prEN 62675:2025
(Main)Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic rechargeable cells and batteries for use in industrial applications.
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic rechargeable cells and batteries for use in industrial applications.
Akkumulatoren und Batterien mit alkalischen oder anderen nichtsäurehaltigen Elektrolyten - Prismatische wiederaufladbare gasdichte Nickel-Metallhydrid-Einzelzellen für industrielle Anwendungen
Accumulateurs alcalins et autres accumulateurs à électrolyte non acide - Accumulateurs étanches parallélépipédiques au nickel-métal hydrure destinés à l’utilisation dans les applications industrielles
Sekundarni členi in baterije z alkalnimi ali drugimi nekislinskimi elektroliti - Zatesnjeni nikelj-kovinski hidridni prizmatični ponovno polnljivi členi in baterije za industrijsko uporabo
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2025
Sekundarni členi in baterije z alkalnimi ali drugimi nekislinskimi elektroliti -
Zatesnjeni nikelj-kovinski hidridni prizmatični ponovno polnljivi členi in baterije za
industrijsko uporabo
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed
nickel-metal hydride prismatic rechargeable cells and batteries for use in industrial
applications.
Akkumulatoren und Batterien mit alkalischen oder anderen nichtsäurehaltigen
Elektrolyten - Prismatische wiederaufladbare gasdichte Nickel-Metallhydrid-Einzelzellen
für industrielle Anwendungen
Accumulateurs alcalins et autres accumulateurs à électrolyte non acide - Accumulateurs
étanches parallélépipédiques au nickel-métal hydrure destinés à l’utilisation dans les
applications industrielles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 62675:2025
ICS:
29.220.99 Drugi členi in baterije Other cells and batteries
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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TITLE:
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Sealed nickel-metal hydride
prismatic rechargeable cells and batteries for use in industrial applications.
PROPOSED STABILITY DATE: 2026
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS . 1
FOREWORD . 3
Introduction. 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Parameter measurement tolerances . 7
5 Designation and marking . 8
5.1 Cell designation . 8
5.2 Cell termination . 8
5.3 Marking . 8
5.4 Safety recommendations . 9
6 Dimensions . 9
7 Electrical tests . 11
7.1 General . 11
7.2 Charging procedure for test purposes . 11
7.3 Discharge performance . 11
7.3.1 General . 11
7.3.2 Discharge performance at 20 °C . 11
7.3.3 Discharge performance at +5 °C . 12
7.3.4 Discharge performance at −18 °C . 12
7.3.5 High rate current test . 13
7.4 Internal resistance . 13
7.4.1 General . 13
7.4.2 Measurement of the internal DC resistance . 14
7.4.3 Measurement of the internal AC resistance (optional) . 15
7.5 Pulse power calculation . 16
7.5.1 General . 16
7.5.2 Test method . 16
7.5.3 Acceptance criteria . 17
7.6 Constant power measurement test . 17
7.6.1 General . 17
7.6.2 Test method . 17
7.6.3 Test result . 17
7.7 Charge retention . 17
7.8 Endurance . 18
7.8.1 Endurance in cycles . 18
7.8.2 Final test after completion of endurance in cycles test . 19
7.8.3 General . 20
7.8.4 Permanent charge endurance . 21
7.9 Charge acceptance at constant voltage. 21
7.10 Overcharge . 21
7.11 Vent plug operation . 21
7.12 Safety device operation . 21
7.13 Gas leakage test . 22
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7.14 Storage . 22
7.15 Power measurement Test . 22
8 Mechanical tests . 22
9 Physical appearance . 22
10 Conditions for approval and acceptance . 22
10.1 Type approval . 22
10.2 Batch acceptance . 23
Bibliography . 25
Figure 1 – Example of a sealed prismatic cell in steel container with two terminals and
four lugs . 9
Figure 2 – Example of a sealed prismatic cell in plastic container with two terminals . 10
Figure 3 – Pulsed Discharge graph showing the voltage behaviour under a current
pulse . 15
Table 1 – Dimensions for sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic cells in steel containers . 10
Table 2 – Dimensions for sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic cells in plastic
containers . 10
Table 3 – Measurement tolerances in millimetres (valid for widths and lengths) . 11
Table 4 – Discharge performance at 20 °C . 12
Table 5 – Discharge performance at +5 °C . 12
Table 6 – Discharge performance at −18 °C . 12
Table 7 – High currents values . 13
Table 8 – Discharge current and pulse current applied during the measurement of the
internal DC resistance . 14
Table 9 – Endurance in cycles . 18
Table 10 – Sequence of tests for type approval . 23
Table 11 – Recommended test sequence for batch acceptance . 23
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Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic rechargeable cells
and batteries for use in industrial applications.
FOREWORD
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Introduction
The following item was listed in the bibliography but not cited in the text. Please find a suitable
place to cite it to justify its inclusion in the bibliography:
IEC 60051 (all parts), Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and
their accessoriesIEC 60051 (all parts) [1]
IEC 60417 (all parts), Graphical symbols for use on equipmentIEC 60417 (all parts) [2]
IEC 60485, Digital electronic d.c. voltmeters and d.c. electronic analogue-to-digital
convertorsIEC 60485 [3]
IEC 61434:1996, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Guide to designation of current in alkaline secondary cell and battery
standardsIEC 61434:1996 [4]
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This publication was withdrawn.
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1 Scope
This International Standard specifies marking, designation, dimensions, tests and requirements
for sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic secondary single cells and battery systems made of
them.
NOTE In this context, "prismatic" refers to cells having rectangular sides and base.
When there exists an IEC standard specifying test conditions and requirements for cells used
in special applications and which is in conflict with this standard, the former takes precedence.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
IEC 60050-482:2004, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 482: Primary and
secondary cells and batteries
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-482:2004 and
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
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3.1
sealed cell
cell which remains closed and does not release either gas or liquid when operated within the
limits of charge and temperature specified by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: The cell is equipped with a safety device to prevent dangerously high internal pressure.
Note 2 to entry: The cell does not require addition to the electrolyte and is designed to operate during its life in its
original sealed state.
Note 3 to entry: The nickel-metal hydride cell, however, may release gas towards the end of its life due to the
accumulation of hydrogen in the cell.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-482:2004, 482-05-17, modified - The existing note has been developed
into Notes 1, 2 and 3 to entry.]
3.2
nominal voltage
suitable approximate value of voltage used to designate or identify the voltage of a cell or
battery
Note 1 to entry: The nominal voltage of a sealed nickel-metal hydride rechargeable single cell: 1,2 V.
Note 2 to entry: The nominal voltage of a battery of n series connected cells is equal to n times the nominal voltage
of a single cell.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-482:2004, 482-03-31, modified - Addition of Notes 1 and 2 to entry.]
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3.3
ageing factor
quantitative factor expressing the degradation in the ability of the battery, due to usage, to
deliver electrical energy under specified operating conditions such as, but not limited to,
operating ambient temperature, cycling considering depth of discharge (DOD), and
maintenance practices
3.4
battery module
group of cells connected together either in a series and/or parallel configuration without
protective devices (e.g. fuse or temperature sensor)
3.5
end user
organization which operates the battery system
Note 1 to entry: The end user is normally an organization which operates the device equipped with the battery
system, unless the responsibility is delegated to a main contractor or consultant.
3.6
system integrator
organization which has the technical responsibility of the complete battery system and charging
system
Note 1 to entry: The system integrator can be the end user or the equipment manufacturer, or none of them.
3.7
manufacturer
organization which has the technical responsibility for its scope of supply
Note 1 to entry: The manufacturer can be the equipment manufacturer or the system integrator of a battery system,
a cell manufacturer, etc. If necessary to explicitly distinguish, "equipment manufacturer", "battery system
manufacturer" or "cell manufacturer" is expressed.
3.8
cumulated requested service
CRS
total amount of service requested by the buyer or the end user, expressed in duration (months
or years) or delivered energy in kWh, under e.g representative ambient and operating conditions
as expressed
3.9
rated capacity
capacity value of a battery determined under specified conditions and declared by the
manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: The rated capacity is the quantity of electricity C Ah (ampere-hours) declared by the manufacturer
which a battery can deliver when discharged at the reference test current of 0,2 I A to a final voltage of 1,0 V at +20
t
°C when charged, stored and discharged under the conditions specified in Clause 7.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-482:2004, 482-03-15, modified - Addition of Note 1 to entry.]
4 Parameter measurement tolerances
The overall accuracy of controlled or measured values, relative to the specified or actual values,
shall be within these tolerances:
a) ±1 % for voltage;
b) ±1 % for current;
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c) ±2 °C for temperature;
d) ±0,1 % for time;
e) ±1 % for capacity.
These tolerances comprise the combined accuracy of the measuring instruments, the
measurement techniques used, and all other sources of error in the test procedure.
The details of the instrumentation used shall be provided in any report of results.
5 Designation and marking
5.1 Cell designation
Sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic secondary single cells shall be designated by the letter
"HP" followed by a letter L, M, H or X which signifies:
– low rate of discharge (L);
– medium rate of discharge (M);
– high rate of discharge (H);
– very high rate of discharge (X).
NOTE These types of cells are typically but not exclusively used for the following discharge rates
– L up to 0,5 I A,
t
– M up to 3,5 I A,
t
– H up to 7,0 I A,
t
– X up to and above 7,0 I A.
t
This group of two letters shall be followed by a group of figures indicative of the rated capacity
of the cell in ampere-hours.
Cells that have been tested at 20 °C and 5 °C but not at −18 °C shall carry an additional marking
of T5.
For example: HPH 100 or HPH 100 T5.
Cells in cases of steel material shall be designated by the letter "S" after the figures.
For example: HPH 100 S or HPH 100 S T5.
5.2 Cell termination
This standard does not specify cell termination.
5.3 Marking
Each cell or monobloc shall carry durable markings giving the following minimum information:
– type of cell (designation as specified in 5.1; in addition, it is permissible for a manufacturer
to use his own type designation);
– name or identification of manufacturer or supplier;
– positive terminal: either a red washer or an indented or raised symbol, (see graphical symbol
5005 of IEC 60417 (all parts) [2]).
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5.4 Safety recommendations
The manufacturer shall provide recommendations for the safe handling of the cell. See also IEC
61438 [5]:update last version.
6 Dimensions
Dimensions of cells shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 are given in Table 1 and Table 2.
NOTE Cells in steel container can have two or more terminals and four or more lugs.
Figure 1 – Example of a sealed prismatic cell in steel container with two terminals and
four lugs
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NOTE Cells in plastic container can have two or more terminals.
Figure 2 – Example of a sealed prismatic cell in plastic container with two terminals
Table 1 – Dimensions for sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic cells in steel containers
Maximum height,h Width,b Length,d
mm mm mm
210 155 55
320 230 61
Table 2 – Dimensions for sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic cells in plastic
containers
Maximum height,h Width,b Length,d
mm mm mm
125 83 36
146 98 41
168 83 34
178 116 37, 40
191 134 49
195 60 78
200 120 47
224 182 55
300 220 224
NOTE 1 The dimensions given in Table 1 and Table 2 represent preferred values.
NOTE 2 The widths relate to the overall width dimension of the cell excluding for cells in steel container the
thickness of the lug flanges. The values for widths and lengths given in Table 1 and Table 2 are maximum values;
their negative tolerances are given in Table 3.
NOTE 3 The values for height given in Table 1 and Table 2 relate to the maximum height over the terminals or the
closed cell vent, whichever is the greater. No lower limits are stated.
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NOTE 4 The dimensions shown in Table 1 and Table 2 are not associated to particular cell capacities. They apply
to all kinds of sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic cells, i.e. L, M, H and X types.
Table 3 – Measurement tolerances in millimetres (valid for widths and lengths)
Up to and including 60 mm 0 to −2
Above 60 mm, up to and including 120 mm 0 to −3
Above 120 mm 0 to −4
7 Electrical tests
7.1 General
Charge and discharge currents for the tests in accordance with 7.2 to 7.10 inclusive shall be
based on the value of the rated capacity.
In all tests, except where noted, no leakage of electrolyte in liquid form shall be observed. A
cooling device may be necessary, referring to manufacturer’s instructions. When the
temperature on the cell reaches a level of 70 °C, the charge or discharge should be
discontinued.
In all electrical tests, safety pressure plate may be used at outside of the cell to prevent a
deformation of cell case.
7.2 Charging procedure for test purposes
Prior to charging, the cells shall have been discharged in an ambient temperature of 20 °C ±
5 °C, at a constant current of 0,2 I A, down to a final voltage of 1,0
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