NAVIGATING IEC 62133 - WHICH
VERSION IS RIGHT FOR MY
BATTERY?
Rich Byczek, Global Technical Director, Intertek
May 9, 2018
MEET YOUR PRESENTER
Rich Byczek
Global Technical Director-
Transportation Technologies
Intertek Plymouth (MI)
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AGENDA
01 Introduction
02 Transportation regulations and tests
03 IEC Battery Standards and IEC 62133
04 IEC 62133-2
05 Testing and Certification Requirements
06 Summary and Q&A
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BATTERY TESTING AND
CERTIFICATIONS
From hearing aids to electric busses
• UN 38.3
• CB Scheme
• IEC 62133
• ETL Safety Mark
• UL 1642 (Non-rechargeable Lithium)
• UL 2054 (Household / Commercial)
• UL 1973
• Electric Vehicle Battery
• SAE J2464
• Custom Abuse Testing
• Performance and Life Cycle Evaluation
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FAILURE ANALYSIS
Review of battery and electronics design
• Critical examination of supporting documentation
such as:
• FMEA
• Manufacturing controls
• Dissection and analysis of fresh and failed cells
• Material Analysis:
• CT Scan
• SEM-EDS
• X-ray
• GC-MS
• Technical Manufacturing Audits
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TRANSPORTATION
REGULATIONS AND TESTS
UN 38.3
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UN 38.3 REQUIREMENTS
Current 38.3
Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods. Manual of Tests and
Criteria.
6th Revised Edition
Issued 2015
Date of Enforcement: January 1, 2017
Notes:
1. Corrigendum 1 released Feb 2016.
Multiple corrections to section 38.3
2. Any testing of batteries must now
reference the 6th edition.
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UN 38.3 REQUIREMENTS
Latest and Greatest 38.3
Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods. Manual of Tests and
Criteria.
6th Revised Edition, Amendment 1
Issued 2017
Date of Enforcement: January 1, 2019
Notes:
1. US DOT does not yet recognize this
version.
2. Reduced pre-test cycling for
batteries
3. Summary Sheet requirements 11
included
TESTS T1 – T8
T1-T5 (Same Samples, Tested in Order, All Types)
T1: Altitude Simulation
T2: Thermal Test
T3: Vibration
T4: Shock
T5: External Short Circuit
T6: Impact/Crush (Primary and Secondary Cells Only)
T7: Overcharge (Secondary Batteries Only)
T8: Forced Discharge (Primary and Secondary Cells Only)
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TRANSPORTATION REGS/ UN 38.3
• Separate from Electrical Safety testing
• Part of Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Consider all means of transport
• Sub-supplier to end product Mfr.
• MFR to distributor
• Battery in our outside of product
• In-field/In-use
• Product returns
• Non Standard packaging
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IEC BATTERY STANDARDS
AND IEC 62133
IECEE CB SCHEME
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IEC STANDARDS FOR CB SCHEME CERTIFICATIONS
IEC 61960-3, ed 1.0: 2017: Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications - Part 3: Prismatic and
cylindrical lithium secondary cells and batteries made from them
IEC 62619, ed 1.0: 2017: Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries, for use in industrial
applications
- Stationary applications
- Industrial trucks (off-road): forklift, floor scrubber, etc.
IEC-62133, ed 2: 2012: Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid
Electrolytes – Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Cells, and for Batteries Made
From Them, for use in portable applications
- Secondary Cells/Batteries (Rechargeable)
- Focus on Lithium-ion, NiMH, NiCd Batteries
IEC 62133-2: 2017: Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid
Electrolytes – Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Cells, and for Batteries Made
From Them, for use in portable applications – Part 2: Lithium Systems
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SO, WHICH VERSION IS RIGHT FOR
MY BATTERY????
Engineering Answer:
As always….
It depends.
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IEC 62133 ADOPTION, TRANSITION
IEC 62133 2nd Edition
Released December 2012
Added to IECEE CB Scheme in Q1, 2013
EU adopted as EN 62133 2nd edition
Date of Withdrawal : 1/10/2016
UL 62133 (2014): Harmonized to IEC 62133 2nd edition
CSA E62133 (2013): Harmonized to IEC 62133 2nd
edition
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IEC 62133-2
WHAT’S NEW
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IEC 62133 ADOPTION, TRANSITION
IEC 62133-2 1st Edition
Released 2017
Added to IECEE CB Scheme in May 2017
EU adopted as EN 62133-2 in process of adoption
EU Date of Withdrawal : 2020 Mar 14 (for EN 62133, 2nd
edition)
UL 62133 (2014): Harmonized to IEC 62133 2nd edition, not
yet to 62133-2
CSA E62133 (2013): Harmonized to IEC 62133 2nd edition,
not yet to 62133-2
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EU DATE OF WITHDRAWAL?
• This is the “sunset” date within the EU for the previous version (IEC
62133, 2nd ed: 2012)
• After Mar 14, 2020, all new battery systems will be certified according to
IEC 62133-2, 1st ed: 2017)
• Existing batteries do not need to be re-certified unless:
• Battery design change occurs (certify to latest)
• End product certification occurs after Mar 14, 2020 (updated
component specs at that time)
• Note: Other countries may adopt at different times, with different DOW
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IEC 62133-2 CHANGES
General Comments
• Separate Nickel (62133-1) and Lithium (62133-2) chemistries
• Includes Coin cells (if internal AC impedance is <3.0 Ohm)
• Single fault conditions (SHOULD vs SHALL)
• UN 38.3 transportation moved to annex (was part of 62133, 2nd
edition test requirements)
• FISC (Forced Internal Short Circuit): still applies to only Japan,
Korea, France and Switzerland (consider pan-EU application and
enforcement)
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IEC 62133-2 CHANGES
CELL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• External short circuit (now performed at +55C ambient)
• Thermal abuse: hold times changed
• Crush test: 10% deformation condition removed
• Forced Discharge: End conditions changed, not only time-based.
For a cell certified to IEC 62133, 2nd edition, above tests would need to
be re-run
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IEC 62133-2 CHANGES
BATTERY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• External short circuit (SHOULD be performed with single fault
condition)
• Overcharge: different charge conditions than previous edition
• Vibration test: added back in to standard
• Mechanical Shock test: added back in to standard
For a battery certified to IEC 62133, 2nd edition, above tests would
need to be re-run.(and cells would need to be qualified to the 62133-2
version as well)
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SHOULD VS SHALL
“External short circuit (SHOULD be performed with single fault
condition)”
• In practice, batteries are components of larger systems, not
standalone devices
• Redundancy (single fault protection) may be implemented at a
system level (Battery + Charger, Battery + Device)
• DOES NOT MEAN: You may ignore this requirement, but you do not
need to comply exactly as written.
• Consider “Conditions of Acceptability” as typically used in NRTL
certifications.
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TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
TESTING OPTIONS
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IECEE CB SCHEME OPTIONS
With IEC 62133, 2nd edition:
Battery Pack IECEE CB Scheme cert to IEC 62133
required
Requires CELL to have IECEE CB Scheme Cert or Test
done by CBTL, to IEC 62133, 2nd edition
Transportation:
IEC 62133 2nd edition requires evidence of UN
38.3 testing:
- Accredited test lab
- Report can be reviewed by CBTL
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IECEE CB SCHEME OPTIONS
With IEC 62133-2, 1st edition:
Battery Pack IECEE CB Scheme cert to IEC 62133-2
required
Requires CELL to have IECEE CB Scheme Cert or Test
done by CBTL, to IEC 62133-2
Transportation:
- Incorporates Vibration and Mechanical
shock, based on UN 38.3.
- UN 38.3 tests moved to reference Annex E.
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TESTING PATH FOR CERTIFICATION
CELLBATTERYBATTERY ASSEMBLYEND PRODUCT
UN: UN 38.3 Cell ->UN 38.3 Battery/Single Cell Battery ->Battery Assembly
IEC/UL/CSA/EN 62133: Cell 62133, 2nd ed -> Battery 62133, 2nd ed
IEC/EN 62133-2: 1st ed:2017: Cell 62133-2 -> Battery 62133-2
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IEC 62133-2 TESTING REQUIREMENTS: NEW CELL AND BATTERY TYPES
Clause Test Cell Battery
7.2.1 Continuous Charge 5 -
7.2.2 Case Stress - 3
7.3.1 External Short 5+5 -
7.3.2 External Short - 5
7.3.3 Free Fall 3 3
7.3.4 Thermal Abuse 5+5 -
7.3.5 Crush 5+5 -
7.3.6 Overcharge - 5
7.3.7 Forced Discharge 5 -
7.3.8.1 Vibration - 3
7.3.8.2 Mechanical Shock - 3
7.3.9 Forced Internal Short 5+5 -
D.2 AC Resistance for Coin Cells 3 -
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IEC 62133-2 DELTA TESTING REQUIREMENTS (CELL/ BATTERY ALREADY
CERTIFIED TO IEC 62133, 2ND ED: 2012)
Clause Test Certified Cell Certified Battery
7.2.1 Continuous Charge No retest -
7.2.2 Case Stress - No retest
7.3.1 External Short 5+5 -
7.3.2 External Short - 5
7.3.3 Free Fall No retest No retest
7.3.4 Thermal Abuse 5+5 -
7.3.5 Crush 5+5 -
7.3.6 Overcharge - 5
7.3.7 Forced Discharge 5 -
7.3.8.1 Vibration - 3
7.3.8.2 Mechanical Shock - 3
7.3.9 Forced Internal Short No retest -
D.2 AC Resistance for Coin Cells N/A -
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SUMMARY AND Q&A
NEXT STEPS
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What’s Next?
Expect upcoming adoption as UL/CSA
62133-2: 12-18 months
• Possible temperature tests
• More fault conditions
• Alignment from UL 1642, 2054
More end-product standards to call out
62133-2
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RECOMMENDATION TAKE AWAYS
Consider Market and Product Life:
- 62133, 2nd ed and 62133-2, 1st ed both currently active.
- NRTL Certification in North America: still based on 62133, 2nd ed
- Look at existing cell certifications (62133, 2nd ed, or 62133-2, 1st ed)
- Unlisted cells can still be used, but added test cost and risk.
- Delta testing (partial retest) may be an option
UN 38.3:
- Changes effective Jan 1, 2019
- Ensure ISO17025 lab or traceability of Calibrations, to use toward 62133,
2nd ed
- Vibration and Mechanical Shock now required within 62133-2, 1st ed.
End Product:
- Always consider end-product requirements, these determine component
(Battery) requirements, regardless of existing certifications.
- End Product may prescribe additional requirements or specific versions of
battery standards
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QUESTIONS?
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Rich Byczek, Global Technical Director
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www.intertek.com/energy-storage
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