AS/NZS 2401.2:1995

Battery chargers for lead-acid batteries - Domestic type Battery chargers for valve-regulated cells

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1 - AS/NZS 2401.2: 1995 BATTERY CHARGERS FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERIES - DOMESTIC TYPE - BATTERY CHARGERS FOR VALVE-REGULATED CELLS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.3.1 Battery charger
7 - 1.3.2 Current limited charger
7 - 1.3.3 Float charge
7 - 1.3.4 Float voltage
7 - 1.3.5 Maximum charging voltage
7 - 1.3.6 Minimum capacity battery
7 - 1.3.7 Nominal charging voltage
7 - 1.3.8 Rated charging current
7 - 1.3.9 Regulated charger
7 - 1.3.10 Ripple current
7 - 1.3.11 Ripple current percentage
7 - 1.3.12 Valve-regulated cell
7 - 1.3.13 Voltage-limited charger
7 - 1.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
7 - 1.5 MARKING
8 - 1.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE IMPORTANT
10 - SECTION 2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
10 - 2.1 CORROSION PROTECTION
10 - 2.2 OUTPUT LEADS
10 - 2.2.1 General
10 - 2.2.2 Connecting leads
10 - 2.2.3 Clips and plugs
10 - 2.3 INDICATING DEVICES
10 - 2.3.1 Input circuit
10 - 2.3.2 Rate of battery charge
10 - 2.4 CARRYING HANDLE
11 - SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
11 - 3.1 COMPLETION OF CHARGE
11 - 3.2 PERCENTAGE RIPPLE CURRENT
11 - 3.3 RATED CHARGING CURRENT
11 - 3.4 MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
11 - 3.5 RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
11 - 3.6 MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF ACCESSIBLE PARTS
11 - 3.7 FLOAT VOLTAGE
12 - SECTION 4 DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE ON THE BASIS OF PERFORMANCE
13 - APPENDIX A - CHARGER SELECTION
14 - APPENDIX B - DETERMINATION OF RIPPLE CURRENT PERCENTAGE
14 - B1 SCOPE
14 - B2 PRINCIPLE
14 - B3 APPARATUS
14 - B4 PROCEDURE
15 - B5 CALCULATION
15 - B6 REPORTING OF RESULTS
16 - APPENDIX C - DETERMINATION OF OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
16 - C1 SCOPE
16 - C2 PRINCIPLE
16 - C3 APPARATUS
16 - C4 PROCEDURE
17 - C5 REPORTING OF RESULTS

Abstract

Specifies requirements for the material, design, testing and performance of battery chargers for domestic or similar use for charging valve-regulated lead-acid batteries used in cyclic applications, e.g. golf buggies and prawning lights.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for battery chargers for domestic or similar use for charging valve-regulated lead-acid batteries used in cyclic applications, e.g. golf buggies and prawning lights. These chargers may be left connected to a battery for extended periods without damage to the battery.
This Standard does not apply to battery chargers-
(a) having an input rating greater than 2.5 kVA;
(b) used for float charging;
(c) embodied in appliances and not provided with an accessible outlet; and
(d) intended to recharge a battery within 16 hrs.
NOTES:
1 AS 4044 specifies requirements for the charging of float-type stationary batteries.
2 Battery chargers complying with this Standard may also be suitable for charging vented lead-acid batteries used for cyclic applications.
3 Battery chargers complying with this Standard are not suitable for charging batteries for an extended time with a parallel connected load.
4 Appendix A provides guidance on charger selection.
5 AS 3696.14 specifies requirements for battery chargers supplied with wheelchairs.