EL-CELL PAT-Clamp-1 User manual

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User Manual
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PAT-Clamp-1
Docking station for a single PAT series 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 Installation....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Operation modes........................................................................................................................................... 6
5 Cable colors and naming conventions .................................................................................................... 7
6 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................ 8
7 Technical data ................................................................................................................................................ 8
8 Technical support .......................................................................................................................................... 9
9 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

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1 Product description
The PAT-Clamp-1 is a docking station for a single PAT series test cell. When docked into the
PAT-Clamp-1, the test cell may be tested by any potentiostat or battery tester.
The compatible test cells and the PAT-Core concept are covered in detail by other manuals:
(https://el-cell.com/support/manuals).
Features
Socket for one PAT series test cell (charge / discharge / EIS compatible)
Compatible with all of today’s potentiostats and battery testers.
Can be used inside a glove box environment
Flexible wiring via 2 mm banana sockets or Sub-D connector
PAT-Clamp-1
PAT-Cell

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2 mm banana sockets for connection to the cell cable
of a potentiostat or battery tester
The "Sub-D connector can be used for
connecting the PAT-Clamp-1 to a
potentiostat (instead of connecting to the
banana sockets at the other side).
2Installation
Place the PAT-Clamp-1 on a flat, dry and clean surface, for example on a bench top, inside a
temperature chamber or a glove box. Then connect the cell cable of your potentiostat or battery
tester channel to either the banana sockets at the front of the PAT-Clamp-1 or the Sub-D connector on
the opposite side.
Pin-Out of Sub-D F15 HD Connector “Cell” at PAT-Clamp-1
3Cleaning
Wipe the PAT-Clamp-1 with a moist tissue. Do not use aggressive chemicals for cleaning.
Protect the PAT-Clamp-1 from dust and moisture.
Sub-D F15 Pin #
1
2
4
5
10
Signal
1S
2S
R
2
1

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

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5 Cable colors and naming conventions
The naming convention and color codes of the potentiostat´s cell cable leads are not
standardized between different manufacturers. The table below is an incomplete list of some
popular instruments.
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.
Exemplary
potentiostat
WE
WE-Sense
CE
CE-Sense
RE
BioLogic
SP, VMP, VSP, MPG
WE
Red cable
Ref1
Red cable
CE
Blue cable
Ref3
Blue cable
Ref2
White cable
Gamry Instruments
Reference 600TM and 3000TM,
Interface 5000
Green cable
Blue cable
Red cable
Orange cable
White cable
Ivium Technologies
IviumStat, Ivium-n-Stat,
CompactStat, Vertex
W
Red cable
S
White cable
C
Black cable
Not available
R
Blue cable
Metrohm Autolab
PGSTAT Series
WE
Red cable
S
Red cable
CE
Black cable
Not available
RE
Blue cable
Princeton Applied Research
PARSTAT 2273
WKNG
Green cable
SENSE
Grey cable
CNTR
Red cable
Not available
REF
White cable
WonATech
ZIVE SERIES
WE
Green cable
WS
Blue cable
CE
Red cable
Not available
RE
White cable

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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-Clamp-1 (without PAT-Cell)
7Technical data
Operating temperature: -20 to +70°C
Humidity: non condensing
Dimensions: 80 mm (width) x 62 mm (depth) x 21/83 mm (height without/ with PAT-Cell)
Weight: 0.12 kg (without/with PAT-Cell)
Protection Class: IP20 according to EN 60529

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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 parties
hereto.