1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULUNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT DECISIONThis Certification Requirement Decision is prepared and published by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.(UL). It is normative for the a
2、pplicable UL Product Certification Program(s); however, it is currently notpart of the UL Standard(s) referenced below.Product Category (CCN): DMLWStandard Number: UL 1017Edition Date: September 10, 2010Edition Number: 8Section / Paragraph Reference: Clause 7Subject: Battery-Powered Portable Applian
3、ce Requirements for Class 2 andNon-Class 2 Chargers, Vehicle Battery Adapters, and USB charging connectionsSUPERCEDES PRIOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT DECISION DATED 2012-05-07DECISION:2 Definitions2.1 The following definitions apply in this Standard:2.3 Appliance unit The functional part of the rech
4、argeable battery-powered appliance that employs themotor assembly and battery assembly. The Class 2 power unit is not part of the appliance unit.2.10 Battery pack, Detachable A battery assembly that is contained within its individual enclosure, andintended to be removed from the appliance unit for r
5、echarging or replacement purposes.2.25 Vehicle Battery Adapter - a connector intended for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle.7 Rechargeable Battery-Powered Appliances7.1 Scope7.1.1 These requirements apply to portable rechargeable battery-powered appliances for indoor oroutdoor use with r
6、echargeable non-user and user replaceable batteries. The appliances and rechargeable(secondary) batteries or battery packs have a maximum rated nominal operating voltage of 30 60 V dcand a maximum capacity of 6 12 A-h. The batteries are contained within the appliance unit or are part ofthe appliance
7、 unit as a pack. The batteries are intended to be charged by a separate Class 2 power unit,either direct plug-in or cord-connected, or via USB connection.7.1.2 These requirements also apply to portable appliances directly supplied from a battery-poweredelectrical system of a vehicle using a vehicle
8、battery adapter.7.1.3 2 These requirements do not include:a) portable rechargeable battery-powered appliances:1) with an integral power unit;2) using general purpose (primary, non-chargeable) batteries installed by the user;3) that are automatically or remotely controlled;UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT
9、 AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULb) stationary or fixed rechargeable battery-powered appliances.a) portable rechargeable battery-powered appliances:1) that are charged by a power unit other than Class 2;2) with an integral Class 2 or other than Class 2 po
10、wer unit;3) using general purpose (non-chargeable) batteries installed by the user;4) that are supported by the body, not solely hand-held;5) with a stand alone battery pack that is contained in a separate enclosure and isconnected by a cord; or6) that are automatically or remotely controlled;b) por
11、table appliances directly supplied from a battery-powered electrical system of a vehiclesuch as a connector intended for insertion into a cigarette lighter receptacle; andc) stationary or fixed rechargeable battery-powered appliances.7.1.4 3 These requirements supplement and replace those in Clauses
12、16,9,10,and11ofthisStandard.7.1.5 4 The term Class 2 power unit, as used in these requirements, refers to a direct plug-in orcord-connected Class 2 or non-Class 2 power unit, - Class 2 battery charger, or Class 2 power supply.,or Class 2 power unit.7.3 General7.3.1 Components7.3.1.1 A Class 2 power
13、unit shall comply with:a) The Standard for Class 2 Power Units, UL 1310 and the Standard for Power Supplies withExtra-Low-Voltage Class 2 Output, CSA C22.2 No. 223; orb) The Standard for Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General Requirements,UL 60950-1 and the Standard for Informatio
14、n Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: GeneralRequirements, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 with an output marked Class 2 or that complies withthe limited power source (LPS) requirements and is marked LPS.7.3.1.1A A non-Class 2 power unit shall comply with:a) The Standard for Power Units Other Than Class 2,
15、UL 1012 and the Standard for BatteryChargers, CSA C22.2 No. 107.2; orb) The Standard for Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: General Requirements,UL 60950-1 and the Standard for Information Technology Equipment Safety - Part 1: GeneralRequirements, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1.STANDARD NUMBER
16、: UL 1017 -2-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7.3.1.1 With reference to Clause 3.1, a Class 2 power unit shall comply with the Standard for PowerSupplies with Extra-Low-Voltage Class 2 Output, CSA C22.2 No. 223 and the Standard
17、for Class 2 PowerUnits, UL 1310.7.3.1.2 A nickel cadmium (Ni-Cad) battery assembly or battery pack shall comply with the applicablerequirements of this end-product standard.7.3.1.3 A nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery assembly or battery pack shall comply with the applicablerequirements of this en
18、d-product standard.7.3.1.4 A lithium ion (Li-On) battery shall comply with the requirements for secondary lithium cells in theStandard for Lithium Batteries, UL 1642.Exception: A battery or battery pack that has been evaluated as part of a lithium ion battery system inaccordance with the Standard fo
19、r Lithium Ion Battery Systems for Use in Electric Power Tool and MotorOperated, Heating and Lighting Appliances, UL 2575, is considered to comply with this requirement.Compliance to UL 2575 is to be determined by evaluating the appliance in conjunction with this endproduct standard.7.3.1.4.1 Factors
20、 that shall be taken into consideration when determining the acceptability of the lithiumion battery are:a) the ratings and acceptability criteria for the lithium ion battery:b) evaluation of multiple batteries or cells when used as a battery pack or integral battery; andc) the compatability of the
21、end-product, battery (cell or pack), and charger.7.3.1.4.2 With reference to Clause 7.3.1.4.1, a lithium ion battery pack shall comply with the followingrequirements from the Standard for Household and Commercial Batteries, UL 2054:a) Abnormal Charging Test,b) Abusive Overcharge Test,c) Forced-Disch
22、arge Test, andd) 250 N Steady Force Test.Exception: For battery pack that can only be connected to a specific charging unit due to the uniquephysical design of the mating connection, the Abnormal Charging and Abusive Discharge Test are notrequired.7.3.1.5 A vehicle battery adapter shall comply with:
23、a) The Standard for Vehicle Battery Adapters, UL 2089; andb) The Standard for General-Use Power Supplies, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 used in conjunctionwith the Standard for Battery Chargers, CSA C22.2 No. 107.2 or the Standard for PowerSupplies with Extra-Low-Voltage Class 2 Outputs, CSA C22.2 No. 223.7.3
24、.1.5.1 With reference to Clause 7.3.1.5a), a vehicle battery adaptor shall comply with the followingrequirements from the Standard for Vehicle Battery Adaptors, UL 2089:STANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -3-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM
25、ULa) Flexible Cords;b) Input Contacts;c) Strain Relief test;d) Abnormal, battery supply cord short circuit test; ande) Resistance to Crushing test.7.3.1.6 An appliance provided with a USB connection for recharging the battery shall be evaluated as anappliance charged by a Class 2 power unit, and sha
26、ll comply with the following:a) if an electronic control board is used, the printed wiring board shall have a minimum HBflame rating, or the enclosure of the control board shall have a minimum HB flame rating;b) the USB cord shall comply with the Standard for Appliance Wiring Material, UL 758, and t
27、heStandard for Appliance Wiring Material Products, CSA-C22.2 No. 210;c) the USB connector material shall have a minimum HB flame rating; andd) the following statement, or equivalent, shall appear in the marking or instruction manual:“Use only with Listed/Certified Computer Equipment”.7.4 Constructio
28、n7.4.1 General7.4.1.1 For the requirements specified in Clause 4, the following risks shall be considered for an applianceunit and a battery pack:a) for an appliance charged by a Class 2 power unit, and a battery pack the risk of fire andinjury to persons, including battery response, shall be consid
29、ered;b) for an appliance charged by a non-Class 2 power unit the risk of electric shock, fire andinjury to persons, including battery response, shall be considered;c) for an appliance for use with a vehicle battery adapter the risk of fire and injury to persons,shall be considered.a) fire; andb) inj
30、ury to persons, including battery response.7.4.1.2 For the purpose of these requirements, a risk of electric shock is considered to exist in anyaccessible part of a system if a potential greater than the following exists:a) For wet pick-up or extraction type appliances: 15 volts rms, 21.2 volts ac p
31、eak, or 30 voltscontinuous dc; orb) For other appliances: 30 volts rms, 42.4 volts ac peak, or 60 volts continuous dc.7.4.2 EnclosuresSTANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -4-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7.4.2.1 Openings in enclosures7.4
32、.2.1.1 The requirement in Clause 4.1.2.9 does not apply to a permanently attached wall hung chargerbase connected to a direct plug-in Class 2 power unit that can be removed from the supply without theuse of a tool.7.4.3 Mechanical assembly7.4.3.1 A battery assembly An integral battery assembly, othe
33、r than a detachable battery pack, shall notbe specified for user replacement and shall not be accessible to the user without the use of a tool. Inconjunction with Clause 4.1.4, Aa battery assembly is considered to be accessible to the user if:a) the user can access the battery assembly terminals wit
34、hout the use of a tool;b) the user can access any portion of the battery assembly intended to be charged by a non-class 2 power unit., orb) access to the battery assembly with a tool the user is instructed to use for any purpose isnot prohibited by a cautionary marking in accordance with Clause 7.8.
35、3.2.Exception: Users may be instructed to remove the battery assembly for proper disposal or recycling atthe end of product life.7.4.3.2 If the user is instructed to open the appliance unit enclosure using a tool for any purpose, theappliance unit shall be provided with the marking specified in Clau
36、se 7.8.3.2.7.4.4 Terminals7.4.4.1 Terminals of provided on an appliance unit intended for charging the batteries using a Class 2power unit, and terminals of a battery pack charged by a Class 2 power unit, shall be guarded or recessedfrom the face of a connector to reduce the likelihood of short-circ
37、uiting. The terminal guard shall restrictcontact across the terminals by a straight edge nominally 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) thick placed in any positionacross and in contact with edges of the external parts of the appliance unit or the battery pack.7.4.4.2 For appliances intended to be charged by a non-Cl
38、ass 2 power unit, terminals on the appliance orbattery pack shall not be accessible; see Clause 4.1.4.7.4.5 Electrical insulation7.4.5.1 The requirements in Clause 4.7.2 covering electrical insulation do not apply to an appliance unitand a battery pack where the voltage is less than specified in 7.4
39、.1.2 and the circuit is supplied by:a) a battery assembly,b) a Class 2 power unit, orc) a vehicle battery adapter, provided with a fuse or circuit protector on the input with a currentrating not more than 5A.7.4.6 Motors7.4.6.1 The requirements in Clause 4.8 covering motors do not apply (see Clause
40、7.5.11.5). where thevoltage is less than specified in 7.4.1.2 and the motor is supplied by:STANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -5-UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULa) a battery assembly,b) a Class 2 power unit, orc) a vehicle battery adapte
41、r, provided with a fuse or circuit protector on the input with a currentrating not more than 5A.7.4.7 Switches, relays, and similar controls7.4.7.1 For the requirements in Clause 4.9.1, a switch or similar control employed in an appliance unit thatcontrols a motor shall have a dc rating not less tha
42、n that of the circuit it controls.Exception No. 1: A switch or similar control that controls a motor for a moving part that could cause injuryto persons need not comply with this requirement if it complies with the 50 cycle overload test specifiedin Clause 5.15 (see Clause 7.5.9.1) and the 6000 cycl
43、e endurance test specified in Clause 7.5.9.2.Exception No. 2: A switch or a similar control other than as described in Exception No. 1 need not complywith this requirement if it complies with the 50 cycle overload test specified in Clause 5.15 (see Clause7.5.9.1).7.4.8 Spacings7.4.8.1 With reference
44、 to Clause 4.13.1, for an appliance charged by a Class 2 power unit, or vehiclebattery adapter where the adapter has a nominal input voltage rating of 12 VDC and is provided with afuse or circuit protector on the input with a current rating not more than 5A, an appliance unit or a batterypack, the e
45、lectrical spacings between uninsulated live parts of opposite polarity and between uninsulatedlive parts and dead metal parts shall not be less than 1/64 in (0.4 mm).7.4.9 Protection against injury to persons7.4.9.1 Surface temperatures7.4.9.1.1 With reference to Clause 4.16.4.1, the temperature of
46、a surface that can be contacted by theuser shall include any accessible surface of an appliance unit, if applicable, including any host area for abattery pack, and a battery pack that becomes accessible when the battery pack is detached.7.5 Tests7.5.1 General7.5.1.1 Testing covering the risk of elec
47、tric shock, such as the leakage current test, does not apply to anappliance charged by a Class 2 power unit, or vehicle battery adapter, an appliance unit and a batterypack. (see See Clause 7.4.1).7.5.1.2 For an appliance unit which can be operated for its intended function while electrically connec
48、tedto the Class 2 power unit, testing shall be conducted under the most onerous condition of supplyconfiguration. In cases where the most onerous condition is not apparent, testing shall be conducted ineach applicable mode of operation.7.5.2 Normal loads7.5.2.1 GeneralSTANDARD NUMBER: UL 1017 -6-UL
49、COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7.5.2.1.1 With reference to Clause 5.2, testing under normal load shall commence with a fully chargedbattery assembly for each applicable condition.7.5.2.2 Portable rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaners7.5.2.2.1 With reference to Clause 5.2.2.1, a portable rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner shallbe operated:a) as specified in Clause 5.2.2.1; orb) with the air intake wide open (unrestricted).7.5.2.2.2 With reference to the mean wattage input described in
