IEC 60086-2 Updated – Primary Batteries

IEC 60086-2, “Primary batteries – Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications,” has been updated with the release of the new Edition 13.0.  The IEC 60086 series is one of the most frequently used battery specifications.  So an update to the Part 2 is significant.

Who should be using the IEC 60086-2?  Primary battery users, device designers and battery manufacturers will all find the series useful.  It provides the specifics of form, fit and function for primary cells and batteries.

What is contained in IEC 60086-2?  The standard provides the physical dimensions, discharge test conditions and discharge performance requirements for primary batteries.  It covers categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.  Dimensional drawings for various types of batteries are included as 29 figures (the document used to be labeled “specification sheets”).  The 4 Annexes cover additional information on batteries according to the application, an index and a cross-reference index, and common designations.  A 5-item bibliography completes the publication.

What’s new in the IEC 60086-2 13th Edition?  IEC provides the following guidance:

“Significant changes from the previous edition are test changes to battery types R03, LR03, R6, LR6, PR70, PR41, PR48, 6F22, 6LR61, 6LP3146 4LR25-2, R14, LR14, R20, LR20, CR2025, and CR2032, adding the 5AR40 back into the standard, addition of common designations, addition of two new battery types FR14505 and FR10G445, deletion of battery types LR53, R40, 2EP3863, 6F100, and general editorial changes.”

FYI: The Edition 13.0 cancels and replaces the previous Edition 12.0 from 2011.

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