| Abbreviation |
Name |
| AENOR |
Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación (Spain) |
| ANSI |
American National Standards Institute sponsored by NEMA |
| AS |
Australian Standard |
| ASE |
Association Suisse des Electriciens (Swiss) |
| ASQC |
American Society for Quality Control |
| ASTM |
American Society for Testing and Materials |
| ATEX |
Explosive Atmospheres (Safety directive) |
| BCI |
Battery Council International (Publishes Automotive Battery Standards) |
| BS |
British Standards |
| CARB |
California Air Resources Board (Automotive Emission Standards) |
| CE |
Conformance with EU directives |
| CEN |
European Committee for Normalisation (Standards Committee) |
| CENELEC |
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation |
| CISPA |
International Special Committee on Radio Interference |
| CODATA |
Committee on Data for Science and Technology (Committee of ICSU) |
| CSA |
Canadian Standards Association |
| DEF |
Defence Standards (UK) |
| DEMKO |
Danmarks Electriske Materielkontrol (Denmark) |
| DIN |
Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardisation) |
| ECE |
Economic Commission for Europe regulations. |
| EIA |
Electronics Industry Association (USA) |
| EN |
European Norms (Standards) |
| FCC |
Federal Communications Commission (USA) |
| FIMKO |
Finnish Electrical Inspectorate |
| FIPA |
Foundation for Intelligent Physical Agents (Interoperability standards) |
| GB |
Guo Biao = National Standard (People's Republic of China) |
| HSE |
Health & Safety Executive (UK) |
| ICSU |
International Council for Science |
| IEC |
International Electrotechnical Commission |
| IEE |
Institution of Electrical Engineers (UK) |
| IEEE |
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (USA) |
| IMQ |
Instituto Italiano del Marchio de Qualitá |
| ISO |
International Standards Organisation |
| JIS |
Japanese Industrial Standard |
| KEMA |
Keuring van Elektrotechnishe Materialen (Netherlands) |
| KIST |
Korean Institute of Standards and Technology |
| MIL |
Military Standards (USA) |
| MISRA |
Motor Industry Software Reliability Association (UK) |
| MVEG |
Motor Vehicle Emission Group (EU Emission standards) |
| NAMAS |
National Measurement Accreditation Service (UK Calibration) |
| NEMA |
National Electric Manufacturers Association (USA) |
| NEMKO |
Norges Electriske Materiellkontroll (Norway) |
| NF |
Norme Française (France) |
| NFPA |
National Fire Protection Association (USA) |
| NIJ |
National Institute of Justice (USA) |
| OSHA |
US Department of Labor
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration |
| OVE |
Osterreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik (Austria) |
| PowerNet |
Automotive 42 Volt Battery Standard |
| RESNA |
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America |
| SAE |
Society of Automotive Engineers (USA) |
| SEMKO |
Svenska Elektriska Materielcontrollanstalten (Sweden) |
| SEV |
Schweitzerischer Elektrotechnische Verein (Swiss) |
| STANAG |
NATO Standards Agreements |
| STRD |
DTI Standards and Technical Regulations Directorate (UK) |
| TIA |
Telecommunications Industry Association (USA) |
| TR |
Technical Report (Used by IEC) |
| TÜV |
TÜV Rheinland Group (TUV - Technical Inspection Asssociation) |
| UKAS |
UK Accreditation Service (Assessment of test services)/(Calibration) |
| UL |
Underwriters Laboratories Requirements (USA) |
| USABC |
United States Advanced Battery Consortium |
| USNEC |
United States National Electrical Code |
| UTE |
Union Technique de l'Electriciteé (France) |
| VDE |
Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (Germany) |
| Standard Number |
Title |
| BS 2G 239:1992 |
Specification for primary active lithium batteries for use in aircraft |
| BS EN 60086-4:2000, IEC 60086-4:2000 |
Primary batteries. Safety standard for lithium batteries |
| BS EN 61960-1:2001, IEC 61960-1:2000 |
Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications. Secondary lithium cells |
| BS EN 61960-2:2002, IEC 61960-2:2001 |
Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications. Secondary lithium batteries |
| 02/208497 DC |
IEC 61960. Ed.1. Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications |
| 02/209100 DC |
IEC 62281. Ed.1. Safety of primary and secondary lithium cells and batteries during transport |
| BS G 239:1987 |
Specification for primary active lithium batteries for use in aircraft |
| BS EN 60086-4:1996, IEC 60086-4:1996 |
Primary batteries. Safety standard for lithium batteries |
| UL 1642 |
Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries - Testing |
| GB /T18287-2000 |
Chinese National Standard for Lithium Ion batteries for mobile phones |
ST/SG/AC.10/27/
Add.2 |
United Nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods |
| Standard Number |
Title |
| BS EN 61436:1998, IEC 61436:1998 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Sealed nickel-metal hydride rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 61808:2001, IEC 61808:1999 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Sealed nickel-metal hydride button rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 61951-2:2001, IEC 61951-2:2001 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Portable sealed rechargeable single cells. Nickel-metal hydride |
| BS EN 61951-2:2003 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Portable sealed rechargeable single cells. Nickel-metal hydride |
| 96/216533 DC |
IEC 1808. Sealed nickel-metal hydride button rechargeable single cells (IEC Document 21A/207/CD) |
| 97/204158 DC |
IEC 1441. Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. User-replaceable batteries containing more than one sealed nickel-metal hydride rechargeable cell for consumer electronic applications (21A/212/CD) |
| 00/246138 DC |
BS EN 61436 Ed 2. Sealed nickel-metal hydride rechargeable single cells (IEC Document 21A/303/CD) |
| GB/T18288-2000 |
Chinese National Standard for Nickel Metal Hydride batteries for mobile phones |
| Standard Number |
Title |
| BS EN 1175-1:1998 |
Safety of industrial trucks. Electrical requirements. General requirements for battery powered trucks |
| BS EN 2570:1996 |
Nickel-cadmium batteries. Technical specification |
| BS EN 2985:1996 |
Nickel-cadmium batteries of format A type |
| BS EN 2986:1996 |
Nickel-cadmium batteries of format B type |
| BS EN 2987:1996 |
Nickel-cadmium batteries of format C type |
| BS EN 2988:1996 |
Nickel-cadmium batteries of format D type |
| BS EN 2991:1996 |
Nickel-cadmium batteries of format E type |
| BS EN 2993:1996 |
Nickel-cadmium batteries of format F type |
| BS EN 60285:1995, IEC 60285:1993 |
Alkaline secondary cells and batteries. Sealed nickel-cadmium cylindrical rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 60622:1996 |
Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 60622:2003 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 60623:1996, IEC 60623:1990 |
Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 60623:2001, IEC 60623:2001 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 60993:2002 |
Electrolyte for vented nickel-cadmium cells |
| BS EN 61150:1994, IEC 61150:1992 |
Alkaline secondary cells and batteries. Sealed nickel-cadmium rechargeable monobloc batteries in button cell design |
| BS EN 61440:1998, IEC 61440:1997 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Sealed nickel-cadmium small prismatic rechargeable single cells |
| BS EN 61951-1:2001, IEC 61951-1:2001 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Portable sealed rechargeable single cells. Nickel-cadmium |
| BS EN 61951-1:2003 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Portable sealed rechargeable single cells. Nickel-cadmium |
| BS EN 62259:2004 |
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Nickel-cadmium prismatic secondary single cells with partial gas recombination |
| 94/216281 DC |
Guide to the equipment manufacturers and users of alkaline secondary cells and batteries on possible safety and health hazards. Part 1:Nickel-cadmium. (21A/163/CD) |
| 96/203612 DC |
IEC 1914. Technical report type 2. Alternative publication for vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells (IEC Document 21A/186/CDV) |
| 98/203520 DC |
IEC 61959-1, ED.1. Mechanical tests for sealed portable alkaline secondary cells and batteries. Part 1. Secondary cells IEC DOCUMENT 21A/239/CD |
| 01/202968 DC |
BS EN 60285. Ed.4. Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Sealed nickel-cadmium cylindrical rechargeable single cells |
| BS 5932:1980 |
Specification for sealed nickel-cadmium cylindrical rechargeable single cells |
| BS 6115:1981 |
Specification for sealed nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells |
| BS 6260:1982 |
Specification for open nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells |
| BS 3G 205:1983 |
Specification for lead-acid and nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries |
| GB/T18289-2000 |
Chinese National Standard for Nickel Cadmium batteries for mobile phones |
| Standard Number |
Title |
| IEC/TR3 61431:1995 |
Guide for use of monitor systems for lead-acid traction batteries |
| IEC/TR 62060:2001 |
Monitoring of lead-acid stationary batteries User guide |
| BS 3031:1996 |
Specification for sulfuric acid used in lead-acid batteries |
| BS 4974:1975 |
Specification for water for lead-acid batteries |
| BS 6133:1995 |
Code of practice for safe operation of lead-acid stationary batteries |
| BS 6287:1982 |
Code of practice for safe operation of traction batteries |
| BS 6290-2:1999 |
Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for the high-performance Planté positive type |
| BS 6290-3:1999 |
Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for the flat positive plate type |
| BS 6290-4:1997 |
Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for classifying valve regulated types |
| BS 7481:1992 |
Code of practice for testing venting systems and shields for lead-acid starter batteries |
| BS 7483:1991 |
Specification for lead-acid batteries for the propulsion of light electric vehicles |
| BS 6G 205-1:1995 |
Secondary batteries for aircraft. Specification for lead-acid batteries |
| BS EN 50342:2001 |
Lead-acid starter batteries. General requirements, methods of test and numbering |
| BS EN 60095-2:1993 |
Lead-acid starter batteries. Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals |
| BS EN 60095-4:1993 |
Lead-acid starter batteries. Dimensions of batteries for heavy commercial vehicles |
| BS EN 60254-1:1997, IEC 60254-1:1997 |
Lead-acid traction batteries. General requirements and methods of test |
| BS EN 60254-2:1997 |
Lead-acid traction batteries. Dimensions of cells and terminals and marking of polarity on cells |
| BS EN 60896-1:1992, IEC 60896-1:1987 |
Stationary lead-acid batteries. General requirements and methods of test. Vented types |
| BS EN 60896-2:1996, IEC 60896-2:1995 |
Stationary lead-acid batteries. General requirements and methods of test. Valve regulated types |
| BS EN 60896-11:2003 |
Stationary lead-acid batteries. General requirements and methods of test. Vented types. General requirements and methods of tests |
| BS EN 61044:1993, IEC 61044:1990 |
Opportunity-charging of lead-acid traction batteries |
| BS EN 61056-1:1993, IEC 61056-1:1991 |
Portable lead-acid cells and batteries (valve-regulated types). General requirements, functional characteristics. Methods of test |
| BS EN 61056-1:2003 |
Portable lead-acid cells and batteries (valve-regulated types). General requirements, functional characteristics. Methods of test |
| BS EN 61056-2:1997, IEC 61056-2:1994 |
Portable lead-acid cells and batteries (valve-regulated types). Dimensions, terminals and markings |
| BS EN 61056-2:2003 |
Portable lead-acid cells and batteries (valve-regulated types). Dimensions, terminals and marking |
| BS EN 61429:1997, IEC 61429:1995 |
Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO 7000-1135 |
| 88/74677 DC |
Aerospace series. Lead acid batteries for aircraft. General standard (prEN 3199) |
| 99/200338 DC |
Aircraft batteries. Part 1. General test requirements and performance levels (IEC document 21/466/CD) |
| 00/201034 DC |
BS EN 60896-1 Ed.2. Stationary lead-acid batteries. General requirements and methods of test. Part 1. Vented types (IEC Document 21/487/CD) |
| 00/202302 DC |
BS EN 60952-2, Ed.2. Aircraft batteries. Part 2. Design and construction requirements (IEC Document 21/509/CD) |
| 00/202303 DC |
BS EN 60952-3, Ed. 2. Aircraft batteries. Part 3. External electrical connectors (IEC Document 21/510/CD) |
| 03/107988 DC |
IEC 60254-1. Lead-acid traction batteries. Part 1. General requirements and methods of tests |
| BS 440:1964 |
Specification for stationary batteries (lead-acid Planté positive type) for general electrical purposes |
| BS 2550:1971 |
Specification for lead-acid traction batteries for battery electric vehicles and trucks |
| BS 2550:1983 |
Specification for lead-acid traction batteries |
| BS 3031:1972 |
Specification for sulphuric acid for use in lead-acid batteries |
| BS 3911:Part 1:1982 |
Lead-acid starter batteries for internal combustion engines. Specification for batteries requiring regular maintenance |
| BS 3911:Part 2:1987 |
Lead-acid starter batteries for internal combustion engines. Specification for maintenance-free and low-maintenance batteries |
| BS 4945:1973 |
Specification for miners' cap lamp assemblies (incorporating lead-acid type batteries) |
| BS 6133:1982 |
Code of practice for safe operation of lead-acid stationary cells and batteries |
| BS 6133:1985 |
Code of practice for safe operation of lead-acid stationary cells and batteries |
| BS 6290:Part 1:1983 |
Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for general requirements |
| BS 6290-2:1984 |
Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for lead-acid high performance Planté´ positive type |
| BS 6290-3:1986 |
Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for lead-acid pasted positive plate type |
| BS 6290:Part 4:1987 |
Lead-acid stationary cells and batteries. Specification for lead-acid valve regulated sealed type |
| BS 6745:Part 1:1986 |
Portable lead-acid cells and batteries. Specification for performance, design and construction of valve regulated sealed type |
| BS AU 118:1965 |
Recommendations for the storage, shipment and maintenance of lead acid batteries for motor vehicles |
| BS 3G 205:1983 |
Specification for lead-acid and nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries |
| BS 4G 205:Part 1:1987 |
Secondary batteries for aircraft. Specification for lead-acid batteries |
| BS 5G 205:Part 1:1990 |
Secondary batteries for aircraft. Specification for lead-acid batteries |
| BS EN 60095-1:1993 |
Lead-acid starter batteries. General requirements and methods of test |
| Standard Number |
Title |
| IEC 61508 |
The IEC requirements for the functional safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic Safety Related Systems |
| BS EN 1175-1:1998 |
Safety of industrial trucks. Electrical requirements. General requirements for battery powered trucks |
| BS EN 45510-2-3:2000 |
Guide for the procurement of power station equipment. Electrical equipment. Stationary batteries and chargers |
| BS EN 50272-2:2001 |
Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations. Stationary batteries |
| BS EN60950-1: 2002 |
Low Voltage Directive (Safety) |
| IEC/TR2 61430:1997 |
Test methods for determining the performance of devices designed for reducing explosion hazards - Lead-acid batteries |
| IEC62133:2002 |
Secondary batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made of them, for use in portable applications |
| IEC/TR2 61438:1996 |
Possible safety and health hazards in the use of alkaline secondary cells and batteries - Guide to equipment manufacturers and users |
| ANSI C18.2M |
Safety Requirements for Portable Rechargeable Cells and Batteries |
| UL 2054 |
Safety Requirements for Household and Commercial Batteries |
| EN 45011 |
General requirements for bodies operating product certification schemes |
| EAS |
The UK Electrotechnical Assessment Scheme (Electrical installation safety standards managed by the IEE) |
| BS 2754 |
Memorandum. Construction of electrical equipment for protection against electric shock |
| STRD Low Voltage Directive |
The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994
SI 1994 No. 3260 Implementing Directive 73/23/EEC
(The Low Voltage Directive - LVD) |
| IEC 479-1 |
Effects of current on human beings and livestock |
| IEEE 80 2000 |
IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding |
| HSG 85 |
HSE publication. Electricity at Work. Safe Working Practices |
| NFPA 70E-1995 |
Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces |
| OSHA - 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S, Electrical |
Electrical industry safe occupational working standards |
| ATEX Directive 94/9EC EN70079 |
Guidelines for equipment intended for use in potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) |
| Standard Number |
Title |
| QS 9000 |
The ISO 9000 derivative for suppliers to the automotive industry. Developed in the USA by Ford, General Motors and Daimler Chrysler |
| ISO/TS16949:2002 |
Updated Technical Specification aligning US and European automotive quality supply chain standards |
| IEC 61982-1 |
Test parameters |
| IEC 61982-2:2002 |
Dynamic discharge performance test and dynamic endurance test |
| IEC 61982-3:2001 |
Performance and life testing (traffic compatible, urban use vehicles) |
| ISO11898 |
Specification for the CAN Bus |
| ISO 9141(4) |
Specification for the LIN Bus |
| SAE J240 |
Life Test for Automotive Storage Batteries |
| SAE J537 |
Storage Batteries |
| SAE J551 |
Performance levels and methods of measurement of electromagnetic radiation from vehicles and devices (30 to 1000 MHz) |
| SAE J1127 |
Battery Cable |
| SAE J1455 |
Recommended Environmental Practice for Heavy-Duty Trucks |
| SAE J1718 |
Measurement of Hydrogen Gas Emission From Battery-Powered Passenger Cars and Light Trucks During Battery Charging |
| SAE J1742 |
Connections for High Voltage On-Board Road Vehicle Electrical Wiring Harnesses-Test Methods and General Performance Requirements |
| SAE J1766 |
Recommended Practice for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Systems Crash Integrity Testing (Work in progress) |
| SAE J1772 |
SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler |
| SAE J1773 |
SAE Electric Vehicle Inductively Coupled Charging |
| SAE J1797 |
Recommended Practice for Packaging of Electric Vehicle Battery Modules |
| SAE J1798 |
Recommended Practice for Performance Rating of Electric Vehicle Battery Modules |
| SAE J1811 |
Power Cable Terminals |
| SAE J1939 |
The SAE specification for the CAN Bus |
| SAE J2185 |
Life Test for Heavy-Duty Storage Batteries |
| SAE J2288 |
Life Cycle Testing of Electric Vehicle Battery Modules |
| SAE J2289 |
Electric Drive Battery Pack System Functional Guidelines |
| SAE J2293 |
Energy Transfer System for Electric Vehicles |
| SAE J2344 |
Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Safety |
| SAE J2380 |
Vibration Testing of Electric Vehicle Batteries |
| SAE J2464 |
Electric Vehicle Battery Abuse Testing |
| SAE J2602 |
The SAE specification for the LIN Bus |
| PowerNet 42V |
Automotive industry consortium standard for 42 Volt batteries |
| BCI Battery Technical Manual |
Automotive Lead Acid battery test procedures |
| BCI Battery Service Manual |
General information about manufacturing and using automotive batteries. |
| BCI Test Specifications |
Small Deep Cycling Batteries, Deep Cycle Marine/RV Batteries, Batteries for Golf Cars, Floor Maintenance Machinery |
| ECE 100 |
Construction and functional safety requirements for battery electric vehicles |
| ECE-15 |
UN/EEC driving load profile (See Battery Load Testing) |
| EUDC |
UN/EEC Extra Urban Driving Cycle |
| NEDC |
New European Driving Cycle (Modified cold start - No warm up) Also called the MVEG-B test |
| FUDS |
Federal Urban Driving Schedule (USABC Load profile) |
| SAE J227a/C and D |
SAE Driving Schedules |
| DST |
Dynamic Stress Test (USABC battery test schedule) |
| 2004/104/EC |
European EMC Automotive Regulation |
| Standard Number |
Title |
| DEF STAN 61-3 |
Generic specification for batteries, non-rechargeable, primary
Replaced by DEF STAN 61-21 |
| DEF STAN 61-9 |
Generic specification for batteries, rechargeable, secondary
Replaced by DEF STAN 61-21 |
| DEF STAN 61-17 |
Requirements for the selection of batteries for service equipment |
| DEF STAN 61-21 |
General specification for batteries. (Includes a long series of supplements for individual battery types) Replaces DEF STAN 61-3 and 61-9 |
| DEF STAN 00-40 |
Reliability and Maintainability |
| DEF STAN 00-55 |
Requirements for Safety Related Software in defence equipment |
| DEF STAN 00-56 |
Safety Management Requirements for defence systems |
| DEF STAN 05-91 |
Quality System Requirements for Design/Development, Production and Installation. |
| DEF STAN 05-95 |
Quality System Requirements for the Design, Development, Supply and Maintenance of Software. |
| DEF STAN 05-97 |
Requirements for Deliverable Quality Plans. |
| DEF STAN 08-46 |
The Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Environment. |
| DEF STAN 59-41 |
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) |
| MIL-STD-461 D |
Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Emissions and Susceptibility |
| MIL-STD-461 E |
Requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference characteristics of subsystems and equipment |
| MIL-STD-462 D |
Measurement of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics |
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