BS EN 61960-3:2017 specifies performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium single cells and batteries for portable applications.

The objective of this document is to provide the purchasers and users of secondary lithium cells and batteries with a set of criteria with which they can judge the performance of secondary lithium cells and batteries offered by various manufacturers.

Portable applications comprise hand-held equipment, transportable equipment and movable equipment.

Examples of the main uses are shown below:

• a) hand-held equipment: smartphone, tablet PCs, audio/video players, and similar equipment;
• b) transportable equipment: notebook computers, CD players, and similar equipment;
• c) movable equipment
• 18 kg or less in mass and not fixed in place, or
  • provided with wheels, castors, or other means to facilitate movement by an ordinary person as required to perform its intended use,
  • power tools, power assisted cycles, business-use video cameras, and similar equipment.

Cross References:
IEC 62133-2:2017
IEC 60050-482:2004
IEC 61000-4-24:2015
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61434
EN 60086-4
EN 62368-1
EN 61959
EN 62281
EN 60051
EN 62133-2
IEC 60051
IEC 62281:2016
IEC 61959:2004
IEC 61434:1996
IEC 62368-1:2014
IEC 60086-4:2014
IEC 60485:1974 Ed 1


Replaces BS EN 61960:2011 which remains current

All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.