SN EN 60254-1 : 1997

1 General
    1.1 Scope and object
    1.2 Normative references
2 Functional characteristics
    2.1 Capacity
    2.2 Charge retention
    2.3 High-rate discharge performance
    2.4 Cyclic endurance
3 General test conditions
    3.1 Accuracy of measuring instruments
    3.2 Preparation and maintenance of the test cells
          or batteries
    3.3 Definition of a fully charged cell or battery
4 Testing procedures
    4.1 Sequence of performance of the tests
    4.2 Capacity test
    4.3 Charge retention test
    4.4 High-rate discharge performance test
    4.5 Cyclic endurance test
5 Specific values
    5.1 Energy density
6 Testing procedures for light road vehicle traction
    batteries
    6.1 1 h capacity
    6.2 Dynamic discharge performance
    6.3 Dynamic endurance
Figure 1 - Dynamic capacity test - Current/battery voltage
versus discharge time
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding European publications

Applies to lead-acid traction batteries for use as power sources for electric propulsion.