BATTERY SAFETY TESTING
BATTERY SAFETY TESTING UN38.3 & UL
| Test procedure | Test Criteria | Equipment product ID# | For cell/battery pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test T.1 | Altitude Simulation | MSK-VA53 / MSK-VA172 / MSK-VA215 | For Battery pack & Cell |
| Test T.2 | Thermal test | MSK-PC50L / MSK-TE906-80L / MSK-TE906-150L / MSK-TE906-1000L | For Battery pack & Cell |
| Test T.3 | Vibration | MSK-ES-4 | For Battery pack & Cell |
| Test T.4 | Shock | MSK-SS-10 | For Battery pack & Cell |
| Test T.5 | External short circuit | MSK-TE901-E / MSK-TE901-C | For Battery pack & Cell |
| Test T.6 | Impact & Crash | MSK-TE902 / MSK-TE904 | For cell only |
| Test T.7 | Overcharge | MSK-TE903 + BST8-10A30V | For Battery pack & Cell |
| Test T.8 | Forced discharge | MSK-TE903 + BST8-10A30V | For cell |
Altitude Simulation
MSK-VA53
- 53 L capacity larger vacuum chamber (415 x 345 x 370 mm) with built-in vacuum pump and control system designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.1)
- It can be used as vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure and no vacuum leaking.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with four Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for the high power rechargeable battery testing
- Max. Vacuum: 0.2 Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built in Mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
MSK-VA172
- 172 liters capacity larger vacuum chamber (440 x 520 x 750 mm) with built-in vacuum pump and control system designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.1).
- It can also be used as vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure and no vacuum leaking.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with four Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for the high power rechargeable battery testing
- Max. Vacuum: 0.2 Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built-in Mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
MSK-VA215
- MSK-VA215 is a 215 L ultra-large vacuum chamber (560 x 640 x 600 mm) with a vacuum pump built-in and pressure control system, designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN 38.3 (38.3.4.1).
- it can be used as a vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure at a low vacuum condition.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with eight Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for high power rechargeable battery testing.
- Vacuum Pressure: < 0.2Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built in mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
THERMAL TEST
MSK-TE906-80L
- 53 L capacity larger vacuum chamber (415 x 345 x 370 mm) with built-in vacuum pump and control system designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.1)
- It can be used as vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure and no vacuum leaking.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with four Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for the high power rechargeable battery testing
- Max. Vacuum: 0.2 Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built in Mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
MSK-TE906-150L
- 150-liter programmable thermal test chamber (500 × 600 × 500 mm (L × D × H)), capable of studying the performance of rechargeable battery at rapidly changing the temperature in the range from -60°C to 150°C.
- The chamber contains a built-in air blower which enables to achieve a uniform temperature field.
- The test temperature is consciously monitored by a built-in thermocouple and can be precisely controlled by the integrated PLC system.
- The thermal test system is built based on the thermal test requirement (38.3.4.2) of lithium battery testing requirements of the UN Manual of tests and criteria.
- An observation window is mounted on the front panel, allowing to monitor the real-time status of rechargeable batteries.
- The draining system could easily collect unexpected liquids.
MSK-TE906-1000L
- 1,000 liters programmable thermal test chamber (L 1,000 mm x W 1,000 mm x H 1,000 mm), capable of studying the performance of rechargeable battery at rapidly changing temperature in the range from -70ºC to 150ºC.
- The chamber contains a built-in air blower that enables to achieve a uniform temperature field.
- The test temperature is consciously monitored by a built-in thermocouple and could be precisely controlled by the integrated PLC system.
- The thermal testing system is built based on the thermal test requirement UN 38.3.4.2 of Lithium-ion battery testing requirements of UN manual of tests and criteria.
- An observation window is mounted on the front panel to monitor the real-time status of recharge batteries.
- The draining system could easily collect unexpected liquids.
VIBRATION
MSK-ES-4
- MSK-ES-4 is an updated model from MSK-ES-3. It is a compact computerized Vibration Testing System for Li-Ion battery and battery pack up to 200Hz and Max. 15 kg sample load based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.3).
- Vibration platform size: 400mm×400mm
- Frequency range: 0 ~ 200Hz
- Vibration direction: Perpendicular
- Wave types: Half Sin-Wave, Zigzag, Rectangular, Ladder-Shaped, and etc.
SHOCK
MSK-SS-10
- MSK-SS-10 is A computerized automatic shock tester designed for testing Li-Ion battery cells or packs according to the 38.3.4.4; Test T.4: Shock section of the UN38.3 standard.
- This section tests batteries under the simulation of possible impacts during transportation with the pack or cell subjected to an acceleration of 150 gn with a duration of 6 milliseconds (50 gn with 11 milliseconds for larger packs or cells).
- The shock tester is capable of handling battery packs up to 10 kg (22 lbs) and displays the peaks of the shock pulses in half-sinusoidal graphs.
- Sample Stage Size: 250mm x 200mm (9.84″ x 7.87″)
- Shock Height Range: 50-1000 mm
EXTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT
MSK-TE901-C
- MSK-TE901-C is UL standard Short Circuit Test system designed for testing rechargeable batteries & packs under short circuit conditions with high current draw <200A or 1000A.
- Volt-meter with 0-100V range and ±0.2% accuracy
- Amp-meter with 0-200A or 0-1000A DC range, ±0.2% accuracy
- Temperature: 25±3℃; RH: 30~90RH (%)
- Chamber size: W450mm × D540mm × H540mm, 131 L Capacity
- Calibrated at 200°C max capability,
- Max. battery or battery pack to be tested (150x150x 30 mm).
IMPACT & CRASH
MSK-TE902
- MSK-TE902-UL is a UL standard Gravity Impact (Free Fall) Tester that can simulate an impact to a lithium battery based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.6).
- Battery Free Fall Testing based on IEC-62133-8.3.3 standard
- Compatible with most commercialized Prismatic, Coin, Cylindrical, Pouch batteries
- Mass can be set at 9.1 Kg or 10 kg. (Deadweight is available for minor adjustment of the impact force)
- Drop Height: 600 mm – 1000 mm
- Max. Working Space in the chamber: L300 x W250 x H1000 mm
MSK-TE904
- MSK-TE904 is a UL/TUV standard advanced crushing test machine with a color touch screen panel and the hand-held remote controller for the IEC 62133.8.3.5 and UN38.3 testing at more safe and easy.
- An electric hydraulic pump allows the machine to achieve the required force for crushing the battery cells at variable speed, and also can control machine stop based on battery deformation and voltage drop.
- Electric Hydraulic cylinder Ram 32mm dia.
- Force 1000N ～15KN with Accuracy: ±1%
- Pressing plate: 150 mm dia.
- Crushing speed: 1- 100 mm/s adjustable via hydraulic pump’s valve
- Max. measuring space: 200X200X200mm
- Max. Payload: 60Kg
OVERCHARGE
MSK-TE903
Dual Explosion-Proof Box
- The MSK-TE903 Dual Explosion-Proof Steel Box provides a safe enclosure for over-charging & forced discharging of all kinds of battery cell testings based on the UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.7 & 38.3.4.8).
- The two separate compartments with a total of 4 feedthrough ports allow for the testings of multiple batteries at the same time.
- Chamber Size: 500mm x 500mm x 500mm (x2)
BST8-10A30V
Battery Analyzer (10A 30V)
- BST8-10A30V is a CE certified 8 channel battery analyzing the system for Li-ion, LiFePO4, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, and Lead acid battery packs with up to 30V and 10A per channel.
- This battery analyzer is designed according to the international standard: each channel has an independent constant-current source and a hardware constant-voltage source.
- Constant-current source and constant-voltage source can be programmed and controlled by the user. With plug-and-play module design, the user can freely remove and add module units without interrupting other units.
FORCED DISCHARGE
MSK-TE903 + BST8-10A30V
Dual Explosion-Proof Box
- The MSK-TE903 Dual Explosion-Proof Steel Box provides a safe enclosure for over-charging & forced discharging of all kinds of battery cell testings based on the UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.7 & 38.3.4.8).
- The two separate compartments with a total of 4 feedthrough ports allow for the testings of multiple batteries at the same time.
- Chamber Size: 500mm x 500mm x 500mm (x2)
BST8-10A30V
Battery Analyzer (10A 30V)
- BST8-10A30V is a CE certified 8 channel battery analyzing the system for Li-ion, LiFePO4, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, and Lead acid battery packs with up to 30V and 10A per channel.
- This battery analyzer is designed according to the international standard: each channel has an independent constant-current source and a hardware constant-voltage source.
- Constant-current source and constant-voltage source can be programmed and controlled by the user. With plug-and-play module design, the user can freely remove and add module units without interrupting other units.
BATTERY SAFETY TESTING UN38.3 & UL
| Testing Criteria | Test Criteria | Equipment Model | For cell/battery pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test 1 | Continuous charging at constant | BST8-3, BST8-10A30V, MSK-TE903-UL | For Cell only |
| Test 2 | External short circuit (cell) | BST8-3, BST8-10A30V, MSK-TE901-C | For Cell only |
| Test 3 | External short circuit (battery) | BST8-3, BST8-10A30V, MSK-TE901-C | For Battery pack |
| Test 4 | Freefall | MSK-TE908-UL, MSK-TE902 | For Battery pack & Cell |
| Test 5 | Crush | MSK-TE902 , MSK-TE904 | For cell only |
| Test 6 | Over-charging of battery | BST8-3, BST8-10A30V, MSK-903-UL | For Battery pack |
| Test 7 | Transport tests | UN38.3 test equipment | *Documentation used for compliance |
| Test 8 | Forced Internal-Short Circuit (ISC) Test | MSK-ISC | For Europe & Japan (not required in the USA) |
Altitude Simulation
MSK-VA53
- 53 L capacity larger vacuum chamber (415 x 345 x 370 mm) with built-in vacuum pump and control system designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.1)
- It can be used as vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure and no vacuum leaking.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with four Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for the high power rechargeable battery testing
- Max. Vacuum: 0.2 Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built in Mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
MSK-VA172
- 172 liters capacity larger vacuum chamber (440 x 520 x 750 mm) with built-in vacuum pump and control system designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.1).
- It can also be used as vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure and no vacuum leaking.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with four Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for the high power rechargeable battery testing
- Max. Vacuum: 0.2 Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built-in Mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
MSK-VA215
- MSK-VA215 is a 215 L ultra-large vacuum chamber (560 x 640 x 600 mm) with a vacuum pump built-in and pressure control system, designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN 38.3 (38.3.4.1).
- it can be used as a vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure at a low vacuum condition.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with eight Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for high power rechargeable battery testing.
- Vacuum Pressure: < 0.2Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built in mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
THERMAL TEST
MSK-TE906-80L
- 53 L capacity larger vacuum chamber (415 x 345 x 370 mm) with built-in vacuum pump and control system designed for Battery Altitude Simulation Test based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.1)
- It can be used as vacuum storage chamber with automatic control of vacuum pressure and no vacuum leaking.
- Ideal explosion-proof box with four Latch-Action Toggle Clamps for the high power rechargeable battery testing
- Max. Vacuum: 0.2 Kpa (1.5 Torr) by built in Mechanical pump
- Working temperature: Room Temp. without heating
MSK-TE906-150L
- 150-liter programmable thermal test chamber (500 × 600 × 500 mm (L × D × H)), capable of studying the performance of rechargeable battery at rapidly changing the temperature in the range from -60°C to 150°C.
- The chamber contains a built-in air blower which enables to achieve a uniform temperature field.
- The test temperature is consciously monitored by a built-in thermocouple and can be precisely controlled by the integrated PLC system.
- The thermal test system is built based on the thermal test requirement (38.3.4.2) of lithium battery testing requirements of the UN Manual of tests and criteria.
- An observation window is mounted on the front panel, allowing to monitor the real-time status of rechargeable batteries.
- The draining system could easily collect unexpected liquids.
MSK-TE906-1000L
- 1,000 liters programmable thermal test chamber (L 1,000 mm x W 1,000 mm x H 1,000 mm), capable of studying the performance of rechargeable battery at rapidly changing temperature in the range from -70ºC to 150ºC.
- The chamber contains a built-in air blower that enables to achieve a uniform temperature field.
- The test temperature is consciously monitored by a built-in thermocouple and could be precisely controlled by the integrated PLC system.
- The thermal testing system is built based on the thermal test requirement UN 38.3.4.2 of Lithium-ion battery testing requirements of UN manual of tests and criteria.
- An observation window is mounted on the front panel to monitor the real-time status of recharge batteries.
- The draining system could easily collect unexpected liquids.
VIBRATION
MSK-ES-4
- MSK-ES-4 is an updated model from MSK-ES-3. It is a compact computerized Vibration Testing System for Li-Ion battery and battery pack up to 200Hz and Max. 15 kg sample load based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.3).
- Vibration platform size: 400mm×400mm
- Frequency range: 0 ~ 200Hz
- Vibration direction: Perpendicular
- Wave types: Half Sin-Wave, Zigzag, Rectangular, Ladder-Shaped, and etc.
FREEFALL
MSK-TE908-UL
- MSK-SS-10 is A computerized automatic shock tester designed for testing Li-Ion battery cells or packs according to the 38.3.4.4; Test T.4: Shock section of the UN38.3 standard.
- This section tests batteries under the simulation of possible impacts during transportation with the pack or cell subjected to an acceleration of 150 gn with a duration of 6 milliseconds (50 gn with 11 milliseconds for larger packs or cells).
- The shock tester is capable of handling battery packs up to 10 kg (22 lbs) and displays the peaks of the shock pulses in half-sinusoidal graphs.
- Sample Stage Size: 250mm x 200mm (9.84″ x 7.87″)
- Shock Height Range: 50-1000 mm
MSK-TE902
- MSK-SS-10 is A computerized automatic shock tester designed for testing Li-Ion battery cells or packs according to the 38.3.4.4; Test T.4: Shock section of the UN38.3 standard.
- This section tests batteries under the simulation of possible impacts during transportation with the pack or cell subjected to an acceleration of 150 gn with a duration of 6 milliseconds (50 gn with 11 milliseconds for larger packs or cells).
- The shock tester is capable of handling battery packs up to 10 kg (22 lbs) and displays the peaks of the shock pulses in half-sinusoidal graphs.
- Sample Stage Size: 250mm x 200mm (9.84″ x 7.87″)
- Shock Height Range: 50-1000 mm
CRUSH
MSK-TE902
- MSK-TE901-C is UL standard Short Circuit Test system designed for testing rechargeable batteries & packs under short circuit conditions with high current draw <200A or 1000A.
- Volt-meter with 0-100V range and ±0.2% accuracy
- Amp-meter with 0-200A or 0-1000A DC range, ±0.2% accuracy
- Temperature: 25±3℃; RH: 30~90RH (%)
- Chamber size: W450mm × D540mm × H540mm, 131 L Capacity
- Calibrated at 200°C max capability,
- Max. battery or battery pack to be tested (150x150x 30 mm).
MSK-TE904
- MSK-TE901-C is UL standard Short Circuit Test system designed for testing rechargeable batteries & packs under short circuit conditions with high current draw <200A or 1000A.
- Volt-meter with 0-100V range and ±0.2% accuracy
- Amp-meter with 0-200A or 0-1000A DC range, ±0.2% accuracy
- Temperature: 25±3℃; RH: 30~90RH (%)
- Chamber size: W450mm × D540mm × H540mm, 131 L Capacity
- Calibrated at 200°C max capability,
- Max. battery or battery pack to be tested (150x150x 30 mm).
OVER CHARGING OF BATTERY
BST8-3
- MSK-TE902-UL is a UL standard Gravity Impact (Free Fall) Tester that can simulate an impact to a lithium battery based on UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.6).
- Battery Free Fall Testing based on IEC-62133-8.3.3 standard
- Compatible with most commercialized Prismatic, Coin, Cylindrical, Pouch batteries
- Mass can be set at 9.1 Kg or 10 kg. (Deadweight is available for minor adjustment of the impact force)
- Drop Height: 600 mm – 1000 mm
- Max. Working Space in the chamber: L300 x W250 x H1000 mm
BST8-10A30V
- MSK-TE904 is a UL/TUV standard advanced crushing test machine with a color touch screen panel and the hand-held remote controller for the IEC 62133.8.3.5 and UN38.3 testing at more safe and easy.
- An electric hydraulic pump allows the machine to achieve the required force for crushing the battery cells at variable speed, and also can control machine stop based on battery deformation and voltage drop.
- Electric Hydraulic cylinder Ram 32mm dia.
- Force 1000N ～15KN with Accuracy: ±1%
- Pressing plate: 150 mm dia.
- Crushing speed: 1- 100 mm/s adjustable via hydraulic pump’s valve
- Max. measuring space: 200X200X200mm
- Max. Payload: 60Kg
MSK-903-UL
- MSK-TE904 is a UL/TUV standard advanced crushing test machine with a color touch screen panel and the hand-held remote controller for the IEC 62133.8.3.5 and UN38.3 testing at more safe and easy.
- An electric hydraulic pump allows the machine to achieve the required force for crushing the battery cells at variable speed, and also can control machine stop based on battery deformation and voltage drop.
- Electric Hydraulic cylinder Ram 32mm dia.
- Force 1000N ～15KN with Accuracy: ±1%
- Pressing plate: 150 mm dia.
- Crushing speed: 1- 100 mm/s adjustable via hydraulic pump’s valve
- Max. measuring space: 200X200X200mm
- Max. Payload: 60Kg
TRANSPORT TESTAS
UN38.3 Test Equipment
Dual Explosion-Proof Box
- The MSK-TE903 Dual Explosion-Proof Steel Box provides a safe enclosure for over-charging & forced discharging of all kinds of battery cell testings based on the UN38.3 standard (38.3.4.7 & 38.3.4.8).
- The two separate compartments with a total of 4 feedthrough ports allow for the testings of multiple batteries at the same time.
- Chamber Size: 500mm x 500mm x 500mm (x2)
BST8-10A30V
Battery Analyzer (10A 30V)
- BST8-10A30V is a CE certified 8 channel battery analyzing the system for Li-ion, LiFePO4, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, and Lead acid battery packs with up to 30V and 10A per channel.
- This battery analyzer is designed according to the international standard: each channel has an independent constant-current source and a hardware constant-voltage source.
- Constant-current source and constant-voltage source can be programmed and controlled by the user. With plug-and-play module design, the user can freely remove and add module units without interrupting other units.
FORCED INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT (ISC) TEST FORCED
MSK-ISC
- MSK-TE901-C is UL standard Short Circuit Test system designed for testing rechargeable batteries & packs under short circuit conditions with high current draw <200A or 1000A.
- Volt-meter with 0-100V range and ±0.2% accuracy
- Amp-meter with 0-200A or 0-1000A DC range, ±0.2% accuracy
- Temperature: 25±3℃; RH: 30~90RH (%)
- Chamber size: W450mm × D540mm × H540mm, 131 L Capacity
- Calibrated at 200°C max capability,
- Max. battery or battery pack to be tested (150x150x 30 mm).
