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TRANSPORTATION                   In addition to IEC 62133 and UN
                                                     TESTING                          38.3, we evaluate and test to the
                                                     All cells, battery packs, and end   following standards:
                                                     products need to get to your
                                                     customers reliably and efficiently,   •  ESS System Safety: UL 9540
                                                     but battery products are unique   •  Grid Interconnection: CAN/UL
                                                     and need additional consideration   9540, IEEE 1547 Series and CA
                                                     during transportation in order     Rule 21/HI Rule 14H/UL 1741 SA
                                                     to mitigate danger. Evaluations   •  Energy Storage Equipment:
                                                     include testing and certification to   CAN/UL 1973
                                                     IEC 62133 which can potentially   •  Power Conversion and
        The CSA                                      reduce redundant testing           Protection Equipment:
                                                                                        UL 1741 and CSA C22.2 107.1
                                                     and expense when done in
        Group Difference                             combination with UN 38.3 testing.  •  National, State, and Local
                                                                                        Installation Codes
        Rely on an internationally                   Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells and
        recognized company with                      batteries are increasingly used
        over 100 years of expertise                  in smartphones, tablets/PCs,
                                                     digital cameras, and power tools,
        and knowledge. From our                      and demand is expected to grow
        early beginnings developing                  significantly as the use of electric
        standards for railway                        vehicles increases. UN 38.3
        bridges to today’s latest                    classifies Li-ion cells, and
        sustainable technologies,                    batteries require testing to
                                                     UN 38.3 to help avoid costs
        we’re always looking forward                 and delays in shipping.
        and developing innovative
        standards and testing                        Our experts can tailor a UN 38.3
        programs for the most                        testing program to help you
        advanced and emerging                        effectively reduce risks such as
                                                           fire, explosion, toxic gas
        technologies. Drawing on                               venting, and rupture.
        our industry accreditations,                            CSA Group battery

        our customer-focused                                     experts can help you
                                                                 plan and implement
        experts can create custom                                the tailored testing
        solutions that meet your                                program you require
        unique testing, inspection,                            to meet UN 38.3 and
        and certification needs.                            associated applicable
        That’s how we’re holding the                   requirements. Our services will
        future to a higher standard.                 help you increase your speed to
                                                     market and support your overall
                                                     business goals.






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