GB/T 5008.1-2023 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 1: Technical conditions and methods of test
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, inspection rules and marking, packaging, transportation and storage requirements of lead-acid starter batteries (hereinafter referred to as batteries), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to vented (flooded) batteries and valve regulated (with gas compound function) batteries used for starting (cranking), lighting and ignition of various vehicles, tractors and other internal combustion engines with a rated voltage of 12V.
This document does not apply to batteries for other purposes, such as ones for railway internal combustion engines.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2900.41 Electrotechnical terminology - Primary and secondary cells and batteries (GB/T 2900.41-2008, IEC60050-482: 2003, IDT)
GB/T 5008.2 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals (GB/T 5008.2-2023, IEC 60095-2: 2021, MOD)
GB/T 5008.3 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 3: Kinds of products and specifications and dimensions and marking of terminals for heavy vehicles (GB/T 5008.3-2023, IEC 60095-4: 2021, MOD)
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and classification
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 2900.41 and the following apply.
3.1.1
vented battery
flooded battery
lead-acid battery having a cover provided with one or more openings through which gaseous products may escape
Note: it includes normal water consumption batteries, low water consumption batteries and slight water consumption batteries.
3.1.2
valve regulated battery
gas recombination battery
lead-acid battery which is closed under normal conditions but which has an arrangement that allows the escape of gas if the internal pressure exceeds a predetermined value
Note: Generally, water or electrolyte shall be filled into this battery type. In such a battery, the electrolyte is not flowing.
3.1.3
maintenance-free battery
slight water consumption battery that does not require maintenance during its service life in specified conditions.
3.2 Symbol
Ce —— 20h actual capacity, A ⋅ h;
Cn —— 20h rated capacity, A ⋅ h;
Crch —— Charging power, A ⋅ h;
Crn —— Rated reserve capacity, min;
Cre —— Actual reserve capacity, min;
In —— 20h discharge current, with a value is Cn/20, A;
Icc —— -18 ℃ low temperature starting current, with the value given in GB/T 5008.2, A;
Icc,L —— -29 °C low temperature starting current, with the value 0.8Icc, A;
Io —— Discharge current in the charge acceptance test, A;
Ica —— Current when charging to 10 min in charge acceptance test, A.
3.3 Classification
3.3.1 Batteries are classified according to their performance as follows:
—— Type A: ordinary type battery;
—— Type B: long-life vibration-resistant battery;
—— Type C: high temperature (75 ℃) starter battery;
—— Type D: parking battery.
3.3.2 Batteries are classified according to structure as follows:
—— Vented battery;
—— Valve regulated battery.
3.3.3 Batteries are classified by water consumption as follows:
—— Normal water consumption battery;
—— Low water consumption batteries;
—— Slight water consumption battery (maintenance-free battery).
4 Technical requirements
4.1 Battery model, size, terminal size and polarity
The model, size, terminal size and polarity of the batteries shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 5008.2 and GB/T 5008.3.
4.2 Electrolyte density and open circuit voltage
4.2.1 For fully charged vented batteries, the electrolyte density shall be kept within the range of 1.27 g/cm3∼1.30 g/cm3 at 25 ℃.
4.2.2 When a fully charged battery is kept on open circuit at a temperature of 25 ℃ for at least 24 h, the terminal voltage shall meet the following requirements:
—— Vented battery: kept in the range of 12.70 V to 12.90 V;
—— Valve regulated battery: not less than 12.80 V.
4.2.3 The manufacturer may also specify the electrolyte density or open circuit voltage by itself.
4.3 Capacity
4.3.1 20h capacity
The battery shall meet the following requirements when tested according to 5.4.1:
a) The 20h rated capacity Cn meets the provisions of GB/T 5008.2 and GB/T 5008.3;
b) 20h actual capacity Ce reaches the rated capacity Cn at the third or previous 20h capacity test.
4.3.2 Reserve capacity
The battery shall be tested according to 5.4.2. The actual reserve capacity Cre shall reach the rated reserve capacity Crn at the third or previous reserve capacity test.
4.4 Cranking performance at low temperature
4.4.1 Cranking performance at low temperature (−18 ℃)
When the battery is tested according to 5.5.1, the terminal voltage of the battery is not less than 7.5 V when discharged to 10s, 7.2 V when 30s, and 6.0 V when 90s (the terminal voltage at 90s is the reference value, which may be selected by the manufacturer).
4.4.2 Cranking performance at low temperature (-29 ℃)
When the battery is tested according to 5.5.2, the terminal voltage of the battery is not less than 7.5 V when discharged to 10s, 7.2 V when 30s, and 6.0 V when 90s (the terminal voltage at 90s is the reference value, which may be selected by the manufacturer).
4.5 Charge acceptance
When the battery is tested according to 5.6, the ratio of charging current Ica to I0 of Type A, Type B and Type C batteries shall not be less than 2.0, and the ratio of charging current Ica to I0 of Type D batteries shall not be less than 2.5.
Contents
Foreword i
Introduction iv
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and classification
4 Technical requirements
5 Test method
6 Inspection rules
7 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage
Annex A (Informative) Comparison of clause/subclause numbers between this document and IEC 60095-1:2018
Annex B (Informative) Technical differences between this document and IEC 60095-1: 2018 and their justifications
Annex C (Nominative) Lead-acid battery marks
GB/T 5008.1-2023 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 1: Technical conditions and methods of test
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, inspection rules and marking, packaging, transportation and storage requirements of lead-acid starter batteries (hereinafter referred to as batteries), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to vented (flooded) batteries and valve regulated (with gas compound function) batteries used for starting (cranking), lighting and ignition of various vehicles, tractors and other internal combustion engines with a rated voltage of 12V.
This document does not apply to batteries for other purposes, such as ones for railway internal combustion engines.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2900.41 Electrotechnical terminology - Primary and secondary cells and batteries (GB/T 2900.41-2008, IEC60050-482: 2003, IDT)
GB/T 5008.2 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals (GB/T 5008.2-2023, IEC 60095-2: 2021, MOD)
GB/T 5008.3 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 3: Kinds of products and specifications and dimensions and marking of terminals for heavy vehicles (GB/T 5008.3-2023, IEC 60095-4: 2021, MOD)
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and classification
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 2900.41 and the following apply.
3.1.1
vented battery
flooded battery
lead-acid battery having a cover provided with one or more openings through which gaseous products may escape
Note: it includes normal water consumption batteries, low water consumption batteries and slight water consumption batteries.
3.1.2
valve regulated battery
gas recombination battery
lead-acid battery which is closed under normal conditions but which has an arrangement that allows the escape of gas if the internal pressure exceeds a predetermined value
Note: Generally, water or electrolyte shall be filled into this battery type. In such a battery, the electrolyte is not flowing.
3.1.3
maintenance-free battery
slight water consumption battery that does not require maintenance during its service life in specified conditions.
3.2 Symbol
Ce —— 20h actual capacity, A ⋅ h;
Cn —— 20h rated capacity, A ⋅ h;
Crch —— Charging power, A ⋅ h;
Crn —— Rated reserve capacity, min;
Cre —— Actual reserve capacity, min;
In —— 20h discharge current, with a value is Cn/20, A;
Icc —— -18 ℃ low temperature starting current, with the value given in GB/T 5008.2, A;
Icc,L —— -29 °C low temperature starting current, with the value 0.8Icc, A;
Io —— Discharge current in the charge acceptance test, A;
Ica —— Current when charging to 10 min in charge acceptance test, A.
3.3 Classification
3.3.1 Batteries are classified according to their performance as follows:
—— Type A: ordinary type battery;
—— Type B: long-life vibration-resistant battery;
—— Type C: high temperature (75 ℃) starter battery;
—— Type D: parking battery.
3.3.2 Batteries are classified according to structure as follows:
—— Vented battery;
—— Valve regulated battery.
3.3.3 Batteries are classified by water consumption as follows:
—— Normal water consumption battery;
—— Low water consumption batteries;
—— Slight water consumption battery (maintenance-free battery).
4 Technical requirements
4.1 Battery model, size, terminal size and polarity
The model, size, terminal size and polarity of the batteries shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 5008.2 and GB/T 5008.3.
4.2 Electrolyte density and open circuit voltage
4.2.1 For fully charged vented batteries, the electrolyte density shall be kept within the range of 1.27 g/cm3∼1.30 g/cm3 at 25 ℃.
4.2.2 When a fully charged battery is kept on open circuit at a temperature of 25 ℃ for at least 24 h, the terminal voltage shall meet the following requirements:
—— Vented battery: kept in the range of 12.70 V to 12.90 V;
—— Valve regulated battery: not less than 12.80 V.
4.2.3 The manufacturer may also specify the electrolyte density or open circuit voltage by itself.
4.3 Capacity
4.3.1 20h capacity
The battery shall meet the following requirements when tested according to 5.4.1:
a) The 20h rated capacity Cn meets the provisions of GB/T 5008.2 and GB/T 5008.3;
b) 20h actual capacity Ce reaches the rated capacity Cn at the third or previous 20h capacity test.
4.3.2 Reserve capacity
The battery shall be tested according to 5.4.2. The actual reserve capacity Cre shall reach the rated reserve capacity Crn at the third or previous reserve capacity test.
4.4 Cranking performance at low temperature
4.4.1 Cranking performance at low temperature (−18 ℃)
When the battery is tested according to 5.5.1, the terminal voltage of the battery is not less than 7.5 V when discharged to 10s, 7.2 V when 30s, and 6.0 V when 90s (the terminal voltage at 90s is the reference value, which may be selected by the manufacturer).
4.4.2 Cranking performance at low temperature (-29 ℃)
When the battery is tested according to 5.5.2, the terminal voltage of the battery is not less than 7.5 V when discharged to 10s, 7.2 V when 30s, and 6.0 V when 90s (the terminal voltage at 90s is the reference value, which may be selected by the manufacturer).
4.5 Charge acceptance
When the battery is tested according to 5.6, the ratio of charging current Ica to I0 of Type A, Type B and Type C batteries shall not be less than 2.0, and the ratio of charging current Ica to I0 of Type D batteries shall not be less than 2.5.
Contents of GB/T 5008.1-2023
Contents
Foreword i
Introduction iv
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and classification
4 Technical requirements
5 Test method
6 Inspection rules
7 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage
Annex A (Informative) Comparison of clause/subclause numbers between this document and IEC 60095-1:2018
Annex B (Informative) Technical differences between this document and IEC 60095-1: 2018 and their justifications
Annex C (Nominative) Lead-acid battery marks
