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  • IEC 61960:2011

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  07-02-2017

    Language(s):  English - French

    Published date:  16-06-2011

    Publisher:  International Electrotechnical Committee

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    FOREWORD
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Parameter measurement tolerances
    5 Cell designation and marking
    6 Standard cells
    7 Electrical tests
    8 Test protocol and conditions for type approval
    Bibliography

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    IEC 61960:2011 specifies performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium single cells and batteries for portable applications. The objective of this standard is to provide the purchasers and users of secondary lithium cells and batteries with a set of criteria with which they can judge the performance of secondary lithium cells and batteries offered by various manufacturers. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003. It is a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
    - 7.6 Endurance in cycles: addition of an accelerated test procedure.

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    Committee TC 21/SC 21A
    Development Note Supersedes IEC 61960-1 and IEC 61960-2. (07/2004) Stability Date: 2016. (10/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Electrotechnical Committee
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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    CSA C22.2 No. 60079.0 : 2015 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 0: EQUIPMENT - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    PREN 15194 : DRAFT 2015 CYCLES - ELECTRICALLY POWER ASSISTED CYCLES - EPAC BICYCLES
    IEC 60079-1 REDLINE : 7ED 2014 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 1: EQUIPMENT PROTECTION BY FLAMEPROOF ENCLOSURES 'D'
    I.S. EN 61427-1:2013 SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF TEST - PART 1: PHOTOVOLTAIC OFF-GRID APPLICATION (IEC 61427-1:2013 (EQV))
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    IEC PAS 62282-6-1:2006 Fuel cell technologies - Part 6-1: Micro fuel cell power systems - Safety
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    UNE-EN 62133:2013 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications
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    I.S. EN 62133-2:2017 SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE SEALED SECONDARY CELLS, AND FOR BATTERIES MADE FROM THEM, FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLICATIONS - PART 2: LITHIUM SYSTEMS
    I.S. EN 61959:2004 SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES - MECHANICAL TESTS FOR SEALED PORTABLE SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES
    I.S. EN 60079-1:2014 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 1: EQUIPMENT PROTECTION BY FLAMEPROOF ENCLOSURES 'D'
    I.S. EN 50272-4:2007 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES AND BATTERY INSTALLATIONS - PART 4: BATTERIES FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLIANCES
    ISO 17546:2016 Space systems Lithium ion battery for space vehicles Design and verification requirements
    I.S. EN 60086-4:2015 PRIMARY BATTERIES - PART 4: SAFETY OF LITHIUM BATTERIES
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