Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c APPLICATION FOR IEC TEST REPORT Client Name : Sichuan Hisun Battery Co.,Ltd Address : Fuluan Road, West District, Fenggu Town, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province Product Name : RECHARGEABLE Ni-MH CELL Date : Jan 06, 202 3 Shenzhen Anbotek Compliance Laboratory Limited Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 2 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c TEST REPORT IEC 62133-1: 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 1: Nickel systems Report Reference No. ....................................... : 18270BC20368801 Compiled by (+ signature) ................... : Lucy Zeng / Project Engineer ................................. ... ......... Approved by (+ signature) ................... : D ely Yang / Project Engineer .......................................... .... Date of issue ......................................... : Jan. 06, 202 3 Contents ................................................ : 17 pages (including 1 page of photos) Testing laboratory Name ...................................................... : Shenzhen Anbotek Compliance Laboratory Limited Address .................................................. : East of 4/F., Building A, Hourui No.3 Industrial Zone, Xixiang Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Client Name ...................................................... : Sichuan Hisun Battery Co.,Ltd Address .................................................. : Fuluan Road, West District, Fenggu Town, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province Test specification Standard ................................................ : IEC 62133-1: 2017 Test procedure ..................................... : Test report Non-standard test method ................... : N.A. Test item Description ............................................. : RECHARGEABLE Ni-MH CELL Trademark ............................................. : N.A. Model and/or type reference ............... : 312 Manufacturer ......................................... : Same as c lient Address ................................................... Same as c lient Factory ................................................... : Same as c lient Address .................................................. : Same as c lient Rating(s) ................................................ : 1.2V, 15mAh, 0.018Wh Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 3 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c Particulars: test item vs. test requirements Ambient temperature ········································· : 20 ° C ± 5 ° C. Test case verdicts Test case does not apply to the test object ············· : N(.A.) Test item does meet the requirement ···················· : P(ass) Test item does not meet the requirement ··············· : F(ail) Testing Date of receipt of test item ································· : Nov. 22, 2022 Date(s) of performance of test ····························· : Jun. 22, 2022 to Dec. 20, 2022 General remarks This test report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the testing laboratory. The test results presented in this report are only relevant to the test sample. "(see remark #)" refers to a remark appended to the report. "(see appended table)" refers to a table appended to the report. Throughout this report a dot is used as the decimal separator. Comments: I tem Specification H 3.6 mm Max Φ 7.9 ± 0.05mm Cell Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 4 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c Copy of marking: The artwork below may be only a draft. RECHARGEABLE Ni-MH CELL Charge for 16 Hours Modle: 312 + DC 1.2V 15mAh 0.018Wh - HRLT 4/8 YYYY/MM/DD Sichuan Hisun Battery Co.,Ltd Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 5 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c General product information: EUT is a Rechargeable Ni-MH cell which is intended for portable use. The main features of the cell in the battery are show as below: Model Nominal capacity Nominal voltage Nominal Charge Current Nominal Discharge Current Maximum Charge Current Maximum Discharge Current Maximum Charge Voltage Final Voltage 312 15mAh 1.2V 1.5mA 1.5mA 4.5mA 4.5mA 1.6V 1.0V Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 6 of 17 IEC 62133-1: 2017 Clause Requirement – Test Result - Remark Verdict Code: AB-AB- 33 - c 4 PARAMETER MEASUREMENT TOLERANCES P Parameter measurement tolerances P 5 GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS P 5.1 General P Cells and batteries so designed and constructed that they are safe under conditions of both intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse P 5.2 Insulation and wiring P The insulation resistance between the positive terminal and externally exposed metal surfaces of the battery ( excluding electrical contact surfaces ) is not less than 5 M Ω No metal case exists. N Insulation r esistance ( M Ω ) ......................................... : — Internal wiring and insulation are sufficient to withstand maximum anticipated current, voltage and temperature requirements P Orientation of wiring maintains adequate clearance and creepage distances between conductors P Mechanical integrity of internal connections accommodate s reasonably foreseeable misuse P 5.3 Venting P Battery cases and cells incorporate a pressure relief mechanism or are constructed so that they relieve excessive internal pressure at a value and rate that will preclude rupture, explosion and self-ignition Venting mechanism exists on the top of cell. P Encapsulation used to support cells within an outer casing does not cause the battery to overheat during normal operation no r inhibit pressure relief N 5.4 Temperature, voltage and current management Cell only N Batteries are designed such that abnormal temperature rise conditions are prevented N Batteries are designed to be within temperature, voltage and current limits specified by the cell manufacturer N Batteries are provided with specifications and charging instructions for equipment manufacturers so that specified chargers are designed to maintain charging within the temperature, voltage and current limits specified N 5.5 Terminal contacts P Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 7 of 17 IEC 62133-1: 2017 Clause Requirement – Test Result - Remark Verdict Code: AB-AB- 33 - c The size and shape of the terminal contacts ensure that they can carry the maximum anticipated current Complied. DC electrode tab used. P External terminal contact surfaces are formed from conductive materials with good mechanical strength and corrosion resistance DC electrode tab complied with the requirements. P Terminal contacts are arranged to minimize the risk of short - circuit P 5.6 Assembly of cells into batteries P 5.6.1 If there is more than one battery housed in a single battery case, cells used in the assembly of each battery have closely matched capacities, be of the same design, be of the same chemistry and be from the same manufacturer P Battery has some type of safety device or feature for charging. N Manufacturers of cells specify current, voltage and temperature limits so that the battery manufacturer /designer may ensure proper design and assembly Current, voltage and temperature limits specified by cell manufacturer. P Batteries that are designed for the selective discharge of a portion of their series connected cells incorporate circuitry to prevent operation of cells outside the limits specified by the cell manufacturer P Protective circuit components are added as appropriate and consideration given to the end-device application N When testing a battery, the manufacturer of the battery provides a test report confirming the compliance according to this document P 5.7 Quality plan P The manufacturer prepares and implements a quality plan that defines procedures for the inspection of materials, components, cells and batteries and which covers the whole process of producing each type of cell or battery P 6 TYPE TEST AND SAMPLE SIZE P Tests were made with the number of cells or batteries specified in Table 1 using cells or batteries that are not more than six months old Complied. Nickel systems. P Unless noted otherwise in the test methods, testing was conducted in an ambient of 20 C 5 C. Tests are carried out at 20 C- 25 C. P Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 8 of 17 IEC 62133-1: 2017 Clause Requirement – Test Result - Remark Verdict Code: AB-AB- 33 - c 7 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS P 7.1 Charging procedure for test purposes Test is carried out at 20 ± 5 C. Charging method: CC=0.1C for 16 hours P 7.2 Intended use P 7.2.1 Continuous low-rate charging (cells) CC=0.1C, Duration: 28days P Results: No fire. No explosion ( See Table 7.2.1 ) P 7.2.2 Vibration Tested complied. P Results: No fire. No explosion. No leakage ( See Table 7.2.2 ) P 7.2.3 Case stress at high ambient temperature(batteries) N Oven temperature ( ° C) .................................................. : — Results: No physical distortion of the battery case resulting in exposure of internal protective components and cells N 7.2.4 Temperature cycling Tested complied. P Results: No fire. No explosion. No leakage. ( See Table 7.2.4 ) P 7.3 Reasonably foreseeable misuse P 7.3.1 Incorrect installation (cells) Tested complied. P The test was carried out using: - Four fully charged cells of the same brand, type, size and age connected in series, with one of them reversed; or P - A stabilized dc power supply. N Results: No fire. No explosion .................................... : ( See Table 7.3.1 ) P 7.3.2 External short circuit Tested complied. P The cells or batteries were tested until one of the following occurred: - 24 hours elapsed; or N - The case temperature declined by 20% of the maximum temperature rise P Results: No fire. No explosion .................................... : ( See Table 7.3.2 ) P 7.3.3 Free fall Tested complied. P Results: No fire. No explosion. ( See Table 7.3.3 ) P 7.3.4 Mechanical shock (crash hazard) Tested complied. P Results: No fire. No explosion. No leakage. ( See Table 7.3.4 ) P 7.3.5 Thermal abuse (cells) Tested complied. P Oven temperature ( ° C) .................................................. : 130 C — Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 9 of 17 IEC 62133-1: 2017 Clause Requirement – Test Result - Remark Verdict Code: AB-AB- 33 - c Results: No fire. No explosion. ( See Table 7.3.5 ) P 7.3.6 Crushing of cells Tested complied. P The crushing force was released upon: - The maximum force of 13 kN 0.78 kN has been applied; or P - An abrupt voltage drop of one-third of the original voltage has been obtained N The cell is prismatic type and a second set of samples was tested, rotated 90 ° around longitudinal axis compared to the first set Cylindrical cell N Results: No fire. No explosion .................................... : ( See Table 7.3.6 ) P 7.3.7 Low pressure (cells) Tested complied. P Chamber pressure (kPa) ............................................... : 11.6 kPa — Results: No fire. No explosion. No leakage. ( See Table 7.3.7 ) P 7.3.8 Overcharge Tested complied. P Results: No fire. No explosion .................................... : ( See Table 7.3.8 ) P 7.3.9 Forced discharge Tested complied. P Results: No fire. No explosion .................................... : ( See Table 7.3.9 ) P 8 INFORMATION FOR SAFETY P 8.1 General Nickel system P The manufacturer of secondary cells ensures that information is provided about current, voltage and temperature limits of their products. Cell only. N The manufacturer of batteries ensures that equipment manufacturers and, in the case of direct sales, end- users are provided with information to minimize and mitigate hazards. N Systems analyses performed by device manufacturers to ensure that a particular battery design prevents hazards from occurring during use of a product N As appropriate, information relating to hazard avoidance resulting from a system analysis is provided to the end user .............................................. : N Guidance is provided in IEC TR 62188 on the design are provided for information in Annex A and Annex B. N 8.2 Small cell and battery safety information Small cells. P Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 10 of 17 IEC 62133-1: 2017 Clause Requirement – Test Result - Remark Verdict Code: AB-AB- 33 - c The following warning language is to be provided with the information packaged with the small cells and batteries or equipment using them: Information for safety mentioned in manufacturer ’ s specifications. P -Keep small cells and batteries which are considered swallowable out of the reach of children. P -Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2h of ingestion. P -In case of ingestion of a cell or battery, seek medical assistance promptly. P 9 MARKING P 9.1 Cell marking P Cells marked as specified in the applicable cell standards: IEC 61951-1 or IEC 61951-2. The cell is marked in accordance with IEC 61951, also s ee pa ge 4. P By agreement between the cell manufacturer and the battery and/or end product manufacturer, component cells used in the manufacture of a battery need not be marked. P However, cell marking can be indicated with the battery, the instructions and/or the specifications. P 9.2 Battery marking Cell only. N Batteries marked as specified in the applicable cell standards: IEC 61951-1 or IEC 61951-2. N Batteries marked with an appropriate caution statement. N T er minals have clear polarity marking on the external surface of the battery. N Batteries with keyed external connector need not be marked with polarity markings if the design of the external connector prevents reverse polarity connections N 9.3 Caution for ingestion of small cells and batteries Small cells. P Small cells and batteries determined to be small are including a caution statement regarding the hazards of ingestion in accordance with 8.2. P Small cells and batteries are intended for direct sale in consumer-replaceable applications, caution for ingestion are given on the immediate package. Not intended for direct sale. N 9.4 Other information P Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 11 of 17 IEC 62133-1: 2017 Clause Requirement – Test Result - Remark Verdict Code: AB-AB- 33 - c Storage and disposal instructions marked on or supplied with the battery. Information for storage and disposal instructions mentioned in manufacturer ’ s specifications. P Recommended charging instructions marked on or supplied with the battery. Information for recommended charging instructions mentioned in manufacturer ’ s specifications. P 10 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT P Packaging for button cells are not be small enough to fit within the limits of the ingestion gauge of Figure 2 B utton cells P Annex C for information regarding packaging P Annex A RECOMMENDATIONS TO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND BATTERY ASSEMBLERS P Annex B RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE END-USERS P Annex C PACKAGING P Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 12 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c TABLE: List of critical components P Object/part No. Manufacturer/ trademark Type/model Technical data Standard (Edition / year) Mark(s) of conformity 1 ) Cell Sichuan Hisun Battery Co.,Ltd. 312 1.2V,15mAh IEC 62133-1: 2017 Test with appliance 1) An asterisk indicates a mark which assures the agreed level of surveillance. 7.2.1 TABLE: Continuous charging at constant voltage (cells) P Sample No. Recommended charging voltage V c , (Vdc) Recommended charging current I rec , ( m A) OCV at start of test, (Vdc) Results C1 -- 1.5 1.4 8 P C2 -- 1.5 1.4 8 P C3 -- 1.5 1.4 8 P C4 -- 1.5 1.4 8 P C5 -- 1.5 1.4 8 P Supplementary information: - No fire or explosion - No leakage 7.2.2 TABLE: Vibration (cells) P Sample No. Vibration time , (minute) OCV at Start of Test, (Vdc) Results C 6 90*3 1.3 9 P C7 90*3 1.3 9 P C8 90*3 1.3 9 P C9 90*3 1.3 9 P C10 90*3 1.3 9 P Supplementary information: - No fire and explosion - No leakage Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 13 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c 7.2.3 TABLE: Case stress at high ambient temperature(batteries) N Sample No. OCV at Start of Test , (Vdc) Temperature , ( ° C ) Result -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Supplementary information: Test time is 7 hours. 7.2.4 TABLE: Temperature cycling P Sample No. OCV at Start of Test , (Vdc) Temperature , ( ° C ) Result C 11 1.3 9 ( – 20 ° C , +75 ° C ) P C 12 1.3 9 ( – 20 ° C , +75 ° C ) P C 13 1.3 9 ( – 20 ° C , +75 ° C ) P C 14 1.3 9 ( – 20 ° C , +75 ° C ) P C 15 1.3 9 ( – 20 ° C , +75 ° C ) P Supplementary information: - No fire and explosion - No leakage 7.3.1 TABLE: Incorrect Installation of a Cell Test (Nickel Systems) P Smaple No. OCV (reversed cell) , (Vdc) Result C19 1.3 9 P C23 1.3 9 P C27 1.3 9 P C31 1.3 9 P C35 1.3 9 P Supplementary information: - No fire or explosion Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 14 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c 7.3.2 TABLE: – External short circuit P Sample No. Ambient temperature, ( C) OCV at start of test, (Vdc) Resistance of circuit, (m ) Maximum case temperature , ( C) Results C36 2 2 4 1.3 9 8 2 1 7 2 4 P C37 2 2 4 1.3 9 78 8 7 3 3 P C38 2 2 4 1.3 9 86 2 7 1 7 P C39 2 2 4 1.3 9 8 2 7 7 4 5 P C40 2 2 4 1.3 9 86 4 7 2 2 P C41 55. 6 1.3 9 81 6 7 8 1 P C42 55. 6 1.3 9 83 4 8 0 5 P C43 55. 6 1.3 9 80 1 8 9 4 P C44 55. 6 1.3 9 82 5 8 1 6 P C45 55. 6 1.3 9 76.8 78 5 P Supplementary information: - No fire or explosion 7.3.3 TABLE: Free fall P Sample No. OCV at start of test , (Vdc) Drop height , (m) Result C46 1.3 9 1.0 P C48 1.3 9 1.0 P C49 1.3 9 1.0 P Supplementary information: Eac h sample dropped for 3 times. - No fire or explosion 7.3.4 TABLE: Mechanical shock (crash hazard) P Sample No. OCV at start of test , (Vdc) Result C49 1.3 9 P C50 1.3 9 P C51 1.3 9 P C52 1.3 9 P C53 1.3 9 P Supplementary information: - No fire and explosion - No leakage Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 15 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c 7.3.5 TABLE: Thermal abuse P Sample No. OCV at start of test , (Vdc) Ambient temperature, ( C) Temperature raised at a rate , ( C /min ) Result C54 1.3 9 130 ± 2 5 ± 2 P C55 1.3 9 130 ± 2 5 ± 2 P C56 1.3 9 130 ± 2 5 ± 2 P C57 1.3 9 130 ± 2 5 ± 2 P C58 1.3 9 130 ± 2 5 ± 2 P Supplementary information: - No fire or explosion 7.3.6 TABLE: Crush P Sample No. OCV at start of test , (Vdc) A hydraulic ram exerting a force Result C 59 1.3 9 13 KN ± 0.78 KN P C60 1.3 9 13 KN ± 0.78 KN P C61 1.3 9 13 KN ± 0.78 KN P C62 1.3 9 13 KN ± 0.78 KN P C63 1.3 9 13 KN ± 0.78 KN P Supplementary information: - No fire or explosion - Others (please explain) 7.3.7 TABLE: Low pressure P Sample No. OCV at start of test, (Vdc) Pressure Result C64 1.3 9 ≤ 11.6KPa P C65 1.3 9 ≤ 11.6KPa P C66 1.3 9 ≤ 11.6KPa P Supplementary information: Test time is 6 hours. - No fire and explosion Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 16 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c 7.3.8 TABLE: Overcharge for nicke systems P Sample No. Prior to charging, (Vdc) Recommended Charging Current , (mA) Time for Charging, (h) Result C67 1. 2 3 37.5 1 P C68 1.2 3 37.5 1 P C69 1. 23 37.5 1 P C70 1. 23 37.5 1 P C71 1.2 3 37.5 1 P Supplementary information: - No fire or explosion 7.3.9 TABLE: Forced discharge (cells) P Sample No. OCV before application of reverse charge, (Vdc) Measured reverse charge I t , ( m A) Time for reversed charge, (minutes) Results C 72 1.2 2 15 90 P C73 1.2 3 15 90 P C74 1.2 3 15 90 P C75 1.2 3 15 90 P C76 1.2 3 15 90 P Supplementary information: - No fire or explosion Report No.: 18270BC20368801 Page 17 of 17 Code: AB-AB- 33 - c Photo 1 [ √ ] front [ ] rear [ ] right side [ ] left side [ ] top [ ] bottom [ ] internal Photo 2 [ ] front [ √ ] rear [ ] right side [ ] left side [ ] top [ ] bottom [ ] internal --End of the report--