BS EN IEC 60086-2-2021 (2022) PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN IEC 60086-2-2021 (2022) — Primary batteries — Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications. This document is the European / national adoption of IEC 60086-2:2021 and specifies standardised physical dimensions, terminal configurations, discharge test conditions and discharge performance requirements for standardized primary (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries.

Abstract

This part of IEC 60086 defines form, fit and basic electrical characteristics for a wide range of primary battery types (cylindrical, button/coin, prismatic and other standard formats). It includes dimensional drawings and tolerances, specification tables for battery categories, defined discharge test regimes and minimum average duration/performance criteria, rules for validity of testing and informative annexes (designations, application tables and cross‑references). The published edition incorporates a corrigendum issued in 2022 that corrects and clarifies selected items from the 2021 text.

General information

• Status: Published / Active (international standard and adopted as EN/BS national text).
• Publication date: IEC edition published 27 April 2021; EN adoption in mid‑2021; corrigendum (COR1) published June 2022; commonly issued as BS EN IEC 60086‑2:2021 with national availability in 2022.
• Publisher: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission); adopted and published nationally by BSI as BS EN IEC 60086‑2:2021.
• ICS / categories: 29.220.10 — Primary cells and batteries.
• Edition / version: IEC 60086‑2, Edition 14 (2021) — national adoption as EN IEC / BS EN IEC 60086‑2:2021 (includes Corrigendum 2022).
• Number of pages: National (BS) publication typically supplied as a 64‑page PDF (BSI publication); IEC/EN pagination varies with edition and published corrigenda.

Scope

Applies to standardised primary batteries based on recognised electrochemical systems. The standard sets out: the dimensional drawings and tolerances for multiple battery categories and common types; terminal and contact configurations; discharge test methods (loads, duty cycles, temperatures), end‑point and minimum average duration performance requirements; rules for test validity and interpretation of specification tables; and informative annexes with designation cross‑references and application guidance. The edition includes the content of the 2022 corrigendum.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardised physical dimensions, symbols and terminal configurations for battery categories (cylindrical, button/coin, prismatic, speciality types).
• Dimensional stability, fit acceptance gauges and tolerance rules for mechanical interchangeability.
• Discharge test conditions and defined discharge regimes (loads, duty cycles, ambient temperatures) for verifying usable capacity and end‑of‑life criteria.
• Minimum average duration (MAD) performance requirements and how to evaluate conformity for samples.
• Specification table formats, rules for validity of testing and interpretation of declared values.
• Informative annexes: designation cross‑references, application tables and compliance/checklists; corrigendum items incorporated to clarify selected provisions.

Typical use and users

Used by battery manufacturers for design, marking and production conformance; OEMs and product designers to ensure mechanical and electrical compatibility of battery compartments and terminals; test laboratories and quality teams for type and routine testing; procurement and regulatory bodies referencing harmonized physical and performance requirements; and component/electronics designers selecting suitable standardized primary batteries.

Related standards

Part of the IEC 60086 series. Closely related documents include IEC 60086‑1 (General — classification, markings, safety and general test methods), other part‑specific documents in the 60086 series and the corrigendum IEC 60086‑2:2021/COR1:2022. National adoptions (EN/BS) mirror the IEC content and numbering.

Keywords

primary batteries, battery dimensions, coin cell, button cell, cylindrical cell, discharge tests, minimum average duration, IEC 60086, BS EN IEC, terminals, specification tables, battery designation.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: An international / European / national standard (IEC / EN / BS) that defines the physical dimensions, terminal configurations and electrical performance test requirements for standardised primary (non‑rechargeable) batteries.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Dimensional drawings and tolerances for many common battery types, discharge test methods and regimes, minimum average duration/performance criteria, validity rules for testing and informative annexes (designation lists, application tables). The 2021 edition includes a corrigendum published in 2022.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Battery manufacturers, OEMs and device designers, test laboratories and QA teams, procurement/regulatory bodies and electronics/component engineers who need standardised form, fit and electrical performance data for primary batteries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The IEC 60086‑2 edition published in 2021 (Edition 14) is the current edition issued in 2021; a corrigendum (COR1) was published in 2022 to correct/clarify parts of the text. Users should check national adoption status for their country (BS EN IEC 60086‑2:2021 is the UK/adopted text).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — IEC 60086 is a multipart series covering primary batteries; Part 1 covers general requirements, Part 2 covers physical and electrical specifications, and other parts address safety, specialised chemistries and additional test methods.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Primary batteries, dimensions, discharge tests, coin/button cells, cylindrical cells, IEC 60086, BS EN IEC, terminals, minimum average duration.