ISO 12405-2:2012

Electrically propelled road vehicles - Test specification for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems - Part 2: High-energy applications

Véhicules routiers à propulsion électrique — Spécifications d'essai pour des installations de batterie de traction aux ions lithium — Partie 2: Applications à haute énergie

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• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 28-Jun-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 28-Jun-2012
• ICS: 43.120 - Electric road vehicles
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 22/SC 37 - Electrically propelled vehicles
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 22/SC 37 - Electrically propelled vehicles
• Current Stage: 9599 - Withdrawal of International Standard
• Start Date: 23-Aug-2018
• Completion Date: 13-Dec-2025

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• Revised: ISO 12405-4:2018 - Electrically propelled road vehicles -Test specification for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems - Part 4: Performance testing
• Effective Date: 23-Apr-2020

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 12405-2
First edition
2012-07-01
Electrically propelled road vehicles —
Test specification for lithium-ion traction
battery packs and systems —
Part 2:
High-energy applications
Véhicules routiers à propulsion électrique — Spécifications d’essai pour
des installations de batterie de traction aux ions lithium —
Partie 2: Applications à haute énergie
Reference number
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ISO 2012
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 4
5 General requirements . 5
5.1 General conditions . 5
5.2 Test sequence plan . 6
5.3 Tests . 6
5.4 Battery pack - typical configuration . 8
5.5 Battery system - typical configuration . 8
5.6 Preparation of battery pack and system for bench testing . 11
6 General tests . 11
6.1 Pre-conditioning cycles . 11
6.2 Standard cycle (SC) .12
7 Performance tests .12
7.1 Energy and capacity at RT .12
7.2 Energy and capacity at different temperatures and discharge rates .14
7.3 Power and internal resistance .17
7.4 Energy efficiency at fast charging .24
7.5 No load SOC loss .26
7.6 SOC loss at storage .28
7.7 Cycle life .29
8 Reliability tests .40
8.1 Dewing (temperature change) .40
8.2 Thermal shock cycling .43
8.3 Vibration .43
8.4 Mechanical shock .49
9 Abuse tests .50
9.1 Information .50
9.2 Short circuit protection .50
9.3 Overcharge protection .51
9.4 Over-discharge protection .51
Annex A (informative) Battery pack and system and overview on tests .53
Annex B (informative) Examples of data sheets for battery pack and system testing .55
Annex C (informative) Example of test conditions .59
Bibliography .60
Foreword
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(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 12405-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, Subcommittee SC 21,
Electrically propelled road vehicles.
ISO 12405 consists of the following parts, under the general title Electrically propelled road vehicles — Test
specification for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems:
— Part 1: High-power applications
— Part 2: High-energy applications
The following part is under preparation:
— Part 3: Safety performance requirements
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Introduction
Lithium-ion based battery systems are an efficient alternative energy storage system for electrically propelled
vehicles. The requirements for lithium-ion based battery systems to be used as a power source for the propulsion
of electric road vehicles are significantly different from those for batteries used for consumer electronics or
stationary usage.
ISO 12405 provides specific test procedures for lithium-ion battery packs and systems specially developed for
propulsion of road vehicles. It specifies such tests and related requirements to ensure that a battery pack or
system is able to meet the specific needs of the automobile industry. It enables vehicle manufacturers to choose
test procedures to evaluate the characteristics of a battery pack or system for their specific requirements.
A coordination of test specifications for battery cells, packs and systems for automotive application is necessary
for practical usage of standards.
Specifications for battery cells are given in IEC 62660-1 and IEC 62660-2.
Some tests as prescribed within this specification are based on existing specifications: USABC, EUCAR,
FreedomCar and other sources.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 12405-2:2012(E)
Electrically propelled road vehicles — Test specification for
lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems —
Part 2:
High-energy applications
1 Scope
ISO 12405 specifies test procedures for lithium-ion battery packs and systems to be used in electrically
propelled road vehicles.
The specified test procedures enable the user of ISO 12405 to determine the essential characteristics of
performance, reliability and abuse of lithium-ion battery packs and systems. They also assist the user in
comparing the test results achieved for different battery packs or systems.
Therefore the objective of ISO 12405 is to specify standard test procedures for the basic characteristics of
performance, reliability and abuse of lithium-ion battery packs and systems.
ISO 12405 enables the setting up of a dedicated test plan for an individual battery pack or system subject to
an agreement between customer and supplier. If required, the relevant test procedures and/or test conditions
of lithium-ion battery packs and systems can be selected from the standard tests provided in ISO 12405 to
configure a dedicated test plan.
This part of ISO 12405 specifies the tests for high-energy battery packs and systems.
NOTE 1 Typical applications for high-energy battery packs and systems are battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).
NOTE 2 Testing on cell level is specified in IEC 62660-1 and IEC 62660-2.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
ISO 6469-1, Electrically propelled road vehicles — Safety specifications — Part 1: On-board rechargeable
energy storage system (RESS)
ISO 6469-3, Electrically propelled road vehicles — Safety specifications — Part 3: Protection of persons
against electric shock
ISO 16750-1, Road vehicles — Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment —
Part 1: General
ISO 16750-3, Road vehicles — Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment —
Part 3: Mechanical loads
ISO 16750-4, Road vehicles — Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment —
Part 4: Climatic loads
IEC 60068-2-30, Environmental testing — Part 2-30: Tests — Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
IEC 60068-2-47, Environmental testing — Part 2-47: Tests — Mounting of specimens for vibration, impact and
similar dynamic tests
IEC 60068-2-64, Environmental testing — Part 2-64: Tests — Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
battery control unit
BCU
electronic device that controls or manages or detects or calculates electric and thermal functions of the battery
system and that provides communication between the battery system and other vehicle controllers
NOTE See also 5.5.1 for further explanation.
3.2
battery pack
mechanical assembly comprising battery cells and retaining frames or trays, and possibly components for
battery management
NOTE See 5.4 and A.2 for further explanation.
3.3
battery system
energy storage device that includes cells or cell assemblies or battery pack(s) as well as electrical circuits
and electronics
NOTE 1 See 5.5.2, 5.5.3, A.3.1 and A.3.2 for further explanation. Battery system components can also be distributed
in different devices within the vehicle.
NOTE 2 Examples of electronics are the BCU and contactors.
3.4
capacity
total number of ampere hours that can be withdrawn from a battery under specified conditions
3.5
cell electronics
electronic device that collects and possibly monitors thermal and electric data of cells or cell assemblies and
contains electronics for cell balancing, if necessary
NOTE The cell electronics may include a cell controller. The functionality of cell balancing may be controlled by the
cell electronics or it may be controlled by the BCU.
3.6
customer
party that is interested in using the battery pack or system and therefore orders or performs the test
EXAMPLE vehicle manufacturer
3.7
device under test
DUT
battery pack or battery system
3.8
energy density
amount of stored energy related to the battery pack or system volume
NOTE 1 The battery pack or system includes the cooling system, if any, to the point of a reversible attachment of the
coolant lines or air ducts, respectively.
NOTE 2 Energy density is expressed in watt hours per litre (W·h/l).
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3.9
energy round trip efficiency
ratio of the net d.c. energy delivered by a DUT during a discharge test to the total d.c. energy required to restore
the initial SOC by a standard charge
NOTE The net d.c. energy is expressed as watt hours (W·h) discharge and the total d.c. energy is expressed as watt
hours (W·h) charge.
3.10
high-energy application
characteristic of device or application, for which the numerical ratio between maximum allowed electric power
output and electric energy output at a 1C discharge rate at RT for a battery pack or system is typically lower than 10
NOTE Typically high-energy battery packs and systems are designed for applications in BEVs.
NOTE 2 The allowed electric power output is expressed as power in watts (W) and the electric energy output is
expressed as energy in watt hours (W·h).
3.11
high-power application
characteristic of device or application, for which the numerical ratio between maximum allowed electric power
output and electric energy output at a 1C discharge rate at RT for a battery pack or system is typically equal
to or higher than 10
NOTE 1 Typically high-power battery packs and systems are designed for applications in HEVs and FCVs.
NOTE 2 The allowed electric power output is expressed as power in watts (W) and the electric energy output is
expressed as energy in watt hours (W·h).
3.12
maximum working voltage
highest value of a.c. voltage (r.m.s) or of d.c. voltage which may occur in an electric system under any normal
operating conditions according to the manufacturer’s specifications, disregarding transients
3.13
rated capacity
supplier’s specification of the total number of ampere hours that can be withdrawn from a fully charged battery pack
or system for a specified set of test conditions such as discharge rate, temperature, and discharge cut-off voltage
3.14
room temperature
RT
temperature of (25 ± 2) °C
3.15
sign of battery current
discharge current is specified as positive and the charge current as negative
3.16
specific energy
amount of stored energy related to the battery pack or system mass
NOTE 1 The battery pack or system shall include the cooling system, if any, to the point of a reversible attachment of
the coolant lines or air ducts, respectively. For liquid cooled systems the coolant mass inside the battery pack or system
shall be included.
NOTE 2 Specific energy is expressed in watt hours per kilogram (W·h/kg).
3.17
state of charge
SOC
available capacity in a battery pack or system
NOTE State of charge is expressed as a percentage of rated capacity.
3.18
standard charge (SCH) for top off
additional charge which eliminates possible SOC reduction after SCH at RT followed by thermal equilibration
at a different temperature
3.19
supplier
party that provides battery systems and packs
EXAMPLE battery manufacturer
3.20
voltage class A
classification of an electric component or circuit with a maximum working voltage of 0 < U ≤ 30 V a.c. r.m.s. or
0 < U ≤ 60 V d.c.
NOTE For more details, see ISO 6469-3.
3.21
voltage class B
classification of an electric component or circuit with a maximum working voltage of 30 < U ≤ 1 000 V a.c. r.m.s.
or 60 < U ≤ 1 500 V d.c.
NOTE For more details, see ISO 6469-3.
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
a.c. alternating current
BCU battery control unit
BEV battery electric vehicle
BOL beginning of life
C capacity, expressed in ampere hours (A·h)
nC current rate equal to n times the one hour discharge capacity expressed in ampere (e.g. 3C is
equal to three times the 1 h current discharge rate, expressed in ampere)
d.c. direct current
DUT device under test
EODV end of discharge voltage
EUCAR European Council for Automotive Research
EV electric vehicle
FCV fuel cell vehicle
HEV hybrid electric vehicle
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I maximum continuous charge current specified by the manufacturer for energy efficiency at fast
c,max
charging testing
I maximum continuous discharge current specified by the manufacturer for energy and capacity
d,max
testing
I maximum discharge pulse current specified by the manufacturer for power, internal resistance
dp,max
and energy efficiency testing
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
ISO International Organization for Standardization
Li lithium
Li-ion lithium-ion
OCV Open Circuit Voltage
PHEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
PNGV partnership for a new generation of vehicles
PSD power spectral density
RESS rechargeable energy storage system
r.m.s. root mean square
RT room temperature (25 ± 2) °C
SC standard cycle
SCH standard charge
SDCH standard discharge
SOC state of charge
USABC United States Advanced Battery Consortium
η efficiency
5 General requirements
5.1 General conditions
A battery pack or system to be tested according to this part of ISO 12405 shall fulfil the following requirements:
— The electrical safety design shall be approved according the requirements given in ISO 6469-1 and ISO 6469-3.
— The necessary documentation for operation and needed interface parts for connection to the test equipment
(i.e. connectors, plugs including cooling, communication) shall be delivered together with the DUT.
A battery system shall enable the specified tests, i.e. via specified test modes implemented in the BCU, and
shall be able to communicate with the test bench via common communication buses.
The battery pack subsystem as a DUT shall comprise all parts specified by the customer (e.g. including
mechanical and electrical connecting points for mechanical test).
If not otherwise specified, before each test the DUT shall be equilibrated at the test temperature. The thermal
equilibration is reached if during a period of 1 h without active cooling the deviations between test temperature
and temperature of all cell temperature measuring points are lower than ± 2 K.
If not otherwise specified, each charge and each SOC change shall be followed by a rest period of 30 min.
The accuracy of external measurement equipment shall be at least within the following tolerances:
— voltage ± 0,5 %
— current ± 0,5 %
— temperature ± 1 K
The overall accuracy of externally controlled or measured values, relative to the specified or actual values, shall
be at least within the following tolerances:
— voltage ± 1 %
— current ± 1 %
— temperature ± 2 K
— time ± 0,1 %
— mass ± 0,1 %
— dimensions ± 0,1 %
All values (time, temperature, current and voltage) shall be noted at least every 5 % of the estimated discharge
and charge time, except if it is noted otherwise in the individual test procedure.
NOTE If agreed between customer and supplier, for a battery pack or system consisting of more than one subset the
tests may be applied on such subsets.
5.2 Test sequence plan
The test sequence for an individual battery pack or system, or a battery pack subsystem shall be based on
agreement between customer and supplier with consideration of tests in 5.3.
An example for a list of test conditions to be agreed between customer and supplier is provided in Table C.1.
5.3 Tests
An overview about the tests is given in Figure 1, where the references to the specific clauses are also given.
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Figure 1 — Test plan – overview
5.4 Battery pack - typical configuration
Key
1 voltage class B electric circuit (contactors, fuses, wiring)
2 voltage class B connections
3 voltage class A connections
4 normal use impact-resistant case
5 cooling device and connections
6 cell assembly
7 service disconnect
8 battery pack
9 cell electronics
a
In.
b
Out.
Figure 2 — Typical configuration of battery pack
A battery pack represents an energy storage device that includes cells or cell assemblies, cell electronics,
voltage class B circuit and overcurrent shut-off device including electrical interconnections, interfaces for
cooling, voltage class B, auxiliary voltage class A and communication. The voltage class B circuit of the battery
pack may include contactors. For a battery pack of 60 V d.c. or higher, a manual shut-off function (service
disconnect) may be included. All components are typically placed in a normal use impact-resistant case.
5.5 Battery system - typical configuration
5.5.1 BCU
The BCU calculates state-of-charge and state-of-health and provides battery system operational limits to the
vehicle management unit. The BCU may have direct access to the main contactors of the battery system in order
to interrupt the voltage class B circuit under specified conditions, e.g. overcurrent, over voltage, low voltage,
high temperature. The BCU may vary in design and implementation, it may be a single electronic unit integrated
into the battery system or it may be placed outside the battery pack and connected via a communication bus
or input/output lines to the battery pack. The BCU functionalities may be integrated functions of one or more
vehicle control units.
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5.5.2 Battery system with integrated battery control unit (BCU)
Key
1 voltage class B electric circuit (contactors, fuses, wiring)
2 voltage class B connections
3 voltage class A connections
4 normal use impact-resistant case
5 cooling device and connections
6 cell assembly
7 service disconnect
8 battery pack
9 cell electronics
10 battery control unit
a
In.
b
Out.
Figure 3 — Typical configuration of battery system with integrated BCU
A battery system represents an energy storage device that includes cells or cell assemblies, cell electronics,
battery control unit, voltage class B circuit with contactors and overcurrent shut-off device including electrical
interconnections, interfaces for cooling, voltage class B, auxiliary voltage class A and communication. For
a battery system of 60 V d.c. or higher, a manual shut-off function (service disconnect) may be included. All
components are typically placed in a normal use impact-resistant case. In this example, the battery control unit
is integrated inside the normal use impact-resistant case and its control functionalities are connected to the
battery pack.
5.5.3 Battery system with external battery control unit (BCU)
Key
1 voltage class B electric circuit (contactors, fuses, wiring)
2 voltage class B connections
3 voltage class A connections
4 normal use impact-resistant case
5 cooling device and connections
6 cell assembly
7 service disconnect
8 battery pack
9 cell electronics
10 battery control unit
11 battery system
a
In.
b
Out.
Figure 4 — Typical configuration of battery system with external BCU
A battery system represents an energy storage device that includes cells or cell assemblies, cell electronics,
battery control unit, voltage class B circuit with contactors and overcurrent shut-off device including electrical
interconnections, interfaces for cooling, voltage class B, auxiliary voltage class A and communication. For
a battery system of 60 V d.c. or higher, a manual shut-off function (service disconnect) may be included. All
components are typically placed in a normal use impact-resistant case. In this example, the battery control
unit is placed outside the normal use impact-resistant case and its control functionalities are connected to the
battery pack.
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5.6 Preparation of battery pack and system for bench testing
5.6.1 Preparation of battery pack
If not otherwise specified, the battery pack shall be connected with voltage class B and voltage class A
connections to the test bench equipment. Contactors, available voltage, current and temperature data shall
be controlled according to the suppliers requirements and according to the given test specification by the test
bench equipment. The passive overcurrent protection device shall be operational in the battery pack. Active
overcurrent protection shall be maintained by the test bench equipment, if necessary via disconnection of the
battery pack main contactors. The cooling device may be connected to the test bench equipment and operated
according to the supplier’s requirements.
5.6.1.1.1.1 Preparation of battery system
If not otherwise specified, the battery system shall be connected with voltage class B, voltage class A and
cooling connections to the test bench equipment. The battery system shall be controlled by the BCU, the
test bench equipment shall follow the operational limits provided by the BCU via bus communication. The
test bench equipment shall maintain the on/off requirements for the main contactors and the voltage, current
and temperature profiles according to the requested requirements of the given test procedure. The battery
system cooling device and the corresponding cooling loop at the test bench equipment shall be operational
according to the given test specifications and the controls by the BCU. The BCU shall enable the test bench
equipment to perform the requested test procedure within the battery system operational limits. If necessary,
the BCU program shall be adapted by the supplier for the requested test procedure. The active and passive
overcurrent protection device shall be operational by the battery system. Active overcurrent protection shall be
maintained by the test bench equipment, too, if necessary via request of disconnection of the battery system
main contactors.
6 General tests
6.1 Pre-conditioning cycles
6.1.1 Purpose
The DUT shall be conditioned by performing some electrical cycles, before starting the real testing sequence,
in order to ensure an adequate stabilization of the battery pack or system performance.
This test applies to battery packs and systems.
6.1.2 Test procedure
The procedure shall be the following.
— The test shall be performed at RT.
— The discharges shall be performed at C/3 or at a different current if suggested and/or used by the supplier in
testing before delivery. The charging shall be performed according to the recommendations of the supplier.
— Three consecutive preconditioning cycles shall be performed. If agreed between customer and supplier
only two cycles shall be performed.
— At end of discharge, the battery pack or system voltage shall not go below the minimum voltage recommended
by the supplier (the minimum voltage is the lowest voltage under discharge without irreversible damage).
— The battery pack or system shall be considered as “preconditioned” if the discharged capacity during two
consecutive discharges does not change by a value greater than 3 % of the rated capacity. If the discharge
regime is equal to that used by the supplier on the same battery pack or system during factory tests, the
data from the second cycle can be compared directly with the data from the supplier.
— If the preconditioning requirements cannot be fulfilled, customer and supplier shall agree on further procedure.
6.2 Standard cycle (SC)
6.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the standard cycle (SC) is to ensure the same initial condition for each test of a battery pack or
system. A standard cycle (SC), as described below, shall be performed prior to each test.
This test applies to battery packs and systems.
6.2.2 Test procedure
6.2.2.1 General
The standard cycle (SC) shall be performed at RT. The SC shall comprise a standard discharge (SDCH), see
6.2.2.2, followed by a standard charge (SCH), see 6.2.2.3.
If, for any reason, the time interval between the end of the SC and the start of a new test is longer than 3 h, the
SC shall be repeated.
6.2.2.2 Standard discharge (SDCH)
Discharge rate:
— C/3 or other specific discharge regime according to the specifications given by the supplier.
Discharge limit:
— According to the specifications given by the supplier.
Rest period after discharge to reach a stable condition:
— 30 min or a thermal equilibration at RT of the DUT is reached.
6.2.2.3 Standard charge (SCH)
Charge procedure and end of charge criteria:
— C/3 or another specific charge regime according to the specifications given by the supplier. The
specifications shall cover end of charge criteria and time limits for the overall charging procedure.
— In any case, the total charge procedure shall be completed within 8 h.
Rest period after charge to reach a stable voltage condition:
— 60 min.
7 Performance tests
7.1 Energy and capacity at RT
7.1.1 Purpose
This test measures DUT capacity in A·h at constant current discharge rates corresponding to the suppliers
rated C/3 capacity in A·h (e.g., if the rated three hour discharge capacity is 45 A·h, the discharge rate is 15 A).
The three hour rate (C/3) is used as reference for static capacity and energy measurement and as a standard
rate for pack and system level testing. In addition, if applicable, the 1C, 2C and the maximum permitted C
rate shall be performed for capacity determination to meet the high-energy system application requirements.
Discharge is terminated on supplier specified discharge voltage limits depending on discharge rates.
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This test applies to battery packs and systems.
7.1.2 Test procedure
The test shall be performed at RT with the discharge rates C/3, 1C, 2C (if 2C is less than I ) and the
d,max
maximum C rate as permitted by the supplier.
This test applies to battery packs and systems.
The test sequence shall be performed as specified in Table 1.
Table 1 — Test sequence energy and capacity test at RT
Step Procedure Ambient
temperature
1.1 Thermal equilibration RT
1.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
1.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
2.1 Discharge at C/3 RT
2.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
2.3 Discharge at 1C RT
2.4 Standard charge (SCH) RT
2.5 Discharge at 2C RT
2.6 Standard charge (SCH) RT
2.7 Discharge at I RT
d,max
2.8 Standard charge (SCH) RT
3.1 Standard cycle (SC) RT
The standard charge (SCH) procedure shall follow 6.2.2.3.
The standard cycle (SC) procedure shall follow 6.2.
All discharge tests shall be terminated at the supplier’s discharge voltage limits.
After discharge, the DUT shall rest at least for 30 min or shall be thermally equilibrated at the requested
ambient temperature or a fixed time period shall be used to allow for thermal equilibration before starting the
next step in the test sequence.
7.1.3 Requirement
If the C/3 capacity obtained during testing at 7.1.2 step no. 2.1 differs more than 5 % from the supplier’s C/3
specification, this measured C/3 capacity shall be used as rated capacity and shall be the basis value for all
further discharge current requirements, i.e. the value for C in each discharge current calculation nC shall be
based on the measured C/3 capacity.
The following data shall be reported:
— current, voltage, DUT temperature and ambient temperature versus time at each discharge test and the
following standard charge;
— discharged capacity in A·h, energy in W·h and average power in W at each discharge test;
— charged capacity in A·h, energy in W·h and average power in W following each discharge test;
— energy round trip efficiency at each discharge test;
— discharged energy in W·h as a function of SOC at each discharge test (in % of rated capacity);
— the EODV of all available cell voltage measuring points for all performed discharge tests;
— determined C/3 rated capacity which is taken as basic value for all further discharge current requirements.
NOTE Capacity data are also used for the later calculation of capacity fades (see 7.7.2.6)
7.2 Energy and capacity at different temperatures and discharge rates
7.2.1 Purpose
This test characterizes the capacity at different temperatures at three different constant current discharge
rates. The different discharge rates shall be performed in a sequence before the ambient temperature is
changed and the test shall be repeated after the new temperature is achieved.
7.2.2 Test procedure
The test shall be performed at least at four different temperatures (40 °C, 0 °C, −10 °C and −18 °C, the test
at T shall be optional) with the discharge rates C/3, 1C, 2C and the maximum C rate as permitted by the
min
supplier (the maximum C rate corresponds to I ).
d,max
The test sequence shall be performed as specified in Table 2.
Table 2 — Test sequence energy and capacity test at different temperature and discharge rates
Step Procedure Ambient
temperature
1.1 Thermal equilibration RT
1.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
1.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
2.1 Thermal equilibration 40 °C
2.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 40 °C
2.3 Discharge at C/3 40 °C
3.1 Thermal equilibration RT
3.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
3.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
4.1 Thermal equilibration 40 °C
4.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 40 °C
4.3 Discharge at 1C 40 °C
5.1 Thermal equilibration RT
5.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
5.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
6.1 Thermal equilibration 40 °C
6.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 40 °C
6.3 Discharge at 2C 40 °C
7.1 Thermal equilibration RT
7.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
7.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
8.1 Thermal equilibration 40 °C
8.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 40 °C
8.3 Discharge at I 40 °C
d,max
9.1 Thermal equilibration RT
9.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
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Table 2 (continued)
Step Procedure Ambient
temperature
9.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
10.1 Thermal equilibration 0 °C
10.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 0 °C
10.3 Discharge at C/3 0 °C
11.1 Thermal equilibration RT
11.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
11.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
12.1 Thermal equilibration 0 °C
12.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 0 °C
12.2 Discharge at 1C 0 °C
13.1 Thermal equilibration RT
13.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
13.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
14.1 Thermal equilibration 0 °C
14.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 0 °C
14.3 Discharge at 2C 0 °C
15.1 Thermal equilibration RT
15.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
15.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
16.1 Thermal equilibration 0 °C
16.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off 0 °C
16.3 Discharge at I 0 °C
d,max
17.1 Thermal equilibration RT
17.2 Standard Charge (SCH) RT
17.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
18.1 Thermal equilibration −10 °C
18.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −10 °C
18.3 Discharge at C/3 −10 °C
19.1 Thermal equilibration RT
19.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
19.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
20.1 Thermal equilibration −10 °C
20.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −10 °C
20.3 Discharge at 1C −10 °C
21.1 Thermal equilibration RT
21.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
21.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
22.1 Thermal equilibration −10 °C
22.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −10 °C
22.3 Discharge at 2C −10 °C
23.1 Thermal equilibration RT
23.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
23.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
Table 2 (continued)
Step Procedure Ambient
temperature
24.1 Thermal equilibration −10 °C
24.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −10 °C
24.3 Discharge at I −10 °C
d,max
25.1 Thermal equilibration RT
25.2 Standard Charge (SCH) RT
25.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
26.1 Thermal equilibration −18 °C
26.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −18 °C
26.3 Discharge at C/3 −18 °C
27.1 Thermal equilibration RT
27.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
27.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
28.1 Thermal equilibration −18 °C
28.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −18 °C
28.3 Discharge at 1C −18 °C
29.1 Thermal equilibration RT
29.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
29.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
30.1 Thermal equilibration −18 °C
30.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −18 °C
30.3 Discharge at 2C −18 °C
31.1 Thermal equilibration RT
31.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
31.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
32.1 Thermal equilibration −18 °C
32.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off −18 °C
32.3 Discharge at I −18 °C
d,max
33.1 Thermal equilibration RT
33.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
33.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
34.1 Thermal equilibration T
min
34.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off T
min
34.3 Discharge at C/3 T
min
35.1 Thermal equilibration RT
35.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
35.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
36.1 Thermal equilibration T
min
36.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off T
min
36.3 Discharge at 1C T
min
37.1 Thermal equilibration RT
37.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
37.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
38.1 Thermal equilibration T
min
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Table 2 (continued)
Step Procedure Ambient
temperature
38.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off T
min
38.3 Discharge at 2C T
min
39.1 Thermal equilibration RT
39.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
39.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
40.1 Thermal equilibration T
min
40.2 Standard charge (SCH) for top off T
min
40.3 Discharge at I T
d,max min
41.1 Thermal equilibration RT
41.2 Standard charge (SCH) RT
41.3 Standard cycle (SC) RT
The standard charge (SCH) procedure at the different temperatures shall follow 6.2.2.3.
The standard cycle (SC) procedure shall follow 6.2.
The value for the C discharge rate shall be based on the rated capacity provided by the battery supplier and
according to the C/3 test results as described in test procedure 7.1 Energy and capacity test at RT, respectively.
All discharge tests shall be terminated at the supplier’s discharge voltage limits.
After discharge, the DUT shall rest at least for 30 min or shall be thermal equilibrated at the requested ambient
temperature or a fixed time period shall be used to allow for thermal equilibration before starting the next step
in the test sequence.
The test procedure with the ambient temperature T (−20 °C ≥ T ≥ −40 °C) within step 34.1 to 41.3
min min
shall be optional.
NOTE Standard charge (SCH) for top off enables the DUT to be recharged in order to compensate for energy losses
that can occur during temperature equilibration.
7.2.3 Requirements
The following data shall be reported:
— current, voltage, DUT temperature and ambient temperature versus time at each discharge test and the
following standard charge;
— discharged capacity in A·h, energy in W·h and average power in W at each discharge test;
— charged capacity in A·h, energy in W·h and average power in W following each discharge test;
— energy round trip efficiency at each discharge test;
— discharged energy in W·h as a function of SOC at each discharge test (in % of rated capacity);
— a diagram regarding the EODV dispersion of the cells at each discharge test.
7.3 Power and internal resistance
7.3.1 Purpose
The power and internal resistance test is intended to determine the dynamic power capability, the ohmic
resistance for discharge and charge conditions as well as the OCV of the DUT as a function of SOC and
temperatures according to a realistic load profile derived from vehicle driving operation.
This test applies to battery packs and systems.
7.3.2 Pulse power characterization profile
The objective of this profile is to demonstrate the discharge pulse power (0,1 s, 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, 18 s, 18,1 s,
20 s, 30 s, 60 s, 90 s and 120 s) and regenerative charge pulse power (0,1 s, 2 s, 10 s and 20 s) capabilities at
various SOC and temperatures. The test protocol uses constant current at levels derived from the supplier’s
maximum rated pulse discharge current I . In agreement with the customer, this value can be reduced.
dp,max
Only in case the DUT reaches the discharge voltage limit during discharge, the current shall be reduced such
that the battery terminal voltage is maintained at the discharge voltage limit throughout the 120 s discharge
pulse. The current of the regenerative charge pulse shall be kept constant and shall be calculated as 75 % of
the discharge pulse current. Only in case the DUT reaches the charge voltage limit during charging, the current
shall be reduced such that the battery terminal voltage is maintained at the charge voltage limit throughout the
20 s regenerative charge pulse.
The test profile shall start with an I discharge pulse for 18 s followed by a 0,75I discharge pulse for
dp,max dp,max
additional 102 s followed by a 40 s rest period to allow the measurement of the cell polarization resistance. After
the rest period, a 20 s charge pulse with 75 % current rate of the I discharge pulse shall be performed
dp,max
to determine the regenerative charge capabilities. After the charge pulse, a rest period of 40 s shall follow (for
timing and current see also Table 3 and Figure 5).
NOTE For testing of battery systems the BCU delivers, e.g. depending on actual temperature and SOC of the DUT,
the maximum allowed operating limits of the DUT
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