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EL-Cell GmbH makes no assurances or warranties concerning this manual and, to the extent permitted by law, limits its liability for violating any implied warranty to substituting this manual for another. In addition, EL-Cell GmbH reserves the right to revise this publication at any time without anyone's notice.
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User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 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 contacting customer service.
Product Description .......................... 5 Features and Specifications ......................5 Variants ..............................6 Safety Precautions ..........................7 Assembling the PAT-Cell-Press ...................... 8 Disassembly and Cleaning ......................10 Sample Valve with Septum Port (if installed) ................11 How to Draw Gas Samples ......................12 Unpacking ............................
• 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 using 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 hour when using a PEEK seal.
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 2 Variants PAT-Cell-Press Features Laser welded pressure sensor, 0 to 3 bar abs PAT-Cell-Press S Features Laser welded pressure sensor, 0 to 3 bar abs Gas sample port Page 6 of 20 Release 1.49...
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 3 Safety Precautions Use proper safety precautions when using hazardous electrode materials and electrolytes. Wear protective glasses and gloves to protect yourself against electrolytes that may accidentally spill out during disassembly. Upon cell disassembly, dispose of all materials properly.
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 4 Assembling the PAT-Cell-Press This section describes how to assemble the PAT-Cell-Press test cell. A separate manual provides a more detailed description of the PAT-Core. Note: The assembly must occur 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 . Insert the lower electrode into the sleeve with the active layer facing downwards . Attach the lower plunger. The lower plunger is available in different gap sizes to account for the thickness of the electrodes and separator used.
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 5 Disassembly and Cleaning When working with aprotic, moisture-sensitive electrolytes such as LiPF , it is best to leave the cell base and lid in the glove box and only expose the PAT-Core components to room air for cleaning or disposal.
Valve Seating 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 , preventing bleeding through the pierced septum. Page 11 of 20 Release 1.49...
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 6.1 How to Draw Gas Samples Pierce the septum with a sample syringe appropriate for the subsequent gas analysis, e.g., a gas chromatograph. We recommend using a syringe with a pencil -point needle to prevent clogging when the septum of the sample port is pierced. The equipment includes...
Sealing ring PE (10x) ECC1-00-0232-A/X • Note: The PAT-Cell-Press is shipped with an inserted PE seal that serves only as a transport lock. Replace the sealing ring before operating the cell. 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)
User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 9 Consumables Sealing ring PTFE (10x) ECC1-00-0232-B/X Sealing ring PE (100x) ECC1-00-0232-A/C Sealing ring Al (10x) ECC1-00-0232-G/X Page 15 of 20 Release 1.49...
80° C to remove liquid residues. 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 defect in material and workmanship to the original purchaser.
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