BS EN 61960-3:2017 PDF

What is BS EN 61960 ‑ 3 – Secondary cells and batteries about?

BS EN 61960 ‑ 3 is a European standard that discusses prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries. Prismatic and Cylindrical cells are two materials that are used to build lithium batteries. BS EN 61960 ‑ 3 specifies performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium single cells and batteries for portable applications. The objective of BS EN 61960 ‑ 3 is to provide the purchasers and users of secondary lithium cells and batteries with a set of criteria with which they can judge the performance of secondary lithium cells and batteries offered by various manufacturers. Portable applications comprise hand-held equipment, transportable equipment and movable equipment. Examples of the main uses are shown below:

18 kg or less in mass and not fixed in place, Provided with wheels, castors, or other means to facilitate movement by an ordinary person as required to perform its intended use, Power tools, power-assisted cycles, business-use video cameras, and similar equipment.

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