MOTOROLA RADIO BATTERIES: PROVEN TOUGH

THE VIBRATION TEST

Back to Vibrate

The Method:

Using the same test set-up as the US Military does for its equipment
(MIL810F Method 514.5), each battery is attached to the appropriate
radio and then vibrated in two different ways

Sine vibration (a regular, repeating pattern):
  • 3 hours along the vertical axis
  • 3 hours along the horizontal axis
  • 3 hours along the perpendicular horizontal axis
Random vibration (no predictable pattern):
  • 1 hour along the vertical axis
  • 1 hour along the horizontal axis
  • 1 hour along the perpendicular horizontal axis

The Inspection:

The batteries are inspected after each axis of vibration and failed if
they experienced the following problems:

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

Pass Rate: