UL 2580 Clause 26 Temperature Controlled External Short Circuit Tester
High-current 2000A testing system for comprehensive battery safety evaluation under controlled temperature conditions.
Compliance Standards
Conforms to UL 2580 Clause 26, IEC62133-1:2017 Clause 7.3.2, IEC62133-2:2017 Clauses 7.3.1 & 7.3.2, IEC62133:2014 Clauses 7.3.2, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, IEC60086-4 Clauses 6.5.1, 6.5.8, 6.5.9, and related standards.
Technical Specifications
| Maximum Load Current |
2000A (DC) |
| DC Response Time |
≤5μs |
| Built-in Resistors |
20±5mΩ and 80±20mΩ (manually switchable for different standards) |
| Chamber Dimensions |
W650mm × D650mm × H500mm |
| Control System |
PLC with Touch Screen Interface |
| Chamber Material |
Stainless Steel Construction |
| Sealing |
Corrosion-resistant Silicone Strips |
| Temperature Control |
RT+10℃ to 100℃ (presettable), 3℃/min rise rate, ±2℃ uniformity |
| Test Termination |
Battery temperature drops 20% below peak or preset short circuit time |
| Sample Rack |
SUS #201 Perforated Steel, 30KG capacity per layer, adjustable height |
Key Features
- Hall Element Current Sensing for stable, accurate data transmission
- 50mm Lead Access Port for test wire routing
- Reinforced Chamber Door with explosion-proof locks
- Pressure Relief System with 300×300mm magnet-adsorbed door
- High-Brightness LED Chamber Lighting
- Powerful Smoke Exhaust System (60mm port, 2.2m³/min capacity)
- High-Temperature Resistant Motor (370W, Taiwan-made)
- Efficient Fin-type Nickel-Chromium Heater with PID+SSR Control
- High-Precision PT100Ω Temperature Sensor
- Triple Explosion-Proof Chain Door Security
- Recessed Control Panel for safety
- 300×300mm Double-Layer Tempered Glass Viewing Window
- Mobility System with 4 casters and positioning foot cups
Data Acquisition System
| Current Channels |
1 channel, 0-2000A DC, ±0.5% F.S. accuracy |
| Voltage Channels |
1 channel, 0-100V DC, ±0.2% F.S. accuracy |
| Temperature Channels |
1 channel, 0-100℃, ±2℃ accuracy |
| Battery Surface Temperature |
1 channel, -20 to 1000℃ range |
| Data Rate |
1 sample/second for all channels |
Control System
Advanced PLC with 64K memory, 0.065μS instruction processing, and 7-inch TFT touch screen (800×480 resolution, 16.7M colors). Supports USB data export in CSV format and image capture in JPG format.
Physical Specifications
| External Dimensions |
Approx. W900 × D850 × H1500mm |
| Weight |
Approximately 300kg |
| Power Requirements |
AC 220V, 50/60Hz, 3kW total power |
Installation Requirements
- Minimum 600mm clearance from walls, 1000mm front operating space
- Floor load capacity ≥300kg/㎡
- Ventilated laboratory with smoke exhaust system (φ100mm pipe)
- Proper lighting and emergency evacuation routes
- Fire safety equipment readily available
- Stable, vibration-free environment without electromagnetic interference
Installation space requirements diagram:

Operation Procedure
- Position equipment and level using adjustable feet
- Connect power and perform system test
- Configure test parameters via touch screen
- Place battery on chamber rack and secure door
- Initiate test and monitor until completion
- Open door only after observation period ends