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EL-CELL PAT-Cell-Press User Manual

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Release 1.49
PAT-Cell-Press
Electrochemical test cell
© 2024 EL-Cell GmbH

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Summary of Contents for EL-CELL PAT-Cell-Press

  • Page 1 User Manual Release 1.49 PAT-Cell-Press Electrochemical test cell © 2024 EL-Cell GmbH...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ............................
  • Page 5: Product Description

    • 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.
  • Page 6: Variants

    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...
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 8: Assembling The Pat-Cell-Press

    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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Disassembly And Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 11: Sample Valve With Septum Port (If Installed)

    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...
  • Page 12: How To Draw Gas Samples

    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...
  • Page 13: Unpacking

    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.
  • Page 14: Technical Data

    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)
  • Page 15: Consumables

    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...
  • Page 16: Spare Parts

    User Manual PAT-Cell-Press 10 Spare Parts Screw cap insulated (PAT), complete ECC1-00-0236-D Page 16 of 20 Release 1.49...
  • Page 17 User Manual PAT-Cell-Press Cell base GTMS (PAT-Press), assy ECC1-00-0255-A Page 17 of 20 Release 1.49...
  • Page 18 User Manual PAT-Cell-Press Spring contact pin holder, assy ECC1-00-0410-A Page 18 of 20 Release 1.49...
  • Page 19 User Manual PAT-Cell-Press Gas sample port (PAT-Press), assy ECC1-00-0155-C Page 19 of 20 Release 1.49...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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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