How to test energy storage batteries outdoors with new equipment

What are the two phases of energy storage battery testing?

When it comes to ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of energy storage battery systems, two critical phases stand out: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

What is the UL 9540a test method for battery energy storage systems?

UL 9540A Test Method for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) The UL 9540A test method is designed to meet stringent fire safety and building code requirements for battery energy storage systems.

What makes a good battery test equipment?

Resistance to corrosion and temperature fluctuations are significant attributes of high-quality test equipment. The instruments duty cycle and the maximum power rating also heavily contribute to the usefulness and longevity of the equipment. Long-term battery testing requires test equipment to run continuously.

Why is choosing the right battery test equipment important?

Therefore, select-ing the right battery test equipment is an important deci-sion for companies and the individual researchers who are responsible for producing results, whether they are starting small, or at massive scale. The expert engineers at Arbin have been advancing the benchmark of “state-of-the-art” battery test equipment for over 27 years.

How accurate is a battery test equipment?

Many types of battery test equipment will have simi-lar accuracy specifications, and while this is important, it should be evaluated in combina-tion with the instrument’s resolution and precision. The accuracy metric alone can hide the true performance difference of the equipment.

What is long-term battery testing?

Long-term battery testing requires test equipment to run continuously. Modern batteries are designed to run for thousands of cycles at a minimum, while xEV and grid storage applications require batteries to last 10’s or even 100’s of thousands of cycles.