NEMA Publishes ANSI C18.2M for secondary cells and batteries.
Press Release Summary:
Published by NEMA, ANSI C18.2M, Part 1-2013 American National Standard for Portable Rechargeable Cells and Batteries—General and Specifications, applies to secondary cells and batteries based on NiCad, NiMH, and Li-ion electrochemical systems. Changes in this edition include alignment of definitions between all ANSI C18 standards, harmonization with IEC standards, inclusion of Li-ion polymer batteries, storage adjusted capacity, and application charge performance test.
Original Press Release:
NEMA Publishes ANSI C18.2M, Part 1-2013 American National Standard for Portable Rechargeable Cells and Batteries - General and Specifications
ROSSLYN, Va.—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C18.2M, Part 1-2013 American National Standard for Portable Rechargeable Cells and Batteries—General and Specifications.
This publication applies to portable rechargeable, or secondary, cells and batteries based on the following electrochemical systems:
Nickel-cadmium
Nickel-metal hydride
Lithium-ion including lithium ion polymer
Changes in this edition include:
alignment of definitions between all ANSI C18 standards
harmonization with IEC standards wherever possible
improved readability of the terminal arrangements section
included Li-ion polymer batteries
added storage adjusted capacity
added application charge performance test
Section 1 of this standard contains general information and all standardized performance and mechanical tests upon which all the specifications in Section 2 are based.
Section 2 specification sheets list those tests and requirements described herein that are required for each battery.
Part 2 of this standard describes all safety tests and requirements.
ANSI C18.2M, Part 1-2013 may be purchased in electronic or hardcopy format for $94 on the NEMA website.
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