SIST EN IEC 63057:2021

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN IEC 63057:2021
01-februar-2021
Sekundarni členi in baterije z alkalnimi ali drugimi nekislinskimi elektroliti -
Varnostne zahteve za sekundarne litijeve baterije za uporabo v cestnih vozilih, ne
za pogon
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety
requirements for secondary lithium batteries for use in road vehicles not for the
propulsion
Accumulateurs alcalins et autres accumulateurs à électrolyte non acide - Exigences de
sécurité pour batteries rechargeables Lithium destinées à l'utilisation dans des véhicules
routiers hors propulsion .
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63057:2020
ICS:
29.220.30 Alkalni sekundarni členi in Alkaline secondary cells and
baterije batteries
SIST EN IEC 63057:2021 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63057

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2020
ICS 29.220.30

English Version
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-
acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium
batteries for use in road vehicles not for the propulsion
(IEC 63057:2020)
Accumulateurs alcalins et autres accumulateurs à Akkumulatoren und Batterien mit alkalischen oder anderen
électrolyte non acide - Exigences de sécurité pour les nichtsäurehaltigen Elektrolyten - Sicherheitsanforderungen
batteries d'accumulateurs au lithium destinées à être für Lithium-Batterien zur Verwendung in Straßenfahrzeugen
utilisées dans les véhicules routiers, mais non destinées à mit Ausnahme des Antriebs
la propulsion (IEC 63057:2020)
(IEC 63057:2020)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2020-02-14. 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
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.


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© 2020 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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European foreword
The text of document 21A/715/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 63057, prepared by SC 21A "Secondary
cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes" of IEC/TC 21 "Secondary cells
and batteries" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
EN IEC 63057:2020.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2020-11-14
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2023-02-14
document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 63057:2020 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 62281 NOTE Harmonized as EN IEC 62281
IEC 62620:2014 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62620:2015 (not modified)
1
IEC 63118 NOTE Harmonized as EN 63118
ISO 9001 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 9001


1
To be published. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 63118:2017.
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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050-482 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - - -
Part 482: Primary and secondary cells and
batteries
IEC 62619 2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing EN 62619 2017
alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes -
Safety requirements for secondary lithium
cells and batteries, for use in industrial
applications
ISO/IEC Guide 51 - Safety aspects - Guidelines for their inclusion - -
in standards



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IEC 63057

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Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid

electrolytes – Safety requirements for secondary lithium batteries for use

in road vehicles not for the propulsion




Accumulateurs alcalins et autres accumulateurs à électrolyte non acide –

Exigences de sécurité pour les batteries d'accumulateurs au lithium destinées


à être utilisées dans les véhicules routiers, mais non destinées à la propulsion













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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Parameter measurement tolerances . 8
5 General safety considerations . 9
5.1 General . 9
5.2 Insulation and wiring . 9
5.3 Venting . 9
5.4 Temperature/voltage/current . 9
5.5 Terminal contacts of the battery . 10
5.6 Assembly of battery . 10
5.6.1 General . 10
5.6.2 Battery design . 10
5.7 Requirements for the BMS . 10
5.8 Operating region of lithium cells and battery for safe use . 11
5.9 Quality plan . 11
6 Type test conditions . 11
6.1 General . 11
6.2 Test items . 12
7 Specific requirements and tests . 12
7.1 Specific requirements and tests for automotive battery . 12
7.1.1 General . 12
7.1.2 Charging procedure for test purposes . 12
7.1.3 Mechanical shock [intended use] . 12
7.1.4 Vibration [intended use] . 13
7.1.5 Thermal cycling [intended use] . 13
7.1.6 Overcharge [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 14
7.1.7 Overdischarge [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 14
7.1.8 External short-circuit [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 15
7.1.9 Drop [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 15
7.1.10 Thermal abuse [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 15
7.1.11 Crush [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 16
7.2 Specific requirements and tests for moped and motorcycle battery . 16
7.2.1 General . 16
7.2.2 Charging procedure for test purposes . 16
7.2.3 Mechanical shock [intended use] . 17
7.2.4 Vibration [intended use] . 17
7.2.5 Thermal cycling [intended use] . 18
7.2.6 Overcharge [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 18
7.2.7 Overdischarge [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 19
7.2.8 External short-circuit [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 19
7.2.9 Drop [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 20
7.2.10 Thermal abuse [reasonably foreseeable misuse] . 20
8 Information for safety . 20
Bibliography . 21

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Figure 1 – Examples of BMS locations and battery configurations . 11
Figure 2 – Dimensions of the crush plate . 16

Table 1 – Type tests . 12
Table 2 – Mechanical shock test – parameters . 13
Table 3 – Frequency and acceleration . 13
Table 4 – Mechanical shock test – parameters (gross mass of the battery less
than 12 kg) . 17
Table 5 – Mechanical shock test – parameters (gross mass of the battery of 12 kg or

more) . 17
Table 6 – Frequency and acceleration (gross mass of the battery less than 12 kg) . 18
Table 7 – Frequency and acceleration (gross mass of the battery of 12 kg or more) . 18

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SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE
OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES –
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY LITHIUM
BATTERIES FOR USE IN ROAD VEHICLES
NOT FOR THE PROPULSION

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 63057 has been prepared by subcommittee 21A: Secondary cells
and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes, of IEC technical committee 21:
Secondary cells and batteries.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
21A/715/FDIS 21A/719/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This document 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 document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to
the specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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SECONDARY CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINING ALKALINE
OR OTHER NON-ACID ELECTROLYTES –
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY LITHIUM
BATTERIES FOR USE IN ROAD VEHICLES
NOT FOR THE PROPULSION



1 Scope
This document specifies safety tests and requirements for secondary lithium batteries
permanently installed in road vehicles not for the propulsion. Replacement secondary
batteries permanently installed in road vehicles not for propulsion are covered by this
document.
The following are typical applications that utilize the batteries under the scope of this
document: a power source for the starting of internal combustion engines, lighting, on-board
auxiliary equipment, and energy absorption for regeneration from braking.
This document applies to batteries with a maximum voltage less than or equal to 60 V DC.
The batteries primarily used for propulsion of electric vehicles (EVs), including battery electric
vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)
are not covered by this document.
NOTE Testing on cell level is specified in IEC 62619.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. 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, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 482: Primary and
secondary cells and batteries (available at http://www.electropedia.org/)
IEC 62619:2017, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes – Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries, for use in
industrial applications
ISO/IEC Guide 51, Safety aspects – Guidelines for their inclusion in standards
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-482,
ISO/IEC Guide 51 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

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3.1
battery
unit comprising one or more cells, modules and a battery management system
3.2
battery management system
BMS
set of protection functions associated with a battery to prevent overcharge, overcurrent, over
temperature, under temperature and if applicable overdischarge
Note 1 to entry: The function of the BMS can be assigned to the battery or to the vehicle that uses the battery.
See Figure 1.
Note 2 to entry: The BMS can be divided and it can be found partially in the battery and partially on the
equipment that uses the battery. See Figure 1.
Note 3 to entry: The BMS is sometimes also referred to as a BMU (battery management unit).
Note 4 to entry: This term applies to the French language only.
3.3
cell
secondary cell where electrical energy is derived from the insertion or extraction reactions of
lithium ions or oxidation/reduction reaction of lithium between the negative electrode and the
positive electrode
Note 1 to entry: The cell typically has an electrolyte that consists of a lithium salt and organic solvent compound
in liquid, gel or solid form and has a metal or a laminate film casing. It is not ready for use in an application
because it is not yet fitted with its final housing, terminal arrangement and electronic control device.
3.4
cell block
group of cells connected together in parallel configuration with or without protective devices
(e.g. fuse or positive temperature coefficient device) and monitoring circuitry
Note 1 to entry: It is not ready for use in an application because it is not yet fitted with its final housing, terminal
arrangement and electronic control device.
3.5
explosion
failure that occurs when a battery case opens violently, and solid components are forcibly
expelled
Note 1 to entry: Liquid, gas, and smoke can be erupted.
3.6
final voltage
specified closed circuit voltage at which the discharge of a battery is terminated
Note 1 to entry: The final voltage should be declared by the battery manufacturer.
3.7
fire
emission of flames from a battery
3.8
harm
physical injury or damage to the health of people or damage to property or to the environment
3.9
hazard
potential source of harm

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3.10
intended use
use of a product, process or service in accordance with specifications, instructions and
information provided by the battery manufacturer
3.11
leakage
visible escape of liquid electrolyte
3.12
module
group of cells connected together in a series and/or parallel configuration with or without
protective devices (e.g. fuse or positive temperature coefficient device) and monitoring
circuitry
3.13
rated capacity
capacity value of a battery determined under specified conditions and declared by the battery
manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: The rated capacity is the quantity of electricity Cn Ah (ampere-hours) declared by the battery
manufacturer which a battery can deliver during an n h period when charging, storing and discharging under the
conditions specified in IEC 62620:2014, 6.3.1.
3.14
reasonably foreseeable misuse
use of a product, process or service in a way which is not intended by the battery
manufacturer, but which can result from readily predictable human behaviour
3.15
risk
combination of the probability of occurrence of harm and the severity of that harm
3.16
rupture
mechanical failure of a cell container or battery case induced by an internal or external cause,
resulting in exposure or spillage but not ejection of materials
3.17
safety
freedom from unacceptable risk
3.18
venting
release of excessive internal pressure from a cell, module, or battery in a manner intended by
design to preclude rupture or explosion
4 Parameter measurement tolerances
The overall accuracy of controlled or measured values, relative to the specified or actual
values, shall be within the following tolerances unless otherwise noted in the individual test
procedure:
a) ±0,5 % for voltage;
b) ±1 % for current;
c) ±2 °C for temperature;
d) ±0,1 % for time;

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e) ±1 % for dimensions
f) ±1 % for mass.
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 General safety considerations
5.1 General
The safety of lithium secondary batteries requires the consideration of two sets of applied
conditions:
1) intended use;
2) reasonably foreseeable misuse.
Batteries shall be so designed and constructed that they are safe under conditions of both
intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.
It is expected that batteries subjected to misuse can fail to function. However, even if such a
situation occurs, they shall not present any significant hazards.
Potential hazards which are the subject of this document are:
a) fire,
b) explosion.
Conformity with 5.1 to 5.7 is checked by the tests of Clauses 6 and 7, and in accordance with
the appropriate standard.
5.2 Insulation and wiring
Wiring and its insulation shall be sufficient to withstand the maximum anticipated voltage,
current, and temperature requirements. The design of wiring shall be such that adequate
clearances and creepage distances are maintained between conductors. The mechanical
integrity of the battery and its connections shall be sufficient to accommodate conditions of
reasonably foreseeable misuse.
5.3 Venting
The casing of the battery shall incorporate a pressure relief function that will preclude rupture
or explosion. If encapsulation is used to support cells within an outer case, the type of
encapsulant and the method of encapsulation shall neither cause the battery to overheat
during normal operation nor inhibit pressure relief.
5.4 Temperature/voltage/current
The design of batteries shall be such that abnormal temperature-rise conditions are prevented.
The battery shall be designed within voltage, current, and temperature limitations specified by
the cell manufacturer. The battery shall be provided with specifications and charge
instructions for vehicle manufacturer or battery-charger manufacturer so that associated
chargers are designed to maintain charging within the voltage, current and temperature limits
specified.
NOTE Where necessary, means can be provided to limit current or voltage to safe levels during charging and
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5.5 Terminal contacts of the battery
Terminals shall have clear polarity marking(s) on the external surface of the battery, and the
polarity marking(s) should be located near the terminal in order to be understood easily.
The size and shape of the terminal contacts shall ensure that they can carry the maximum
anticipated current. External terminal contact surfaces shall be formed from conductive
materials with good mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. Terminal contacts shall be
arranged so as to minimize the risk of short-circuits (caused by metal tools, for example).
5.6 Assembly of battery
5.6.1 General
• The battery should have an independent control and protection method.
• The cell manufacturer shall provide recommendations about current, voltage and
temperature limits so that the battery manufacturer or designer can ensure proper design
and assembly.
• Protective circuit components should be added as appropriate, and consideration given to
the vehicle.
5.6.2 Battery design
The voltage control function of the battery design shall ensure that the voltage of each cell or
cell block shall not exceed the upper limit of the charging voltage specified by the cell
manufacturer, except in the case where the vehicle system provides an equivalent voltage
control function.
The following should be considered at battery level and by the battery manufacturer:
For a battery that has several series-connected cells or modules, it is recommended that the
voltages of any one of the single cells or cell blocks do not exceed the upper limit of the
charging voltage, specified by the cell manufacturer, by monitoring the voltage of every single
cel
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