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UN 38.3/IEC 62133 Lithium-ion Battery Test Chamber

As a lithium-ion battery test chamber manufacturer, KOMEG has extensive experience in the field of secondary cells/batteries testing, and many customers have recognized the quality of our products. Here we mainly introduce UN 38.3 and IEC 62133, the two lithium-ion battery test standards that our customers consult most about. 

UN 38.3 Secondary Cells and Batteries Test

UN 38.3

  • Altitude Simulation (Primary and Secondary Cells and Batteries)
  • Thermal Test (Primary and Secondary Cells and Batteries)
  • Vibration (Primary and Secondary Cells and Batteries)
  • Shock (Primary and Secondary Cells and Batteries)
  • External Short Circuit (Primary and Secondary Cells and Batteries)
  • Impact (Primary and Secondary Cells)
  • Overcharge (Secondary Batteries)
  • Forced Discharge (Primary and Secondary Cells)

Altitude Simulation: 

Stored for more than 6 hours under pressure ≤11.6kPa and ambient temperature (20±5℃).

Thermal Test: 

Store at 75±2℃ for at least 6 hours (large cells/batteries need to be stored for 12 hours), and then store at -40±2℃ for the same time. The transition time between the two extreme temperatures must be within 30 minutes. Repeat the test for 10 cycles. Finally store at 20±2℃ for 24 hours.

Requirements: no mass loss, leaking, venting, disassembly, rupture or fire. And the open circuit voltage after the test is not less than 90% of that before the test (Note: The voltage requirement does not apply to cells/batteries in a fully discharged state)

UN38.3 thermal test

KOMEG UN 38.3 Lithium-ion Battery Test Chamber​

Altitude Test Chambers-KOMEG

UN 38.3 Altitude Simulation Test

UN 38.3 Thermal Test

IEC 62133 Secondary Cells and Batteries Test

IEC 62133-1

  • Continuous low-rate charging (Cells)
  • Vibration
  • Case stress at high ambient temperature (Batteries)
  • Temperature cycling
  • Incorrect installation (Cells)
  • External short circuit
  • Free fall
  • Mechanical shock (Crash hazard)
  • Thermal abuse (Cells)
  • Crushing of cells
  • Low pressure (Cells)
  • Overcharge
  • Forced discharge (Cells)

IEC 62133-2

  • Continuous charging at constant voltage (Cells)
  • Case stress at high ambient temperature (Batteries)
  • External Short Circuit (Cells)
  • External Short Circuit (Batteries)
  • Free Fall
  • Thermal Abuse (Cells)
  • Crush (Cells)
  • Over-charging of batteries
  • Forced discharge (Cells)
  • Vibration
  • Mechanical Shock
  • Forced Internal Short Circuit (Cells)
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Temperature Cycling (IEC 62133-1): 

Step 1: Place the cells or batteries in an ambient temperature of 75±2℃ for 4 hours.

Step 2: Reduce the temperature to 20±5℃ within 30 minutes and test for 2 hours

Step 3: Reduce the temperature to -20±2℃ within 30 minutes and test for 4 hours

Step 4: Raise the temperature to 20±5℃ within 30 minutes and test for 2 hours

Step 5: Repeat steps 1 to 4 for a further four cycles. Transition from step 4 to step 1 within 30 min.

IEC62133 temperature cycling test

Thermal Abuse (IEC 62133-1/IEC 62133-2): 

The oven temperature is raised at a rate of 5℃/min±2℃/min to a temperature of 130±2℃. The cell remains at this temperature for 30 min. Requirements:No fire, no explosion.

Low Pressure (IEC 62133-1): 

Each fully charged cell is placed in a vacuum drying chamber, in an ambient temperature of 20±5℃. Once the chamber has been sealed, its internal pressure is gradually reduced to a pressure equal to or less than 11.6kPa and held for 6 hours. Requirements:No fire, no explosion, no leakage.

KOMEG IEC 62133 Lithium-ion Battery Test Chamber

IEC 62133 Temperature Cycling Test 

IEC 62133 Thermal Abuse Test 

IEC 62133 Low Pressure Test 

KOMEG lithium-ion battery test chambers included thermal cycle chamber, thermal shock chamber, industrial oven, vacuum oven, altitude test chamber and temperature humidity chamber.

There are many other secondary cells and batteries test standards. If you need to purchase a lithium-ion battery test chamber, please provide us with the standard requirements you need, and KOMEG will give you a cells/batteries test solution. 

Temperature chamber with battery charging cabinet