Battery Testing

The battery laboratory of Shenzhen LCS Testing Co., Ltd. was established according to ISO/IEC 17025 & 17020 quality management system, and has been accredited by CNAS, CMA, CBTL, KC, etc. The scope of testing now covers various types and applications of lithium batteries, NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, lead-acid batteries, alkaline batteries and non-rechargeable batteries, etc. LCS The battery team can now provide global certification and commissioning testing services for customers around the world, helping customers' battery products break through technical trade barriers and smoothly enter various global markets.

Battery testing items

Environmental testing: low air pressure, temperature cycling, thermal abuse, combustion testing

Mechanical testing: vibration, mechanical shock, free fall, 250N pressure, extrusion, heavy impact, pinprick, forced internal battery

Electrical test: overcharge, abnormal charge, over discharge, forced discharge, high rate charge, external short circuit, restricted power

Performance test: rated capacity, discharge performance, endurance life, charge retention and recovery, internal resistance

Others: electrostatic discharge test, electromagnetic compatibility test, battery material analysis

Introduction to Battery Certification

With the development of electronic, information and communication products towards wireless and portable direction, the high-performance components of the products are also moving towards the goal of light, thin, short and small, and batteries are widely used as the best power supply. At the same time, market surveillance agencies in various countries have increased their supervision of battery products, making domestic battery manufacturers face the challenge of improving product quality.

UN38.3 test for lithium batteries and 1.2m drop test for packaging parts:

UN38.3 refers to section 38.3 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria prepared by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Manual of Tests and Criteria) on the testing of lithium batteries, finished lithium batteries or equipment containing lithium batteries must first complete the tests specified in section 38.3 (unless there is an approval document from the competent authority of the country of origin to be exempted). (unless exempted by the competent authority of the country of origin), lithium batteries shipped separately by air or packaged with equipment must also undergo a 1.2m drop test on the package.

Note: If you need to return the sample, please make sure to clearly indicate it in the relevant position when you apply for the commission, otherwise, all samples will be treated as non-returnable by our center.

Vibration, differential pressure and 55℃ leakage test for lead-acid batteries:

Vibration, differential pressure and 55℃ leakage tests are a series of tests for lead-acid batteries in transportation conditions. According to the "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods <Model Regulations>" prepared by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, under general circumstances lead-acid batteries containing electrolyte without any test, transport identification as Class 8 dangerous goods, UN No. 2794; if the lead-acid batteries pass the vibration and differential pressure tests, or fail to carry out or pass the 55℃ leakage test, transport identification as Class 8 dangerous goods UN No. 2800; if the lead-acid battery passes the three tests in turn, it is identified as unrestricted articles.

Battery testing items:

Lithium battery testing (UN38.3 test, 1.2m package drop test, etc.)

Lead-acid battery testing (vibration, differential pressure, 55°C leakage test, etc.)

Transportation conditions identification of various types of batteries

MSDS production for various types of batteries

Battery testing according to various standards according to customer requirements (such as battery capacity testing, etc.)

Testing battery types:

Lithium-ion batteries Lithium metal batteries Large lithium power batteries

Lead-acid batteries Nickel-metal hydride / nickel-cadmium batteries Alkaline batteries

Other types of chemical batteries

Battery testing standards:

UN series of standards BS series of standards IEC series of standards                                            

ANSI series standards UL series standards JIS series standards

GB series standard SJ-T series standard QC/T series standard

SN/T series standard IEEE series standard YD series standard

Other standard or non-standard test methods proposed by customers

1. Testing of lead and cadmium in batteries

CE certification in the 2006/66/EC EU restrictions on harmful substances in batteries and accumulators  

EPA 3052:1996 Microwave-assisted acid digestion of silica and organic matter

EPA 200.8 ICP-MS method for the detection of trace elements in water and waste

GB/T 20155-2006 Determination of mercury, cadmium and lead content in batteries

2. Determination of mercury in batteries

2006/66/EC EU Restriction Order on hazardous substances in batteries and accumulators        

U.S. 104th Congress Bill 142 - Section II - Mercury Containing Batteries Management Act

EPA 3052:1996 Microwave-assisted acid digestion of silica and organic matter

EPA 200.8 ICP-MS method for the detection of trace elements in water and waste

GB/T 20155-2006 Determination of mercury, cadmium and lead content in batteries

3. Nickel-hydrogen batteries

GB/T 22084.2-2008 Batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes-Portable sealed monoblock batteries. Part 2: Nickel metal hydride batteries

IEC 61951-2:2011 EN 61951-2:2011 Batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes - Portable sealed rechargeable single batteries - Part 2: Nickel-metal hydride

4. Nickel-cadmium batteries

GB/T 22084.1-2008 Storage batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes. Portable sealed monoblock battery. Part 1: Cadmium-nickel batteries

IEC 61951-1:2006 Secondary cells or batteries containing alkaline or non-acidic electrolytes - Nickel-cadmium portable sealed rechargeable single cells: 1. Nickel-cadmium class 3rd edition

BS EN 60622:2002 IEC 60622:2002 Batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes. Sealed nickel-cadmium square rechargeable single cells

BS EN 60623:2001 IEC 60623:2001 Storage batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes open cadmium-nickel square rechargeable monobloc batteries

IEC 62259:2003 BS EN 62259:2004 Square nickel-cadmium secondary batteries containing alkaline electrolyte mixed with gas

5. Alkaline batteries and battery packs

EN 62133:2013 Batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed batteries and battery packs

IEC 62133:2012

EN 62133:2013

JIS C 8712:2015 Safety requirements for portable sealed batteries and battery packs

6.Secondary batteries

IEC 62133:2012 Safety standard for portable sealed secondary battery cells and batteries (containing alkaline and non-acid electrolyte batteries)

JIS C 8712:2006 Secondary cells or batteries containing alkaline or non-acidic electrolytes for portable equipment - Safety requirements

IEC 61959:2004 Secondary cells or batteries containing alkaline or non-acidic electrolytes - Mechanical performance requirements

GB/T 28163-2011 (IEC 61959:2004,IDT) Batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes Mechanical testing of portable sealed batteries and battery packs

GB/T 28164-2011 (IEC 62133:2002,IDT)Safety requirements for portable sealed batteries and battery packs containing alkaline or other non-acidic electrolytes

CQC 3306-2013 "Safety Certification Technical Specification for Lithium-ion Batteries and Battery Packs for Portable Electronics

7. Lithium primary batteries and lithium ion batteries

UN DOT 38.3 Rev.5 UN Manual of Tests and Criteria for the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Fifth Revision

UL1642:2012+R1:2013 Safety Standard for Lithium Batteries

ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5/Amend.12 Part 38.3 United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria, Fifth Revision, Chapter 38.3

GB 21966-2008 Safety requirements for lithium primary and storage batteries in transport

IEC 61960:2011 BS EN 61960:2011 Alkaline or other non-acidic electrolyte secondary batteries or cells portable secondary lithium batteries or cells

QB/T 2502-2000 Lithium-ion battery general regulations