BS EN IEC 62485-2:2018

This standard BS EN IEC 62485-2:2018 Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.220.30 Alkaline secondary cells and batteries
• 29.220.20 Acid secondary cells and batteries

This part of the IEC 62485 applies to stationary secondary batteries and battery installations with a maximum voltage of DC 1 500 V (nominal) and describes the principal measures for protections against hazards generated from:

• electricity,

• gas emission,

• electrolyte.

This International Standard provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the erection, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal.

It covers lead-acid and NiCd / NiMH batteries.

Examples for the main applications are:

• telecommunications,

• power station operation,

• central emergency lighting and alarm systems,

• uninterruptible power supplies,

• stationary engine starting,

• photovoltaic systems.