DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 50342-2
; VDE 0510-21:2015-10
Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and marking of terminals; German version EN 50342-2:2007 + A1:2014
Blei-Akkumulatoren-Starterbatterien - Teil 2: Maße von Batterien und Kennzeichnung von Anschlüssen; Deutsche Fassung EN 50342-2:2007 + A1:2014
Overview
This European Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for starting, lighting and ignition of passenger automobiles and light commercial vehicles with a nominal voltage of 12 V. All batteries in accordance with this European Standard can be fastened to the vehicle either by means of the ledges around the case or by means of a hold-down device engaging with the lid. In addition to requirements for the marking of connections and dimensions, the standard contains information on the construction, fastening and recycling of lead-acid accumulator starter batteries. The responsible committee is DKE/K 371 "Akkumulatoren" ("Secondary cells and batteries") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
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Responsible national committee
DKE/UK 371.2 - Akkumulatoren (Elektrochemische Systeme außer Lithium)
