Short-Circuit Current (SCC) - The initial value of the current obtained from a battery in a circuit of negligible resistance.
Tolerance in % - Limit for allowable variations for a given quantity, expressed as a percent of the rated value.
Power source (safety) - Power source for loads defined as critical by applicable safety regulations. This supply must not be affected by a mains failure and is generally separate from other supplies.
Battery or Pack - Two or more electrochemical cells electrically interconnected in an appropriate series/parallel arrangement to provide the required operating voltage and current levels. Under common usage, the term "battery" is often also applied to a single cell.
Trickle Charge - A charge at a low rate, balancing losses through local action and/or periodic discharge, to maintain a cell or battery in a fully charged condition.
Closed-Circuit Voltage (CCV) - The potential or voltage of a battery when it is discharging or charging.
Safety Vent - A venting mechanism designed into a cell which activates under specific conditions of abuse to relieve internal pressure.
