Type Test GN Series

Test Verification of Conformity
Verification Number: 211202345SHA-V2

On the basis of the referenced test report(s), sample(s) tested of the below product have been found to comply with
the standards harmonized with the directives listed on this verification at the time the tests were carried out. Other
standards and Directives may be relevant to the product. This verification is part of the full test report(s) and should
be read in conjunction with it <them>.
Applicant Name & Address: HENAN HENGMING NEW ENERGY CO., LTD.
Chemical And Physical Power Supply Industrial Park, Muye District, Xinxiang
City, Henan, China
Product Description: Rechargeable Ni-Cd Industrial Battery
Ratings & Principle 1.2V, 10~1200Ah
Characteristics:
Models/Type References: GN series

Brand Name(s):
Relevant Standards/Directives: IEC/EN 60623: 2017

Verification Issuing Office Intertek Testing Services Shanghai
Name & Address: Building No.86, 1198 Qinzhou Road (North), Shanghai 200233, China
Date of Tests: 2022-03-09 to 2023-05-19
Test Report Number(s): 211202345SHA -002
Signature:
Name: Max Jin
Position:General Manager
Date: 2023-06-14
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IEC/EN 60623
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes —
Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells
Report Reference No...................... : 211202345SHA-002

Date of issue .................................... : 2023-06-07
Total number of pages ...................... 19
Testing Laboratory ......................... : Intertek Testing Services Shanghai

Address ............................................ : Building No.86, 1198 Qinzhou Road (North), Shanghai 200233,
China
Applicant’s name............................ : HENAN HENGMING NEW ENERGY CO., LTD.
Address ............................................ : Chemical And Physical Power Supply Industrial Park, Muye District,
Xinxiang City, Henan, China
Test specification:
Standard ........................................... : IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Test procedure ................................. : Testing
Non-standard test method…………..: N/A
Test Report Form No...................... : TTRF_ IECEN 60623_B
Test Report Form(s) Originator ........ : Intertek ETL SEMKO shanghai
Master TRF ...................................... : Dated 2023-05
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the reader's interpretation of the reproduced material due to its placement and context.
Test item description .....................: Rechargeable Ni-Cd Industrial Battery

Trade Mark ....................................... :
Manufacturer .................................... : Same as applicant

Model/Type reference ...................... : GN series
See attached model list for details
Ratings ............................................. : 1.2V, 10~1200Ah
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Testing procedure and testing location:
Testing Laboratory: Intertek Testing Services Shanghai

Testing location/ address ...................... : Building No.86, 1198 Qinzhou Road (North), Shanghai 200233,
China
Tested by (name + signature) ..... : Liping Chen
Approved by (+ signature)........... : Robin Xu
Testing procedure: TMP

Tested by (name + signature) ..... :
Approved by (+ signature)............ :
Testing location/ address ...................... :
Testing procedure: WMT

Witnessed by (+ signature) .......... :
Approved by (+ signature)........... :
Testing procedure: SMT

Supervised by (+ signature) ........ :
Testing location/ address ................ :
Testing procedure: RMT

Supervised by (+ signature) ........ :
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Possible test case verdicts:

- test case does not apply to the test object .................: N/A
- test object does meet the requirement.......................: P (Pass)
- test object does not meet the requirement.................: F (Fail)
Testing ..........................................................................:
Date of receipt of test item ............................................: 2022-03-08
Date (s) of performance of tests ...................................: 2022-03-09 to 2023-05-19
General remarks:
The test results presented in this report relate only to the object tested.
This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of the Issuing testing
laboratory.
"(see Enclosure #)" refers to additional information appended to the report.
"(see appended table)" refers to a table appended to the report.
Throughout this report a point is used as the decimal separator.

Throughout this report, model GN300 was tested as typical model.
General product information:
The product is 1.2V Ni-Cd batteries for industry use purpose. GN300 is one model of GN series. All models
of this series are with similar ratio and component of anode, cathode and electrolyte.

Model list:
Nominal Rated Capacity Nominal Rated Capacity

Cell Type Voltage (V) (Ah) Cell Type Voltage (V) (Ah)
GN10 1.2V 10Ah GN150 1.2V 150Ah
GN20 1.2V 20Ah GN180 1.2V 180Ah
GN30 1.2V 30Ah GN200 1.2V 200Ah
GN40 1.2V 40Ah GN250 1.2V 250Ah
GN50 1.2V 50Ah GN300 1.2V 300Ah
GN60 1.2V 60Ah GN400 1.2V 400Ah
GN70 1.2V 70Ah GN500 1.2V 500Ah
GN80 1.2V 80Ah GN600 1.2V 600Ah
GN90 1.2V 90Ah GN700 1.2V 700Ah
GN100 1.2V 100Ah GN800 1.2V 800Ah
GN110 1.2V 110Ah GN900 1.2V 900Ah
GN120 1.2V 120Ah GN1000 1.2V 1000Ah
GN130 1.2V 130Ah GN1100 1.2V 1100Ah
GN140 1.2V 140Ah GN1200 1.2V 1200Ah

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Clause Requirement + Test Result - Remark Verdict
5 DESIGNATION AND MARKING

5.1 Cell designation P
Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic secondary N/A
single cells shall be designated by the letter "K"
followed by a letter L, M, H or X which signifies:
- low rate of discharge (L); GN300 P
- medium rate of discharge (M); N/A
- high rate of discharge (H); N/A
- very high rate of discharge (X). N/A
This group of two letters shall be followed by a N/A
group of figures indicative of the rated capacity of
the cell in ampere-hours. Cells that have been
tested at 20 °C and 5 °C but not at –18 °C shall
carry an additional marking of T5: for example:
GN300 or GN 300 T5.
Cells in cases of plastic material shall be N/A
designated by the letter "P" after the figures: for
example: GN300 P.
5.2 Cell designation (optional) N/A
The additional marking shall be added to the N/A
mandatory marking. When the marking would
exceed the available space on the cell, this
information may be omitted on the cell but shall
be provided in the documentation corresponding
to the cell and in the type test report.
If there is no mention concerning the marking for N/A
temperature, the cells shall have been tested at:
–18 °C, 5 °C and 20 °C. Cells tested at other
temperatures shall carry an additional marking of
T followed by tested temperatures. In case the
cell is characterized with both low and high
temperature, they shall be indicated in increasing
order with a solidus separating them: for
example: GN300 P T-35/+45.
Cells tested with CCCV charges shall carry the N/A
marking of CCCV: for example, GN300 P CCCV.
Cells tested at rapid charge shall carry the N/A
marking R and the value of the tested rapid
charge current, expressed in multiple of It A: for
example, GN300 P R1.
High grade cycling cells shall carry an additional N/A
marking C followed by the number of cycles: for
example, GN300 P C1500.

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Cells having been tested with multiple types of N/A

tests shall carry the marking for the various tests
performed: for example GN300 P T-35/+45
CCCV R1 C1500.
5.4 Marking P
Each cell or monobloc shall carry durable P
markings giving the following minimum
information:
-type of cell (designation as specified in 5.1 and GN300 (use the manufacturer P
5.2; in addition, it is permissible for a type designation)
manufacturer to use his own type designation);
- name or identification of manufacturer or HENAN HENGMING NEW P
supplier; ENERGY CO., LTD.
- positive terminal: either a red washer or an P
indented or raised symbol (see graphical
symbol IEC 60417-5005:2002-10).
5.5 Safety recommendations P
The manufacturer shall provide P
recommendations for the safe handling of the
cell. See also IEC 61438.
6 Dimensions
7 Electrical tests
7.1 General P
Charge and discharge currents for the tests in
accordance with 7.1 to 7.9 inclusive shall be
based on the value of the rated capacity (C5 Ah).
These currents are expressed as multiples of It
A, where It A = C5 Ah/1 h.
7.2 Charging procedure for test purposes P
7.2.1 General P
Prior to charging, the cells shall have been
discharged at 20 °C ± 5 °C, at a constant current
of 0,2 ItA, down to a final voltage of 1,0 V.
Two charging methods are possible, to be
selected by the cell manufacturers, in order to
define their cells characteristics:
– charge based on constant current;
– charge based on constant voltage, with a value
of possible charging current (CCCV).

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
7.2.2 Charge procedure based on constant current P

Unless otherwise specified in this standard, the
charge preceding the various discharge tests
scheduled, shall be carried out in an ambient
temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C and at a constant
current of 0,2 It A. The duration of the charge
shall be 7 h to 8 h.
7.2.3 Charge procedure based on constant voltage at N/A
a given current
This charge method is based on a constant
current followed by constant voltage procedure
(CCCV). The choice for the charge methodology
for performance determination shall be defined
before the start of the tests, and kept throughout
all the testing procedures where indicated.
For such charging methodology, two parameters
are adjustable: current and voltage. They shall be
clearly identified by the cell manufacturer in the
description of the cell characteristics, as well as
in the cell marking: for example GN300 P CCCV
R1.
The charging methodology CCCV is described in
Annex A.
7.2.4 Rapid charge current N/A
The charging current value for performance
determination shall be selected before the start of
the tests, and kept throughout all the tests where
indicated.
The design charge current value shall be
indicated in the manufacturer’s documentation
attached to the cell (e.g. 0,5 It A or 1 It A) which
will be referred to as R in this standard, as well
as in the approval documentation. This current is
a maximum value. Table 4 shows preferred
values for the rapid charge current:
In case no rapid charge current is defined, it shall

be taken at 0,2 It A. Otherwise, the rapid
charge current rate selected shall be clearly
indicated in the report of test.
7.3 Discharge performance P

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
7.3.1 General P
The following discharge tests shall be carried
out in the sequence given.
All cells shall be tested at 20 °C as well as at
+5 °C and/or –18 °C.
7.3.2 Discharge performance at 20 °C Refer to table 7.3.2 P
7.3.3 Discharge performance at +5 °C Refer to table 7.3.3 P
7.3.4 Discharge performance at –18 °C Refer to table 7.3.4 P
7.3.6 Discharge performance at high temperature Refer to table 7.3.6 P
7.3.5 Discharge performance at low temperature N/A
(optional)
7.3.7 High rate current test Refer to table 7.3.7 P
7.4 Charge retention Refer to table 7.4 P
7.5 Endurance Refer to table 7.5 P
7.6 Charge acceptance at constant voltage Refer to table 7.6 P
7.8 Electrolyte retention test Refer to table 7.8 P
7.9 Storage Refer to table 7.9 P
8 Mechanical tests
Mechanical tests should be designed in relation N/A
to the intended application. This document does
not therefore specify mechanical tests, which
should be the subject of agreement between the
customer and the manufacturer.
9 Physical appearance
Visual inspection shall be performed on cells. P
No cracking, damage or corrosion shall be
apparent. Any deformation shall be within the
tolerances of the dimensions specified in the
manufacturer’s drawings.
10 Conditions for approval and acceptance

10.1 Type approval P
10.2 Batch acceptance N/A

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.3.2 Discharge performance at 20 °C Verdict: Pass

Test method:
The cell shall have been charged in accordance with 7.2.2. After charging, the cell shall be stored, in an
ambient temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C, for not less than 1 h and not more than 10 h. It shall then be
discharged in the same ambient temperature and as specified in Table 5.
Test result:
Model name: Dischar Discharge Discharge Discharge No. Result Requirement:
ge time Current with Current Current with Sample
1,00V EOD with 1,10V 1,14V EOD
EOD
GN300 1hr 195.0A 138.0A 114.0A 10 cells P Discharge
3hr 93.0A 81.0A 75.0A 10 cells P with
constant
5hr 60.0 57.0A 54.0A 10 cells P current in
8hr 37.8A 37.5A 35.4A 10 cells P 20oC

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.3.3 Discharge performance at +5 °C Verdict: Pass

Test method:
ambient temperature of +5 °C ± 2 °C, for 24 h. Means shall be provided to ensure that the electrolyte
temperature has reached +5 °C ± 2 °C within 24 h.
It shall then be discharged in the same ambient temperature and as specified in Table 6.
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Discharge duration Requirement:
GN300 11# 4.67 h Discharge current: 0.2It
12# 4.92 h (60A);
Discharge duration ≥ 4h
13# 4.93 h 15min (255 min)
14# 4.92 h
15# 4.79 h

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.3.4 Discharge performance at –18 °C Verdict: Pass

Test method:
The cell shall have been charged in accordance with 7.2.2. After charging, the cell shall be stored in an
ambient temperature of –18 °C ± 2 °C, for 24 h. Means shall be provided to ensure that the electrolyte
temperature has reached –18 °C ± 2 °C within 24 h.
It shall then be discharged in the same ambient temperature and as specified in Table 7.
Test result:
12# 3.75 h (60A);
13# 3.47 h 30min (150 min)
14# 3.65 h
15# 4.04 h
Note: One battery doesn’t meet requirement is permitted by standard. Total 2 failed samples were allowed
for all tests.

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.3.6 Discharge performance at high Verdict: Pass

temperature
Test method:
The temperature should be expressed at 5 °C intervals, such as +30 °C, +35 °C, +40 °C, referred to as
TH in the following. The test shall be done at the targeted high temperature TH (no need for intermediate
temperatures) to verify the discharge performance as specified in Table 9.
Capacity shall be measured in accordance with the following steps.
Step 1 The cell shall be fully charged using the method in accordance with 7.2.2, 7.2.3 or 7.2.4 at TH
(whatever CC or CCCV, in accordance with the cell designation).
Step 2 The cell shall be kept for not more than 4 h at an ambient temperature TH. It is allowed to have the
charger still connected in its normal function mode.
Step 3 The cell shall then be discharged at TH and as specified in Table 9 to the corresponding final
voltage.
Test result:
(30℃) 12# 5.48 h (60A);
13# 5.41 h (300 min)
14# 5.50 h
15# 5.47 h
(35℃) 12# 5.30 h (60A);
13# 5.23 h (300 min)
14# 5.31 h
15# 5.27 h
(40℃) 12# 5.34 h (60A);
13# 5.26 h (300 min)
14# 5.36 h
15# 5.30 h
for all tests.

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.3.7 High rate current test Verdict: Pass

Test method:
ambient temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C, for not less than 1 h and not more than 4 h. It shall then be discharged
for 5 s in the same ambient temperature and at the currents given in Table 10. During the discharge, the
terminal voltage shall be recorded.
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Discharge condition Result Requirement:
GN300 11# 600A, 5s Meet requirement No fusing, no
deformation of cell case,
12# 600A, 5s Meet requirement no deformation of
internal cell components
13# 600A, 5s Meet requirement shall be observed. In
14# 600A, 5s Meet requirement addition, the cell voltage
during the discharge
15# 600A, 5s Meet requirement should show no
discontinuity.
Table 7.4 Charge retention Verdict: Pass

Test method:
The charge retention shall be verified by the following test.
After charging in accordance with 7.2.2, the cell shall be stored on open circuit for 28 days.
The average ambient temperature shall be 20 °C ± 2 °C. The temperature may be allowed to vary within the
range of 20 °C ± 5 °C for short periods during the storage.
The cell shall then be discharged under the conditions specified in 7.3.2 at a rate of 0,2 It A.
The duration of the discharge shall be not less than 4 h.
Test result:
(60A);
2# 4.71 h Discharge duration ≥ 4h
3# 4.78 h (240 min)
4# 4.90 h
5# 4.77 h

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.5 Endurance Verdict: Pass

Test method:
The endurance test shall be carried out in an ambient temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C. Precautions shall be
taken to prevent the electrolyte temperature from rising above +40 °C during the test, for example by
providing a forced air draught if necessary. The electrolyte may be topped up during the test with deionized
or distilled water to the level recommended by the manufacturer. The electrolyte may be changed if at any
time its characteristics no longer comply with the manufacturer's recommendation.
The cell shall be prepared in accordance with 7.2.2.
The cycling shall be carried out under the conditions specified in Table 11. Charge and discharge shall be
carried out at constant current throughout. Cycling shall be continuous, except that it is permissible to allow
the cell to stand for a short period at the end of discharge of each 49th and 50th cycle in order to start the
next 50-cycle sequence at a convenient time.
Cycles 1 to 50 shall be repeated until the discharge duration on any 50th cycle becomes less than 3 h 30
min. At this stage, a further cycle shall be carried out in accordance with 7.3.2 at a rate of 0,2 It A.
The endurance test is considered complete when two such successive cycles give a Discharge duration less
than 3 h 30 min.
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Discharge duration after 500 cycles Requirement:
GN300 6# 4.25 h The number of cycles
obtained when the test
7# 4.18 h is completed shall be
8# 4.08 h not less than 800.
Discharge duration after
9# 4.31 h 800 cycles ≥ 210 min.
10# 3.93 h
Note: 0.25ItA=75A/ 80A, 0.2ItA=60A/ 65A

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.6 Charge acceptance at constant voltage Verdict: Pass

Test method:
The cell shall have been discharged in accordance with 7.2.1.
The cell shall then be charged at a constant voltage as specified in Table 12 for cells having performances
compliant with CC charge methodology (with a maximum charge duration of 24 h), or as specified in 7.2.3 for
CCCV marked cells.
The charging current shall be limited to R It A and the ambient temperature shall be 20 °C ± 5 °C. The
duration of the charge shall be as described in Table 13.
After charging, the cell shall be stored, in an ambient temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C, for not less than 1 h and
not more than 4 h. It shall then be discharged under the conditions specified in 7.3.2 at a rate of 0,2 It A.
The duration of discharge shall be not less than 4 h.
Test result:
(60A);
3# 4.05 h (240 min)
4# 4.08 h
5# 4.05 h
for all tests.

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.8 Electrolyte retention test Verdict: Pass

Test method:
Prior to the test the electrolyte level shall have been adjusted to the maximum level according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. The cell shall be initially charged in accordance with 7.2.2 or 7.2.3.
The charge shall be continued, at a constant current of 0,05 It A, for 2 h. The gas coming out of the vent
during the 2 h overcharge shall be collected into three collection bottles connected in series and filled with a
solution of sulphuric acid of 1/200 mol/l. After the overcharge, the quantity of potassium hydroxide absorbed
in the sulphuric acid solution shall be measured.
Test result:
Model name: Sample No: Entrained potassium hydroxide Requirement:
GN300 1# 0.00218 mg/Ah Amount of entrained
potassium hydroxide ≤
2# 0.00164 mg/Ah 0.05 mg/Ah
3# 0.00185 mg/Ah
4# 0.00257 mg/Ah
5# 0.00186 mg/Ah

IEC/EN 60623: 2017
Table 7.9 Storage Verdict: Pass

Test method:
The cells shall be prepared for storage according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The cells shall then be
stored for a period of 12 months in an average ambient temperature of 20 °C ± 5 °C and at a relative
humidity of 65 % ± 20 %. During the storage period the ambient temperature shall not at any time fluctuate
beyond the limits of 20 °C ± 10 °C.
After completion of the storage period, the cells shall be prepared for use according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. The cells are then subjected to the tests specified in 7.3.2 and shall meet all the requirements of
that subclause.
Test result:
(60A);
18# 5.77 h (300 min)
19# 5.57 h
20# 5.69 h

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Relevant Standards/Directives: IEC/EN 60623: 2017

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TYPE TEST – ANNEX

Report Reference No...................... : 211202345SHA-002

Testing Laboratory ......................... : Intertek Testing Services Shanghai

Test item description .....................: Rechargeable Ni-Cd Industrial Battery

Manufacturer .................................... : Same as applicant

Testing procedure and testing location:

Testing Laboratory: Intertek Testing Services Shanghai

Tested by (name + signature) ..... : Liping Chen

Approved by (+ signature)........... : Robin Xu

Testing procedure: TMP

Testing procedure: WMT

Testing procedure: SMT

Testing procedure: RMT

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Nominal Rated Capacity Nominal Rated Capacity

GN10 1.2V 10Ah GN150 1.2V 150Ah

GN20 1.2V 20Ah GN180 1.2V 180Ah

GN30 1.2V 30Ah GN200 1.2V 200Ah

GN40 1.2V 40Ah GN250 1.2V 250Ah

GN50 1.2V 50Ah GN300 1.2V 300Ah

GN60 1.2V 60Ah GN400 1.2V 400Ah

GN70 1.2V 70Ah GN500 1.2V 500Ah

GN80 1.2V 80Ah GN600 1.2V 600Ah

GN90 1.2V 90Ah GN700 1.2V 700Ah

GN100 1.2V 100Ah GN800 1.2V 800Ah

GN110 1.2V 110Ah GN900 1.2V 900Ah

GN120 1.2V 120Ah GN1000 1.2V 1000Ah

GN130 1.2V 130Ah GN1100 1.2V 1100Ah

GN140 1.2V 140Ah GN1200 1.2V 1200Ah

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5 DESIGNATION AND MARKING

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Cells having been tested with multiple types of N/A

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7.2.2 Charge procedure based on constant current P

In case no rapid charge current is defined, it shall

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10 Conditions for approval and acceptance

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Table 7.3.2 Discharge performance at 20 °C Verdict: Pass

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Table 7.3.3 Discharge performance at +5 °C Verdict: Pass

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Table 7.3.4 Discharge performance at –18 °C Verdict: Pass

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Table 7.3.6 Discharge performance at high Verdict: Pass

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Table 7.3.7 High rate current test Verdict: Pass

Table 7.4 Charge retention Verdict: Pass

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Table 7.5 Endurance Verdict: Pass

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Table 7.6 Charge acceptance at constant voltage Verdict: Pass

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