What is BS EN 62619 – Secondary cells and batteries about?
BS EN 62619 is a European standard that discusses safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in industrial applications. BS EN 62619 specifies requirements and tests for the safe operation of secondary lithium cells and batteries used in industrial applications during stationary applications.
When there exists an IEC standard specifying test conditions and requirements for cells used in special applications and which conflicts with BS EN 62619, the former takes precedence (e.g., IEC 62660 series on-road vehicles).
Since BS EN 62619 covers batteries for various industrial applications, it includes those requirements, which are common and minimum to the various applications.
NOTE: BS EN 62619 applies to cells and batteries. If the battery is divided into smaller units, the smaller unit can be tested as the representative of the battery. The manufacturer declares the tested unit. The manufacturer may add functions that are present in the final battery to the tested unit.
Who is BS EN 62619 – Secondary cells and batteries for?
BS EN 62619 on secondary lithium cells and batteries applies to:
- Manufacturer of battery and cells
- Quality testing personnel
- Electrical engineer
- Suppliers of cells
Why should you use BS EN 62619 – Secondary cells and batteries?
A secondary cell is a basic manufactured unit providing a source of electrical energy by direct conversion of chemical energy, that consists of electrodes, separators, electrolytes, containers, and terminals, and that is designed to be charged electrically. A secondary lithium cell is a cell where electrical energy is derived from the insertion/extraction reactions of lithium ions or oxidation/reduction reaction of lithium between the negative electrode and the positive electrode.
By using BS EN 62619, you can manufacture excellent quality lithium cells and batteries. The battery system manufacturer prepares and implements a quality plan that defines procedures for the inspection of materials, components, cells, modules, battery packs, and battery systems and which covers the complete process of producing each type of cell, module, battery pack, and battery system. Manufacturers understand and institute the necessary process controls as they relate to product safety.
BS EN 62619 navigates you through the test conditions where a battery system used outside of its operating region exhibits hazards resulting from the cells or batteries. Such risks must be taken into consideration to prepare a safe test plan. This helps you in manufacturing high-quality secondary lithium cells and batteries.
