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- Page 1 User Manual Release 1.1 PAT-Cell-Opto-10 Electrochemical test cell © 2021 EL-Cell GmbH...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 Content 1 Product Description ......................4 2 Technical data ........................6 3 Intended use .......................... 6 4 Safety Precautions ........................ 6 5 Assembly ..........................7 6 Connecting the test cell ...................... 16 7 Disassembly and Cleaning ....................17 8 Unpacking .......................... -
Page 4: Product Description
User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 1 Product Description The PATCell-Opto-10 test cell is designed for operando characterization of electrodes using optical methods such as light microscopy or Raman spectroscopy in reflection mode. The test cell utilizes the cableless PAT socket for cell connection. This way, it can be directly plugged into a PAT battery tester like the PAT-Tester-x-8 or a PAT docking station to connect it to a third-party battery tester. - Page 5 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 Working principle of the PAT-Cell-Opto-10 (side-by-side setup of electrodes): Inspection area (up to 18 mm) Sapphire glass window Electrode 2 Electrode 1 Lid sealing (PE) Sample holder Plunger Glass fiber separator Inner sleeve II Compression spring Electrode 1 pin...
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Page 6: Technical Data
Dead volume: 1.8 cm³ 3 Intended use The PAT-Cell-Opto-10 test cell is an electrochemical measuring instrument designed for use in a laboratory environment. It may only be used by trained personnel and only as described in this manual. 4 Safety Precautions Use proper safety precautions when using hazardous electrode materials and electrolytes. -
Page 7: Assembly
5.2. Instructions for assembling the cell for side-by-side arrangement of electrodes. 5.3. Instructions for assembling the cell for face-to-face arrangement of electrodes. These instructions can also be viewed as videos on our website el-cell.com. Page 7 of 20 Release 1.1... - Page 8 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 5.1 Lid assembly: 1.Turn the lid upside down. Insert the foil sealing into the lid. 2. Insert the window. 3. Insert the window thrust ring. 4. Attach the window flange and screw in the screws using the torque screwdriver 0.2 Nm.
- Page 9 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 5.2 Assembling the cell with side-by-side sample holder: 1. Assemble the lid as described above. Then insert the lower piston into the inner sleeve. 2. Use the loading tweezers to push the piston into the sleeve. 3. Place the assembly into the cell base.
- Page 10 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 5. Turn the sample holder around and place the second electrode strip. 6. Put the R electrode disc, lithium metal in this case, on top of the piston. 7. Put the separator on top. The separator must not be more than 10 mm in diameter.
- Page 11 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 9. Attach the sample holder to the assembly. The markings 1 and 2 on sample holder and cell base represent the electrodes. Use them as an aid for correct placement. 10. Insert the second foil seal. 11. Drop the electrolyte onto the separator / electrodes.
- Page 12 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 13. Finally fix the lid by using the torx screws and the hexagon screw driver 2.5mm. 14. The PAT-Cell-Opto-10 is now ready for testing. Page 12 of 20 Release 1.1...
- Page 13 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 5.3 Assembling the cell with face-to-face sample holder: 1. Follow the lid assembly steps. Then insert the lower piston into the inner sleeve. 2. Use the loading tweezers to push the piston into the sleeve. 3. Place the assembly into the cell base.
- Page 14 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 5. Put the separator on top. The separator must not be more than 10 mm in diameter. A smaller separator may be useful to prevent the sample holder from coming into contact with the electrolyte. 6. Use the loading tweezer again to push the cell stack further down.
- Page 15 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 9. Push down the electrode stack using the loading tweezer. 10. Insert the contact ring. 11. Put the holed current collector on top. Choose the hole size depending on the magnification used by the microscope. 12. Insert the second foil seal.
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Page 16: Connecting The Test Cell
15. The PAT-Cell-Opto-10 is now ready for testing. 6 Connecting the test cell The PAT-Cell-Opto-10 is connected via the cableless PAT socket. It can be directly plugged into any EL-Cell PAT-Tester or PAT docking station. Page 16 of 20 Release 1.1... -
Page 17: Disassembly And Cleaning
Contact the factory if anything is missing or damaged. NOTE: Damaged shipments must remain with the original packaging for freight company inspection. List of Components: PAT-Cell-Opto-10 test cell with flat socket, fully equipped for use in both 2-electrode and 3-electrode (reference) configuration Windows seal (10 pcs.) ECC1-05-0016-B/X Separator 10.0 mm x 0.26 mm, GF/A (10 pcs.) -
Page 18: Components
User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 9 Components PAT-Cell-Opto-10 Page 18 of 20 Release 1.1... - Page 19 User Manual PAT-Cell-Opto-10 Lid (OPTO-10) 18 mm, assy Page 19 of 20 Release 1.1...
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Page 20: Technical Support
11 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...
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