The Drop Test

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The Method:

Using the same test set-up as the U.S. military does for its equipment (MIL 810G) Method 516.5), each battery is attached to a Motorola radio and dropped from 1.2m onto concrete. Each radio was dropped a total of 42 times (seven cycles of six drops).

A cycle consists of
  • 1 drop on the front
  • 1 drop on the back
  • 1 drop on the left side
  • 1 drop on the right side
  • 1 drop on the top
  • 1 drop on the bottom

The Inspection:

Each battery is inspected and failed if they experienced the following problems:

  • Cracking or splitting open
  • Damage to the connection with the radio
  • Inability to charge

Pass Rate: