This Malaysian Standard proposes simple, cheap, comparative tests in order to discriminate easily, in a panel of automotive flooded lead-acid batteries the most acceptable model for PV Individual Electrification Systems.
It could be particularly useful for project implementers to test in laboratories of developing countries, the capability of locally made car or truck batteries to be used for their project.
Furthermore battery testing specifications usually need too costly and too much sophisticated test equipment to be applied in developing countries laboratories.
The tests provided in this standard allow to assess batteries performances according to the general specification of the project (see MS 62257-2) and batteries associated with their Battery Management System (BMS) in a short time and with common technical means. They can be performed locally, as close as possible to the real site operating conditions.
The document provides also regulations and installation conditions