EL-CELL PAT-Stand-4 User manual

© 2017 EL-CELL GmbH
User Manual
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PAT-Stand-4
Docking station

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The information in this manual has been carefully checked and believed to be accurate;
however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
EL-CELL GmbH maintains the right to make changes without further notice to products
described in this manual to improve reliability, function, or design. EL-CELL GmbH does not
assume any liability arising from the use or application of this product.
EL-CELL GmbH
Tempowerkring 8
21079 Hamburg - Germany
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
web: www.el-cell.com

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Content
1 Product Description ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................ 5
3 Installation....................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
5 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
6 Spare Parts ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
7 Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................... 9
8 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

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1Product Description
The PAT-Stand-4 is a docking station for the parallel use of up to four PAT-Cells. When docked
into the PAT-Stand-4, the PAT-Cells may be tested by any potentiostat or battery tester.
The PAT-Cell and the PAT-Core concept are covered in detail by other manuals
(http://el-cell.com/downloads/downloads-manuals).
Features
Docking station for up to four PAT series test cells, ready for connection to a potentiostat
or battery tester channel.
Charge/Discharge/EIS compatible with any PAT series test cell*
Compatible with all of today’s potentiostats and battery testers.
No wiring effort, less errors, increased testing productivity.
*EIS measurements require a potentiostat or battery tester with analog data input.
PAT-Stand-4
PAT-Cell

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4 mm banana sockets for connection to the
cell cable of a potentiostat or battery tester.
Adapters for connection of 2 mm banana
plugs are attached upon delivery.
2Technical Data
Dimensions: 119 mm (width) x 301 mm (depth) x 84/114 mm (height without/ with PAT-Cells)
Operating temperature: -20 to +70°C
Humidity: non condensing
Weight: 0.67/3.00 kg (without/with PAT-Cells)
IP-Protection Class: EN 60529 IP20
3Installation
The PAT-Stand-4 should be placed on a flat, dry and clean surface, for example on a bench
top, inside a temperature chamber or a glove box.
4 mm banana
socket
Adapter
4 mm to 2 mm

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Operation modes
Connect the cell cable of your potentiostat to the banana sockets at the front of the PAT-Stand-4. For
the different operation modes, see the table below.
Operation mode 1: Cell voltage control (1 vs 2)
PAT-Stand-4
1
1S
2
2S
R
Potentiostat
WE
WE-Sense
CE
CE-Sense
RE
-
Operation mode 2: Half cell voltage control (1 vs R)
PAT-Stand-4
1
1S
2
2S
R
Potentiostat
WE
WE-Sense
CE
CE-Sense
RE
Operation mode 3: Half cell voltage control (2 vs R)
PAT-Stand-4
1
1S
2
2S
R
Potentiostat
CE
CE-Sense
WE
WE-Sense
RE

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The connection namings mentioned in the operation mode tables can differ from the used
potentiostat. To view specific naming conventions from selected different manufacturers see the
table below.
Important note: The application of our test cells is not limited to the potentiostats listed below. Our
test cells can be used with all other potentiostats as well.
4Cleaning
Wipe the PAT-Stand-4 with a moist tissue. Do not use aggressive chemicals for cleaning.
Protect the PAT-Stand-4 from dust and moisture.
Cable colors and naming conventions
Exemplary
potentiostat
WE
WE-Sense
CE
CE-Sense
RE
BioLogic
(i.e. VSP, VMP3)
WE
Red cable
Ref1
Red cable
CE
Blue cable
Ref3
Blue cable
Ref2
White cable
Gamry Instruments
(i.e. Reference 3000TM)
Green cable
Blue cable
Red cable
Orange cable
White cable
Ivium Technologies
(i.e. IviumStat)
WE1
Red cable
S
White cable
CE
Black cable
-
RE
Blue cable
Metrohm Autolab
(i.e. PGSTAT Series)
WE
Red cable
S
Red cable
CE
Black cable
-
RE
Blue cable
Princeton Applied
Research
(i.e. PARSTAT 2273)
Green cable
Grey cable
Red cable
-
White cable

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5Unpacking
Check the contents of the packages against the list given below to verify that you have
received all of the required components. Contact EL-CELL, if anything is missing or damaged.
NOTE: Damaged shipments must remain within the original packaging for freight company
inspection.
List of Components
PAT-Stand-4 (without PAT-Cells) ECE1-00-00110-A
6 x adapter male 4 mm to female 2 mm (attached upon delivery) ELT9081
6Spare Parts
Adapter male 4 mm to female 2 mm ELT9081

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7Technical Support
Technical support for this product is exclusively provided by EL-CELL GmbH.
EL-CELL GmbH
Tempowerkring 8
21079 Hamburg - Germany
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
web: www.el-cell.com
8 Warranty
For a period of one year from the date of shipment, EL-CELL GmbH (hereinafter Seller)
warrants the goods to be free from defect in material and workmanship to the original
purchaser. During the warranty period, Seller agrees to repair or replace defective and/or
nonconforming goods or parts without charge for material or labor, or, at the Seller’s option,
demand return of the goods and tender repayment of the price. Buyer’s exclusive remedy is
repair or replacement of defective and nonconforming goods, or, at Seller’s option, the
repayment of the price.
Seller excludes and disclaims any liability for lost profits, personal injury, interruption of
service, or for consequential incidental or special damages arising out of, resulting from, or
relating in any manner to these goods.
This Limited Warranty does not cover defects, damage, or nonconformity resulting from
abuse, misuse, neglect, lack of reasonable care, modification, or the attachment of improper
devices to the goods. This Limited Warranty does not cover expendable items. This warranty is
void when repairs are performed by a non-authorized person or service center. At Seller’s
option, repairs or replacements will be made on site or at the factory. If repairs or
replacements are to be made at the factory, Buyer shall return the goods prepaid and bear all
the risks of loss until delivered to the factory. If Seller returns the goods, they will be delivered
prepaid and Seller will bear all risks of loss until delivery to Buyer. Buyer and Seller agree that
this Limited Warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
Germany.
The warranties contained in this agreement are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or
implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
This Limited Warranty supersedes all prior proposals or representations oral or written and
constitutes the entire understanding regarding the warranties made by Seller to Buyer. This
Limited Warranty may not be expanded or modified except in writing signed by the parties
hereto.