EN 62133-2:2017

Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications - Part 2: Lithium systems

Publication date:   Aug 17, 2017

Scope

IEC 62133-2:2017 specifies requirements and tests for the safe operation of portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries containing non-acid electrolyte, under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse.

This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 62133 published in 2012. It constitutes a technical revision.

This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 62133:2012:

- separation of nickel systems into a separate Part 1;

- inclusion of coin cell requirements;

- update of assembly of cells into batteries (5.6);

- mechanical tests [vibration, shock] (7.3.8.1, 7.3.8.2);

- insertion of IEC TR 62914 within the Bibliography.

Key words: lithium, li-ion