AS/NZS 7176.25:2024 adopts and modifies ISO 7176 25:2022, which specifies requirements and test methods for lead-acid batteries and their chargers intended for use with electrically-powered wheelchairs and scooters. Requirements for chargers are applicable to those with a rated input voltage not greater than 250 V AC and a nominal output voltage not greater than 36 V
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test conditions and apparatus
4.1 Test conditions
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
5 Battery chargers
5.1 Electrical safety
5.1.1 General
5.1.2 Requirements
5.1.3 Test methods
5.1.3.1 General
5.1.3.2 Exposure to vibration
5.1.3.2.1 On-board battery chargers
5.1.3.2.2 Carry-on battery chargers
5.2 Performance-related safety
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Charging connector
5.2.2.1 General
5.2.2.2 Requirements
5.2.2.3 Test methods
5.2.3 Reverse polarity connection
5.2.3.1 General
5.2.3.2 Requirements
5.2.3.3 Test method
5.2.4 Battery discharge
5.2.4.1 General
5.2.4.2 Requirement
5.2.4.3 Test method
5.2.5 Battery charger options
5.2.5.1 General
5.2.5.2 Requirements
5.2.5.3 Test method
5.2.6 Charging a faulty battery set
5.2.6.1 General
5.2.6.2 Requirements
5.2.6.3 Test method
5.3 Charging capability
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Requirements
5.3.2.1 General
5.3.2.2 Charging current – Bulk charge phase
5.3.2.3 Charging voltage – Absorption charge phase
