NF EN 60896-1 : 93 AMD 2 95

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National foreword
Foreword
Section One - General
1. Scope
2. Object
Section Two - General requirements and definitions
3. Mechanical strength
4. Electrolyte levels
5. Definition - Electrolyte reserve
Section Three - Functional characteristics and specific
requirements
6. Capacity
7. Suitability for floating battery operation
8. Endurance
9. Charge retention
10. Short-circuit current and internal resistance
11. Accuracy of measuring instruments
12. Preparation of cells and batteries for testing
Section Five - Test methods
13. Capacity test
14. Test of suitability for floating battery operation
15. Endurance in discharge-charge cycles
16. Charge retention test
17. Short-circuit current and internal resistance test
18. Test sequence
Appendix A
Table AI - Typical stationary lead-acid battery
applications
Table AII - Typical types and construction of stationery
lead-acid batteries
Annex ZA (normative) Other international publications
quoted in this standard with the references of the
relevant European publications
National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible
National annex NB (informative) Cross-references

Specifies general requirements and the main characteristics together with corresponding test methods associated with all types and construction modes of lead-acid stationary batteries, excluding valve-regulated types. Applies to lead-acid cells and batteries which are meant for service in a fixed location and which are permanently connected to the load and to the d.c. power supply.