EL-CELL PAT-Cell-Press User manual

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PAT-Cell-Press
Electrochemical 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 Safety precautions......................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Assembly of the PAT-Cell-Press ................................................................................................................ 5
4 Disassembly and cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 6
5 Sample valve with septum port ................................................................................................................. 7
6 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................ 8
7 Spare parts and consumables .................................................................................................................... 9
8 Technical support ........................................................................................................................................13
9 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................13

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1Product description
The PAT-Cell-Press is a pressure test cell for measuring gas evolution during the
electrochemical cycle and drawing gas samples with the sample port. It is a wireless test cell
using the PAT-Core single-use concept. As an option, the PAT-Cell-Press is also available
without the gas sample port.
Features and specifications
PAT-Core design with or without reference electrode
Laser welded pressure sensor, 0 to 3 bar abs
Dead volume with PAT-Core installed: 3.21 cm3
Helium leak tested
Can be used in single-channel configuration together with the PAT-Single-Stand
and the PAT-Press box
Can be used in multi-channel configuration in the PAT-Chamber
Gas sample port
Pressure sensor

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2Safety precautions
Use proper safety precautions when using hazardous electrode materials and electrolytes.
Wear protective glasses and gloves to protect you against electrolyte that may accidentally
spill out during disassembly. Upon cell disassembly, dispose all materials properly. Metallic
lithium and some insertion compounds may decompose heavily in contact with water and
other solvents, and can cause fire.
3Assembly of the PAT-Cell-Press
This section describes how to assemble the PAT-Cell-Press test cell. A more detailed description of
the PAT-Core can be found in a separate manual.
Note: The assembly has to take place under the protective atmosphere in a glove box.
Screw cap
PE-Seal
Upper plunger
Upper electrode
Electrolyte
Insulation sleeves
Lower electrode
Lower plunger
Cell base

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1. Put the insulation sleeve onto the worktop with the smaller side pointing upwards.
Different insulation sleeves are available for different test purposes, see chapters 6 and 7.
2. Insert the lower electrode into the sleeve with the active layer facing downwards.
3. Attach the lower plunger. The lower plunger is available in different gap sizes in order to
account for the thickness of the electrodes and separator used, see chapters 6 and 7.
4. Turn the assembly upside down.
5. Align the contact spring of the sleeve with the horizontal contact pin inside the cell base.
Then insert the assembly into the cell base.
6. Evenly dispense approx. 100 µL of electrolyte on top of the separator with a pipette.
Note: The optimum amount of electrolyte will depend on the thickness and porosity of the
separator and the electrodes used.
7. Insert the upper electrode into the insulation sleeve with the active layer facing
downwards.
8. Attach the upper plunger.
9. Attach the screw cap to the cell base with the wing nut fully released.
10. Tighten the wing nut clockwise in order to seal the cell
4 Disassembly and cleaning
After disassembly, dispose all single-use PAT-Core components and electrodes properly. If the
cell base of the test cell has got contaminated with electrolyte, clean it with plenty of water and dry
with compressed air. Use less electrolyte for subsequent tests. Plungers m ade of stainless steel
have to be cleaned with plenty of water. If necessary, remove persistent dirt with aqueous
nitric acid (20%, 2 hours at room temperature). All other cell components are for immediate
re-use without cleaning.

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5Sample valve with septum port
The gas sample valve serves to draw gas samples from the head space of the ECC test cell. In
the closed state, the valve spindle is seated on the PTFE ferrule and is thus preventing any
bleeding through the pierced septum. In order to draw a gas sample, i) pierce the septum with
the sample syringe, ii) open the valve by turning the valve handle counter-clockwise by
approx. 90 degrees, iii) charge the syringe, iv) close the valve by turning the valve handle
clockwise till finger tight, and remove the syringe.
Gas sample port (PAT-Cell-Press)
ECC1-00-0155-C
Valve Seating
PAT-Press
Ferrule 1.0
Valve Stem
Septum Thrust Screw II
Septum

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6Unpacking
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-Cell-Press without PAT-Core
Note: The components of the PAT-Core (insulation sleeves and plungers) must be purchased
separately.
Accessories kit
ECC1-00-0315-A
Septum (10x) ECC1-00-0097-B/X
Syringe 5ml (Luerlock) LAB0005
Taper tip, 18g LAB0041
Syringe 1ml (w/o Luerlock) LAB0024
Spinal needle pencil-point (27g) LAB0039
Sealing ring PE ECC1-00-0232-A
Ferrule 1.0 ECC1-00-0029-B

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7Spare parts and consumables
Screw cap (PAT), complete
ECC1-00-0236-B

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Cell base GTMS (PAT-Press), assy
ECC1-00-0255-A

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Spring contact pin holder, assy
ECC1-00-0410-A

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Gas sample port (PAT-Press), assy
ECC1-00-0155-C

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8Technical 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
9Warranty
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 par ties
hereto.