Data records
Each statement in Battery Testing Reference is recorded as a data record with its source, verification date, review status and history. The index lists 49 records by subject.
Test methods
Battery Capacity Load Test
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.battery-capacity-load-test.equipment.battery.acceptance | Battery Capacity Load Test is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.6 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-capacity-load-test.equipment.battery.maintenance | Battery Capacity Load Test is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.6 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-capacity-load-test.governed-by.ansi-neta-ats | Battery Capacity Load Test is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. |
| tests.battery-capacity-load-test.governed-by.ansi-neta-mts | Battery Capacity Load Test is addressed in ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. |
| tests.battery-capacity-load-test.governed-by.ieee-450 | Battery Capacity Load Test is addressed in IEEE 450-2020. |
| tests.battery-capacity-load-test.title | The test method is named Battery Capacity Load Test. Value: Battery Capacity Load Test. |
Battery Cell Voltage and Specific Gravity
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.battery-cell-voltage-and-specific-gravity.equipment.battery.acceptance | Battery Cell Voltage and Specific Gravity is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.A.7 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-cell-voltage-and-specific-gravity.equipment.battery.maintenance | Battery Cell Voltage and Specific Gravity is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.A.6 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-cell-voltage-and-specific-gravity.governed-by.ansi-neta-ats | Battery Cell Voltage and Specific Gravity is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. |
| tests.battery-cell-voltage-and-specific-gravity.governed-by.ansi-neta-mts | Battery Cell Voltage and Specific Gravity is addressed in ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. |
| tests.battery-cell-voltage-and-specific-gravity.title | The test method is named Battery Cell Voltage and Specific Gravity. Value: Battery Cell Voltage and Specific Gravity. |
Battery Charger Performance
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.battery-charger-performance.equipment.battery.acceptance | Battery Charger Performance is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.1 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-charger-performance.equipment.battery.maintenance | Battery Charger Performance is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.2 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-charger-performance.governed-by.ansi-neta-ats | Battery Charger Performance is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. |
| tests.battery-charger-performance.governed-by.ansi-neta-mts | Battery Charger Performance is addressed in ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. |
| tests.battery-charger-performance.governed-by.ieee-946 | Battery Charger Performance is addressed in IEEE 946-2020. |
| tests.battery-charger-performance.title | The test method is named Battery Charger Performance. Value: Battery Charger Performance. |
Battery Intercell Connection Resistance
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.battery-intercell-connection-resistance.equipment.battery.acceptance | Battery Intercell Connection Resistance is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.4 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-intercell-connection-resistance.equipment.battery.maintenance | Battery Intercell Connection Resistance is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.4 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-intercell-connection-resistance.governed-by.ansi-neta-ats | Battery Intercell Connection Resistance is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. |
| tests.battery-intercell-connection-resistance.governed-by.ansi-neta-mts | Battery Intercell Connection Resistance is addressed in ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. |
| tests.battery-intercell-connection-resistance.governed-by.ieee-450 | Battery Intercell Connection Resistance is addressed in IEEE 450-2020. |
| tests.battery-intercell-connection-resistance.title | The test method is named Battery Intercell Connection Resistance. Value: Battery Intercell Connection Resistance. |
Battery Internal Ohmic Measurement
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.battery-internal-ohmic-measurement.equipment.battery.acceptance | Battery Internal Ohmic Measurement is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.5 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-internal-ohmic-measurement.equipment.battery.maintenance | Battery Internal Ohmic Measurement is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.5 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.battery-internal-ohmic-measurement.governed-by.ansi-neta-ats | Battery Internal Ohmic Measurement is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. |
| tests.battery-internal-ohmic-measurement.governed-by.ansi-neta-mts | Battery Internal Ohmic Measurement is addressed in ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. |
| tests.battery-internal-ohmic-measurement.title | The test method is named Battery Internal Ohmic Measurement. Value: Battery Internal Ohmic Measurement. |
Bolted connection resistance
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.bolted-connection-resistance.equipment.battery.acceptance | Bolted Connection Resistance is specified for direct-current system chargers in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.2.B.1 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: direct-current system chargers. |
| tests.bolted-connection-resistance.equipment.battery.maintenance | Bolted Connection Resistance is specified for direct-current system chargers in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.2.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: direct-current system chargers. |
Control and functional verification
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.control-and-functional-verification.equipment.battery.acceptance | Control and Functional Verification is specified for direct-current system chargers in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.2.B.6 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: direct-current system chargers. |
| tests.control-and-functional-verification.equipment.battery.maintenance | Control and Functional Verification is specified for direct-current system chargers in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.2.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: direct-current system chargers. |
Dc system ground detection
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.dc-system-ground-detection.equipment.battery.acceptance | DC System Ground Detection is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.7 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.dc-system-ground-detection.equipment.battery.maintenance | DC System Ground Detection is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.B.7 of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
Polarity test
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.polarity-test.equipment.battery.acceptance | Polarity Test is specified for battery energy storage systems in acceptance testing at clause 7.28.B.5 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: battery energy storage systems. |
Ups functional and transfer tests
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.ups-functional-and-transfer-tests.equipment.battery.acceptance | UPS Functional and Transfer Tests is specified for direct-current system chargers in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.2.B.7 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: direct-current system chargers. |
| tests.ups-functional-and-transfer-tests.equipment.battery.maintenance | UPS Functional and Transfer Tests is specified for direct-current system chargers in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.2.B of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: direct-current system chargers. |
Visual and mechanical inspection
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| tests.visual-and-mechanical-inspection.equipment.battery.acceptance | Visual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.A of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
| tests.visual-and-mechanical-inspection.equipment.battery.maintenance | Visual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.A of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries. |
Standards
IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| std.ieee-450.designation | IEEE 450-2020 is the designation of the document titled IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications. Value: IEEE 450-2020. |
| std.ieee-450.edition.2020 | IEEE 450-2020 is the 2020 edition of the IEEE document titled IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications, published on 2021-03-05. Value: 2020. |
| std.ieee-450.scope | The recommended practice gives maintenance routines, test schedules and test procedures for permanently installed vented lead-acid batteries in float-charged standby service, along with guidance on when to replace them. |
| std.ieee-450.status | The IEEE catalog lists IEEE 450-2020 with the status Active Standard. Value: Active Standard. |
| std.ieee-450.title | The publisher catalog gives the full title of IEEE 450-2020 as IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications. Value: IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications. |
IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Power Systems for Stationary Applications
| Record | Statement |
|---|---|
| std.ieee-946.designation | IEEE 946-2020 is the designation of the document titled IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Power Systems for Stationary Applications. Value: IEEE 946-2020. |
| std.ieee-946.edition.2020 | IEEE 946-2020 is the 2020 edition of the IEEE document titled IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Power Systems for Stationary Applications, published on 2020-09-23. Value: 2020. |
| std.ieee-946.scope | The recommended practice covers the design of direct-current power systems built around lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries, static chargers and distribution equipment for generation, substation and telecommunication uses. |
| std.ieee-946.status | The IEEE catalog lists IEEE 946-2020 with the status Active Standard. Value: Active Standard. |
| std.ieee-946.title | The publisher catalog gives the full title of IEEE 946-2020 as IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Power Systems for Stationary Applications. Value: IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Power Systems for Stationary Applications. |