Energy storage outdoor cabinet test

Does a battery test represent an outdoor installation?

The results of such tests shall be considered to also represent an outdoor installation. Depending upon the configuration and design of the BESS (e.g. the BESS is composed of multiple separate parts within separate enclosures), this testing to determine fire characterization can be done at the battery system level.

What is considered a representative test for indoor floor mounted installations?

Tests conducted for indoor floor mounted installations shall be considered representative of both indoor floor mounted and outdoor ground mounted installations with fire propagation hazards and separation distances between initiating and target units representative of the installation.

What temperature should a test room be controlled?

Samples and test configurations are in accordance with Table 5. During the test, the test room environment shall be controlled to prevent drafts that may affect test results. At the start of the test, the room ambient temperature shall not be less than 10°C (50°F) nor more than 32°C (90°F).