IEC 62133:2012, “Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications,” has just been released and is available from Document Center Inc. in either paper or pdf format. The standard specifies requirements and tests for the safe operation of portable sealed secondary cells and batteries (other than button) containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolyte, under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– update of assembly of cells into batteries (5.5);
– addition of design recommendations for lithium system only (5.6.2);
– separation of nickel systems and lithium systems (Clause 6);
– addition of specific requirements and tests for lithium systems (Clause 8);
– addition of charging of secondary lithium-ion cells for safe use (Annex A).
IEC 62133 Edition 2.0 is also available in a Redline Edition. This means that when you purchase this marked-up copy, you have a quick and easy way to compare all the changes between this standard and its previous edition. FYI: The Redline version is not an official IEC Standard — only the current version of the standard is to be considered the official document.
You actually get 2 copies in one with the Redline edition, so you don’t need to purchase both versions. There is just one document, with the bi-lingual copy of the standard first and then the marked up copy in English only following. This means that the redline edition has a larger page-count than just the new release.
IEC standards are available in both paper and pdf format (and redline editions when available) from Document Center’s website, www.document-center.com. Or you can order by contacting us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com). Territorial restrictions apply.
Meantime, all of us here at Document Center Inc. wish you and yours a very successful and satisfying New Year!
