Primary batteries — Part 5: Safety of batteries with aqueous electrolyte
1 Scope
This part specifies tests and requirements for primary batteries with aqueous electrolyte to ensure their safe operation under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60086-1:2011 Primary batteries — Part 1: General
IEC 60086-2:2011 Primary batteries — Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications
IEC 60068-2-6 Environmental testing — Part 2-6: Tests — Test Fc: Vibrations (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-27 Environmental testing — Part 2-27: Tests — Test Ea and guidance: Shock
IEC 60068-2-31 Environmental testing — Part 2-31: Tests — Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60086-1:2011 as well as the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
battery
one or more cells electrically connected by permanent means, fitted in a case, with terminals, markings and protective devices etc, as necessary for use
3.2
button battery
small round battery, where the overall height is less than the diameter; batteries complying with Figures 3 and 4 of IEC 60086-2:2011
Foreword i
IEC introduction iii
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements for safety
4.1 Design
4.2 Quality plan
5 Sampling
5.1 General
5.2 Sampling for type approval
6 Testing and requirements
6.1 General
6.2 Intended use
6.3 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
7 Information for safety
7.1 Safety precautions during handling of batteries
7.2 Packaging
7.3 Handling of battery cartons
7.4 Display and storage
7.5 Transportation
7.6 Disposal
8 Instructions for use
9 Marking
9.1 General
9.2 Marking of small batteries
Annex A (Informative) Additional information to 7.4
Annex B (Informative) Battery compartment design guidelines
Annex C (Informative) Safety pictograms
Bibliography
Figure 1 Sampling for type approval tests and number of batteries required
Figure 2 Temperature cycling procedure
Figure 3 Circuit diagram for incorrect installation (four batteries in series)
Figure 4 Circuit diagram for external short circuit
Figure 5 Circuit diagram for overdischarge
Figure 6 XYZ axes for free fall
Figure 7 Ingestion gauge (inner dimensions)
Table 1 Test matrix
Table 2 Intended use tests and requirements
Table 3 Shock pulse
Table 4 Test sequence
Table 5 Test sequence
Table 6 Reasonably foreseeable misuse tests and requirements
Table 7 Marking requirements
*IEC 60086-1:2011 Primary batteries - Part 1: General *IEC 60086-2:2011 Primary batteries - Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications *IEC 60068-2-6 Environmental testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibrations (sinusoidal) *IEC 60068-2-27 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock *IEC 60068-2-31 Environmental testing - Part 2-31: Tests - Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily for equipment-type specimens
