Batteries need to be tested to ensure they can perform safely and reliably. To conduct tests on lithium-ion batteries, Binder offers temperature and climate chambers equipped with a range of safety packages that are aligned with EUCAR Hazard Standards, environmental requirements, or test types.
Battery test chambers are used in research and development, quality assurance, and battery production alike.
The packages can be adapted to a variety of Binder models in order to meet test requirements relating to temperature range, climate range, and test area size.
Batteries are an integral part of mobile systems like smartphones and laptops – but they can also be found storing large quantities of energy in stationary storage systems. These days, electromobility is one of the most significant fields in which they are used, with lithium-ion batteries being integrated into hybrid and electric vehicles with increasing frequency.
Battery test chambers from Binder are suitable for tests performed on lithium-ion cells and modules.
Handling lithium-ion batteries can present a variety of potential hazards. System operators need to evaluate the level of risk and counteract it using an appropriate safety concept.
The LIT MK series of temperature test chambers from Binder provides a controllable temperature range of -40 °C to +110 °C.
The units come with extensive safety equipment as standard so that tests on lithium-ion cells can be performed at an anticipated EUCAR hazard level of 6.
Binder also offers battery test safety packages for test chambers for aging, performance, and stress tests. The packages can be adapted to a variety of Binder models in order to meet test requirements relating to temperature range, climate range, and test area size.
What tests can be performed with Binder safety packages?
• Battery aging tests
These involve testing at a certain temperature without the battery load cycle. They are performed within a safe temperature range for the battery.
• Battery performance tests
Various battery-specific parameters, such as the load state, are tested with overlapping temperature ranges. These tests are performed within a safe temperature range for the battery.
• Battery stress tests
Various battery-specific parameters, such as the load state, are tested with overlapping temperature ranges. These tests are performed at the limit of the safe temperature range for the battery. This category also includes tests with higher charging and discharging currents overlapping with constant or dynamic temperatures.
Read more about Binder's battery test chambers here
Watch a video about the University of Warwick, UK, and their use of Binder battery test chambers
