EL-CELL PAT-Channel-1 User manual

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User Manual
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PAT-Channel-1
Single channel station for one test cell

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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 Features............................................................................................................................................................ 5
3 Technical data ................................................................................................................................................ 5
4 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 6
5 Connections and display ............................................................................................................................. 9
6 Safety precautions.......................................................................................................................................10
7 Installation.....................................................................................................................................................11
8 Cleaning .........................................................................................................................................................12
9Unpacking......................................................................................................................................................12
10 EC declaration of conformity .................................................................................................................13
11 Technical support......................................................................................................................................16
12 Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................16

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1 Product description
The PAT-Channel-1 is a fully featured, single channel potentiostat / galvanostat/ impedance
analyzer which is operated in conjunction with a PAT-Controller. It has a docking socket for
one PAT series test cell and external connectors to connect a test cell of a different type or a
separate docking station.
PAT-Controller-8
PAT-Channel-1

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2 Features
Fully equipped with PStat/GStat/EIS
Voltage: +/-7 V control
Current: +/- 100 mA
PAT docking station
D-Sub port for active shielded cell cable, I2C bus signals and analog input
USB 2.0 port for additional sensor data
3Technical data
Height: 97 mm
Length: 164 mm
Width: 105 mm
Weight: 1.3 kg
Temperature operation range 0 to +40 °C
Humidity: non condensing

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4 Specifications
4.1 Accuracy Contour Plot
4.2 General
# Channels per device
1
Voltage
-7 V to +7 V
Current
±100 mA
Cell connection / Electrode connection
3 electrodes plus sense wires, connection
matrix
ADC
2 x 24 Bit
DAC
1 x 18 Bit
Bandwidth ranges (Stability Factor)
500 kHz (fast)
50 kHz (medium)
5 kHz (slow)
Acquisition Time (Time Base)
1 ms

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4.3 Voltage
Acquisition of ...
Full cell voltage
Both half cell voltages
Auxiliary voltage
Measurement Accuracy
±0.02% of FSR
Control Resolution
57 μV (18 Bit)
4.4Current
Current Ranges
±100 mA
±10 mA
±1 mA
±100 μA
Autorange
Measurement Noise floor
<1 μA @ 100mA
<100 nA @ 10mA
<10 nA @ 1mA
<1 nA @ 100μA
Measurement Accuracy
±0.05% of FSR
Control Resolution
1 nA min. (18 Bit)

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4.5 Impedance (each channel)
Frequency range
100 μHz to 100 kHz
Impedance mode
PEIS and GEIS (simultaneous measurement
of full- and half-cell impedances
Impedance range
1 mΩ to 100 MΩ
4.6 Other
Additional Measurement (each channel)
Digital (I²C) sensor signal, e.g. for cell
temperature
Analog sensor signal, e.g. for gas pressure
Calibration
Fully automatic self-calibration with
internal voltage reference and three
internal calibration cells
Software
EL-Software with :
Experiment designer
Cell and material management with
database
Script editor
Live data monitoring
Analysing and reporting capabilities
Cell Identification
PAT-Button with unique serial number
stored in EEPROM

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5Connections and display
Front: Back:
Top:
Power indicator
1
1
PAT Socket
3
3
2
4
D-Sub port
5
1
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, type C connection to
PAT-Controller
2
4
3
5
3
USB 2.0 port for
additional sensor data

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6Safety precautions
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Do not operate the device with any cover removed.
Do not use the device in a wet environment. Protect equipment from liquid intrusion.
Do not push any objects into the openings of the device.
Do not operate the device beyond the allowed temperature range stated in the
chapter Technical Data.
Do not attempt to service your equipment yourself. In case of technical failure contact
our technical support as stated at the end of this manual.

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7Installation
Note: To operate the PAT-Channel-1 you need a PAT-Controller connected to an Ethernet
Local Area Network (LAN). EL-Software Server (the server application of EL software) must be
installed on the LAN server and EL-Software Client (the client component of EL software) on at
least one client PC. The installation instructions for the PAT-Controller and EL-Software can be
found in separate manuals.
1. Place the PAT-Channel-1 on a flat, dry and clean surface.
2. Connect the PAT-Channel to the PAT-Controller using the supplied USB cable. The cable
connects the USB port on the PAT-Channel (labeled "PAT-Controller") to one of the 8 USB
ports (labeled "Channel") on the PAT Controller.
3. Insert a PAT series test cell into the PAT socket. Alternatively, connect another cell type or a
PAT docking station via the D-Sub connector of the PAT-Channel and a special cable. This
option can be used, for example, to operate a test cell at extreme temperatures in a climate
chamber. An adapter is optionally available to test coin cells in the PAT socket.

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8Cleaning
Wipe the PAT-Channel-1 with a moist tissue. Do not use aggressive chemicals for cleaning.
Protect the device from dust and moisture.
9Unpacking
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-Channel-1, ECE1-00-0210-A
USB cable 2.0, type C, 3m, ELT9797

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10 EC declaration of conformity

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The products described are in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
EN 61010-1:2010
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-,
Regel- und Laborgeräte –Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(DIN EN 61010-1, VDE 0411-1:2011-07)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 1: General
requirements
(IEC 61010-1:2010 + Cor. :2011)
EN 61010-2-201:2014
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-,
Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2-201: Besondere
Anforderungen für Steuer- und Regelgeräte
(DIN EN 61010-2-201:2014, VDE 0411-2-201:2014-01)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-201:
Particular requirements for control equipment
(IEC 61010-2-201:2013)
EN 61010-2-010:2015-05
Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-,
Regel- und Laborgeräte - Teil 2-010: Besondere
Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für das Erhitzen von Stoffen
(DIN EN 61010-2-010:2014; VDE 0411-2-010:2015-05)
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 2-201:
Particular requirements for control equipment
(IEC 61010-2-201:2013)
EN 61326-1:2013
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-
Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
(DIN EN 61326-1:2013-07, VDE 0843-20-1:2013-07)
EMC requirements - Part 2-3: Particular requirements - Test
configuration, operational conditions and performance criteria
for transducers with integrated or remote signal conditioning
(IEC 61326-2-3:2012)

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EN 61326-2-3:2013-07
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-
Anforderungen - Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen -
Prüfanordnung, Betriebsbedingungen und Leistungsmerkmale
für Messgrößenumformer mit integrierter oder abgesetzter
Signalaufbereitung
(DIN EN 61326-2-3:2013-07, VDE 0843-20-2-3:2013-07)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use - EMC requirements - Part 2-3: Particular requirements -
Test configuration, operational conditions and performance
criteria for transducers with integrated or remote signal
conditioning
(IEC 61326-2-3:2012)
EN 50581: 2013-02
Technische Dokumentation zur Beurteilung von Elektro- und
Elektronikgeräten hinsichtlich der Beschränkung gefährlicher
Stoffe
(DIN EN 50581; VDE 0042-12:2013-02)
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and
electronic products with respect to the restriction of
hazardous substances

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11 Technical 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
12 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.