What is BS EN IEC 60086‑2 about?
BS EN IEC 60086‑2 is intended to standardize primary batteries with respect to dimensions, nomenclature, terminal configurations, markings, test methods, typical performance, safety, and environmental aspects.
BS EN IEC 60086‑2 is applicable to primary batteries which are based on standardized electrochemical systems. It specifies the physical dimensions; the discharge test conditions and discharge performance requirements.
Who is BS EN IEC 60086‑2 for?
BS EN IEC 60086‑2 on primary batteries is for:
- Manufacturers of primary batteries such as alkaline battery, lead-acid battery
- Suppliers and dealers of primary batteries
- Importers of primary batteries
- Device designers for primary batteries
- Service providers of primary batteries
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60086‑2?
Primary batteries are single-use galvanic cells that store electricity for convenient usage.
The objective of BS EN IEC 60086‑2 is to benefit you by ensuring that batteries from different manufacturers are interchangeable according to standard form, fit and function. It specifies physical requirements for primary cells and batteries, and procedures of how requirements for these batteries are to be standardized.
Furthermore, BS EN IEC 60086‑2 specifies the physical dimensions, the discharge test conditions and discharge performance requirements, to ensure the proper functioning of a primary battery.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60086‑2:2021 supersedes BS EN 60086‑2:2016, which is withdrawn. BS EN IEC 60086‑2:2021 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Clarification and distinct separation of the terms used for coin (lithium button) and button cells and batteries
- Importation of the dimensional stability from 60086-1
- Reordering category 1, 5 and 6 batteries by volume
- Addition of cochlear implant tests and a new zinc air hearing aid battery type
- Modification of PR70 hearing aid tests
- Addition of a compliance checklist annex (Annex E)
- Modifications to the LR1/R1 tests
- Addition of new specifications for 8LR932, CR1632, CR1225, CR2477, 6AS6P, 6AS6S, 6PS6P, 6PS6S, 6PS4P, 6PS4S, 5PR175/172, 6PR225/155, AS4, AS6, AS8, AS10, AS12, PS121/195S, PS121/195P, AS149/195, 6AS4S, AR40, 5AR40, 6AR40