DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN 40742
Lead acid batteries - Stationary valve regulated cells with positive tubular plates and immobilized electrolyte (gel)
Blei-Akkumulatoren - Ortsfeste verschlossene Zellen mit positiven Panzerplatten und festgelegtem Elektrolyt (Gel)
Overview
This standard applies for stationary lead acid batteries with positive tubular plates in plastic containers which are used as current source, for example for safety lighting, for telecommunications, control- and drive technology as well as battery-powered plants for DC and AC power supply. For erection and operation of stationary battery systems safety regulation DIN EN 50272-2 (VDE 0510-2) "Safety requirements for secondary batteries and battery installations - Part 2: Stationary batteries" shall be observed. The responsible committee is DKE/K 371 "Akkumulatoren" ("Secondary cells and batteries") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
