IS 16270 Testing: Solar PV Batteries
NABL accredited testing of solar PV batteries to IS 16270: 17 tests, each against its clause. Testing is available at a BIS-recognised laboratory, so the report can be used for BIS certification.
| Standard | IS 16270 · BIS certification under IS 16270 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Secondary Cells and Batteries for Solar Photovoltaic Application - General Requirements and Methods of Test |
| Accredited tests | 17 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| BIS-recognised testing | Available |
| Category | Battery & Cell Testing |
IS 16270 tests we offer
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acceptance Test | Cl. 9.2, IS 16270 |
| 2 | Capacity Test | IS 16270 Cl. 8.1 |
| 3 | Charge Efficiency | Cl.5.2 IS 16270 |
| 4 | Charge retention | IS 16270, Cl. 8.3 |
| 5 | Condition of use | Cl.4 IS 16270 |
| 6 | Cycling endurance in Photovoltaic applications (extreme conditions) | IS 16270 Cl. 8.4 |
| 7 | Deep discharge protection | Cl.5.3 IS 16270 |
| 8 | Documentation | CI. 5.6, IS 16270 |
| 9 | Endurance | IS 16270 Cl. 8.2 |
| 10 | Functional Characteristic | Cl. 6 IS 16270 |
| 11 | General Test Condition | Cl. 7, IS 16270 |
| 12 | Marking | Cl.5.4, IS 16270 |
| 13 | Mechanical Endurance Test | Cl.5.1 IS 16270 |
| 14 | Safety | Cl. 5.5 IS 16270 |
| 15 | Sulphation Test (Applicable for Lead Acid Batteries only) | IS 16270 Cl. 8.5 |
| 16 | Type tests | Cl. 9.1, IS 16270 |
| 17 | Water Loss Test (Valid for Flooded Lead Acide Batteries only) | IS 16270 Cl. 8.6 |
How IS 16270 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. BIS certification, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to BIS, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Need the ISI mark or CRS registration as well? See IS 16270 BIS certification for the products covered, the order, fees and process.
Frequently asked questions
Which IS 16270 tests are NABL accredited?
All 17 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IS 16270 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Can the IS 16270 test report be used for BIS certification?
Yes. Testing to IS 16270 is available at a BIS-recognised laboratory, so the report can be submitted with a BIS application. BIS may still draw its own samples during the factory inspection.
How many samples are needed for IS 16270 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of IS 16270?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
Other battery & cell testing
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- IS 16893 EV Lithium-ion Cells
- IS 14257 High Cranking Automotive Lead-Acid Batteries
- IS 7372 Automotive Lead-Acid Batteries
- IS 16805 Industrial Lithium Batteries (Safety)
- IS 16822 Industrial Lithium Batteries (Performance)
- IS 1651 Stationary Tubular Lead-Acid Batteries
- IS 8320 Lead-Acid Storage Batteries
- IS 16047 Portable Lithium Cells (Performance)
- IS 1652 Stationary Planté Lead-Acid Batteries
- IS 13369 Tubular Monobloc Stationary Batteries
- IS 13514 Lead-Acid Batteries for Electric Road Vehicles
- IS 15549 Stationary VRLA Batteries
- IS 5154 Lead-Acid Traction Batteries
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See the NABL testing service for how we work. Tests listed are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025).
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