EL-CELL PAT-Press User manual

© 2016 EL-CELL GmbH
User Manual
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PAT-Press
Single cell package for monitoring the pressure build-up and drawing
gas samples using the PAT-Cell-Press

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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 Assembly and installation ........................................................................................................................... 5
3 PAT-Press Box................................................................................................................................................. 6
4 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................ 9
5 Technical support ........................................................................................................................................10
6 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................10
Included component manuals
PAT-Single-Stand……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
PAT-Cell-Press………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
PAT-Core……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….
EC-Link software……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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1 Product description
The PAT-Press is a complete package for recording the pressure rise during battery formation
and cycling, and for drawing gas samples from the headspace of the test cell.
PAT-Single-Stand
(docking station)
PAT-Press Box
(conditioning electronics, data logger)
PAT-Cell-Press
(test cell)
Connection cable
(PAT-Single-Stand to PAT-Press Box)

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2Assembly and installation
Build the PAT-Cell-Press test cell inside a glove box. For details see the manual of the PAT-
CELL-Press
Install the EC-Link datalogger software from the provided CD. For details see the manual
of the EC-Link Software.
Place the PAT-Single-Stand with the inserted test cell inside a temperature chamber
(+-0.1°C stability recommended) with cable feed-through.
With the provided cable, connect the the PAT-Single-Stand inside the chamber to the PAT-
Press Box outside the chamber.
Connect the PAT-Press Box to the provided 24V power supply (wall adapter) and to an USB
port at your Windows PC.
Launch the EC-Link software
Connect your potentiostat to the PAT-Press Box. For the different connection schemes,
please refer to the manual of the PAT-Single-Stand.
Prior to starting the electrochemical cycle, we recommend to wait for stabilization of the
recorded pressure, typically for at least 24 hours. Initial pressure change may be due to
temperature stabilization (typically within the first hour only), equilibration between liquid
and gaseous phases and creeping of the polymer seal which is placed between cell base
and lid (resulting in volume change).

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3 PAT-Press Box
Functions
Conditioning electronics for the raw signal of the pressure transducer in the PAT-Cell-
Press test cell.
RTD linearization circuit for the Pt100 temperature sensor located in the PAT-Single-Stand.
Instrumentation amplifiers for the test cell signals: cell voltage V12, positive half cell
voltage V1R, negative half cell voltage V2R, and cell current I.
Built-in USB data logger for pressure, temperature, V12, V1R, V2R and I. With the provided
EC-Link software the signals can be recorded and displayed on a PC.
The pressure and temperature signals are also available at the Analog Out connector of
the PAT-Press Box. IF the used battery tester or potentiostat features auxiliary analog
inputs, then it is possible to directly record and display the pressure and temperature with
the software application of the battery tester or potentiostat.

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Connectors
1. Banana sockets (2 or 4 mm) at the box cover
(Table shows standard connection to potentiostat or battery tester for full cell control)
2. Analog Out connector (Sub-D M9) at the rear of the box
PAT-Press Box,
banana sockets at
the box cover
Potentiostat
Battery tester
PAT-Core connection
1
WE Current
Plus Current (B+)
Lower electrode
1S
WE Sense
Plus Sense (S+)
R
Ce Sense
(if available)
Not connected
Reference ring
2S
RE
Minus Sense (S-)
Upper electrode
2
CE
Minus Current (B-)
GND
GND (if available) of WE
GND (if available) or B+
Pin #
Signal
Comment
2
Temperature
8 °C/V, 0 V correspond to 0°C
5
Pressure
0.5 bar/V, 0 V correspond to 0 bar abs
9
GND
Signal ground (COM), galvanically isolated from earth (PE)

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3. Cell connector (Sub-D M15) at the front of the box
Pin #
Signal
Comments
1
1S
Sense lead to lower electrode of PAT-Core
2
2S
Sense lead to upper electrode
4
R
Sense lead to reference ring
5
2
Current lead to upper electrode
7
VP
Raw signal from pressure transducer inside PAT-Cell-Press test cell
8
+5 V
Power supply of pressure transducer
10
1
Current lead to lower electrode
11
Pt100 (A)
Contact A of Pt100 sensor located inside PAT-Single-Stand
12
Pt100 (B)
Contact B of Pt100 sensor located inside PAT-Single-Stand
15
GND
Signal ground (COM) of the conditioning electronics, galvanically isolated from earth
(PE)

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Technical data of the PAT-Press Box
Dimensions (width x depth x height): 160 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm
Weight: approx. 0.6 kg
Operation temperature range: 0 to 40°C
Humidity: non-condensing
Power supply: 24 V, 0.6 A supplied by PSA15R-240P mains adapter
Analog output voltages: -10 to 10 V for pressure and temperature
USB data logger powered by host PC with galvanic isolation
Resolution of pressure signal < 0.2 mbar; linearity < 0.5% FS
Resolution of temperature signal < 0.01 °C; linearity < 0.5% FS
4 Unpacking
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 ECC1-00-0325-A
PAT-Single-Stand ECE1-00-0010-A
PAT-Press Box ECE1-00-0008-D
PAT-Single-Stand to PAT-Press box cable ECE1-00-0045-B
EC-Link Installation –CD ECE1-00-0052-A
Power supply 15W/24V DC ELT9045
Power supply adapter ELT9078

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5Technical 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
6Warranty
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.

© 2016 EL-CELL GmbH
User Manual
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PAT-Single-Stand
Docking station for PAT series test cells

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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 Spare parts ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
9 Technical support .......................................................................................................................................... 9
10 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

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1 Product description
The PAT-Single-Stand is the docking station for a single PAT series test cell. When docked into
the PAT-Single-Stand, 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:
(http://el-cell.com/downloads/downloads-manuals).
Features
Docking station for one PAT series test cell, ready for connection to a potentiostat or
battery tester channel.
Compatible with the following test cells:
PAT-Cell
PAT-Cell-Press
Compatible with all of today’s potentiostats and battery testers.
PAT-Single-Stand
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 included.
The "CELL" socket may optionally be used
for connecting the PAT-Single-Stand to a
potentiostat (instead of connecting to the
banana sockets at the front). The "AUX"
socket is for future use.
2Installation
Place the PAT-Single-Stand on a flat, dry and clean surface, for example on a bench top, inside
a temperature chamber or a glove box. Then conncet the cell cable of your potentiostat or battery
tester channel to the banana sockets at the front of the PAT-Single-Stand.
Pin-Out of Sub-D F15 HD Connector “Cell” at PAT-Single-Stand
3Cleaning
Wipe the PAT-Single-Stand with a moist tissue. Do not use aggressive chemicals for cleaning.
Protect the PAT-Single-Stand 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-Single-Stand. For the different operation modes, see the table below.
Operation mode 1: Cell voltage control (1 vs 2)
PAT-Single-Stand
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-Single-Stand
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-Single-Stand
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-Single-Stand (without PAT-Cell) ECE1-00-0010-A
6 x adapter male 4 mm to female 2 mm ELT9081
7Technical data
Operating temperature: -20 to +70°C
Humidity: non condensing
Dimensions: 105 mm (width) x 113 mm (depth) x 80/110 mm (height without/ with PAT-Cell)
Weight: 0.56/0.96 kg (without/with PAT-Cell)
Protection Class: IP20 according to EN 60529
8Spare parts
Adapter male 4 mm to female 2 mm ELT9081

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9Technical 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
10 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.

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User Manual
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PAT-Cell-Press
Electrochemical test cell