The central pass/fail metric for the abuse tests is the requirement that the REESS must not catch fire or explode. This is the "golden rule" of the document. If a cell vents but does not ignite, the test is often considered a pass, provided other criteria (like isolation resistance) are met. This focus on catastrophic failure prevention makes the standard robust for consumer safety.
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Test equipment must have a sufficient dynamic range to accurately measure the intended attenuation levels. Key Considerations for Validation This focus on catastrophic failure prevention makes the