The international electrotechnical commission iec subcommittee 21a, which is responsible for secondary cell and battery standards, has recently completed work on the second edition of iec 623, the standard for secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolytes. Until 30th april, 2011, secondary rechargeable lithium batteries. Clause numbers between brackets refer to clauses in iec 623 optional remark. May 22, 20 below, laurie florence ul principal engineer, who is a member of iec sc21a wg 4 responsible for the development of iec 623 and a project team leader for iec 623 edition 3. When there exists an iec standard specifying test conditions and requirements for cells used in special applications and which is in conflict with this document, the. Iec 623 is the most important standard for exporting lithiumion batteries, including those used in it equipment, tools, laboratory, household and medical equipment. Shenzhen sem test technology co ltd page 6 of 24, report no strd1812071s. The frequency was varied at the rate of 1 hzmin between the limits of 10 hz and 55 hz. Shenzhen sem test technology co ltd page 12 of 24, report no strd1812071s. Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolytes safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells. The international electrotechnical commission iec has released iec 623 1. The iec 623 family of standards has enabled international harmonization of safety testing for smallformat cells and batteries since its initial. Iec 623, secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other. This standard pertains to secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolytes safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications part 1.
The advent of ul 623 begins the process of reducing that test burden. The iec site includes information about electric, electronic and electrotechnical international standards, compliance and conformity assessment for electronics and electronic equipment, and international electrical standards information. Iec623 2nd edition safety test standard of liion cell and battery this is not this is not this is not originaloriginaloriginal file and forfile and forfile and for reference onlyreference onlyreference only insulation and wiring. Copeland, coowner and technical manager, energy assurance llc.
Introduction to iec 623 scope status differences between the 1 st ndand 2 edition brief overview of differences changes to construction requirements changes to tests for nickel cells and batteries changes to tests for lithium ion cells and batteries annex a normative annex how will these changes impact the industry. Railway applications rolling stock testing of rolling stock on completion of construction and before entry into service. Below, laurie florence ul principal engineer, who is a member of iec sc21a wg 4 responsible for the development of iec 623 and a project team leader for iec 623. Experimental procedure for the forced internal shortcircuit test of iec 623. The international iec has recently completed work on the standard for secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid. The lithium polymer battery is constructed with one lithium polymer cells in 1s1p, and has overcharge, overdischarge, over current and shortcircuits protection circuit. The international electrotechnical commission is the international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields of electrotechnology. This includes medical devices certified to iec 606011 and test equipment certified to iec 610101. Nickel systems and is now available on the iec webstore. The iec 623 family of standards has enabled international harmonization of safety testing for smallformat cells and batteries since its initial release in 2002 followed by a major revision in 2012. With ul 623 being harmonized to iec 623, converting an existing iec 623 cb report to ul 623 should be a relatively simple administrative matter and may not involve additional testing. Mar 31, 2016 it is expected as more cells are certified to iec 623, this option will continue to gain favor. The iec iecee is not responsible for, nor will it take any position related to, the accuracy or validity of the information provided.
Report no strd1812071s test report iec 623 2 secondary. Report no strd1812071s test report iec 623 2 secondary free books. Iec 623 2nd edition released december 2012 added to iecee cb scheme in q1, 20 eu adopted as en 623 2nd edition date of withdrawal. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. Ul certification customers have free access to ul standards, not including ul iec based standards. Alternatingcurrent circuitbreakers published by iec on june 1, 2017 this part of iec 62271 is applicable to a. The battery backup of the emergency lighting system will depend on the use of the building and the evacuation strategy. Iecen 623 batterystandards the website on battery standards. Iec 623 testing and cbcertification we perform tests with cells and batteries according to iec 623 and can provide you a cbcertificate. Nov 02, 2018 the top10 faqs about iec 623, 2nd edition. The cells or batteries are dropped so as to obtain impacts in random orientations. Batteries for portable products testing lab is 16046 iec 623 iec 602041 safety of machinery testing lab. We offer iec 623 certification, which is the most important standard for exporting lithiumion batteries used in it equipment, tools.
Iecee iec system of conformity assessment schemes for. Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolytes. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition. Iec623 2nd edition safety test standard of liion cell and battery insulation and wiring the insulation resistance between the positive terminal and externally exposed metal surfaces of the battery excluding electrical contact surfaces shall be not less than 5 m. The latest version of iec 623 was released on february 7. To be completely clear, it is an exact copy of the current iec standard. To verify the current status of this type of information, we recommend contacting the member body mb or national certification body ncb of the relevant country. The cbscheme was initiated by iec in order to ease approval procedures for products in different countries. Iec623 2nd edition safety test standard of liion cell and.
According to the latest news of the official website of iec, the latest version of iec 623 was released on february 7, 2017. Battery certification for medical devices rich byczek, 7. It is expected as more cells are certified to iec 623, this option will continue to gain favor. Iec623 2nd edition safety test standard of liion cell. Iec 623 2 2017, clause requirement test result remark verdict. This international standard specifies requirements and tests for the safe operation of portable sealed secondary cells and batteries other than button containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolyte, under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolytes safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications. As new certification requirements surface whether for batteries, component cells, or various. Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications. Iec 623, secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid electrolytes safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications safety standard nickel and lithium ion cells and batteries intended for portable applications \. As released, revision 1 of ul 623 is fully harmonized with iec 623. Iec 623 2nd edition international electrotechnical commission iec subcommittee 21a, which is responsible for secondary cell and battery standards, has recently completed work on the second edition of iecthe standard for secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other nonacid ecition.
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