Lithium-ion battery that is developed must meet certain requirements, known as battery testing standards, that explain its effect in terms of safety, even if it’s used as a component of another technology. Lithium battery testing standards are used by the battery manufacturing industry to promote their safety development business. Using these procedures to test the developments at an early stage, it’ll be safe for both consumers to play in different environments.
The lithium batteries are exposed to various environmental conditions in a testing machine. The response of the lithium batteries to the effects of the environmental conditions in the test machine is recorded. The recorded information is used to ensure that the lithium batteries meet all safety standards.
What are the standards for testing lithium-ion batteries?
Lithium-ion battery safety testing standards have been developed for testing lithium-ion batteries in the development stage to ensure that they meet global safety requirements. These lithium-ion battery testing standards are globally recognized, having been produced by respected international organizations such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the Japanese Standards Association (JSA), etc.
For lithium-ion batteries, this selected standard plays a role in ensuring proper safety for all their working processes.
For lithium battery safety testing, we most commonly use the following 6 standards:
IEC 62133
UN 38.3
ECE R100
IEC 62619
UL 1642
UL 2580
- International Electro technical Commission (IEC) 62133
IEC 62133 is the safety requirement for testing secondary cells in batteries with alkaline or non-acid electrolytes. It is used to test the safety of the second sealed cell of a small lithium-ion battery. The IEC 62133 standard ensures that lithium-ion batteries meet the safety requirements for use in electronics and other applications. With this standard, lithium-ion battery cells are different depending on the proper function. IEC 62133 was introduced to prevent and eliminate chemical and electrical hazards, such as vibration and shock that pose a threat to consumers and the environment.
- UN Transport Testing (UN/DOT) 38.3
The UN 38.3 standard test ensures that lithium-ion batteries meet the requirements for use in aircraft, sea, land, etc. The UN 38.3 requirement applies to all lithium cells and batteries. The United Nations (UN) and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) are participating in the use of safe lithium battery transportation. Lithium batteries are very dangerous and must pass the UN 38.3 transport test and other regulations before being transported from one place to another. With every lithium battery tested to UN 38.3, it is ensured that the battery meets the international rules and regulations for battery charging.
- UNECE Regulation R100
ECE R100 standard tests are performed on electric vehicle batteries to ensure complete safety. ECE R100 ensures safety when the battery of an electric vehicle is charged. To ensure compliance with this rule, the mobile device must not be moved or driven while the battery is charging and must be stored in direct contact. ECE R100 also ensures that the electric vehicle stays in the right condition while driving flawlessly. ECE R100 only applies to M+N electric vehicles that can reach a maximum speed of 25 km/h. Therefore, this standard also applies to the voltage conversion of electric vehicles.
- International Electro technical Commission (IEC) 62619
International Electro technical Commission 62619 specifies the requirements for the application of lithium cells and secondary batteries. It ensures that all lithium batteries are safe to use in electronics and other applications. International Electro technical Commission 62619 test requirements affecting terminal and motor equipment.
IEC 62619 is sufficient for testing the safety of energy storage batteries. Energy storage batteries include secondary lithium cells and batteries used in simple electronic devices such as cell phones that keep them in a fixed state.
According to the rules of IEC 62619, the battery must be in a certain position in the test room. The control test of IEC 62619 should be carried out in several test machines at a temperature of 25 ± 5 ℃.
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1642
UL 1642 requirements cover primary and secondary lithium battery cells used in electronic product applications. It applies to different types of lithium batteries, or single, double or more electrochemical cells connected individually or in series. Lithium batteries contain materials such as lithium alloys, alloys and lithium-ion which help in converting chemical energy into electrical energy through a chemical reaction process. UL 1642 ensures the safety of lithium batteries and appliances by reducing the risks associated with fire, explosion, etc. The UL 1642 requirements apply to the use of lithium batteries as a power source in products.
- Authors of research (UL) 2580
Underwriters Laboratories 2580 requires ensuring that electrical energy is properly maintained. It ensures the safety of electricity that meets its safety requirements for resistance to environmental influences under all conditions and conditions that consumers will handle. UL 2580 prevents consumers from exposing themselves to hazards due to misuse of lithium batteries. The electrical energy safety testing process based on the UL 2580 standard includes the design of modules and the introduction of specific charges and releases recommended by the manufacturer. The importance of lithium-ion battery testing standards.
Lithium-ion battery testing standards have led to the use of this type of battery in a variety of products due to its benefits. Unlike other types of batteries, lithium-ion batteries have taken the use of batteries to power electronic devices to the next level. Many users of lithium-ion batteries consider it a technological breakthrough.
