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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 prod ucts 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.
Can be used in multi-channel configuration in the PAT-Chamber- 16 and PAT-Tester-i-16 ▪ *The PAT-Cell-Press has been tested for leakage at the factory. For an empty cell, pressurized with air through the sample port by means of a syringe, at 2 bar absolute, at 50°C, the pressure decay after 24 hours is guaranteed to be less than 0.3 mbar per hour when using a PE seal, and less than 0.1 mbar per...
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 2 Variants PAT-Cell-Press Features Laser welded pressure sensor, 0 to 3 bar abs ▪ PAT-Cell-Press PAT-Cell-Press S Features Laser welded pressure sensor, 0 to 3 bar abs ▪ Gas sample port ▪ PAT-Cell-Press S 3 Safety precautions Use proper safety precautions when using hazardous electrode materials and electrolytes.
PAT-Cell-Press 4 Assembly 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.
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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 purpose s, see chapters 6 and 7. Insert the lower electrode into the sleeve with the active layer facing downwards .
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 5 Disassembly and cleaning When working with aprotic, moisture-sensitive electrolytes such as LiPF6, it is best to always leave the cell base and cell lid in the glove box and only expose the PAT core components to room air for cleaning or disposal.
Valve Stem PAT-Press Septum Septum Thrust Screw II Gas sample port (PAT-Cell-Press) ECC1-00-0155-C In the closed state, the valve spindle is seated on the PTFE ferrule and is thus preventing any bleeding through the pierced septum. 6.1 How to draw gas samples Pierce the septum with a sample syringe appropriate for the subsequent gas analysis with e.g.
PAT-Cell-Press without PAT-Core ▪ Note: The PAT-Cell-press is shipped with an inserted PE-Seal serving only as transport lock. Replace the sealing ring before putting the cell into operation . The components of the PAT-Core (insulation sleeves and plungers) must be purchased separately.
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 8 Technical data Diameter: 49.5 mm ▪ Height: 73 mm ▪ Width: 70 mm / 49.5 mm (with / without Sample port) ▪ Electrode diameter: 18 mm ▪ Temperature operation range: -20 to +80°C ▪ Dead volume: 3.565ml / 8.144 ml ( with inserted PAT-Core / without PAT-Core) ▪...
13 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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User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 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 a ccordance 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.
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