Lead acid starter batteries - Part 7: General requirements and methods of tests for motorcycle batteries

This European Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries used primarily as a power source for the starting of internal combustion engines, lighting and ignition of motorcycles power sport vehicles and all terrain vehicles up to a maximum capacity of 35 Ah (C10) (further on referred as batteries). The nominal voltage is 12 V or 6 V.

Blei-Akkumulatoren-Starterbatterien - Teil 7: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen von Motorradbatterien

Batteries d'accumulateurs de démarrage au plomb - Partie 7: Exigences générales, méthodes d'essais pour les batteries d'accumulateurs pour motocycles

La présente norme est applicable aux batteries au plomb utilisées principalement comme source de courant, pour le démarrage des moteurs à combustion interne, pour l'éclairage et pour le démarrage des véhicules de sport motorisé de type motocycles et de tous les véhicules tout-terrain de capacité inférieure ou égale à 35 Ah (C10) (que l'on appellera par la suite "batteries"). La tension nominale est 12 V ou 6 V.

Svinčeno-kislinske zaganjalne baterije - 7. del: Splošne zahteve, preskusne metode in mere baterij za motorna kolesa

Ta standard se uporablja za svinčeno-kislinske baterije, ki se uporabljajo zlasti kot vir napajanja za zagon motorjev z notranjim zgorevanjem, vklop in vžig motornih koles, športnih vozil ter terenskih vozil, z največjo zmogljivostjo 35 Ah (C10) (v nadaljevanju: baterije). Nazivna napetost je 12 V ali 6 V.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
23-Jul-2015
Withdrawal Date
29-Jun-2018
ICS
29.220.20 - Acid secondary cells and batteries
Technical Committee
CLC/TC 21X - Secondary cells and batteries
Drafting Committee
CLC/TC 21X - Secondary cells and batteries
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
28-Apr-2021
Completion Date
23-Sep-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 50342-7:2015 - Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 7: General requirements, methods of tests and dimensions for motorcycle batteries

Overview - EN 50342-7:2015 (Lead‑acid starter batteries - Part 7)

EN 50342-7:2015 is the CENELEC European standard that defines general requirements and test methods for lead‑acid starter batteries for motorcycles, power‑sport vehicles and ATVs. It applies to 6 V and 12 V nominal batteries with a maximum rated capacity of 35 Ah (C10). The document specifies identification, labelling, sampling rules, environmental test conditions and a sequence of performance and durability tests for both flooded and VRLA (valve‑regulated) batteries.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and applicability: Motorcycle and small vehicle starter batteries up to 35 Ah (C10); test definitions are given for 12 V units (6 V voltages are halved).
  • Identification & labelling: Batteries must show manufacturer ID, nominal voltage, C10 capacity, nominal cold cranking current (Icc at −18 °C), safety symbols, recycling mark and “VRLA” where applicable. Label size and character height minimums are defined.
  • Sampling and test sequence: Selection of five batteries per lot (four used in the main sequence), with a defined sequence of initial charge, C10 capacity checks, cold‑cranking tests, endurance, charge retention, water consumption and vibration resistance.
  • Charging procedures: Fully charged condition is required before tests. Example regimes: flooded batteries charged at 16.00 V ± 0.10 V for 24 h (max current 2.5×I10); VRLA charged at 14.80 V ± 0.10 V for 24 h (max current 2.5×I10).
  • Performance tests:
    • C10e capacity check: constant current discharge at 25 °C until terminal voltage falls to 10.50 V ± 0.05 V.
    • Cold‑cranking: conditioning at −18 °C ± 1 °C, short high‑current discharge and a second stage at 0.6×Icc; minimum requirements include Uf ≥ 7.50 V and t6v ≥ 90 s.
    • Endurance: repeated discharge/recharge cycling at elevated temperature (40 °C ± 2 °C).
    • Charge retention, water consumption and vibration resistance test procedures are specified.
  • Environmental conditions: Defined water‑bath arrangements, temperature tolerances and rest periods for repeatability.

Practical applications - who uses this standard

  • Battery manufacturers and R&D teams for design validation and production quality control
  • Test laboratories and certification bodies performing type approval and compliance testing
  • Motorcycle OEMs, aftermarket suppliers and quality engineers specifying battery performance
  • Regulatory and procurement authorities referencing standard labelling and sampling rules

Related standards and regulatory context

  • EN 50342-1 (general starter battery test methods)
  • EN 61429 (recycling marking)
  • IEC 60417 (graphical terminal polarity symbols)
  • References EU Regulation No 1103/2010 for capacity labelling requirements

Keywords: EN 50342-7:2015, motorcycle batteries, lead‑acid starter batteries, C10 capacity, cold cranking current, VRLA, battery testing, CENELEC.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 50342-7:2015 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Lead acid starter batteries - Part 7: General requirements and methods of tests for motorcycle batteries". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries used primarily as a power source for the starting of internal combustion engines, lighting and ignition of motorcycles power sport vehicles and all terrain vehicles up to a maximum capacity of 35 Ah (C10) (further on referred as batteries). The nominal voltage is 12 V or 6 V.

This European Standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries used primarily as a power source for the starting of internal combustion engines, lighting and ignition of motorcycles power sport vehicles and all terrain vehicles up to a maximum capacity of 35 Ah (C10) (further on referred as batteries). The nominal voltage is 12 V or 6 V.

EN 50342-7:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.220.20 - Acid secondary cells and batteries. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Blei-Akkumulatoren-Starterbatterien - Teil 7: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen von MotorradbatterienBatteries d'accumulateurs de démarrage au plomb -- Partie 7: Exigences générales, méthodes d'essais et dimensions pour les batteries d'accumulateurs pour motocyclesLead-acid starter batteries - Part 7: General requirements, methods of tests and dimensions for motorcycle batteries43.140Motorna kolesa in mopediMotor cycles and mopeds29.220.20EDWHULMHAcid secondary cells and batteriesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 50342-7:2015SIST EN 50342-7:2015en01-september-2015SIST EN 50342-7:2015SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 50342-7
July 2015 ICS 29.220.20
English Version
Lead acid starter batteries - Part 7: General requirements and methods of tests for motorcycle batteries
Batteries d'accumulateurs de démarrage au plomb - Partie 7: Exigences générales, méthodes d'essais pour les batteries d'accumulateurs pour motocycles
Blei-Akkumulatoren-Starterbatterien - Teil 7: Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfungen von Motorradbatterien This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-06-30. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Correlation between C10 and C20 . 11
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2016-06-30 • latest date by which the national standards conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn (dow) 2018-06-30
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
It is due to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1103/2010 of 29 November 2010 establishing, pursuant to Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, rules as regards capacity labelling of portable secondary (rechargeable) and automotive batteries and accumulators (OJ L 313, 30.11.2010, p. 3–7). It provides precise definitions of the values of accuracy for capacity and cold cranking. For this purpose, the definition of the labelled capacity is clearly identified, and a method of sampling the batteries as well as the degree of compliance is defined. Additionally, the needed marking is described precisely. SIST EN 50342-7:2015

[SOURCE: EN 50342-1] 3.2 Valve Regulated Lead Acid batteries VRLA valve regulated lead-acid batteries are secondary batteries which are closed under normal conditions but which has an arrangement that allows the escape of gas if the internal pressure exceeds a predetermined value Note 1 to entry: The battery cannot receive addition to the electrolyte. In VRLA batteries the electrolyte is immobilized. [SOURCE: EN 50342-1] 3.3 activation of dry charged batteries batteries for motorcycle application are in many cases delivered
as dry charged batteries. They have to be filled with a defined amount of electrolyte before usage. If no electrolyte is delivered with the battery and no advice is given by the manufacturer, batteries shall be filled with diluted sulfuric acid of density 1,28 kg/l ± 0,01 kg/l at 25°C for flooded batteries and 1,32 kg/l ± 0,01 kg/l at 25 °C for valve regulated batteries Note 1 to entry: Any other manufacturer instruction for handling after filling and before first usage shall be considered. SIST EN 50342-7:2015

Batteries may be marked with other information such as the filling and charging date. 4.2 Marking of the polarity The batteries shall be marked with signs for both polarities that have to be positioned near to the terminals. The marking of the positive terminals shall take the form of the symbol “+”. It shall be in accordance with IEC 60417, Symbol 5005. The negative terminal shall take the form of the symbol “-“. It shall be in accordance with IEC 60417, Symbol 5006. 5 General test condition 5.1 Characteristics and abbreviations 5.1.1 Capacity The 10 h capacity C10 is the electrical charge measured in Ah that a battery can supply with a discharge current of
at 25°C ± 2°C. C10n is the nominal capacity of a battery indicated by the manufacturer. C10e is the effective capacity of the battery determined by discharge with constant current I10 to U = 10.5 V (see 7.2) SIST EN 50342-7:2015
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