BS EN 61056-1:2012

What is BS EN 61056-1 – Lead acid batteries about? 

BS EN 61056-1 is a British standard which specifies the general requirements, functional characteristics, and methods of test for all general purpose lead-acid cells, and batteries of the valve-regulated type: 

• For either cyclic or float charge application
• In portable equipment, for instance, incorporated in tools, toys, or in static emergency, or uninterruptible power supply, and general power supplies.

Who is BS EN 61056-1 - Lead-acid batteries for? 

BS EN 61056-1 on general purpose lead-acid batteries is helpful for: 

• Marine applications 
• Battery electric vehicles  
• Back-up power supplies  
• For electric scooters, electric wheelchairs, electrified bicycles 

Why should you use BS EN 61056-1 - Lead-acid batteries? 

Having access to quality requirements, and characteristics is essential to build, and use standardized lead-acid batteries. BS EN 61056-1 provides manufacturers with the general requirements, functional characteristics, and specific requirements which helps to efficiently manufacture, and use lead-acid batteries. 

BS EN 61056-1 also provides users with methods of sampling, and preparation of batteries for testing, and test conditions along with measuring instruments which contributes to effective, and safe use of lead-acid batteries. 

What has changed since the last update? 

BS EN 61056-1:2012 supersedes EN 61056-1:2003 which has been withdrawn. The main changes in BS EN 61056-1:2012 with regard to EN 61056-1:2003 are: 

• The addition of new battery designations 

• An update of the requirements like the one concerning the marking