What is BS EN 61056-1 – Lead acid batteries about?
BS EN 61056-1 is a British standard which specifies the general requirements, functional characteristics, and methods of test for all general purpose lead-acid cells, and batteries of the valve-regulated type:
- For either cyclic or float charge application
- In portable equipment, for instance, incorporated in tools, toys, or in static emergency, or uninterruptible power supply, and general power supplies.
Who is BS EN 61056-1 - Lead-acid batteries for?
BS EN 61056-1 on general purpose lead-acid batteries is helpful for:
- Marine applications
- Battery electric vehicles
- Back-up power supplies
- For electric scooters, electric wheelchairs, electrified bicycles
Why should you use BS EN 61056-1 - Lead-acid batteries?
Having access to quality requirements, and characteristics is essential to build, and use standardized lead-acid batteries. BS EN 61056-1 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, functional characteristics, and specific requirements which helps to efficiently manufacture, and use lead-acid batteries.
BS EN 61056-1 also provides users with methods of sampling, and preparation of batteries for testing, and test conditions along with measuring instruments which contributes to effective, and safe use of lead-acid batteries.
What has changed since the last update?
BS EN 61056-1:2012 supersedes EN 61056-1:2003 which has been withdrawn. The main changes in BS EN 61056-1:2012 with regard to EN 61056-1:2003 are:
- The addition of new battery designations
- An update of the requirements like the one concerning the marking
