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PAT-Cell Disclaimer EL-Cell GmbH makes no assurances or warranties with respect to this manual and, to the extent permitted by law, limits its liability for violation of any implied warranty to the substitution of this manual for another. In addition, EL -Cell GmbH reserves the right to revise this publication at any time without notice to anyone.
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User Manual PAT-Cell Manufacturer and customer service EL-Cell GmbH Tempowerkring 8 21079 Hamburg – Germany Telephone: +49 40 79012-734 Telefax: +49 40 79012-736 Email: info@el-cell.com Website: el-cell.com Technical support Telephone: +49 40 79012-734 Email: support@el-cell.com Website: el-cell.com/support/technical-support/ Please always quote the serial number on the nameplate when making customer service inquiries.
Storage instructions ........................5 Obtaining documents and information ..................6 Product description ........................... 7 Features ..............................7 Working principle of the PAT-Cell ....................8 Safety precautions ..........................9 Cell Assembly ............................9 Disassembly and Cleaning ......................10 Unpacking ............................11 Technical data ...........................
User Manual PAT-Cell 1 Preamble 1.1 Purpose and target audience This manual covers the structure, function, operation and maintenance of the device described. It is intended for the end users of the device. An end user can be described as any person who interacts directly with the device described.
User Manual PAT-Cell 1.3 Obtaining documents and information A current version of the documentation is available on the following website : https://el-cell.com/support/manuals/ Alternatively, you can scan this QR code, to access the website: Page 6 of 16 Release 2.53...
PAT-Cell 2 Product description The PAT-Cell is a standard test cell for two- and three-electrode testing of battery materials by using the PAT-Core. For connection to a potentiostat or battery tester, the PAT -Cell must be inserted into a PAT-Stand or PAT-Tester. It has no sockets for direct cable connections.
4 Working principle of the PAT-Cell The PAT-Cell is a leadless test cell. The two or three electrodes of the inside PAT -Core can only be accessed through the contact areas at the cell bottom. The PAT -Cell may be inserted into any socket of a PAT docking station (PAT-Stand and PAT-Chamber) and PAT battery tester.
6 Cell Assembly This section describes how the PAT-Cell has to be assembled to conduct proper battery tests. Please note that the assembly has to take place under a protective atmosphere in a glove box. 1. Put the insulation sleeve (6) onto the worktop with the smaller side pointing upwards.
User Manual PAT-Cell 7 Disassembly and Cleaning When working with aprotic, moisture-sensitive electrolytes such as LiPF , 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.
Check the contents of the package 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.
▪ Weight: 0.4 kg ▪ Electrode diameter: 18 mm ▪ Temperature resistance -20 to +80 °C ▪ Compatible PAT Docking Stations The PAT-Cell can be used with all PAT docking stations and PAT-Testers PAT-Clamp-1 ▪ PAT-Stand-1 ▪ PAT-Stand-4 ▪ PAT-Stand-16 ▪...
User Manual PAT-Cell 8.2 Spring force in relation to the thickness of the upper electrode: Compression spring, FED9028 1000 Thickness of upper electrode / µm 10 Consumables Seals (single-use): Sealing ring, PE (lid, 10 pcs) ECC1-00-0232-A/X ▪ Sealing ring, PTFE (lid, 10 pcs) ECC1-00-0232-B/X ▪...
User Manual PAT-Cell 11.2 Components cell base Cell base II GTMS (PAT-Cell), assy ECC1-00-0260-E Legacy version Cell base (PAT) ECC1-00-0234-A Button holder ECC1-00-0247-B Shaft ring FED9029 Button (PAT) ECC1-00-0253-A Screw N_965 Page 15 of 16 Release 2.53...
User Manual PAT-Cell 12 Warranty For a period of one year from the date of shipment, EL -Cell GmbH (hereinafter Seller) warrants the goods to be free from defects 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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