NEN EN 1987-1 : 1997

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
    3.1 Cell
    3.2 Battery module
    3.3 Battery pack
    3.4 Battery (traction battery)
    3.5 Exposed conductive part
    3.6 Live part
    3.7 Electrical chassis
    3.8 Direct contact
    3.9 Power circuit
    3.10 Drive system
    3.11 Connection terminal
4 Marking
    4.1 Battery pack
    4.2 Battery type
5 Exhaust gas from battery
6 Installation rules of the battery
    6.1 Protection against direct contact
    6.2 Insulation resistance of the battery
    6.3 Creepage distance
    6.4 Ventilation
    6.5 Chemical hazards
    6.6 Inter-battery modules liaison
7 Over-current battery switch
    7.1 Function
    7.2 Assembly requirements
    7.3 Switching requirements
8 Specific requirements for the crash test regarding
    on board energy storage
    8.1 Protection of occupants
    8.2 Protection of third party
    8.3 Protection against short circuit
9 Safety requirements regarding the battery after an
    inversion of a vehicle
Annex A (normative) Over-current battery switches
implantation
    A.1 Single battery pack
    A.2 Several battery packs
Annex B (informative) Air flow calculation for hydrogen
emission with flooded battery (without recombination)
    B.1 Chemical formula
    B.2 Example of air flow calculation
Annex C (informative) Bibliography

Defines specified requirements for electrically propelled vehicles so that they are safe both for vehicle users and environment (pedestrian, pollution prevention and so on). Not applicable to maintenance operations and specified requirements for vehicles connected to an external power supply. Defines requirements connected to on-board electrochemical energy storage.