14 - 5.2 Test of suitability for floating battery operation (see clause 3.2) See table 2 for application
14 - 5.2.1 Test for voltage and capacity stability
14 - 5.3 Endurance in cycles (see also clause 3.3) See table 2 for application
15 - 5.4 Test for charge retention (see also clause 3.4) See table 2 for application
15 - 5.5 Test for short-circuit current and internal resistance for cells or monobloc batteries
18 - Section 6: Tests and test sequences
18 - 6.1 Test series (see also table 2)
18 - 6.1.1 Type tests shall be carried out in three series of tests as follows:
18 - 6.1.2 The test sequence shall be as shown in table 1.
21 - Annex A - High current safety tests
21 - A.1 Introduction
21 - A.2 Test methods
22 - Annex B - Thermal runaway
23 - Annex C - Test of seal integrity
23 - C.1 Introduction
23 - C.2 Selection of samples and requirements
23 - C.3 Thermal cycling test
23 - C.4 Mechanical test
23 - C.5 Reference documents
24 - Annex D - Test for gas emission
24 - D.1 Introduction
24 - D.2 Test method

Specifies safety requirements, methods of specifying performance and methods of test for valve-regulated, stationary, lead-acid batteries. It comprises IEC 60896-2 Stationary lead-acid batteries - General requirements and methods of test, Part 2: Valve-regulated types subject to variations for conditions in Australia and New Zealand.

This part of IEC 896 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.NOTES1 Typical applications for stationary batteries, with recommended tests are shown in table 2.2 Different types of construction of lead-acid cell or battery may be used for stationary battery applications. Typical types and constructions are given in IEC 896-1 which specifies general requirements and test methods for vented types of stationary lead-acid cells and batteries.The object of this part of IEC 896 is to specify the main characteristics and corresponding test methods associated with all types and construction of valve regulated stationary lead-acid cells and batteries and their related applications. The tests may be used for type qualification, product acceptance, and as a functional test during service. The tests in the informative annexes A, B, C, and D, are not mature and are still under development. As a consequence the tests are not in common use, and are subject to agreement between the user and the supplier.NOTE Table 2 details the test relevant to the various stationary battery applications. Some tests are valid for certain applications only. Recommendations relating the type of cell or monobloc battery with the use of the tests are given in table 3.

First published as AS 4029.2-1992.
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 4029.2:2000.