Lithium Ion Battery Brochure

Lithium Ion Battery Test Equipment Thermotron has proven solutions to test your lithium ion batteries. Whether testing cells, modules, or battery packs, Thermotron has high performance, high reliability testing equipment that exceeds industry standard testing specifications. A variety of safety features are available to ensure technicians are never in harm’s way.Equipment for Lithium Ion Battery TestingXS-10 CHAMBERThis chamber is perfect for testing battery cells. Its compact size and mobil-ity makes it easy to integrate into any lab environment. Hermetically sealed compressors provide moderate temperature change rates while allowing the chamber to consume less power than comparable chambers. The 8200 programmer controller with its 7-inch wide touch screen color display makes program entry and product monitoring simple. SPECIAL FEATURES ¦ Door Chain with Proximity Switch ¦ Sheath Heaters ¦ Explosion Proof Interior Light ¦ Minimal Spark PackageWorkspace Volume Temperature Range Humidity Range10 cu ft. (283 L)24 in. x 24 in. x 28 in.+180°C to -70°C+356°F to -94°FOptionalSE-1400 CHAMBERThermotron’s SE-Series of environmental test chambers provides higher performance so customers can experience higher productivity and more accurate results. An optimized airflow system provides conditioning in the center of the workspace where you need it most, providing more consistently repeatable test results. Improved gradient control produces tighter uniformity and greater accuracy.SPECIAL FEATURES ¦ Sheath Heater ¦ Dry Air Purge ¦ Fire Suppression System ¦ Intrinsic Barriers ¦ Remote Air-Cooled CondenserWorkspace Volume Temperature Range Humidity Range48 cu ft. (1,366 L) +220°C to -70°C 10 to 98% RHThe following environmental testing equipment is the most popular for Lithium Ion Battery testing. The features listed with each chamber, along with performance enhancements can be custom built to meet individual needs. (61 cm x 61 cm x 71 cm) 48 in. x 39 in. x 44 in. +428°F to -94°F (122 cm x 100 cm x 112 cm)Equipment for Lithium Ion Battery Testing Equipment for Lithium Ion Battery TestingSE-2000 CHAMBERIdeal for testing hybrid battery packs and transmission fluid. Compressor sizes range from 2 Hp to 20 Hp. As compressor sizes increase, tempera-ture change rates can rise from 5°C/min to 20°/min. Higher stress levels identify product design flaws and process weaknesses more effectively.SPECIAL FEATURES ¦ Blow Off Port ¦ Chamber Relief Vent ¦ Explosion Proof Interior Light ¦ Isolation BarriersWorkspace Volume Temperature Range Humidity Range69 cu ft. (1,965 L)48 in. x 48 in. x 52 in.(122 cm x 122 cm x 132 cm)+180°C to -70°C+356°F to -94°F10 to 98% RHCOMBINED ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMSCapable of testing small to large products, Thermotron’s AGREE systems are able to simulate a combination of temperature, humidity and vibration. To ensure high quality standards of the AGREE system, Thermotron manufactures and designs all components in-house. OPTIONS AVAILABLE ¦ Data Acquisition (DAQ) ¦ Dry Air Purge ¦ Remote Refrigeration ¦ Air-Cooled Condenser & much more...Workspace Volume Temperature Change Rate Humidity Range Vibration12 cu ft. (340L) to 168 cu ft. (4,758L)5°C to 30°C per minute 20 to 95% RH 5 to 2,000 HzUp to 12,000 FLB(53 kN) Safety Features to Consider1234FEATURE BENEFITBlow Off Top Releases when pressures are too great. A metal cage houses the blow off top to block particulates from escaping.Hand Wheel Door Latch Heavy-duty door handle to insure that pressures will not blast door open.Explosion Proof Interior Light Special configuration of the light bulb protects it from damage inside the chamber.Handle/Latch Latch holds door shut while a proximity switch detects whether the door is properly locked, acts as a blow-out option.Exterior Light A light source mounted on the outside of the chamber gaurantees that the bulb will not explode due to extreme conditions.Gas Detector/Monitor Monitors/detects any inbalances in hazardous gas levels.Intrinsic Safety Isolation Barrier Protection for safe operation in dangerous atmospheres and under irregular operation conditions.Non-Sparking Fan Blade Ensures the fan will not act as a starting agent if gas is presentReinforced Floor Ideal for testing heavy or multiple battery modules or packs.Sheath Heater Temperatures cannot increase higher than auto ignition temperature.Nitrogen Purge Reduces oxygen content inside the chamber.1234Lithium Ion Battery Testing StandardsSTANDARD APPLICATIONIEC 61960 Safety standards for secondary lithium ion batteries IEC 62660-2 Reliability and abuse testing for Secondary lithium-ion cells for the propulsion of electric road vehiclesSAE J2464 General guidelines for rechargeable energy storage system safety and abuse testing on electric and hybrid electric vehiclesUL 1642 General Safety Testing of Lithium-Ion BatteriesUL 2580 Batteries for use in Electric Vehicles & its ability to safely withstand simulated abuse conditionsIEC 62281Safety of primary and secondary lithium cells and batteries during transportMust pass UN T1-T8 transport tests (includes thermal cycling, altitude, vibration and shock tests)UN/DOT 38.3Standards for shipping lithium batteries, either alone or as part of a device. Must pass UN T1-T8 transport tests (includes thermal cycling, altitude, vibration and shock tests)HAZARD LEVEL DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA & EFFECT0 No Effect None1 Passive Protection Activated Cell reversibly damaged. Repair of protection device needed.2 Defect/Damage Cell irreversibly damaged. Repair needed.3 Leakage Weight loss <50% of electrolyte weight4 Venting Weight loss =50% of electrolyte weight5 Fire or Flame No flying parts6 Rupture Flying parts of the active mass7 Explosion Disintegration of the cellHAZARD LEVELS AND DESCRIPTION1The hazard levels shown in the table below are based on the technology’s response to abuse conditions. Considering these levels when evaluating the abuse response is important in some testing specifications. 1FreedomCAR: Electrical Energy Storage System Abuse Test Manual for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Applications: SAND 2005-3123.The following standards are used to specify environmental tests for testing safety, reliability, abuse and transportation of lithium ion batteries. Tests such as thermal cycling, altitude, vibration, and heat resistance can all be performed in a Thermotron chamber.THERMOTRON INDUSTRIES291 Kollen Park DriveHolland, Michigan, USA 49423Mktg: (616) 393-4580Main: (616) 392-1491Fax: (616) 392-5643E-mail: info@thermotron.comVisit us Onlinewww.thermotron.comTHERMOTRON INDUSTRIES, U.K.Newton HouseWinch RoadKent Science ParkSittingbourne, KentME9 8EF EnglandPhone: 01795 436333Fax: 01795 436777Email: sales@thermotron.co.uk FORM NO. T09-002 05/11 ©THERMOTRON INDUSTRIES PRINTED IN USA