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Single cell package for monitoring the pressure build-up and drawing

gas samples using the PAT-Cell-Press

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Page 1 User Manual Release 1.1 PAT-Press Single cell package for monitoring the pressure build-up and drawing gas samples using the PAT-Cell-Press © 2016 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual PAT-Press 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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Page 4: Product Description
User Manual PAT-Press 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-Cell-Press (test cell) PAT-Press Box (conditioning electronics, data logger)
Page 5: Assembly And Installation
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.
Page 6: Pat-Press Box
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.
Page 7 User Manual PAT-Press Connectors Banana sockets (2 or 4 mm) at the box cover (Table shows standard connection to potentiostat or battery tester for full cell control) PAT-Press Box, banana sockets at Potentiostat Battery tester PAT-Core connection the box cover...
Page 8 User Manual PAT-Press Cell connector (Sub-D M15) at the front of the box Pin # Signal Comments Sense lead to lower electrode of PAT-Core Sense lead to upper electrode Sense lead to reference ring Current lead to upper electrode Raw signal from pressure transducer inside PAT-Cell-Press test cell...
Page 9: 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.
Page 10: Technical Support
6 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,...
Page 12 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.
Page 13 User Manual PAT-Single-Stand 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 ............................
Page 14: 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). PAT-Cell PAT-Single-Stand...
Page 15: Installation
User Manual PAT-Single-Stand 2 Installation 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”...
Page 16: Operation Modes
User Manual PAT-Single-Stand 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 Potentiostat WE-Sense...
Page 17: Cable Colors And Naming Conventions
User Manual PAT-Single-Stand 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.
Page 18: 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.
Page 19: Technical Support
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,...
Page 21 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.
Page 22 User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 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 ............................
Page 23 Dead volume with PAT-Core installed: 3.21 cm  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  Page 4 of 13 Release 1.0...
Page 24: Safety Precautions
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 2 Safety precautions Use proper safety precautions when using hazardous electrode materi als 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.
Page 25: Disassembly And Cleaning
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 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. Insert the lower electrode into the sleeve with the active layer facing downwards. Attach the lower plunger.
Page 26: Sample Valve With Septum Port
90 degrees, iii) charge the syringe, iv) close the valve by turning the valve handle clockwise till finger tight, and remove the syringe. Ferrule 1.0 Valve Seating Valve Stem PAT-Press Septum Septum Thrust Screw II Gas sample port (PAT-Cell-Press) ECC1-00-0155-C Page 7 of 13 Release 1.0...
Page 27: Unpacking
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 6 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.
Page 28: Spare Parts And Consumables
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 7 Spare parts and consumables Screw cap (PAT), complete ECC1-00-0236-B Page 9 of 13 Release 1.0...
Page 29 User Manual PAT-Cell-Press Cell base GTMS (PAT-Press), assy ECC1-00-0255-A Page 10 of 13 Release 1.0...
Page 30 User Manual PAT-Cell-Press Spring contact pin holder, assy ECC1-00-0410-A Page 11 of 13 Release 1.0...
Page 31 User Manual PAT-Cell-Press Gas sample port (PAT-Press), assy ECC1-00-0155-C Page 12 of 13 Release 1.0...
Page 32: Technical Support
9 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,...
Page 33 User Manual Release 1.0 PAT-Core Insulation sleeve with built-in separator and optional reference electrode and current collectors (plungers) © 2016 EL-CELL GmbH...
Page 34 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.
Page 35 User Manual PAT-Core Content 1 Product description ............................4 2 Different test cases ............................5 3 PAT-Core components ..........................6 4 PAT-Core assembly ............................. 10 5 Disassembly and cleaning ......................... 14 6 Consumables ..............................14 7 Technical support ............................15 8 Warranty ................................
Page 36 User Manual PAT-Core 1 Product description The PAT-Core is the central part of all PAT series test cells. It is comprised of three components: the lower plunger, which serves as positive current collector , the upper plunger as negative current collector and the pre-assembled insulation sleeve with built-in separator and optional ring-shaped reference electrode for 3-electrode tests.
Page 37: Different Test Cases
User Manual PAT-Core 2 Different test cases The PAT-Core may be used for many different battery and capacitor types. The table below summarizes some of the most common test cases. In general, we recommend sleeves with built-in glass fiber separator rather then thin technical separators (such as Viledon or Celgard) when lithium metal is used as the negative electrode, and when m easuring half cell impedances.
Page 38: Pat-Core Components
User Manual PAT-Core 3 PAT-Core components Lower plunger: By default, the lower plunger serves as the positive current collector. It is available in different materials and in different “height numbers”. The proper plunger height must be chosen to make sure that the pre-assembled separator is not excessively bent during assembly of the PAT-Core.
Page 39 User Manual PAT-Core Note: Any other height number +-50 away from the calculated optimum is mostly good. The proper height number is most important when conducting half cell impedance measurements. If you use a wrong plunger gap, you may get trouble with your battery test. The below figures illustrate this point.
Page 40 User Manual PAT-Core Available lower plungers: The lower plunger is available with gap sizes between 50 and 800 in steps of 50 µm. For ordering, just append the step size to the article code, see table below. Gap of lower plunger (in µm) Article code ECC1-01-0027-...
Page 41 User Manual PAT-Core Spring force in relation to the thickness of the upper electrode: Please note that the height of the upper electrode has an impact on the spring on the cell stack. Different springs are available as spare parts for the PAT series test cells, please refer to the respective manual.
Page 42: Pat-Core Assembly
User Manual PAT-Core Inner clips ring Separator Separator Reference ring Reference ring Reference ring Reed contact Reed contact Reed contact Reed contact Outer clips Outer clips ring ring Outer clips Outer clips ring ring Outer clips ring ECC1-00-0210-O/x ECC1-00-0210-P/x ECC1-00-0210-A/x ECC1-00-0210-B/x 4 PAT-Core assembly This section describes how the PAT-Core in combination with the compatible test cells has to...
Page 43 User Manual PAT-Core 4.2 PAT-Core assembly using a PAT-Cell Screw cap PE-Seal Upper plunger Upper electrode Electrolyte Insulation sleeves Lower electrode Lower plunger Cell base Put the insulation sleeve onto the worktop with the smaller side pointing upwards. Insert the lower electrode into the sleeve with the active layer facing downwards. Attach the lower plunger.
Page 44 User Manual PAT-Core Attach the upper plunger. 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. 4.3 PAT-Core assembly with a PAT-Cell-Press Screw cap PE-Seal Upper plunger Upper electrode...
Page 45 User Manual PAT-Core 4.4 PAT-Core assembly using a ECC-PAT-Core Wing nut Upper plunger Upper electrode Electrolyte Insulation sleeve Lower electrode Lower plunger Bracket PE-Seal Cell base Put the insulation sleeve onto the worktop with the smaller side pointing upwards. Insert the lower electrode into the sleeve with the active layer facing downwards. Attach the lower plunger Turn the assembly upside down.
Page 46: Disassembly And Cleaning
User Manual PAT-Core 11. Hold the lid down and push the cell into the bracket. 12. Turn the wing nut to close the cell. 5 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.
Page 47: Technical Support
8 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,...
Page 48 Quick Guide EC-Link Software Release 2.3 Using with PAT-Press, ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano, ECD-2-DL, ECD-nano-DL 05. July 2016 © 2016 EL-CELL GmbH...
Page 49 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.
Page 50 4 Running the EC-Link Software ..............5 5 Data Export ....................7 6 Settings ......................8 7 Running Multiple Data Loggers ..............9 8 Upgrading EC-Link ..................10 Page 3 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...
Page 51: What Is Ec-Link
Launch the EC-Link software if you have not already done. After a few seconds, the EC-Link software should report a valid connection and you are ready to start the log. Page 4 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...
Page 52: Running The Ec-Link Software
Click the ‘Stop’ button to stop data logging. You will be asked to either copy and reduce log file to another file, or to the log file data (see Data Export). Page 5 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...
Page 53 File’ button to export the log file data (see Data Export). copy and reduce This function may also be used to the size of old log files. Page 6 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...
Page 54: Data Export
If delta y is set to zero for any channel, then all rows will be copied . Page 7 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...
Page 55: Settings
CD and may be used to restore the original settings. Within th e program, in the Settings/Calibration dialog, you can only modify the number of decimal digits displayed, and the colours of the individual traces. Page 8 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...
Page 56: Running Multiple Data Loggers
For the installation of an additional device, just copy the settings file from the provided installation CD of the new instrument into the directory C:\ProgramData\EC-Link. Note that the directory C:\ProgramData\ may be hidden by default. Page 9 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...
Page 57: Upgrading Ec-Link
For housekeeping reasons, delete any unused setting files from the directory  C:\ProgramData\EC-Link. Also uninstall any older EC-Link program versions. Page 10 of 10 Quick Guide EC-Link-Software (PAT-Press ECC-Press-DL, ECD-3, ECD-3-nano) – Release 2.3...

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