BS 6290-4:1997

Superseded

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Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries Specification for classifying valve regulated types

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-08-2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-10-2002

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Measuring instruments
5 Capacity
6 Safety features
7 Performance durability
9 Classification
10 Marking
Annexes
A (informative) Applications and contractural
    recommendations
B (normative) Capacity tests
C (normative) Methods of test (safety features)
D (normative) Methods of test (performance)
E (normative) Methods of test (durability)
F (informative) Electromagnetic compatibility
Tables
1 Performance class
2 Schedule of qualification tests
3 Type test certificate
4 Classification table
    A.1 Temperature and service life
    B.1 Final voltages and discharge durations of between
          1 h and 10 h
    B.2 Final voltages and discharge durations of less than
          1 h
    D.1 Programme of discharge tests
    D.2 Standard final end voltage
    D.3 Summary of standardized, corrected duration data
    D.4 Standard deviation maximum and minimum factors
    D.5 Percentage conformity values
Figures
1 Product label
    C.1 Gas collection and measurement
    D.1 Discharge characteristic U=f(I)
    D.2 Typical test circuit
    E.1 Temperature-time cycle
List of references

Specifies qualification criteria and classification; the latter relating to electrical performance, durability and safety to estimate battery life.

Committee	PEL/21
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 6290-1(1983), BS 6290-4(1987) and 95/204704 DC (10/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2007. (10/2007)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	34
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 60896-21:2004 BS EN 60896-22:2004
Supersedes	BS 6290-1:1983 BS 6290-4:1987

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