oSIST prEN 60095-2:2004

Lead-acid starter batteries (12 V) -- Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals

IEC 60095-2:2009 is applicable to lead-acid batteries used for starting, lighting and ignition of passenger cars and light vehicles with a nominal voltage of 12 V. All batteries in accordance with this standard can be fastened to the vehicle either by means of the ledges around the container or by means of a hold-down device engaging with the lid. This standard covers battery sizes of the geographical regions Europe, East Asia and North America.

Svinčeno-kislinske zagonske baterije (12 V) - 2. del: Mere baterij ter mere in označevanje priključkov

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Withdrawal Date: 05-Jun-2008
• ICS: 29.220.20 - Acid secondary cells and batteries
• Technical Committee: ISCB - Secondary cells and batteries
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 20-Aug-2010
• Due Date: 25-Aug-2010
• Completion Date: 20-Aug-2010
• Ref Project: prEN 60095-2 - Lead-acid starter batteries (12 V) - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN 50342-2:2008 - Lead-acid starter batteries -- Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and marking of terminals
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008

Overview

prEN 60095-2 (CLC) aligns with IEC 60095-2 and specifies dimensional and marking requirements for lead‑acid starter batteries (12 V) used for starting, lighting and ignition in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The standard covers battery sizes and terminal arrangements for the geographical regions Europe, East Asia and North America, and defines how batteries are to be fastened in vehicles (by ledges around the case or by a hold‑down engaging the lid).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and applicability
  • Applies to nominal 12 V lead‑acid starter batteries for passenger cars and light vehicles.
  • Covers regional battery sizing and terminal configurations (EU, East Asia, North America).
• Dimensions and mechanical design
  • Main battery case dimensions, recommended series (wide/narrow types) and optional fastenings.
  • Design and arrangement of ledges, notches and upper‑case fastening features.
• Terminals
  • Location, configuration and detailed dimensions of terminals (type “P”) for positive and negative poles.
  • Requirements for terminal polarity marking and corresponding symbol dimensions.
• Marking and labelling
  • Safety labelling per IEC 60095‑1 and mandatory polarity markings ('+' and '−') adjacent to terminals or on terminal surfaces.
  • Use of IEC graphical symbols (IEC 60417) - positive 5005a and negative 5006a - and conformity with IEC 61429 recycling marking rules.
• Handling and automation
  • Provisions for robot handling: position and dimensions of robot‑ledges to support automated assembly or handling.
• Environment and recycling
  • Requirements and guidance on the recycling of lead and plastic components and associated marking.

Practical applications and intended users

• Automotive manufacturers and vehicle designers - ensure battery dimensions and terminal locations match vehicle hold‑down and cable layouts.
• Battery manufacturers and designers - design cases, lids, terminals and fastening features to meet international dimensional standards.
• Aftermarket suppliers and installers - select replacement batteries that fit vehicle mounting points and terminal configurations.
• Test labs and conformity assessors - verify dimensional, marking and labelling compliance as part of regulatory or quality checks.
• Automation engineers - implement robot grippers and handling tooling based on robot‑ledge specifications.

Related standards

• IEC 60095‑1: Lead‑acid starter batteries - General requirements and test methods
• IEC 60417: Graphical symbols for use on equipment
• IEC 61429: Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol

By following prEN 60095‑2 / IEC 60095‑2, stakeholders ensure interchangeability, safe polarity identification, secure vehicle fastening and improved recyclability for 12 V lead‑acid starter batteries.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Lead-acid starter batteries (12 V) - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and
marking of terminals
Blei-Starterbatterien - Teil 2: Maße von Batterien sowie Maße und Kennzeichnung von
Anschlüssen
Batteries d'accumulateurs de démarrage au plomb - Partie 2: Dimensions des batteries
et dimensions et marquage des bornes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 60095-2
ICS:
29.220.20 .LVOLQVNLVHNXQGDUQLþOHQLLQ Acid secondary cells and
EDWHULMH batteries
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

21/610/CDV
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Project number IEC 60095-2 Ed.4
Numéro de projet
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Date de diffusion mandatory for P-members)
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Date de clôture du vote (Vote
2004-06-11
obligatoire pour les membres (P))
2004-11-12
Titre du CE/SC: Accumulateurs TC/SC Title: Secondary cells and batteries
Secretary: Y.Boudou
Secrétaire:
Also of interest to the following committees Supersedes document
Intéresse également les comités suivants Remplace le document
21/537/CD and 21/545/CC
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Safety EMC Environment Quality assurance
Sécurité
CEM Environnement Assurance qualité
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Titre : CEI 60095-2: Batteries d'accumulateurs de Title : IEC 60095-2 : Lead-acid starter batteries
démarrage au plomb (12 V) - Partie 2: (12 V) - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and
Dimensions des batteries et dimensions et dimensions and marking of terminals
marquage des bornes
Note d'introduction Introductory note
Ce CDV a été préparé par le GT2 du TC21. This CDV has been prepared by WG2 of TC21.
La version française sera circulée avec le FDIS. The French version will be circulated with the
FDIS.
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FORM CDV (IEC)
2002-08-09
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CONTENT
1 SCOPE . 7
2 DEFINITIONS . 7
3 NORMATIVE REFERENCE. 7
4 GENERAL. 7
4.1 Marking .7
4.1.1 Safety labelling .7
4.1.2 Marking of the polarity of terminals .7
4.2 Recycling .8
4.2.1 Recycling of lead .8
4.2.2 Recycling of plastic material .8
4.3 Dimensions and design.8
5 RECOMMENDED TYPES USED IN EUROPE. 9
5.1 Recommended Types LN and LBN .9
5.2 Main dimensions of batteries .9
5.3 Handles.9
5.3.1 General .9
5.3.2 Handles if any.10
5.4 Standard fastening on the bottom.10
5.4.1 Design of ledges.10
5.4.2 Notches .10
5.4.3 Arrangement and dimensions of ledges and notches .10
5.4.4 General concerning permissible alternative fastening .10
5.4.5 Fastening by ledges at the short side.10
5.5 Fastening by upper part of the battery.10
5.6 Location of terminals .10
5.7 Dimensions of battery terminals (P).11
5.7.1 Dimensions of the positive terminal.11
5.7.2 Dimensions of the negative terminal .11
5.8 Marking of polarity and dimensions of corresponding symbols.11
5.8.1 Marking of the polarity of terminals .11
5.9 Special features of lid .11
5.9.1 Semi bloc lid .11
5.9.2 Spray-water-proof .11
5.9.3 Central degassing.11
5.9.4 Recessed holes .11
5.9.5 Reversible plugs .11
5.9.6 Information .11
5.9.7 Welded Lid .12

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5.10 Handling of starter batteries by robot-equipment .12
5.10.1 Position and dimensions of robot-ledges.12
Table 2:.16
Table 3:.16
6 RECOMMENDED TYPES USED IN NORTH AMERICA (AM). 22
6.1 Terminals and terminal configuration .22
6.1.1 Terminals.22
6.1.2 Terminal Configuration.22
6.2 Main dimensions of the batteries AM .22
7 RECOMMENDED TYPES USED IN EAST ASIA. 26
7.1 Terminals and terminal configuration .26
7.2 Main dimensions of the batteries AS .26
A.1 BATTERY SERIES. 29
A.1.1 Wide series .29
A.1.2 Narrow series.29
A.2 HANDLES, IF ANY. 29
A.3 STANDARD FASTENING . 30
A.3.1 Ledges on long sides.30
A.3.2 Notches .30
A.4 MAIN DIMENSIONS OF BATTERIES . 30
A.4.1 Main dimensions of series L, LB, E and EB .30
A.5 DIMENSIONS AND ARRANGEMENT OF LEDGES AND NOTCHES . 30
A.6 SUPPLEMENTARY DIMENSIONS OF BATTERIES WITH PERMISSIBLE
ALTERNATIVE FASTENING . 30
A.6.1 General concerning permissible alternative fastening .30
A.6.2 Fastening by ledges at the short side .31
A.6.3 Fastening by upper part of the battery.31
A.6.3.1 Arrangement of the upper part of case.31
A.6.3.2 Supplementary dimension of batteries with fastening by upper part of the case .31
A.7 TERMINALS . 31
A.7.1 Location of terminals .31

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A.7.2 Dimensions of terminals (P).31
A.7.3 Dimensions of the positive terminal.31
A.7.4 Dimensions of the negative terminal .31
A.8 MARKING OF POLARITY OF BATTERIES AND DIMENSIONS OF
CORRESPONDING SYMBOLS . 31
A.8.1 Marking of the polarity of terminals .31
A.9 HANDLING OF STARTER BATTERIES BY ROBOT-EQUIPMENT . 31
A.9.1 General.31
A.9.2 Position and dimensions of robot-ledges .32
Figure A4: Dimensions of positive and negative terminal ‘P’ .37
Figure A4: Dimensions of positive and negative terminal ‘P’ .38

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Lead-acid starter batteries (12 V)
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals

FOREWORD
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IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.International Standard IEC 60095-2 has been
prepared by WG2, of IEC technical committee 21: Secondary cells and batteries
International Standard IEC 60095-2 has been prepared by WG2 of IEC technical committee 21:
Secondary cells and batteries.
This standard cancels and replaces IEC 60095-2 Ed.3 published in 1984.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
XX/XX/FDIS XX/XX/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on voting
indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until 2010.
At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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Lead-acid starter batteries (12 V)
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals

1 Scope
This 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 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.
This Standard covers battery sizes of the geographical regions EUROPE, EAST ASIA and NORTH
AMERICA.
2 Definitions
None
3 Normative reference
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 edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60095-1: LEAD-ACID STARTER BATTERIES - Part 1: General requirements and methods of
test
IEC 60417: Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment
IEC 61429: Marking of secondary cells and batteries with the international recycling symbol ISO
7000-1135
4 General
The following specifications are common to all batteries, not only for the batteries of this standard:
4.1 Marking
4.1.1 Safety labelling
The batteries must be marked in accordance with IEC 60095 Part 1.
4.1.2 Marking of the polarity of terminals
The batteries must be marked with signs for both polarities which have to be placed near the
terminals.
4.1.2.1 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.

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4.1.2.2 Marking of negative terminals
This 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.
4.1.2.3 Design and dimensions of marking of terminals
The symbols used for marking the terminals shall be in accordance with the IEC Publication 417
symbol 5005 a for the positive and symbol 5006 a for the negative polarity.

Figures 1: Marking of polarity
Permissible are 0,3 – 0,5 mm intended or recessed.
4.2 Recycling
4.2.1 Recycling of lead
The batteries must be marked with the recycling symbol in accordance with IEC 61429.
4.2.2 Recycling of plastic material
The Marking of plastic moulded parts has to be fixed in the tooling of the battery housing on the lid
or on the case e.g. on bottom or on one short wall side near the ledge.
The marking > PP < or > PP/PE < in accordance with ISO 1043 is minimum.
As supplementation is permissible:
™ the recycling symbol (ISO 7000-1135)
™ the material code 7 or 07 and
™ the addition of "other".   Figure 2: Marking of polypropylene
The marking shall be achieved by moulding in relief. The recommended thickness is 0,2 – 0,4 mm.
The height of the marking characters shall be between 5 and 7 mm.
4.3 Dimensions and design
All dimensions are in millimetres.
Details of the design which are not indicated have to be chosen appropriate. Illustrations, especially
of the handles are not obligatory for design.

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5 Recommended types used in Europe
The object of this clause is clearly to update the pervious edition of this standard and to introduce
an updated version of LS and LBS models. Those updated versions LN and LBN are so designed
that they may replace the earlier models LS and LBS. Therefore for new developments only the
recommended series LN and LBN shall be used.
This clause specify:
-the main dimensions of starter batteries of the two preferred series LN and LBN;
-the location of the positive and negative terminals with respect to the fastening system;
-the dimensions of tapered terminals of starter batteries;
-the main dimensions and design of the ‘Semi Lid’ (SL);
-the trottoir (M) for fastening on the upper part;
The preferred series LN replace LS and series LBN replace LBS of Annex A.

5.1 Recommended Types LN and LBN
Starter batteries in accordance with this part of the standard are marked with LN and LBN
(N = new). Both battery series have the same width (L = large) but different height:
LN = standard height (H = 190 mm)
LBN = low configuration (H = 175 mm)

Of the two series, the model LN (large, standard height, new) shall be considered as the most
preferred series.
5.2 Main dimensions of batteries
The main dimensions of the batteries are represented by symbols as indicated on the drawings.
These schematic drawings do not represent any design details of the top of the battery.
The dimensions corresponding to the symbols below shall be in accordance with Figure 3, Figure 4,
Figure 5, Table 2 and Table 3.
Symbols used: a = Overall length at the battery base with ledges
a = Length at the battery base without ledges
a = Length at battery lid
H = Overall height including lid, plugs and terminals

h = Height of the upper surface M, supporting the hold-down device

a = Distance of the inside notches;
a = Distance between terminal and the edges of the lid at the short
side. (Figure 3)
a = Distance of the robotic-grips-segments
(see Figure 11 and Table 4)
5.3 Handles
5.3.1 General
Batteries with a weight less than 20 kg may have handles. Batteries with a weight of more than
20 kg must have handles.
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5.3.2 Handles if any
If the batteries have handles, the handles must be integrated in the lid (see Figure 3).
5.4 Standard fastening on the bottom
All batteries in accordance with this clause shall have ledges for fastening over the length of all
sides as an integral part of the battery case and allowing the battery to be fixed by means of the
bottom of the case.
5.4.1 Design of ledges
The profile of the ledges must be in accordance with Figure 6. The ledges on the back side shall be
reduced (see Figure 3).
5.4.2 Notches
The hold-down clamps of the support shall match with the ledges and the notches to provide secure
fastening in either direction.
To allow a
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