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IEC 60896 Testing: Stationary Lead-Acid Batteries
NABL accredited testing of stationary lead-acid batteries to IEC 60896: 55 tests, each against its clause.
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| Standard | IEC 60896 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Stationary lead-acid batteries –Valve regulated types; Stationary Cells and Batteries, Lead-Acid Type ( With Tubular Positive Plates); Stationary lead-acid batteries |
| Accredited tests | 55 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| Category | Battery & Cell Testing |
IEC 60896 tests we offer
Stationary lead-acid batteries –Valve regulated types
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Impact of a stress temperature of 55°C to 60°C | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.16 |
| 2 | recharge behavior | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.14 |
| 3 | short- circuit current and d.c. internal resistance information | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.3 |
| 4 | Abusive over- discharges | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.17 |
| 5 | Charge retention during storage | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.12 |
| 6 | content and durability of required markings | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.6 |
| 7 | dimensional stability at elevated internal pressure and temperature | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.20 |
| 8 | Discharge capacity | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.11 |
| 9 | Flammability rating of the materials | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.9 |
| 10 | Float service with daily discharges | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.13 |
| 11 | Gas emission | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.1 |
| 12 | High current tolerance | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.2 |
| 13 | Low temperature service sensitivity | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.19 |
| 14 | Protection against ground short propensity | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.5 |
| 15 | Protection against internal ignition from external spark source | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.4 |
| 16 | Reporting format | IEC 60896-22 Cl. No. 5 |
| 17 | Requirement for charge retention during storage | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.12 |
| 18 | Requirement for content and durability of required markings | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.6 |
| 19 | Requirement for definition of the flammability rating of the materials | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.9 |
| 20 | Requirement for dimensional stability at elevated internal pressure and temperature | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.20 |
| 21 | Requirement for discharge capacity performance | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.11 |
| 22 | Requirement for float service with daily discharges | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.13 |
| 23 | Requirement for high current tolerance | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.2 |
| 24 | Requirement for information on thermal runaway sensitivity | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.18 |
| 25 | Requirement for protection against ground short propensity | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.5 |
| 26 | Requirement for protection against internal ignition from external spark source | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.4 |
| 27 | Requirement for recharge behavior | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.14 |
| 28 | Requirement for service life at an operating temperature of 40°C | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.15 |
| 29 | Requirement for short- circuit current and d.c. internal resistance information | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.3 |
| 30 | Requirement for stability against mechanical absuse of units during installation | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.21 |
| 31 | Requirement for the impact of a stress temperature of 55°C to 60°C | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.16 |
| 32 | Requirement for the impact of abusive over- discharges | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.17 |
| 33 | Requirement for the impact of low temperature service on capacity | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.19 |
| 34 | Requirement for the operation of the valve | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.8 |
| 35 | Requirements for gas emission information | IEC 60896-22 Cl. no. 6.1 |
| 36 | Service life at an operating temperature of 40°C | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.15 |
| 37 | Stability against mechanical abuses' of units during installation | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.21 |
| 38 | Thermal runaway sensitivity | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.18 |
| 39 | Valve operation | IEC 60896-21 Cl. no. 6.8 |
Stationary Cells and Batteries, Lead-Acid Type ( With Tubular Positive Plates)
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accuracy of measuring instruments | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 12 |
| 2 | Capacity | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 7 |
| 3 | Capacity test | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 14 |
| 4 | Cell and battery markings | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 21 |
| 5 | Charge retention | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 10 |
| 6 | Charge retention test | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 18 |
| 7 | Endurance in discharge- charge cycles | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 16 |
| 8 | Endurance in overcharge | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 17 |
| 9 | Endurance Test | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 9 |
| 10 | Preparation of cells and batteries for testing | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 13 |
| 11 | Short-circuit current and internal resistance | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 11 |
| 12 | Short-circuit current and internal resistance determination | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 19 |
| 13 | Suitability for floating battery operation | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 8 |
| 14 | Test of suitability for floating battery operation | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 15 |
| 15 | Test sequence | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 20 |
Stationary lead-acid batteries
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endurance Test | IEC 60896-11 Cl. 9 |
How IEC 60896 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. Export, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to a regulator, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Frequently asked questions
Which IEC 60896 tests are NABL accredited?
All 55 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IEC 60896 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Is the IEC 60896 test report accepted outside India?
NABL is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, so its accredited reports are recognised by accreditation bodies in other member countries. Your buyer or regulator still decides what it accepts, so we confirm their requirement before testing.
How many samples are needed for IEC 60896 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of IEC 60896?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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