1、Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data that may improve this document should be sent to: DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, ATTN: VAT, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or email mailto:CircuitProtectdla.mil. Since contact information can ch
2、ange you may want to verify the currency of the address information using the ASSIST Online database at https:/assist.dla.mil. AMSC N/A FSC 6140 INCH-POUND A-A-55439A 15 January 2013 SUPERSEDING A-A-55439 16 August 1994 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION BATTERY, STORAGE, VEHICULAR IGNITION, LIGHTING AND S
3、TARTING The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE. This commercial item description (CID) covers the general requirements for vehicular lead acid, storage batteries. Batteries covered by this CID are intended for
4、 commercial/industrial applications. 2. CLASSIFICATION/PART OR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). This CID uses a classification system which is included in the PIN as shown in the following example (see 7.1). AA55439 - 5 - 71-275 - F CID number Class of battery (see table I) SAE type number (see SAE J537
5、) Activation (D) Dry charged (W) Wet charged (F) Maintenance free TABLE I. Class of battery. Class of battery Description 1 Passenger car and light commercial, 12 volt. 2 Heavy duty commercial, 12 volt. 3 Passenger car and light commercial, 6 volt. 4 Heavy duty commercial, 6 volt. 5 Maintenance-free
6、 passenger car and light commercial, 12 volt. 6 Maintenance-free heavy duty commercial, 12 volt. 7 Maintenance-free cycling service, 12 volt. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55439A 2 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 3.1 Interface and p
7、hysical dimensions. Batteries supplied to this CID shall be as specified herein and shall meet the requirements of SAE J537. 3.2 Containers. Containers shall be free of leaks, cracks, or other defects that would adversely affect performance. Containers shall be of one piece construction and shall be
8、 made of non-absorbent acid-resistant, hard rubber or polypropelene plastic. 3.2.1 Electrical breakdown. At a temperature of 80F (26.6 C) the container walls and partitions shall be capable of withstanding for 5 seconds a voltage of 100V/mil of wall thickness for hard rubber containers, 300V/mil of
9、wall thickness for plastic containers, (30,000 volts maximum for either hard rubber or plastic) without being perforated or burned through. 3.2.2 Acid resistance. Specimens of the container material shall be capable of being immersed in sulfuric acid at 150 F (65.5 C) for a period of 28 days without
10、 increasing in weight by more than 1.5 percent, increasing dimensionally by more than 2 percent, or blistering, cracking, or showing other visible damage. 3.2.3 Impact resistance, hard rubber containers. At a temperature of 80F (26.6 C) the container shall be capable of withstanding, without damage,
11、 the impacts from a 2 pound (.907 Kilogram (kg) steel ball dropped on the spans of the container positioned horizontally, with the minimum impact resistance specified in table II. The points of impact and number of impacts shall be as specified in the BCI Battery Technical Manual. 3.2.4 Impact resis
12、tance, plastic containers. At a temperature of 80F (26.6 C) the plastic containers shall be capable of withstanding, without damage, the impact resistance tests entitled “Plastic Container and Cover Testing Procedures” in the BCI Battery Technical Manual, with the minimum impact resistance specified
13、 in table II. TABLE II. Container impact resistance. Battery class Minimum impact resistance Hard rubber container Plastic container Classes 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 12 inch/pound (1.36 newton meters (N m) average for all spans. No impact failure below 8 inch/pound (0.90 N m). 50 inch/pound (5.65 N m) aver
14、age for all spans. No single impact failure below 35 inch/pounds (3.95 N m). Classes 2 and 4 20 inch/pound (2.26 N m) average all spans. No impact failure below16 inch/pounds (1.81 N m). 75 inch/pounds (8.47 N m) average for all spans. No single impact failure below 50 inch/pounds (5.65 N m). 3.2.5
15、Bulge resistance, hard rubber containers. The hard rubber containers shall be capable of maintaining bulge resistance when filled with water to within .625 inch (15.88 mm) from the top, having the water heated to 158 F (70 C) and held at that temperature for 3 hours, and letting the water gradually
16、return to 75 F (23.8 C) over a period of 10 hours minimum. Maintaining bulge resistance will be evidenced by the container not increasing in any dimension by more than .063 inch (1.59 mm) from measurements taken at 75 F (23.8 C) prior to filling it with water. 3.2.6 Bulge resistance, plastic contain
17、ers. The containers shall be capable of maintaining bulge resistance when tested as specified in the “Plastic Container and Cover Testing Procedures” of the BCI Battery Technical Manual at a test temperature of 80 F (26.66 C). Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted with
18、out license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55439A 3 3.3 Covers. Covers shall meet the same physical, chemical, and electrical requirements as the container material. Covers may be one-piece or multiple cell construction. The cell cover for non-maintenance free batteries shall have an opening for each cell for a f
19、illing plug and the observation of the electrolyte level. The plugs may be of the screw, bayonet, gang, or push-in type and shall incorporate baffles or other means of minimizing the splashing of electrolyte. The material in the plugs shall be non-absorbent, acid-resistant, and have no adverse effec
20、t on the electrolyte. The filler plugs shall incorporate an anti-flame propagation device and shall be vented. 3.4 Sealing compound and heat sealing. The seal resulting from sealing by compound or heat shall be acid-resisting and shall be unbroken between the cover and the container throughout a tem
21、perature range 0 F (-17.77 C) to 150 F (65.55 C), with no adhesion failures. 3.5 Maintenance free batteries, classes 5, 6, and 7. Maintenance free batteries shall not require the addition of water during normal service life. A provision for the anti-flame propagation device and gas venting shall be
22、incorporated in the design. An opening in the battery cover to allow for the addition of water shall not be provided. The battery cover and vent system shall be designed to prevent electrolyte loss during service and up to a 45 degree tilt to keep the top of the battery free from electrolyte. Side t
23、erminals shall be of the types which are to be mated with sealed terminal connectors to tightly secure and seal the termination from corrosion and assure a maintenance-free connection. 3.6 Terminal seals. Terminal seals shall be provided to prevent leakage between terminals and the battery cover or
24、container and shall be acid-resistant. 3.7 Metal parts. All metal parts, other than lead alloys, shall be coated with lead, or otherwise treated to resist acid. 3.8 Plates. Plates used in construction of batteries shall be of the size, number, and thickness that will enable the battery to meet its e
25、lectrical performance requirements as specified in SAE J537. 3.9 Intercell connectors and post straps. Intercell connectors of 12-volt batteries shall not be exposed. 3.10 Separators. The separators shall be of a material that will enable the battery to meet the performance requirements as specified
26、 in SAE J537. 3.11 Double insulation. When specified, double insulation shall be furnished in batteries of the types in which double insulation is available. The double insulation shall be furnished in batteries recommended for motor coach or bus service. When a battery is built with double insulati
27、on, the cold activation, reserve capacity, and cold cranking requirements shall be reduced 15 percent from the values listed in SAE J537. For the purpose of this description, double insulation is defined as the use of a retaining sheet of perforated , porous material, including glass mats, between t
28、he positive plate and the customary single separator. 3.12 Terminals. The terminals and polarity marking shall be in accordance with SAE J537. 3.13 Electrolyte. Unless otherwise specified, wet charged batteries shall be furnished with electrolyte that at full charge has a specified gravity of 1.265
29、.010 at 80 F (26.66 C) at time of shipment. Unless otherwise specified, electrolyte shall not be furnished with batteries shipped dry charged. 3.13.1 Electrolyte level classes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Electrolyte level shall be not less than .375 inch (9.53 mm) above the top of the separators and the level s
30、hall be easily observable. 3.13.2 Dry-charged batteries. After activation in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, batteries shall meet the performance requirements specified in SAE J537. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-
31、55439A 4 3.14 Cycling service. Batteries shall contain plate thickness and formulation suitable for withstanding the high cycling type of service encountered in vehicles such as law enforcement, school bus, and delivery and shall be capable of meeting the cycle life test requirements of SAE J240. Th
32、e class 7 battery shall be capable of yielding minimum total cycles equal to 50 times its reserve capacity minute rating. 3.15 Cold activation of dry charged batteries. As 30F (-1.11C) dry charged batteries shall be capable of producing a terminal voltage, under load, at the end of 15 seconds discha
33、rge equivalent to 1.2 volts per cell minimum when tested as specified in BCI Battery Technical Manual for cold activation performance. 3.16 Reserve capacity. After cold activation and conditioning as specified in SAE J537, batteries shall be capable of meeting the reserve capacity requirements as sp
34、ecified in the BCI Battery Technical Manual Test sequence. A minimum of 90 percent of the batteries shall be capable of meeting or exceeding the specified reserve capacity of SAE J537. The remaining batteries shall be capable of meeting or exceeding 90 percent of the specified reserve capacity when
35、tested as specified in SAE J537. 3.17 Cold cranking. At 0F (-17.77C), the battery shall be capable of meeting the performance requirements of SAE J537. 3.18 Charge rate. The battery shall be capable of accepting a minimum charge rate of 2 percent of the cold cranking rating of SAE J537. 3.19 Retenti
36、on of charge. After cold activation and conditioning as specified in SAE J537and after being on open circuit for 4 weeks at 75F (23.88C), without recharging at the end of this period, the battery shall be capable of meeting the following requirements. Classes 1, 2, 3, and 4: 75 percent of the reserv
37、e capacity rate of SAE J537. Classes 5, 6, and 7: 90 percent of the reserve capacity rate of SAE J537. 3.20 Internal resistance for dry batteries. For dry charged batteries, the average terminal-to-terminal resistance of each cell in the assembled battery shall be not less than 50,000 ohms. 3.21 Lea
38、kage. Each cell shall be capable of independently maintaining a pressure of 2 psi for a period of 5 seconds with a maximum loss of 0.1 psi. 3.22 Vibration. Batteries shall be capable of meeting the leakage requirement and the cold cranking requirement for 0F (-17.77C), and shall not have any electro
39、lyte leakage after being subjected to 2 units of vibration as specified in SAE J537. 3.23 Identification marking. The following data shall be molded on the sides, the top of the cover, or applied to a permanent electrolyte resistant label or plate securely and permanently attached to the battery con
40、tainer. Battery Identification Number: Cold Cranking at 0F (-17.77C) rating (the test name or abbreviation thereof followed by the rating). Manufacturers Name or Identification (Manufacturers name or identification may include private branding). Date of manufacture (month, year) and plant of manufac
41、ture, if the same battery is manufactured at more than one plant, shall be legibly stamped or branded on the outside cell connector, top or side of the cover or container. A plate or label permanently affixed to the top or side of the outer cover or container, or a tag permanently affixed to the ter
42、minal post is acceptable. Coded information is acceptable provided the key to the code is made available. 3.24 Condition for shipment. Batteries shall be in one of the following conditions at the time of shipment. 3.24.1 Batteries intended for immediate use or wet storage with charging equipment. Fi
43、lled with electrolyte and fully charged. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-55439A 5 3.24.2 Batteries intended for storage, unfilled, and without charging. The vent hole for each cell shall be closed by easily removable, air-tight, a
44、nd moisture-proof type seals or appropriate tape, which shall be held firmly in place until removed. Seals for vent holes are not required when the battery is enclosed in a six-sided box and sealed with weather resistant tape along the seams when the battery is enclosed and sealed in an air-tight an
45、d moisture-proof bag. Plates and separators of dry charged batteries shall meet the performance requirements when activated. 3.24.3 Maintenance free. Filled with electrolyte and fully charged. 3.25 Instruction for placing battery into service. Instructions for placing the battery into service, shall
46、 be provided with each battery. The instructions shall show the latest recommended date for placing the battery in service and shall include the specific gravity of electrolyte for filling (charged and dry) and charging instructions. The method of providing the instructions shall be in accordance wi
47、th the manufacturers standard practice. 3.26 Warranty. The manufacturers standard commercial warranty or the warranty specified in Federal Schedule Group 61, Part 1, batteries: 6 or 12 volt lead-acid storage shall apply. 3.27 Marking. Batteries supplied to this CID shall be marked with the manufactu
48、rers (MFRs) standard commercial PIN. (NOTE: The part number marked on the unit pack shall be the CID PIN.) 3.28 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the m
49、aterial meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs. 3.29 Workmanship. Containers, covers, and vent caps shall be free from cracks, lead, and broken parts. Lead burning or welding shall be homogeneous and free from blow holes or imperfect bonds between parts which have been burned or welded together. Handles and metallic parts shall be free of burrs, sharp
