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This proposal suggests updating UN38.3.3 testing criteria for assembled batteries to include prevention of short circuits and over discharge among batteries. BMW, Daimler, and Ford advocate for clearer wording to enhance safety standards.
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BMW, Daimler, Ford: Clarificationtestingassembledbatteries • Wording in current UN38.3.3: • …battery assembly does not need to be tested if it is equipped with a system capable of monitoring the battery assembly : • and preventing short circuits • or over discharge between the batteries in the assembly • and any overheat or overcharge of the battery assembly. • Interpretation: …preventing external short circuits of the battery assembly.
BMW, Daimler, Ford: Clarificationtestingassembledbatteries • Proposed changing of UN38.3.3 (g) – Overcharge: • The assembled battery is be equipped with a system capable of: • preventing short circuits or over discharge between the batteries. • Possible interpretation: “preventing short circuits between the batteries" • Proposal by BMW, Daimler, Ford: (introduction of comma) • …preventing short circuits, or over discharge between the batteries.