This standard is based on IEC 61960, an international standard introduced in 2017, and primarily focuses on testing protocols for verifying the electrical performance characteristics of batteries.
What standards do we cover in our Battery Testing Laboratories?
We cover a wide range of lithium-ion battery testing standards in our battery testing laboratories. We are able to conduct battery tests for the United Nations requirements (UN 38.3) as well as several safety standards such as IEC 62133, IEC 62619 and UL 1642 and performance standards like IEC 61960-3.
What are battery test standards?
Battery test standards cover several categories like characterisation tests and safety tests. Within these sections a multitude of topics are found that are covered by many standards but not with the same test approach and conditions. Compare battery tests easily thanks to our comparative tables. Go to the tables about test conditions
What are the requirements for a battery?
IEC 60086: International standard for the performance and safety requirements of primitive batteries. CE certification: Battery products that meet European battery standards need to obtain CE certification. REACH regulation: Chemical information is required to ensure the safety of battery materials.
What is a constant current method for a battery performance test?
For the performance test, a constant current method is generally used where a constant current specified by the manufacturer is applied for an accompanying specified time. Battery manufacturers publish tables that include different discharge rates specified for different periods of time.
What is a battery performance test?
A performance test is defined as “a constant-current or constant-power capacity test made on a battery after it has been in service”2. It is the most commonly used discharge test method and it determines if the battery is performing according to the manufacturer's specifications and/or if it is within acceptable limits.
Are there regulatory mandates for battery performance & safety?
When it comes to battery performance and safety, there aren't any obligatory regulatory mandates; the primary reference points are the European Union's battery performance and safety standards.