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discharge test

According to different products, probabilities, and severity, different discharge voltage limits are set to evaluate the possibility of electric shock caused by voltage. For example, there is a possibility of electric shock when fingers touch the pin when unplugging the plug.

Discharge testing is a testing method used to evaluate the discharge phenomena that may occur in electrical equipment under specific conditions and the risk of electric shock to the human body. By setting different discharge voltage limits, the potential for electric shock of the equipment can be evaluated under normal use or abnormal conditions (such as when unplugging the plug). The following is a detailed explanation of the discharge test:

 

The purpose of discharge testing
Assess the risk of electric shock: Test the discharge of residual voltage of the testing equipment after power failure to ensure that it will not cause electric shock injury to the user.

Compliance with safety standards: Ensure that the product complies with relevant electrical safety standards (such as IEC 60950, IEC 62368, etc.).

Optimization design: Improve product design through test results to reduce discharge risks.

 

The principle of discharge testing
Residual voltage: After the device is powered off, the internal capacitors or other energy storage components may still have charges, causing the plug or exposed metal parts to become charged.

Discharge time: The time required for the voltage of the testing equipment to drop to the safe limit (such as 60V) after power failure.

Discharge path: Simulate the discharge situation when the human body comes into contact with the device (such as touching a pin with a finger).

 

Steps for discharge testing
Set testing conditions:

Determine the test voltage and discharge limit based on the product type and usage scenario.

For example, household appliances are typically set with safety limits of 60V (DC) or 42.4V (AC peak).

Simulated power outage:

Sudden power outage while the device is in normal working condition.

Measure residual voltage:

Use a high impedance voltmeter to measure the voltage of plugs or exposed metal parts.

Record discharge time:

Record the time required for the voltage to drop from the initial value to the safe limit.

Assess the risk of electric shock:

Assess the likelihood and severity of electric shock based on discharge time and voltage values.

 

Setting of discharge voltage limit
Safety limit:

DC voltage: usually set to 60V.

AC voltage: usually set to 42.4V (peak) or 30V (effective value).

Probability and severity:

High probability/high severity: Set stricter limits (such as 30V).

Low probability/low severity: Set relatively lenient limits (such as 60V).

 

Application scenarios of discharge testing
Household Electric Appliances:

Test the residual voltage of the plug after unplugging it.

For example, rice cookers, washing machines, refrigerators, etc.

Information technology equipment:

Test the discharge status of devices such as power adapters and chargers.

Industrial equipment:

Test the discharge risk of large equipment after power failure.

Medical equipment:

Test the safety of patients and operators after the equipment is powered off.

 

Precautions for discharge testing
Test equipment:

Use high-precision voltmeter and timer.

Test environment:

Ensure that the testing environment meets standard requirements such as temperature and humidity.

Multiple tests:

Conduct multiple tests to ensure the reliability of the results.

Standard compliance:

Ensure that the testing methods and limits comply with relevant international or national standards.

 

Improvement measures for discharge testing
Add discharge circuit:

Add discharge resistors or discharge circuits in the design to accelerate voltage release.

Optimize insulation design:

Improve the insulation performance of the equipment and reduce residual voltage.

User prompt:

Mark safety prompts on the device to remind users to wait for a period of time before operating after turning off the power.

summary
Discharge testing is an important means of evaluating the safety of electrical equipment. By setting reasonable discharge voltage limits, it can effectively reduce the risk of electric shock for users. The test results not only help the product meet safety standards, but also guide design optimization, improve product safety and reliability.

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