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IEC 61951-2:2017

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non acid electrolytes - Secondary sealed cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 2: Nickel-metal hydride
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Language(s)

English - French

Published date

22-03-2017

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Parameter measurement tolerances
5 Cell and battery designation and marking
6 Dimensions
7 Electrical tests
8 Mechanical tests
9 Safety requirements
10 Type approval and batch acceptance
Bibliography

IEC 61951-2:2017 is also available as IEC 61951-2:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 61951-2:2017 specifies marking, designation, dimensions, tests and requirements for secondary sealed nickel-metal hydride small prismatic, cylindrical and button cells and batteries, suitable for use in any orientation, for portable applications.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- addition of battery type;
- addition of ‘F’ (high recovery type) designation for cells and batteries;
- addition of ‘I’ (low self-discharge type) designation for cells;
- revision of Figure 3 (6.1.3.1);
- addition of “optional pip” note to positive contact;
- changed leader line position from pip to flats of positive contact (B and G).

Committee
TC 21/SC 21A
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes IEC 61436 and IEC 61808. (06/2003) Stability Date: 2018. (03/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
106
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Current
Supersedes

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IEC TR 62188:2003 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Design and manufacturing recommendations for portable batteries made from sealed secondary cells
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17/30358147 DC : 0 BS IEC 63115-2 - SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES - SEALED NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE CELLS AND MODULES FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - PART 2: SAFETY
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I.S. EN 60598-2-22:2014 LUMINAIRES - PART 2-22: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - LUMINAIRES FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING
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UNE-EN 60079-0:2013 Explosive atmospheres - Part 0: Equipment - General requirements
IEC 60598-2-22:2014+AMD1:2017 CSV Luminaires - Part 2-22: Particular requirements - Luminaires for emergency lighting
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62841-1 : 2015 ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
IEC 61959:2004 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Mechanical tests for sealed portable secondary cells and batteries
IEC 61427-1:2013 Secondary cells and batteries for renewable energy storage - General requirements and methods of test - Part 1: Photovoltaic off-grid application
13/30271432 DC : 0 BS EN 60079-18 ED 4.0 - EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 18: EQUIPMENT PROTECTION BY ENCAPSULATION 'M'
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EN 15194:2017 Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
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I.S. EN 61959:2004 SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES - MECHANICAL TESTS FOR SEALED PORTABLE SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES
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I.S. EN 60079-18:2015 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 18: EQUIPMENT PROTECTION BY ENCAPSULATION 'M'
I.S. EN 50272-4:2007 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY BATTERIES AND BATTERY INSTALLATIONS - PART 4: BATTERIES FOR USE IN PORTABLE APPLIANCES
IEC 60079-18 : 2014 REDLINE EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 18: EQUIPMENT PROTECTION BY ENCAPSULATION 'M'
IEC TR 62380:2004 Reliability data handbook - Universal model for reliability prediction of electronics components, PCBs and equipment
I.S. EN 60079-0:2012 EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - PART 0: EQUIPMENT - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60079-0:2011 (MOD))
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EN 62841-1:2015/AC:2015 ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
EN 60079-1:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
EN IEC 62485-1:2018 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations - Part 1: General safety information
EN 61959:2004 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Mechanical tests for sealed portable secondary cells and batteries
EN 62133:2013 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications
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