SN EN 61056-1 : 2003

1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 General requirements
  3.1 Construction
  3.2 Mechanical strength
  3.3 Designation
  3.4 Marking of polarity
4 Functional characteristics and specific requirements
  4.1 Capacity
  4.2 Endurance
       4.2.1 Cycle service endurance
       4.2.2 Float service endurance
  4.3 Charge retention
  4.4 Maximum permissible current
  4.5 Charge acceptance after deep discharge
  4.6 High-rate discharge characteristic
  4.7 Gas emission intensity
  4.8 Vibration resistant characteristics
  4.9 Shock-resistant characteristics
5 General test conditions
  5.1 Sampling and preparation of batteries for testing
  5.2 Measuring instruments
       5.2.1 Electrical measuring instruments
       5.2.2 Temperature measurement
       5.2.3 Time measurement
       5.2.4 Dimension measurement
       5.2.5 Gas-volume measurement
       5.2.6 Pressure measurements
6 Test methods
  6.1 Test conditions
  6.2 Capacity C[a] (actual capacity at the 20 h
       discharge rate)
  6.3 High rate capacity
  6.4 Endurance in cycles
  6.5 Float service endurance
  6.6 Float service endurance at 40 degree C
  6.7 Charge retention
  6.8 Maximum permissible current
  6.9 Charge acceptance after deep discharge
  6.10 Gas emission intensity
  6.11 Vibration resistance characteristics
  6.12 Shock resistant characteristics
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications
Bibliography

Specifies general requirements and main characteristics, together with corresponding test methods, for lead-acid cells and batteries of the valve-regulated type. Does not apply to cells and batteries for typical float application. Does not cover cells and batteries for starting internal-combustion engines. Coverage includes construction, mechanical strength and capacity.