BS EN 60896-11:2003

1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Mechanical strength
5 Electrolyte levels
6 Electrolyte reserve
7 Capacity
8 Suitability for floating battery operation
9 Endurance
10 Charge retention
11 Short-circuit current and internal resistance
12 Accuracy of measuring instruments
13 Preparation of cells and batteries for testing
14 Capacity test
15 Test of suitability for floating battery operation
16 Endurance in discharge-charge cycles
17 Endurance in overcharge
18 Charge retention test
19 Short-circuit current and internal resistance
   determination
20 Test sequence
21 Cell and battery markings
22 Information to be included on the cell or monobloc
   package
23 Recommended information for the battery room
24 Marking of polarity
Annex A (informative) Recommended tests
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publication

Applies to lead-acid cells and batteries which are designed for service in fixed locations (i.e. not habitually to be moved from place to place) and which are permanently connected to the load and to the d.c. power supply.

This part of IEC 60896 is applicable to lead-acid cells and batteries which are designed for service in fixed locations (i.e. not habitually to be moved from place to place) and which are permanently connected to the load and to the d.c. power supply. Batteries operating in such applications are called \'stationary batteries\'. Any type or construction of lead-acid battery may be used for stationary battery applications. This part 11 of the standard is applicable to vented types only. This first edition of IEC 60896-11 cancels and replaces IEC 60896-1 (first edition) published in 1987 and its amendments 1 (1988) and 2 (1990), and constitutes a technical revision.