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  • IEC 61440:1997

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    Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed nickel-cadmium small prismatic rechargeable single cells

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    Superseded date:  16-04-2003

    Language(s):  English - French, Spanish, Castilian

    Published date:  05-09-1997

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    1 General
        1.1 Scope
        1.2 Normative references
        1.3 Definitions
        1.4 Parameter tolerances
    2 Designation and marking
        2.1 Cell designation
        2.2 Marking
    3 Dimensions
    4 Electrical tests
        4.1 Charging procedure for test purposes
        4.2 Discharge performance
        4.3 Charge (capacity) retention
        4.4 Endurance in cycles
        4.5 Charge acceptance at constant voltage
        4.6 Overcharge
        4.7 Safety device operation
        4.8 Storage
        4.9 Internal resistance
    5 Mechanical test
        5.1 Bump test
    6 Conditions for approval and acceptance
        6.1 Type approval
        6.2 Batch acceptance

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    Specifies marking, designation, dimensions, tests and requirements for sealed nickel-cadmium small prismatic rechargeable single cells, suitable for use in any orientation.

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    Committee TC 21/SC 21A
    Development Note Also numbered as BS EN 61440. (09/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    01/203451 DC : DRAFT MAY 2001 IEC 61959-2 ED.1 - MECHANICAL TESTS FOR SEALED PORTABLE SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES - PART 2: SECONDARY BATTERIES
    EN 61809:2000 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed alkaline secondary cells and batteries
    98/203520 DC : DRAFT JULY 1998 IEC 61959-1 - MECHANICAL TESTS FOR SEALED PORTABLE ALKALINE SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES - PART 1: SECONDARY CELLS
    DIN EN 61809 : 2001 SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE SEALED ALKALINE SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES
    BS EN 61809:2001 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Safety requirements for portable sealed alkaline secondary cells and batteries
    IEC 61809:2000 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed alkaline secondary cells and batteries

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

    IEC 60485:1974 Digital electronic d.c. voltmeters and d.c. electronic analogue-to-digital converters
    IEC 60410:1973 Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
    IEC 60051:1973 Recommendations for direct acting indicating electrical measuring instruments and their accessories
    IEC 60068-2-29:1987 Environmental testing. Part 2: Tests. Test Eb and guidance: Bump
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