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The Battery Short-Circuit Tester is designed for external short-circuit safety testing of lithium-ion batteries and battery packs.

The system simulates external short-circuit conditions under both room temperature and elevated temperature environments, while simultaneously detecting, recording, and monitoring battery surface temperature during the test.

The equipment consists of a short-circuit control unit and a temperature-controlled explosion-proof oven. It meets the safety testing requirements of multiple international and national standards and is widely used for certification testing, quality control, and battery safety evaluation.

Application

(1) Consumer Electronics Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries and battery packs used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, power banks, Bluetooth earphones, smart watches and wearable devices.

(2) Power Tool Batteries

Rechargeable lithium battery packs for electric drills, screwdrivers, garden tools and portable industrial equipment.

(3) Electric Vehicle Batteries

Cylindrical, prismatic and pouch lithium-ion cells and battery modules used in electric vehicles (EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric motorcycles.

(4) Energy Storage Batteries

Lithium battery cells and modules for residential, commercial and industrial energy storage systems (ESS).

(5) New Energy Battery Modules

Battery packs and modules used in solar energy storage systems, backup power systems and telecom base stations.

(6) Small Portable Batteries

Button cells, coin cells and small-capacity lithium batteries used in medical devices, sensors and portable electronic products.

(7) Battery Certification & Compliance Testing

Applicable for battery safety testing in certification laboratories, third-party testing institutions and manufacturer quality control departments.

Standards

(1) IEC 62133-2012 – Safety Requirements for Portable Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries

(2) UL 1642:2012 – Lithium Batteries Safety Standard

(3) UN 38.3 – Lithium Batteries Transport Testing

(4) GB 31241-2014 – Safety Requirements for Lithium-Ion Cells and Batteries

(5) GB/T 741-2014 – External Short-Circuit Test Method for Batteries

Features

(1) Designed for external short-circuit testing in accordance with GB 31241, UN 38.3, IEC 62133 and related standards

(2) Uses imported high-reliability DC contactors to ensure safe and stable short-circuit operation

(3) Explosion-proof hot-air oven with reinforced sheet-metal frame and high impact pressure resistance

(4) Cavity heating duct structure ensures uniform temperature distribution inside the oven

(5) Explosion-proof pressure relief port integrated into the oven design

(6) Explosion-proof laminated glass observation window with built-in lighting system

(7) Patented adapter terminals suitable for batteries of different sizes and short-circuit current levels

(8) Integrated battery surface temperature measurement system

(9) Real-time display of test current and voltage on meters

(10) High-quality electrical components ensuring stable long-term operation

(11) Supports switching between local control and remote operation

Technical Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Test Item	External short-circuit test
Test Objects	Lithium-ion cells and battery packs
Applicable Standards	GB 31241-2014, UN 38.3, IEC 62133-2012, GB/T 741-2014
Power Supply	Single-phase 220 VAC ±10% (110 VAC optional), 50/60 Hz
Rated Power	1 kW
Operating Temperature	25 ± 3 ℃ (recommended)
Operating Humidity	30–90 %RH
Short-Circuit Voltage	Max. 100 V, accuracy ±0.2%
Short-Circuit Current	Max. 200 A, accuracy ±0.2%
Short-Circuit Resistance	80 ± 20 mΩ, load 4 kW
Oven Temperature Range	Up to 150 ± 2 ℃
Battery Temperature Measurement	Max. 200 ℃, accuracy ±1 ℃
Explosion-Proof Oven Size	W700 × D570 × H935 mm
Control Cabinet Size	W530 × D400 × H1150 mm
System Weight	Approx. — kg (configuration dependent)

Accessories

(1) Explosion-proof temperature-controlled oven

(2) Short-circuit control unit

(3) Imported DC contactors

(4) Battery adapter terminals for multiple sizes

(5) Surface temperature sensors

(6) Explosion-proof observation window

(7) Built-in illumination system

Test Procedures

(1) Place the battery sample inside the explosion-proof oven

(2) Connect the battery to the short-circuit terminals using appropriate adapters

(3) Set test temperature (room temperature or elevated temperature)

(4) Configure short-circuit parameters according to the selected standard

(5) Close and secure the oven door

(6) Initiate the short-circuit test

(7) Monitor current, voltage, and battery surface temperature in real time

(8) Record test data and evaluate battery safety performance after test completion

Maintenance Information

(1) Regularly inspect DC contactors and electrical connections

(2) Check explosion-proof oven seals and pressure relief components

(3) Verify temperature sensor accuracy periodically

(4) Keep ventilation ducts clean to maintain temperature uniformity

(5) Perform routine system calibration and safety checks