OPzV Type Test Report

Acc. to IEC 60896-21 & 22

TYPE TEST REPORT

OPzV CELLS AND BLOCK BATTERIES
According to IEC 60896-21 & 22

Upower Batteries, 66A Tzar Asen Srt. │Sofia, Republic of Bulgary

Report Type Project

OPzV Type Test Report OPzV Testing Acc. to IEC 60896-21/22, DIN 40742 & DIN
40744

Date Iss. by Appr. by Lang. Doc. Nr.

11/10/2015 Javier Julio EN 15.167.0014.00

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INDEX
OPzV Type Test Report ..................................................................................................... 3
1 Discharge Capacity. ............................................................................................. 4
1.1 2V - OPzV 50Ah Plate ....................................................................................... 5
1.2 6V - OPzV 50Ah Plate ..................................................................................... 10
1.3 12V - OPzV 50Ah Plate .................................................................................... 15
1.4 70Ah Plate .................................................................................................... 20
1.5 100Ah Plate ................................................................................................... 25
1.6 125Ah Plate. .................................................................................................. 30
2 Short Circuit Current & DC Internal Resistance.......................................................35
3 High Current Tolerance .......................................................................................36
4 Recharge Behaviour............................................................................................37
5 Protection against Ground Short Propensity ...........................................................38
6 Charge Retention during Storage .........................................................................39
7 Gas Emission .....................................................................................................40
8 Material Identification .........................................................................................43
9 Valve Operation .................................................................................................43
10 Intercell Connector Performance ..........................................................................44
11 Endurance in Cycles (Float Service with Daily Discharges) .......................................45
12 Impact of a Stress Temperature of 60 °C (Accelerated Test of Operational Lifetime) ...46
13 Service life at an operating temperature of 40 °C ...................................................47
14 Abusive over-discharge .......................................................................................47
15 Thermal Runaway Sensitivity ...............................................................................48
16 Low Temperature Sensitivity................................................................................49
17 Dimensional Stability at Elevated Internal Pressures and Temperatures ....................50
18 Stability against mechanical abuse of units during installation ..................................51
19 Content and durability of required markings ..........................................................52
20 Protection against internal ignition from external spark sources ...............................52
21 Flammability rating of materials ...........................................................................52

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OPzV Type Test Report

This test report applies to all Upower OPzV cells and monobloc batteries of the valve regulated
type for float charge applications, (i.e. permanently connected to a load and to a d.c. power
supply), in a static location (i.e. not generally intended to be moved from place to place) and
incorporated into stationary equipment or installed in battery rooms for use in telecom,
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), utility switching, emergency power or similar applications
and also solar applications.

Table 1 shows the relation between the test type and the number of cells acc. to IEC60896-21.
The selection of the cell type Vs the test type was made in order to be able to extrapolate the
results to the whole OPzV range. In most cases, the selection was made by the possible worst
case scenario.

Test Clause According to IEC60896-21 Sample/test

6.1 Gas emission 6 cells

6.2 High current tolerance 3 cells

6.3 Short circuit current and d.c. internal

3 cells/type
resistance
6.4 Protection against internal ignition
3 valves
from external spark sources
6.5 Protection against ground short
1 cell
propensity
6.6 Content and durability of required
3 samples
markings

6.7 Material identification 1 cover-box

6.8 Valve operation 3 cells

6.9 Flammability rating of materials 1 sample / material

6.10 Intercell connector performance 6 cells

6.11 Discharge capacity 5x6 cells = 30 cells

6.12 Charge retention during storage 6 cells

6.13 Float service with daily discharges 6 cells

6.14 Recharge behavior 3 cells

6.15 Service life at an operating

3 cells
temperature of 40 °C
6.16 Impact of a stress temperature of
3 cells
55 °C or 60 °C

6.17 Abusive over-discharge 4 + 3 = 7 cells

6.18 Thermal runaway sensitivity 6 cells

6.19 Low temperature sensitivity 3 cells

6.20 Dimensional stability at elevated

1 cells
internal pressure and temperature
6.21 Stability against mechanical abuse
2 cells
of units during installation

Table 1 – Test type Vs Cell Type Acc. to IEC 60896-21

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1 Discharge Capacity.
The purpose of this test is to confirm the capacity of the cells/batteries to a specific end-voltage
at the selected discharge rate. One cell type per 50Ah, 70Ah, 100Ah and 125Ah plate has been
selected. Regarding the 50Ah plate, the tests have been separated into two categories:
 2V cells
 Monoblock batteries
The reason for this categorization is the difference of the separator for these two types (the
plate remains the same but the monoblock batteries are using thinner separator comparing to
the 2V cells).
Each cell type was tested at the following rates (the following rates are according to IEC60896-
21):
Rate C0,25 C1 C3 C8 C10 C20 C48 C120
Temperature (o C) 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Final Voltage (V/cell) 1,6 1,6 1,7 1,75 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,85

Table 2 – Discharge rates and end voltages

The most common applications for the Sunlight OPzV batteries are:

Table 3 – Upower OPzV batteries applications

Deviation according to IEC: cells have been submitted initially to two C10 discharges (IEC
mentions that the cells shall not have been previously submitted to any discharges). In any
case, the results from the two initial discharges were successful with the actual capacity to be
≥95% of the rated capacity.

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1.1 2V - OPzV 50Ah Plate

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.11
Test items: 6pcs, 2V - 5 OPzV 250
Specification: Actual Capacity Vs Rated Capacity Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
Test Result: Successful

5 OPzV 250
Rate C0,25 C1 C3 C8 C10 C20 C48 C120
Current (A) 371,0 174,6 76,6 34,8 28,0 15,73 7,33 3,02
Final Voltage (V) 1,6 1,6 1,7 1,75 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,85
Test Temperature (o C) 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Nominal Capacity (Ah) 92,8 174,6 229,9 278,4 280,0 314,7 352,0 362,7
Measured Capacity (Ah) 126,67 180,97 250,05 287,87 290,05 329,72 359,69 366,42
Nominal Capacity (50 Ah Plate) 18,6 34,9 46,0 55,7 56,0 62,9 70,4 72,5
Measured Capacity (50 Ah Plate) 25,33 36,19 50,01 57,57 58,01 65,94 71,94 73,28
Result (%) 136,6% 103,7% 108,8% 103,4% 103,6% 104,8% 102,2% 101,0%

Table 4 – Summary of test results for the 2V – 5 OPzV 250

Summary of test results: Tests were successful. In all the rates the following was
applied Ca ≥ 95 % Crt

The measurement curves are shown below:

2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C0,25 discharge curve

1,90

1,85

1,80
Voltage (V/cell)

1,75

1,70

136,6%

1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 5 10 15 20 25
Time (min)

Figure 1. C0.25 Capacity Test

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2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C1 discharge curve

2,00

1,95

1,90

1,85
Voltage (V/cell)

1,80

1,75

1,70
103,7%
1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Time (min)

Figure 2. C1 Capacity Test

2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C3 discharge curve

2,05

2,00

1,95

1,90
Voltage (V/cell)

1,85

1,80
108,8%

1,75

1,70

100%
1,65
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210
Time (min)

Figure 3. C3 Capacity Test

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2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C8 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00

1,95
Voltage (V/cell)

1,90

1,85
103,4%

1,80

1,75

100%
1,70
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540
Time (min)

Figure 4. C8 Capacity Test

2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C10 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

103,6%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 660
Time (min)

Figure 5. C10 Capacity Test

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2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C20 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

104,8%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 120 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1080 1200 1320
Time (min)

Figure 6. C20 Capacity Test

2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C48 discharge curve

2,15

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90
102,2%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2160 2400 2640 2880 3120
Time (min)

Figure 7. C48 Capacity Test

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2V 5 OPzV 250 \ C120 discharge curve

2,15

2,10

2,05
Voltage (V/cell)

2,00

1,95

101%

1,90

1,85

100%
1,80
0 720 1440 2160 2880 3600 4320 5040 5760 6480 7200 7920
Time (min)

Figure 8. C120 Capacity Test

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1.2 6V - OPzV 50Ah Plate

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.11
Test items: 6pcs, 6V - 6 OPzV 300
Specification: Actual Capacity Vs Rated Capacity Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
Test Result: Successful

6V - 6 OPzV 300
Rate C0,25 C1 C3 C8 C10 C20 C48 C120
Current (A) 402,7 200,7 87,3 38,8 30,9 17,1 7,85 3,18
Final Voltage (V) 4,8 4,8 5,1 5,25 5,4 5,4 5,4 5,55
Test Temperature (o C) 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Nominal Capacity (Ah) 100,7 200,7 261,8 310,6 309,0 342,5 376,7 381,3
Measured Capacity (Ah) 146,60 217,37 282,66 321,00 326,99 359,55 390,17 389,83
Nominal Capacity (50 Ah Plate) 16,8 33,4 43,6 51,8 51,5 57,1 62,8 63,5
Measured Capacity (50 Ah Plate) 24,43 36,23 47,11 53,50 54,50 59,93 65,03 64,97
Result (%) 145,6% 108,3% 108,0% 103,4% 105,8% 105,0% 103,6% 102,2%

Table 5 – Summary of test results for the 6V – 6 OPzV 300

Summary of test results: Tests were successful. In all the rates the following was
applied Ca ≥ 95 % Crt

The measurement curves are shown below:

6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C0,25 discharge curve

5,55

5,40

5,25
Voltage (V/cell)

5,10

145,6%

4,95

4,80

100%
4,65
0 5 10 15 20 25
Time (min)

Figure 9. C0.25 Capacity Test

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6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C1 discharge curve

5,85

5,70

5,55

5,40
Voltage (V/cell)

5,25

5,10
108,3%

4,95

4,80

100%
4,65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Time (min)

Figure 10. C1 Capacity Test

6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C3 discharge curve

6,30

6,15

6,00

5,85
Voltage (V/cell)

5,70

5,55

5,40
108%
5,25

5,10

100%
4,95
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195
Time (min)

Figure 11. C3 Capacity Test

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6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C8 discharge curve

6,30

6,15

6,00

5,85
Voltage (V/cell)

5,70

5,55
103,4%

5,40

5,25

100%
5,10
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540
Time (min)

Figure 12. C8 Capacity Test

6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C10 discharge curve

6,30

6,15

6,00
Voltage (V/cell)

5,85

5,70

105,8%

5,55

5,40

100%
5,25
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 660
Time (min)

Figure 13. C10 Capacity Test

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6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C20 discharge curve

6,30

6,15

6,00
Voltage (V/cell)

5,85

5,70

105%

5,55

5,40

100%
5,25
0 120 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1080 1200 1320
Time (min)

Figure 14. C20 Capacity Test

6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C48 discharge curve

6,45

6,30

6,15

6,00
Voltage (V/cell)

5,85

5,70
103,6%

5,55

5,40

100%
5,25
0 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2160 2400 2640 2880 3120
Time (min)

Figure 15. C48 Capacity Test

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6V 6 OPzV 300 \ C120 discharge curve

6,45

6,30

6,15
Voltage (V/cell)

6,00

5,85

102,2%

5,70

5,55

100%
5,40
0 720 1440 2160 2880 3600 4320 5040 5760 6480 7200 7920
Time (min)

Figure 16. C120 Capacity Test

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1.3 12V - OPzV 50Ah Plate

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.11

Test items: 6pcs, 12V - 2 OPzV 100
Specification: Actual Capacity Vs Rated Capacity Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
Test Result: Successful

12V - 2 OPzV 100

Rate C0,25 C1 C3 C8 C10 C20 C48 C120
Current (A) 143,9 66,5 28,8 12,78 10,2 5,63 2,58 1,04
Final Voltage (V) 9,6 9,6 10,2 10,5 10,8 10,8 10,8 11,1
Test Temperature (o C) 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Nominal Capacity (Ah) 36,0 66,5 86,4 102,2 102,0 112,7 123,6 125,1
Measured Capacity (Ah) 39,39 67,47 94,68 105,22 108,68 120,28 126,73 128,83
Nominal Capacity (50 Ah Plate) 18,0 33,2 43,2 51,1 51,0 56,3 61,8 62,5
Measured Capacity (50 Ah Plate) 19,70 33,73 47,34 52,61 54,34 60,14 63,37 64,41
Result (%) 109,5% 101,5% 109,6% 102,9% 106,6% 106,8% 102,5% 103,0%

Table 6 – Summary of test results for the 12V – 2 OPzV 100

Summary of test results: Tests were successful. In all the rates the following was
applied Ca ≥ 95 % Crt

The measurement curves are shown below:

12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C0,25 discharge curve
11,10

10,80

10,50
Voltage (V/cell)

10,20

109,5%

9,90

9,60

100%
9,30
0 5 10 15 20
Time (min)

Figure 17. C0.25 Capacity Test

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12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C1 discharge curve

12,00

11,70

11,40

11,10
Voltage (V/cell)

10,80

10,50

10,20
101,5%
9,90

9,60

100%
9,30
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Time (min)

Figure 18. C1 Capacity Test

12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C3 discharge curve

12,30

12,00

11,70

11,40
Voltage (V/cell)

11,10

10,80
109,6%

10,50

10,20

100%
9,90
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195 210
Time (min)

Figure 19. C3 Capacity Test

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12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C8 discharge curve

12,60

12,30

12,00

11,70
Voltage (V/cell)

11,40

11,10
102,9%

10,80

10,50

100%
10,20
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540
Time (min)

Figure 20. C8 Capacity Test

12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C10 discharge curve

12,60

12,30

12,00
Voltage (V/cell)

11,70

11,40

106,6%

11,10

10,80

100%
10,50
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 660
Time (min)

Figure 21. C10 Capacity Test

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12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C20 discharge curve

12,60

12,30

12,00
Voltage (V/cell)

11,70

11,40

106,8%

11,10

10,80

100%
10,50
0 120 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1080 1200 1320
Time (min)

Figure 22. C20 Capacity Test

12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C48 discharge curve

12,90

12,60

12,30

12,00
Voltage (V/cell)

11,70

11,40
102,5%

11,10

10,80

100%
10,50
0 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2160 2400 2640 2880 3120
Time (min)

Figure 23. C48 Capacity Test

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12V 2 OPzV 100 \ C120 discharge curve

12,90

12,60

12,30
Voltage (V/cell)

12,00

11,70

103%

11,40

11,10

100%
10,80
0 720 1440 2160 2880 3600 4320 5040 5760 6480 7200 7920
Time (min)

Figure 24. C120 Capacity Test

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1.4 70Ah Plate

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.11
Test items: 6pcs 2V - 6 OPzV 420
Specification: Actual Capacity Vs Rated Capacity Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
Test Result: Successful

2V - 6 OPzV 420
Rate C0,25 C1 C3 C8 C10 C20 C48 C120
Current (A) 567 300,5 132,7 60,7 48,6 27,5 12,95 5,37
Final Voltage (V) 1,6 1,6 1,7 1,75 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,85
Test Temperature (o C) 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Nominal Capacity (Ah) 141,7 300,5 398,1 485,7 486,0 550,8 621,7 643,8
Measured Capacity (Ah) 221,17 313,09 410,12 500,79 497,40 560,67 631,25 656,16
Nominal Capacity (70 Ah Plate) 23,6 50,1 66,3 80,9 81,0 91,8 103,6 107,3
Measured Capacity (70 Ah Plate) 36,86 52,18 68,35 83,46 82,90 93,45 105,21 109,36
Result (%) 156,1% 104,2% 103,0% 103,1% 102,3% 101,8% 101,5% 101,9%

Table 7 – Summary of test results for the 2V – 6 OPzV 420

Summary of test results: Tests were successful. In all the rates the following was
applied Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
The measurement curves are shown below:

2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C0,25 discharge curve

1,85

1,80

1,75
Voltage (V/cell)

1,70

156,1%

1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 5 10 15 20 25
Time (min)

Figure 25. C0.25 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C1 discharge curve

1,95

1,90

1,85

1,80
Voltage (V/cell)

1,75

1,70
104,2%

1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Time (min)

Figure 26. C1 Capacity Test

2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C3 discharge curve

2,05

2,00

1,95

1,90
Voltage (V/cell)

1,85

1,80
103%

1,75

1,70

100%
1,65
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195
Time (min)

Figure 27. C3 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C8 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00

1,95
Voltage (V/cell)

1,90

1,85
103,1%

1,80

1,75

100%
1,70
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540
Time (min)

Figure 28. C8 Capacity Test

2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C10 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

102,3%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 660
Time (min)

Figure 29. C10 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C20 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

101,8%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 120 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1080 1200 1320
Time (min)

Figure 30. C20 Capacity Test

2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C48 discharge curve

2,15

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90
101,5%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2160 2400 2640 2880 3120
Time (min)

Figure 31. C48 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 420 \ C120 discharge curve

2,15

2,10

2,05
Voltage (V/cell)

2,00

1,95

101,9%

1,90

1,85

100%
1,80
0 720 1440 2160 2880 3600 4320 5040 5760 6480 7200 7920
Time (min)

Figure 32. C120 Capacity Test

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1.5 100Ah Plate

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.11
Test items: 6pcs 2V - 6OPzV600
Specification: Actual Capacity Vs Rated Capacity Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
Test Result: Successful

2V - 6 OPzV 600
Rate C0,25 C1 C3 C8 C10 C20 C48 C120
Current (A) 682,0 416,8 188,8 86,6 69,0 39,3 18,6 7,81
Final Voltage (V) 1,6 1,6 1,7 1,75 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,85
Test Temperature (o C) 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Nominal Capacity (Ah) 170,5 416,8 566,4 693,1 690,0 785,1 892,3 937,4
Measured Capacity (Ah) 255,5 461,1 589,8 707,2 707,4 800,1 915,1 950,7
Nominal Capacity (100 Ah Plate) 28,4 69,5 94,4 115,5 115,0 130,9 148,7 156,2
Measured Capacity (100 Ah Plate) 42,58 76,86 98,30 117,86 117,90 133,34 152,52 158,46
Result (%) 149,8% 110,6% 104,1% 102,0% 102,5% 101,9% 102,6% 101,4%

Table 8 – Summary of test results for the 2V – 6OPzV600

Summary of test results: Tests were successful. In all the rates the following was
applied Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
The measurement curves are shown below:

2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C0,25 discharge curve

1,85

1,80

1,75
Voltage (V/cell)

1,70

149,8%

1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 5 10 15 20 25
Time (min)

Figure 33. C0.25 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C1 discharge curve

1,90

1,85

1,80
Voltage (V/cell)

1,75

1,70

110,6%

1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Time (min)

Figure 34. C1 Capacity Test

2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C3 discharge curve

2,05

2,00

1,95

1,90
Voltage (V/cell)

1,85

1,80
104,1%

1,75

1,70

100%
1,65
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195
Time (min)

Figure 35. C3 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C8 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00

1,95
Voltage (V/cell)

1,90

1,85
102%

1,80

1,75

100%
1,70
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540
Time (min)

Figure 36. C8 Capacity Test

2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C10 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

102,5%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 660
Time (min)

Figure 37. C10 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C20 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

101,9%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 120 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1080 1200 1320
Time (min)

Figure 38. C20 Capacity Test

2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C48 discharge curve

2,15

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90
102,6%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2160 2400 2640 2880 3120
Time (min)

Figure 39. C48 Capacity Test

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2V 6 OPzV 600 \ C120 discharge curve

2,15

2,10

2,05
Voltage (V/cell)

2,00

1,95

101,4%

1,90

1,85

100%
1,80
0 720 1440 2160 2880 3600 4320 5040 5760 6480 7200 7920
Time (min)

Figure 40. C120 Capacity Test

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1.6 125Ah Plate.

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.11
Test items: 6pcs 2V - 24 OPzV 3000
Specification: Actual Capacity Vs Rated Capacity Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
Test Result: Successful

2V - 24 OPzV 3000
Rate C0,25 C1 C3 C8 C10 C20 C48 C120
Current (A) 3171 1967 892 407,5 324 183 85,5 35,40
Final Voltage (V) 1,6 1,6 1,7 1,75 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,85
Test Temperature (o C) 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Nominal Capacity (Ah) 792,6 1967,4 2675,3 3259,7 3240,0 3659,5 4106,2 4248,0
Measured Capacity (Ah) 1025,7 2131,6 2865,6 3349,8 3325,1 3734,2 4245,2 4335,0
Nominal Capacity (125 Ah Plate) 33,0 82,0 111,5 135,8 135,0 152,5 171,1 177,0
Measured Capacity (125 Ah Plate) 42,74 88,82 119,40 139,57 138,55 155,59 176,88 180,62
Result (%) 129,4% 108,3% 107,1% 102,8% 102,6% 102,0% 103,4% 102,0%

Table 9 – Summary of test results for the 2V – 6 OPzV 420

Summary of test results: Tests were successful. In all the rates the following was
applied Ca ≥ 95 % Crt
The measurement curves are shown below:

2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C0,25 discharge curve

1,85

1,80

1,75
Voltage (V/cell)

1,70

129,4%

1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 5 10 15 20
Time (min)

Figure 41. C0.25 Capacity Test

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2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C1 discharge curve

1,90

1,85

1,80
Voltage (V/cell)

1,75

1,70

108,3%

1,65

1,60

100%
1,55
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Time (min)

Figure 42. C1 Capacity Test

2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C3 discharge curve

2,00

1,95

1,90
Voltage (V/cell)

1,85

1,80

107,1%

1,75

1,70

100%
1,65
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 195
Time (min)

Figure 43. C3 Capacity Test

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2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C8 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00

1,95
Voltage (V/cell)

1,90

1,85
102,8%

1,80

1,75

100%
1,70
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540
Time (min)

Figure 44. C8 Capacity Test

2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C10 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

102,6%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 60 120 180 240 300 360 420 480 540 600 660
Time (min)

Figure 45. C10 Capacity Test

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2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C20 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

102%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 120 240 360 480 600 720 840 960 1080 1200 1320
Time (min)

Figure 46. C20 Capacity Test

2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C48 discharge curve

2,10

2,05

2,00
Voltage (V/cell)

1,95

1,90

103,4%

1,85

1,80

100%
1,75
0 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2160 2400 2640 2880 3120
Time (min)

Figure 47. C48 Capacity Test

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2V 24 OPzV 3000 \ C120 discharge curve

2,15

2,10

2,05
Voltage (V/cell)

2,00

1,95

102%

1,90

1,85

100%
1,80
0 720 1440 2160 2880 3600 4320 5040 5760 6480 7200 7920
Time (min)

Figure 48. C120 Capacity Test

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2 Short Circuit Current & DC Internal Resistance

The purpose of this test is to define prospective short-circuit value Isc and internal resistance Ri
of the specific OPzV units. The short circuit current is defined by determining two data pairs in
the following way:
a. First data pair (Ua, Ia)
After 20 s of discharge at the current Ia = 4 x I10, the voltage and current shall be recorded to
give the first data pair. The current shall be interrupted after 25 s maximum and, without
recharge and after an open circuit stand of 5 min, the second data pair shall be determined.

b. Second data pairs (Ub, Ib)

After 5 s of discharge at the current Ib = 20 × I10, the voltage and current shall be recorded to
give the second data pair.

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.3

Test items: 3pcs 2V - 5 OPzV 250, 3pcs 12V - 2 OPzV 100, 3pcs 6V - 6 OPzV 300, 3pcs
2V - 6 OPzV 420, 3pcs 2V - 6OPzV600 & 3pcs 2V - 24 OPzV 3000
Specification: values must be ±10 % of the specification values
Temperature: 20oC
Test Result: Successful

The results are shown on the table below:

Rint & Isc

Cell type Cnom (Αh)DIN I1 (Α) (at 20sec) I2 (Α) (at 5 sec) U1 (V) U2 (V) Ri-test (mΩ) Isc-test (A) Ri-spec 10% (mΩ) Isc-spec 10% (Α) Ri-test/spec Isc-test/spec
2V - 5OPzV250 250 100 500 1,920 1,672 0,662 3026 0,710 2860 93,2% 105,8%
2V - 6OPzV420 420 168 840 1,926 1,617 0,487 4160 0,510 3980 95,5% 104,5%
2V - 6OPzV600 600 240 1200 1,919 1,459 0,479 4246 0,465 4360 103,0% 97,4%
2V - 24OPzV3000 3000 1200 6000 1,910 1,412 0,104 19602 0,110 18460 95,9% 106,2%
12V - 2OPzV100 100 40 200 1,956 1,709 1,603 1266 1,650 1240 97,2% 102,1%
6V - 6OPzV300 300 120 600 1,952 1,627 0,661 3061 0,630 3220 104,9% 95,1%

Table 10 – Rint & Isc Results

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3 High Current Tolerance

The purpose of this requirement is the verification that the design of the internal current
conducting components is robust enough so to withstand short periods of abnormally high
discharge current which may occur before current limiting devices in the exterior circuit activate
(fuses etc.).

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.2

Test items: 3pcs 2V - 6OPzV600
Specification: Measure unit voltage (must be > 2 Vpc, inspect and document the status
of the top-lead and terminals of each unit after 30 s current flow
Result: Successful (no signs of heat on the pole and connectors were
observed)

Deviation according to IEC: Test was accomplished by using 2.500A for 1min (instead of
1349.7A for 30sec). The purpose of this test is to certify the durability of the pole – connector at
the specific high current. After the high current discharge, the examination of the cells shows no
defects and signs of melting and the voltage measurements are shown on the table below:

Vpc after 5min rest

V Cell1 V Cell2 V Cell3
2,115 2,103 2,110
Table 11 – Cell Voltages after the discharge and 5 min rest at open circuit

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4 Recharge Behaviour
The purpose of this requirement is to define the capacity once more available following a long
duration discharge with both short (24 h) and long (168 h) periods of recharge under float
voltage settings. The result of this test documents the effective available capacity, as a percent
of the original capacity after a recharge for 24 h or 168 h using only the recommended float
voltage.

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.14

Test items: 3pcs 2V - 6 OPzV 420
Specification: determine capacity after recharge with Rbf24h>90% and Rbf168h>98%
Result: Successful.

The results are shown on the table below:

2V - 6 OPzV 420
Rate C10 Rate C10
Current (A) 48 Current (A) 48
Final Voltage (V) 1,8 Final Voltage (V) 1,8
Test Temperature (oC) 20 Test Temperature (oC) 20
Nominal Capacity (Ah) 480 Nominal Capacity (Ah) 480
Measured Capacity (Ah) 523,6 Measured Capacity (Ah) 524,4
Rbf24h 515,3 Rbf168h 520,6
Result 98,4% Result 99,3%
Table 12 – Capacity result after 24h and 168h recharge respectively

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5 Protection against Ground Short Propensity

The purpose of this test is to confirm the satisfactory resistance of the units toward phenomena
enhancing ground shorts such as the occurrence of an electrolyte break-through at seals, joints
or at terminals. An electrolyte break-through can be enhanced by gravity (horizontal position
operation mode) and d.c. voltage gradients (electro-capillarity phenomena).

Instruction: IEC 60896-21 6.5

Test items: 1pc 2V – 24 OPzV 3000
Specification: Operate units in different orientations and apply d.c. gradient
Result: Successful.
There is no evidence of ground short and leakage phenomena.

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6 Charge Retention during Storage

The purpose of this requirement is to show the actual capacity retained after a set period of
time in storage of a unit filled with electrolyte and charged.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.12
Test items: 6pcs 2V - 5 OPzV 250 & 2pcs 2V – 24 OPzV 3000
Specification: The charge retention factor must be Crf ≥ 70 % Crt to each individual
tested units
Deviations from the IEC Norm
Deviation: 2 pcs of 2V – 24 OPzV 3000 were additionally tested after storage of 3
months at 40oC
Result: Successful
After 180 days of storage at 22oC: Crf average = 92.6% and
Crf min = 91.2%
After 90 days of storage at 40oC: Crf average = 93.7% and
Crf min = 93.6%

Test procedure: The units were stored at an ambient temperature of 22°C and fully
disconnected from any external circuit. After 180 days of storage the units
were discharged without any prior recharge. Their actual capacity after
storage Cast was determined. The charge retention factor Crf is expressed
as percentage, and is equal to Crf = (Cast × 100) / Ca (%)

The following table presents the results Crf/Cell:

2V - 5OPzV250
st
Cell 1 C3 C3 after 180 days at 22o C Crf
Cell 1 107,0% 99,8% 93,3%
Cell 2 107,0% 99,5% 93,0%
Cell 3 107,0% 99,5% 93,0%
Cell 4 108,0% 100,0% 92,6%
Cell 5 107,0% 97,6% 91,2%
Cell 6 107,5% 99,7% 92,7%

2V - 24OPzV3000
st o
Cell 1 C3 C3 after 90 days at 40 C Crf
Cell 1 105,0% 98,5% 93,8%
Cell 2 104,0% 97,3% 93,6%
Table 13 – Capacity result after 180 days at 22oC and 90 days at 40oC

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7 Gas Emission
The purpose of this requirement is the determination of gas emission volumes under normal
float (rated float voltage) and overcharge voltage (2.40Vpc) conditions.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.1
Test items: 6pcs 2V – 24 OPzV 3000

Test Procedure: The cells are fully charged and then float charged for 72h at 2.25Vpc
(report the voltage after 72h at float charge). After the 72h of float
charge, the gas collection process begins and continues for four periods of
168h duration. The cumulative total gas volume collected over the four
periods of time is recorded with the ambient temperature and ambient
pressure at which the each determination of gas volume is made. Then,
the test samples are charged at 2.40Vpc for 24h duration. After the 24h
duration, the gas collection process begins and lasts 48h or till 1000ml of
gas is collected.

The results are shown on the following table (data from table 17):

2V - 24OPzV3000

Gas ml/h/ah at Gas ml/h/ah at

Cell
Vfloat (2,25Vpc) Vover (2,40Vpc)
Cell 1 <0,001 0,00764
Cell 2 <0,001 0,00694
Cell 3 <0,001 0,00660
Cell 4 <0,001 0,00694
Cell 5 <0,001 0,00660
Cell 6 <0,001 0,00694
Table 14 – Gas emission results

The cell voltages after 72h of floating charge are the following:

Cell Vfloat after 72h

Cell 1 2,246
Cell 2 2,250
Cell 3 2,257
Cell 4 2,252
Cell 5 2,249
Cell 6 2,247
Table 15 – Voltage/cell after 72h of float charge

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By following the procedure, the following tables present the gas emission (temperature and
ambient pressure were standardized to the below values) at the four 168h periods of time
during float charging (2.25Vpc):

Gas Volume Ambient Temperature Ambient Pressure

Cell
Va1 (ml) Ta1 (K) Pa1 (kPa)
Cell 1 <0,001
Cell 2 <0,001
Cell 3 <0,001
293 101,3
Cell 4 <0,001
Cell 5 <0,001
Cell 6 <0,001

Gas Volume Ambient Temperature Ambient Pressure

Cell
Va2 (ml) Ta2 (K) Pa2 (kPa)
Cell 1 <0,001
Cell 2 <0,001
Cell 3 <0,001
293 101,3
Cell 4 <0,001
Cell 5 <0,001
Cell 6 <0,001

Gas Volume Ambient Temperature Ambient Pressure

Cell
Va3 (ml) Ta3 (K) Pa3 (kPa)
Cell 1 <0,001
Cell 2 <0,001
Cell 3 <0,001
293 101,3
Cell 4 <0,001
Cell 5 <0,001
Cell 6 <0,001

Gas Volume Ambient Temperature Ambient Pressure

Cell
Va4 (ml) Ta4 (K) Pa4 (kPa)
Cell 1 <0,001
Cell 2 <0,001
Cell 3 <0,001
293 101,3
Cell 4 <0,001
Cell 5 <0,001
Cell 6 <0,001
Table 16 – Gas volume at the four 168h periods of float charge at 2.25 Vpc

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After a 24h charging at 2.40Vpc, the gas emission procedure begins and lasts 48h. The results
are presented on the following table:

Gas Volume Ambient Temperature Ambient Pressure

Cell
Va1 (ml) Ta1 (K) Pa1 (kPa)
Cell 1 1100 293 101,3
Cell 2 1000 293 101,3
Cell 3 950 293 101,3
Cell 4 1000 293 101,3
Cell 5 950 293 101,3
Cell 6 1000 293 101,3
Table 17 – Gas volume at the four 24h periods of overcharge at 2.40Vpc

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8 Material Identification
The purpose of this requirement is to enhance the recycling of material
for environmental protection by ensuring that the plastic materials used for the units are
clearly identified with the ISO 1043-1 material symbol and legible throughout the service life.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.7
Test items: one cell case
Specification: ISO symbol to be present
Test Result: Pass (ISO symbol present on the outside of the cover or case)

9 Valve Operation
The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that each valve on the unit is opening and
releasing gas before and after the high temperature (55 °C or 60 °C).
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.8
Test items: 6 valves
Test Procedure: The cells are fully charged and then float charged for 72h at 2.25Vpc
Test Result: Pass

Results can be seen analytically to the table below:

Opening Closing
Valve Pressure (mbar) Pressure (mbar)
Valve 1 150 130
Valve 2 145 120
Valve 3 150 125
Valve 4 145 120
Valve 5 150 130
Valve 6 150 125
Table 18 – Valve release and reseal pressure

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10 Intercell Connector Performance

The purpose of this requirement is to show the maximum temperature reached by the specified
intercell connector (the external conductor that connects individual units or monoblocs to form a
battery) under the high current.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.10
Test items: 6pcs 2V - 6OPzV600, connector 95/160mm
Test Result: Intercell connector temperature was <70oC

Intercell Connector Maximum

(95/160mm) Temperatutre (oC)
1 57
2 58
3 57
4 58
5 58
Table 19 – Intercell connector maximum temperature

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11 Endurance in Cycles (Float Service with Daily Discharges)

The purpose of this test is to define the aggregate capacity and cycling behavior of the battery
undergoing very frequent or even daily discharges such as experienced in areas with irregular or
insufficient main supply, and where recharge can be carried out only under float voltage settings
conditions.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.13
Test items: 6pcs, 2V - 6 OPzV 420
Test Result: 1616 cycles to reach 80% C10
Deviations from the IEC Norm
Deviation: The IEC 60896-2 (cl 5.3) Endurance in cycles was performed instead of
the IEC 60869-21 (cl 6.13) Float service with daily discharges

Test procedure: The test was performed under the following profile:
a. Capacity test at 10h DIN rate (I10 = 42A – 1.80V/c) every 100 cycles.
b. Discharge cycling settings: discharge with 2.0 x I10 for 3 hours. This
current corresponds to ~4h discharge DIN rate. The 3h discharge out
of 4h nominal yields 75% DoD for each cycle
c. Recharge per cycle: with Imax=2*I10 and Umax = 2.40 V/c for 21h
d. Average temperature: 25oC

The following figure shows the capacity development Vs the No of cycles:

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140%
Cycling test acc to IEC 896-2 (ch5.3): 6 cells 6OPzV420
120% Capacity evolution through cycles
Capacity (% to the DIN nominal)

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Number of cycles

Figure 49. Capacity Vs Cycles

12 Impact of a Stress Temperature of 60 °C (Accelerated Test of

Operational Lifetime)
The purpose of the requirement is to elicit information on how long units perform under
elevated temperature stress conditions. These stress conditions degrade the performance of the
units very rapidly as increased water loss and grid corrosion will result in increasing capacity
losses.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.16
Test items: 6pcs, 2V - 6OPzV600
Test Result: Test result from 6 cells 6OPzV600:
Total days at 60oC achieved: 410 days
Equivalent life time at 20oC: 29.3 years
Test procedure: Capacity test at 3h DIN rate every after 30 days at 60oC with the battery
been fully charged. Test is terminated when actual capacity drops below
80%. The valid acceleration factor to extrapolate the service life at 20oC
from the achieved duration at 60oC is 26.1 times. This factor corresponds
to reduction of the lifetime to the half for every 8.5oK temperature rise.

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Figure 50. Capacity Vs Time (days)

13 Service life at an operating temperature of 40 °C

The purpose of this requirement is to elicit standardized information about the service behavior
of the units under elevated but realistic operating temperatures and float voltage settings.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.15

The determination of the expected service life is extrapolated from results of the accelerated
test at 60oC (see paragraph 1.12, figure 50) and equals to 29.3 years at 20oC and 5.7 years at
40oC.
Remark: The test at 40oC is still running.

14 Abusive over-discharge
The purpose of the requirement is to ensure that units, undergoing abusive over-discharges
during the service life, show a minimum of capacity recovery under specified conditions.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.17

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Test items: 7pcs, 2V - 6OPzV600

Test Result: Average Unbalanced Over Discharged Capacity Caod =92%
Cyclic Over-discharge Capacity Caoc:
Caoc1 =103%, Caoc2 =103%, Caoc3 =100%

Test procedure: Unbalanced over-discharge (Caod): four units were tested. One unit was
discharged at 20oC with I10 for 3h and then it was connected to the rest
three units. Afterwards, the string was subjected to a discharge with I10 at
20oC (Vfinal 1.80 Vpc) until the voltage of the three, initially fully charged
units reach a total voltage of Ufinal of 3 × n × 1.70 Vpc where n is the
number of cells in this substring. After the discharge and a 24 h stand in
the discharged state, the four unit string was recharged in series for 168 h
with a current limited to I = 2,0xI10 and a voltage limited to the float
voltage specified by the manufacturer for 20 °C. At the end of the 168 h of
charge, the four units were subjected to a capacity test with a constant
current of I = I3 to a Ufinal of 4 × n × 1,70 Vpc and the capacity Ca
corrected to 20 °C.
Cyclic over-discharge test (Caoc): three units were tested. Units were
discharged with I10 at 20oC till they reach 1.25Vpc. After the discharge,
units stand in the discharge state for 1h and afterwards were recharged
with at float voltage with 2*I10 for 168h. This procedure was repeated 5
times. At the end of the firth period, cells were subjected to a C3 test.

15 Thermal Runaway Sensitivity

The purpose of the requirement is to elicit standardized information about how soon units may
enter thermal runaway conditions when exposed to higher than normal voltages under specified
conditions.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.18
Test items: 6pcs, 2V - 24 OPzV 3000
Test Result: PASS (the type is applicable for all stationary applications)
Test at 2.45V/cell - cell case temperature after 168 hours: 31.6 oC
Test at 2.60V/cell - cell case temperature after 168 hours: 31.6 oC

At 2.40Vpc we have the following figure:

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60 60
24OPzV3000 - Thermal Runaway Test at 2,45 V/c Temp 1m away
Temp in the gap
50 50
Temp case
o
Cell case temperature after 168 hours: 31,6 C Float Current
40 40
Temperature (oC)

Curren t(A)
30 30

20 20

10 10

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
time at float (h)

Figure 51. Temperatutre Vs Time Vs Current at 2.45Vpc

At 2.60Vpc we have the following figure:

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24OPzV3000 - Thermal Runaway Test at 2,60 V/c
60 60
Case temperature after 168 hours : 57,5 oC
50 50
Temperature (oC)

Current (A)
40 40

30 30

20 20

10 10
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
time at float (h) Temp 1m away Temp in the gap
Temp case surface Float Current

Figure 52. Temperatutre Vs Time Vs Current at 2.60 Vpc

16 Low Temperature Sensitivity

The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that units experiencing abusive low temperature
conditions during service life show a minimum of mechanical stability against freezing induced
forces and adequate capacity recovery under specified conditions.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.19
Test items: 3pcs, 2V - 6 OPzV 420
Test Result: Successful
Test Procedure: The test units were individually discharged with I10 and end voltage
1.80Vpc at 20oC. The discharged units were then placed in a test chamber
with a forced flow of air having a temperature of –18 °C. After 72h of
residence in the test chamber the units were withdrawn from the test

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chamber and after 24 h of stand at open circuit, charged in a room

temperature of 20 °C for 168 h with a current limited to I =2*I10 and
voltage limited to the float voltage (2.25Vpc). The units were individually
discharged with a current of I=I3 to an Ufinal of n×1,70 Vpc and the actual
capacity Ca corrected to 20 °C.

The results are shown on the following table:

Discharge without freezing with I10 to n x 1,80Vpc

Cell Capacity Ratio
Cell 1 103%
Cell 2 104%
Cell 3 104%

Discharge after freezing with I3 at n x 1,70Vpc

Cell Capacity Ratio Freezing Damage
Cell 1 99,5% max bulging approx
Cell 2 99,6% 3mm. It is temporary,
Cell 3 99,5% without implications
Table 20 – Capacity results before and after freezing

17 Dimensional Stability at Elevated Internal Pressures and

Temperatures
The purpose of this requirement is to provide an indication of the susceptibility of the unit to
“balloon out” or expand under certain conditions and may be of interest where cells/monoblocs
are to be installed in areas of restricted space.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.20
Test items: 1pc, 2V - 6 OPzV 420
Test Result: Successful (max bulging approx 3mm. It is temporary, without
implications)

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Test Procedure: The test unit was adapted with a pressure regulator to maintain a pressure
in all interior cavities equal to the maximum valve opening pressure
(110mbar) present in units and as specified by the manufacturer. This
specified pressure was maintained throughout the test. The pressurized
unit was then placed into a chamber with recirculating air at a temperature
of 50 °C. After 24 h of residence in the test chamber and under pressure,
the maximum outside dimension (width and length) of the cell case
difference was recorded in mm.

18 Stability against mechanical abuse of units during installation

The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the unit design is mechanically robust enough
to withstand standardized mechanical stresses during unpacked transport and installation.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.21
Test items: 2pcs, 2V - 6 OPzV 420
Test Result: Successful (No leakage detectable after two times two drops)
Test Procedure: The units were dropped according to the height prescriptions of IEC
60068-2-32 and amendment. Two “Free Fall”, for resistance against

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leakages caused by two drops each onto a smooth, level concrete floor
from drop height 100 mm. This test proceeded as shown below:

19 Content and durability of required markings

The purpose of this requirement is to ensure the presence of essential product and safety
information on each unit and their legibility after exposure to a set of chemicals.
Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.6
Test items: 3 labels
Test Result: Successful
Information remain readable after exposure to chemicals

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Remain technical information in place

Test Procedure: Test with water and aliphatic solvent: a) A label or marking was rubbed for
15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with water and again for 15 s with a
piece of cloth soaked with petroleum spirit, dried in air and then inspected
visually.
b) The petroleum spirit used for this test was n-hexane with an initial
boiling point of 65 °C, a dry point of approximately 69 °C, a density of 0,7
kg/l and a maximum aromatic hydrocarbon content of 0,1 % per volume.

Test with neutralizing solutions: A new label was rubbed for 15 s with a
piece of cloth soaked with a saturated solution of sodium carbonate
(Na2CO3) in water, dried in air and then inspected visually.

Test with electrolyte:

A new label was rubbed for 15 s with a piece of cloth soaked with a
solution of 40 % in weight of H2SO4 in water, washed with water, dried in
air and then inspected visually.

20 Protection against internal ignition from external spark sources

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.4
Test items: This test is certified by our suppliers

21 Flammability rating of materials

Instruction: IEC 60896-21, chapter 6.6
Test items: This test is certified by our suppliers

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