Battery Test Methods and Specifications
Test standards for secondary lithium ion battery cells or modules:
Published standards by UL, IEC, and SAE specify environmental tests like: short circuit while hot, heat resistance, temperature cycling, and thermal abuse. Because failure of these tests can produce hazardous results, the test chambers will require proper safety features and considerations.
UL 1642
Standard for Lithium Batteries
- Short circuit test at 60°C; heating test: 5°C/m to 150°C
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- Temp cycling: 70 to 20 to -40 °C (30 min. transitions)
See Benchtop or Platinous Chambers
UL 2054
Household & Commercial Batteries
- Mold stress relief test at 70°C; heating test: 5°C/m to 150°C
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- Temp cycling: 70 to 20 to -40 °C (30 min. transitions)
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IEC 62133
Portable sealed secondary cells
- Short circuit test at 55°C; mold stress relief test at 70°C;
thermal abuse: ramp at 5°C/m to 130°C
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- Temp cycling: 75 to 20 to -20°C (30 min. transitions)
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SAE J2464
Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS)
- Thermal stability: Increasing temperature in 5°C increments
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- Thermal shock test: 70 to -40°C (15 min. transitions)
See Global N or Thermal Shock Chambers
IEC 61690
Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications
- Discharge performance at 20°C and -20°C
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UN/DOT 38.3
UN Manual of Tests & Criteria 4th Revised Edition Lithium Battery Testing Requirements
- Temp cycling: 75 to -40 °C (30 min. transitions)
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- Temp cycling: 75 to 20 to -20°C (30 min. transitions)
See Benchtop or Platinous
IEC 62660-2
Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehicles – Part 2: Reliability & abuse testing
- Thermal test: 5°C/m to 130°C
See Industrial Ovens
- Temperature cycling: 85 to -40°C at ~1°C/m (or 65 to -20°C with electrical operation)
See Benchtop or Platinous Chambers
- Capacity discharge test: -20, 0, 25, and 45°C
See Benchtop or Platinous Chambers
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