Battery
MET Labs has a dedicated Battery Testing Lab, with state-of-the-art Maccor battery analyzers and seasoned battery testing engineers. Trust MET to perform safety and environmental simulation testing of your Lead Acid, Lithium-based, Zinc-air, Aluminum-air, Sodium Sulfur, & Nickel-based batteries.
MET’s multifunction Maccor test systems (3mV – 15V, 2mA – 10A , 16 channels and 2V – 30V, 30mA – 150A, 2 channels) are fully automated and provide the highest level of accuracy and time resolution.
MET is a CTIA Authorized Test Lab that offers full scope CTIA accredited battery testing and certification services for:
- IEEE 1625 Standard for Rechargeable Batteries for Multi-Cell Mobile Computing Devices
- IEEE 1725 Rechargeable Batteries for Cellular Telephones
Additionally, MET has extensive experience with UN 38.3 and these standards:
- GR-4228-CORE VRLA Battery String Certification Levels Based on Requirements for Safety and Performance
- GR-3150-CORE Generic Requirements for Secondary Non-Aqueous Lithium Batteries
- GR–3168–CORE, Generic Requirements for Nickel Metal Hydride (
NiMH) Battery Systems for Telecommunications Use - GR-3020-CORE Nickel Cadmium Batteries in the Outside Plant
- IEC 61960 Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications
- IEC 61959 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Mechanical tests for sealed portable secondary cells and batteries
- IEC 60896-11 Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 11: Vented types – General requirements and methods of tests
- IEC 60896-21 Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 21: Valve regulated types – Methods of test
- IEC 60896-22 Stationary lead-acid batteries – Part 22:Valve regulated types –Requirements
- IEC 62133 Safety of Lithium Ion Batteries
- SAE J2380 Vibration Testing of Electric Vehicle Batteries
- UL 2054 Safety of Household and Commercial Batteries
- UL 1642 Safety of Lithium Batteries
- UN/DOT 38.3 Transportation Testing for Lithium Batteries
- VZ.TPR.9802 Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Battery Qualification Test Requirements
MET is qualified to test these battery criteria:
Electrical
- Short circuit
- Abnormal charging
- Abusive overcharge
- Forced discharge
- Limited power source
Mechanical
- Crush
- Impact
- Shock
- Vibration
- Earthquake
Environmental
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Altitude
- Fire propagation and projectile hazard
- Immersion
Performance
- Life Testing
- Cycling Testing
- Capacity Measurement
- Charge Retention