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  • BS EN 50272-2:2001

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    Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations Stationary batteries

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  25-05-2018

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-09-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Main applications
    3 Normative references
    4 General definitions
    5 Protection against electric shock
    6 Disconnection and separation
    7 Prevention of short circuits and protection from other
       effects of electric current
    8 Provisions against explosion hazards
    9 Provision against electrolyte hazard
    10 Accommodation, housing
    11 Charge current requirements
    12 Identification labels, warning notices and instructions
       for use, installation and maintenance
    13 Transportation, storage, disposal and environmental
       aspects
    14 Inspection and monitoring
    Annex A (informative) Charging methods, modes of operation
    Annex B (informative) Calculation of safety distance to
                          protect against explosion hazards

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    Applicable to stationary secondary batteries and battery installations with a maximum voltage of DC 1500 V (nominal) and describes the principal measures for protections against hazards generated from: - electricity, - gas emission, - electrolyte. Provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the erection, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal. Covers lead-acid and NiCd batteries.

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    This European Standard applies to stationary secondary batteries and battery installations with a maximum voltage of DC 1500 V (nominal) and describes the principal measures for protections against hazards generated from: - electricity, - gas emission, - electrolyte. It provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the erection, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal. It covers lead-acid and NiCd batteries.

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    Committee PEL/21
    Development Note Supersedes 97/201891 DC and 96/206859 DC. (03/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 8450:2006 Code of practice for installation of electrical and electronic equipment in ships
    TR 102 530 : 1.2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (EE); THE REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE
    12/30258581 DC : 0 BS 5908-2 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS AT PREMISES HANDLING FLAMMABLE GASES, LIQUIDS AND DUSTS - PART 2: GUIDE TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
    BIP 2081 : 2012 A GUIDE TO EMERGENCY LIGHTING
    BS 5908-2:2012 Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts Guide to applicable standards and regulations

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    HD 384.4.41 S2:1996/A1:2002 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF BUILDINGS - PART 4: PROTECTION FOR SAFETY - CHAPTER 41: PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
    EN 60623:2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
    HD 366 : 200S1 CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH REGARD TO PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
    EN 61660-2:1997 Short-circuit currents in d.c. auxiliary installations in power plants and substations - Part 2: Calculation of effects
    EN 60950:2000/corrigendum:2002 SAFETY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT
    HD 384.7.706 : 200S1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF BUILDINGS - REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS OR LOCATION - RESTRICTIVE CONDUCTING LOCATIONS
    HD 625.1 : 200S1 INSULATION COORDINATION FOR EQUIPMENT WITHIN LOW-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS - PRINCIPLES, REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
    IEC 60050-486:1991 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 486: Secondary cells and batteries
    EN 60896-1:1991/A2:1992 STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERIES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF TEST - VENTED TYPES
    EN 50178:1997 Electronic equipment for use in power installations
    HD 384.4.43 : 200S2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF BUILDINGS - PROTECTION FOR SAFETY - CHAPTER 43: PROTECTION AGAINST OVERCURRENT
    EN 166:2001 Personal eye-protection - Specifications
    EN 61660-1:1997 Short-circuit currents in d.c. auxiliary installations in power plants and substations - Part 1: Calculation of short-circuit currents
    IEC 61340-4-1:2003+AMD1:2015 CSV Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors
    EN 50091-1-2 : 98 COR 1 99
    EN 60079-10:2003 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 10: Classification of hazardous areas
    HD 384.5.54 : 200S1 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF BUILDINGS - SELECTION AND ERECTION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - EARTHING ARRANGEMENTS AND PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS
    HD 193 : 200S2 VOLTAGE BANDS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OF BUILDINGS
    EN 60900:2012 LIVE WORKING - HAND TOOLS FOR USE UP TO 1000 V A.C. AND 1500 V D.C. (IEC 60900:2012)
    EN 345:1992/A1:1997 SPECIFICATION FOR SAFETY FOOTWEAR FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
    EN 61140:2016 Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment
    EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015)
    ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs
    EN 60990:2016 Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current
    EN 60896-2:1996 Stationary lead-acid batteries - General requirements and methods of test - Part 2: Valve regulated types
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