IEC 60095-4:2008 pdf download – Lead-acid starter batteries – Part 4: Dimensions of batteries for heavy vehicles
This part of lEC 60095 is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for starting，lighting andignition of heavy trucks, commercial vehicles,busses and agricultural trucks.
The object of the present standard is to specify global requirements of the main dimensions ofstarter batteries for Europe,North America and East Asia.
This International Standard comprises 12 types of “preferred types” of batteries.
The standard specifies dimensions of 4 types of batteries each for the Europe (types A, B,Cand D2),North America (4D,8D,31T,31A) and East Asia (E41,F51,G51,H52) regions.
For future new developments of heavy vehicles it is strongly recommended to use onlybatteries from this standard.
Several other types of batteries exist under the standards of national or regionalorganisations.They are not included in this International Standard.
2Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.For dated references,only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest editionof the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-482:2004，International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Part 482: Primary andsecondary cells and batteries
IEC 60095-1,Lead-acid starter batteries – Part 1: General requirements and methods of test
lEC 60417,Graphical symbols for use on equipment
ISO 1043-1，Plastics – Symbols and abbreviated terms – Part 1: Basic polymers and theirspecial characteristics
ISo 700o, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Index and synopsis
3Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the definitions contained in lIEC 60050-482 apply.
4Common features
4.1 Labelling
The batteries shall be marked in accordance with lEC 60095-1.
4.2 Marking of polarity
The batteries shall carry the marking of polarity, at least of the positive terminal.
4.2.1 Marking of positive terminals
This marking shall take the form of the symbol ‘+’ either on the upper surface of the positive terminal or on the lid adjacent to the positive terminal.
4.2.2 Marking of negative terminals
If the negative polarity is also marked, the marking shall take the form of the symbol ‘–‘, either on the upper surface of the negative terminal or on the lid adjacent to the negative terminal.
NOTE As an alternative, the wording “POS” and “NEG” is permitted for the North American market only.
4.2.3 Design and dimensions of marking
The symbols used for marking the terminals shall be in accordance with symbol IEC 60417-5005 (2002-10) for the positive and symbol IEC 60417-5006 (2002-10) for the negative polarity.
Suggested dimensions are shown in Figure 1 .
4.3 Marking of plastic material
Batteries are universally marked to identify the plastic material. Various marking schemes exist around the world in line with local regulations. However all schemes identify the plastic material by embossing or indenting it into the battery housing. The material content shall be in accordance with ISO 1 043-1 .
”PP/PE“ or ”PP“ is used as the marking for types of plastic materials.
Some materials also include the recycling symbol (ISO 7000-1 1 35) as shown in Figure 2.
lt is permissible to use the number coding 7 or 07 for PP/PE and the addition of “other” tocover additives to the plastic material.
4.4Dimensions and design
All dimensions are in millimetres. Details of the design that are not indicated in the genericdrawings have to be chosen appropriately.The illustrations in this standard,especially thoseof the design of the lids，handles,ribs，ledges,vent caps and their locations are notmandatory.
5European types
5.1 General
This applies to the series of lead-acid starter batteries for heavy trucks，widely andpredominantly being used in Europe. In the text which follows, the series will be designated“EU”.The EU series comprises four types.
5.1.1 Fastening
All types are intended for fastening by the upper part of the battery only.
This fastening shall be effected at a level defined by the dimension “”h,” in the figures. Theconfiguration shall permit the fitting of an angle-iron frame, both legs of which are 20 mmwide, for the major part of the lid’s four sides.
5.1.2Terminal configurations, polarity
The terminal configuration and polarity shall be as shown in Figures 4 and 5.
5.1.3Terminal dimensions
The dimensions are shown in Figure 3.
5.2Dimensions
The main dimensions are represented by symbols，as indicated in Figures 4 and 5. Thedimensions according to the symbols shall be in accordance with Table 1.
