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Corrosion

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FuEL CELL / soLAr CELLs

modularBio-Logic SAS

(founded in 1983) is located near Grenoble

in the French Alps. We design and manufacture high performance, research

laboratory instruments for electrochemistry and

fuel cell testing. Bio-Logic’s product range

is based on a modular and flexible design.

We offer potentiostat workstations from single channel

up to 16 channel systems, integrating EIS capability and

high current boosters.

15 years experience15 years experience

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ELECtroCHEMistrY ProDuCt CAtALoG2

modularControlled by powerful EC-Lab® software

Comprehensive software package including EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® Express, OEM package

Dedicated techniques

Multi-technique experiment builder

External device control

Multiple graph display

Data analysis

Experiment limits

Software calibration

15 years experience

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in design of modular potentiostats/galvanostats/FRAs

Modular systems Modular chassis having from 1 to 16 board slots

Up to 16 independant potentiostats

High current boosters: 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 80 and 100 A

Extended voltage range to ±48 V

Low current options (down to fA)

Multiple user systems (up to 16 for a VMP3) - LAN connection required

A unique and complete product range 12 different potentiostats/galvanostats/FRAs

Single to multichannel system: 1, 2, 5, 16 slots chassis

Built-in EIS generator

High current potentiostats

Built-in or external high current boosters

Electronic load boxes

Fuel cell test stations

Configuration can be adapted to the application

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Supercapacitors Battery testing

Corrosion Sensors NanotechnologyEducation/training

General electrochemistry

Solar cells, photovoltaic systems Power Fuel cell

Coating

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Single potentiostats/galvanostats SP-50 6 SP-150 6 SP-200 7 SP-300 7 Applications 8 Specification overview 9

Multipotentiostats/galvanostats BiStat 10 VSP 10 VMP3 11 MPG2 11 Applications 12 Specification overview 13

High current potentiostats/galvanostats HCP-803 14 HCP-1005 14 CLB-500 15 CLB-2000 15 Boosters 16 Applications 18 Specification overview 19

Monitoring Software Package EC-Lab® 20 EC-Lab® Express 21 EC-Lab® Graphic 22

Impedance analysers Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy 23

Fuel Cell Test Station FCT-50/150S 24 FC-Lab 25

Accessories 26

Ordering information 27

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Economical and easy-to-useThe SP-50 is an economical, value oriented potentiostat/galvanostat designed to address applications in general electrochemistry and corrosion. Contained in a simple, compact chassis, the SP-50 is a fixed configuration unit with no options. It is targeted for new researchers in the field of electrochemistry and an ideal instrument for teaching and education. It offers good performance with a small price tag.

SP-50 EDUCATIONAL

SingleSINGLE POTENTIOSTATS/

GALVANOSTATS

Powerful in a versatile chassisThe SP-150 is a more full featured economical research grade potentiostat. With its modular chassis, this instrument can be customized to address all applications in the area of classical electrochemistry. The SP-150 potentiostat configuration can be selected at purchase to include an EIS-capable potentiostat, and a low current option (1 nA full scale range). It can also be connected to external high current boosters (2, 5, 10, 20, 80 and 100 A).

SP-150 ECONOmICAL RESEARCH GRADE


Applications Education/training Standard electrochemistry Corrosion

Applications General electrochemistry Sensors Corrosion Energy sources Coatings

Options Low current: range down to 1 nA Built-in analyser EIS: 10 μHz to 1 MHz External current boosters: 2, 5, 10, 20, 80 and 100 A

RDE control Kit

potentiostats/galvanostats/FRAs

Compact and powerful in a portable chassisSP-200 is the newest, research grade, value-oriented potentiostat/galvanostat in the Bio-Logic product range. With excellent specifications in a portable chassis, the SP-200 is the perfect instrument for any application in electrochemistry especially corrosion. The SP-200 offers outstanding features such as a floating mode, analog filtering, a built-in calibration board, and 9 stability bandwidths for a better control of the cell. Additionally, the SP-200 can be purchased with a standard DC potentiostat or an EIS capable one. There is also an Ultra Low Current (ULC) option. On-site corrosion experiments can be performed thanks to its portable design.

SP-200 NEw RESEARCH GRADE

Fast, sensitive, stable and modularSP-300 is a state-of-the-art research grade potentiostat/galvanostat/FRA with remarkable specifications. The base specifications are the same for both the SP-300 and the SP-200 including floating mode, analog filtering, built-in calibration board, and stability bandwidths. The SP-300’s modular chassis has the ability to add a high current/high voltage option board (1 A/48 V). The SP-300 can also accept a second potentiostat board (either standard or EIS) and perform as a Bipotentiostat.It is also a multiple user system as each channel boardcan be used independently by two different researchers.

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Applications General electrochemistry Sensors Corrosion Coatings Materials

Options Ultra Low current: range down to 1 pA Built-in EIS analyser: 10 μHz to 7 MHz

Applications General electrochemistry Sensors Corrosion Electrolysis/anodizing Coatings

Options Ultra Low current: range down to 1 pA Built-in EIS analyser: 10 μHz to 7 MHz

Internal amplifiers: 1 A/48 V ; 4 A/(-5; 14) V

Bi-potentiostat

SP-50 SP-150 SP-200 SP-300Modules / Std ElS LC* Boost Std ElS ULC** Std ElS ULC** 1 A/48 V 4 A/14 V

Educationfundamental electrochemistryAnalytical electrochemistryCorrosionNanotechnology/sensorsBattery/supercapacitorfuel cellsSolar cellsElectrolysisCoatingsmaterials

For each instrument, modules can be mixed together

* LC: Low Current ** ULC: Ultra Low Current

suitable very useful excellent

Fundamental and analytical electrochemistry research is probably the most demanding application with respect to instrumentation.This type of research is aimed at exploring material limits, and therefore requires the most advanced instrument capabilities.Fast potential scans can be used to highlight intermediate reaction species. For low current measurements, the excellent sensitivity of the ultra low current option is a big advantage in detecting very low concentrations. This option offers a 76 aA current resolution on the 1 pA range making it especially attractive to researchers testing sensors.EIS capability is also a powerful tool to investigate fundamental electrochemical phenomenon at the working electrode surface.

Focus on Fundamental/ Analytical Electrochemistry

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Select your instrument to match your application.

Applications



SP-50 SP-150 SP-200 SP-300Potentiostat Yes Yes Yes YesGalvanostat Yes Yes Yes Yesmaximum current ±800 mA ±800 mA ±500 mA ±500 mACompliance voltage ±10 V ±10 V ±12 V ±12 Vmax potential applied ±10 V 0-20 V Ajustable ±10 V ±10 V (±48 V)Potential resolution 5 μV on 200 mV 5 μV on 200 mV 1 μV on 60 mV 1 μV on 60 mVPotential accuracy < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSR < ±1 mV < ±1 mVVoltage range ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V,

±25 mV, ±250 mV±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V, ±25 mV, ±250 mV

maximum scan rate 200 V/s 200 V/s 200 V/s 200 V/sCurrent ranges 6 6 (9 with LC) 7 (11 with LC) 7 (11 with LC)

with standard board 10 μA to 1 A 10 μA to 1 A 10 nA to 500 mA 10 nA to 500 mAwith low current option n.a 1nA to 100 mA 1 pA to 500 mA (with gain) 1 pA to 500 mA (with gain)

Current accuracy < 0.1% of fSR < 0.1% of fSR < 0.1% of fSR < 0.1% of fSRCurrent resolution (meas) 0.004% fSR 0.004% fSR 0.0033% fSR 0.0033% fSRInput bias current @ 25°C < 5 pA < 5 pA < 10 pA < 10 pAPotentiostat bandwidth 1 mHz 1 mHz 8 mHz 8 mHzBandwidth with boosters n.a. 130 kHz to 10 kHz n.a. 2 mHzPotentiostat rise/fall time < 2 μs < 2 μs < 500 ns < 500 nsInput impedance 1 TΩ (//20 pA) 1 TΩ (//20 pA) 1 TΩ (//10 pA) 1TΩ (//10 pA)Interfaces Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0Electrometer bandwidth LC n.a. 1 mHz 4 mHz 4 mHzAcquisition time 20 μs 20 μs 20 μs 20 μsIR compensation manual, current interrupt manual, EIS , current interrupt manual, EIS, current interrupt manual, EIS, current interruptElectrodes connections 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4A/D converter 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bitsEIS capability n.a. 10 μHz to 1 mHz 10 μHz to 7 mHz 10 μHz to 7 mHzNomber of channels 1 1 1 1 to 2 (Bipot)Analog I/O 3 3 3 3TTL 2 2 2 2Internal booster option n.a. n.a. n.a. Yes (1 A or 4 A)External current booster n.a. 2, 5, 10, 20, 80, 100 A n.a. n.a.floating option CE to Ground CE to Ground Yes Yesfilters Numeric Numeric Analog/numeric Analog/numericDimensions 305 x 335 x 75 mm 305 x 335 x 75 mm 221 x 167 x 384 mm 150 x 525 x 505 mmPower requirements 110 w 110 w 40 w 105 wweight (chassis + pstats) 6.6 kg 7.2 kg 6 kg 23 kgSoftware package EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® Express EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® Express EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® Express EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® ExpressCell cable length (std) 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.75 m 1.75 mCell cable length options 2 to 10 m 2 to 10 m n.a. n.a.Temperature control with analog I/O with analog I/O with analog I/O with analog I/On.a.: not availablefSR: full scale range

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mODULAR 5 CHANNELS

MultiMultiMuLtI-POTENTIOSTATS/

GALVANOSTATS

Two independant channels with a low current optionThe Bistat is a two channel potentiostat/galvanostat dedicated to bi-potentiostat experiments, especially rotating ring disk studies. Based on the VSP technology, the specifications are similar to the VSP non-impedance board. The configuration of this unit is fixed with two standard channel boards (without EIS) configuration. One is coupled to a low current option (typically connected to the ring electrode of an RRDE).

TwO POTENTIOSTATS

Ultimate Electrochemical WorkstationThe VSP is a research grade potentiostat system in a 5-channelmodular chassis. This allows the VSP to add additional capability in the way of plug-in “modules”. These modules provide EIS capability (included on the potentiostat board), low current measurement (uses 1 additional slot), 4 A current booster (two slots) and additional potentiostat channels (each one takes one slot). The internal 4 A option takes two slots in the VSP chassis and requires a potentiostat board to be used with it. External boosters from 2 A up to 100 A can be used with each channel in the VSP.


Applications Electrocatalysis RRDE SECM

Applications Analytical/General electrochemistry Corrosion Energy sources Batteries Coatings

Options External current boosters: 2, 5, 10, 20, 80 and 100 A

RDE control Kit

Options Built-in EIS analyser: 10 μHz to 1 MHz

External current boosters: 2, 5, 10, 20, 80 and 100 A

5 independent channels Internal ±4 A booster kit

BiStat VSP

16 channels Energy Device Test SystemThe MPG2 is a multi-channel, research grade battery cycler designed for research on intercalation compounds, batteries and supercapacitors. The MPG2 is the next generation of the Bio-Logic’s popular MacPile testing unit. The configuration of MPG2 is fixed at 16 channels. Each channel is an independent potentiostat/galvanostat with a maximum current of 100 mA. EIS measurement is not possible with this unit. The MPG2 can be interfaced to an external power booster to get the current per channel up to 2 or 5 A.

16 channel Research Grade Potentiostat SystemThe VMP3 is a research-grade multi-channel potentiostat. With its modular chassis design, up to 16 independent potentiostat channels can be installed. The VMP3 can be equipped with additional capabilities, including low current measurement, impedance and high current via plug-in modules. Each potentiostat installed in the VMP3 can be connected to an external high current booster channel. The VMP3 is also a multiple user system. Thanks to the Ethernet LAN connection capability, several computers can be connected to the unit at the same time.

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Applications General electrochemistry Sensors Corrosion Energy storage

Applications Battery testing Supercapacitors General electrochemistry

Options Ultra Low current (range down to 1 nA) Built-in EIS analyser: 10 μHz to 1 MHz

Internal amplifiers: 4 A/±10 V, 8 A/±10 V Additional channels External current boosters: 2 , 5, 10, 20, 80 and 100 A

Options External current booster: 2, 5 A Battery holder

VMP3

BiStat VSP VMP3 MPG2Modules / Multi ElS LC* Booster Multi ElS LC* Booster 16 ch

Educationalfundamental electrochemistryAnalytical electrochemistryCorrosionNanotechnology/sensorsRRDE/catalysisBattery/supercapacitorfuel cells/stacksSolar cellsElectrolysisCoatings


* LC: Low Current


The low current option is ideal for corrosion experiments. With an input impedance of 1014 ohms (with 1 pF in parallel) and a 1 pA range, Bio-Logic’s instruments can measure extremely low corrosion rates and provide EIS data on high impedance coatings.Using the VMP3 in a multi-electrode mode (N’Stat configuration) is an excellent feature that allows users to acquire the statistics necessary for localized corrosion evaluations.Bio-Logic’s systems exhibit extremely high resolution and accuracy in current and potential measurements. Combined with a high acquisition speed, they are well-suited for making Electrochemical Noise Measurements using dedicated techniques (ZRA - ZVC).EC-Lab® software offers many standard corrosion techniques and data analysis tools (Tafel and Rp fits) to study corrosion (uniform, pitting...).

Focus on corrosion/coatings

MultiMulti


Applications


BiStat VSP VMP3 MPG2Type Bipotentiostat multipotentiostat multipotentiostat multipotentiostatGalvanostat Yes Yes Yes YesNomber of channels 2 1 to 5 1 to 16 16maximum current ±400 mA ±400 mA ±400 mA ±100 mACompliance voltage ±10 V ±10 V ±10 V ±10 Vmax potential applied 0-20 V ajustable 0-20 V ajustable 0-20 V ajustable ±10 V ajustablePotential resolution 5 μV on 200 mV 5 μV on 200 mV 5 μV on 200 mV 5 μV on 200 mVPotential accuracy < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSRVoltage range ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V ±2.5 V, ±5 V, ±10 V ±2.5 V,±5 V, ±10 V ±2.5 V,±5 V, ±10 Vmaximum scan rate 200 V/s 200 V/s 200 V/s 200 V/sCurrent ranges 6 (9 with LC) 6 (9 with LC) 6 (9 with LC) 5 with standard board 10 μA to 1 A 10 μA to 1 A 10 μA to 1 A 10 μA to 100 mA with low current option 1 nA to 100 mA 1 nA to 100 mA 1 nA to 100 mA n.a.Current accuracy < 0.1% of fSR < 0.1% of fSR < 0.1% of fSR < 0.1% of fSRCurrent resolution (meas) 0.004% fSR 0.004% fSR 0.004% fSR 0.004% fSRInput bias current @ 25°C < 5 pA < 5 pA < 5 pA < 5 pAPotentiostat bandwidth 1 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHzBandwidth with boosters n.a. 130 kHz to 10 kHz 130 kHz to 10 kHz 150 kHz or 130 kHzPotentiostat rise/fall time < 2 μs < 2 μs < 2 μs < 2 μsInput impedance 1 TΩ (//20 pA) 1 TΩ (//20 pA) 1 TΩ (//20 pA) 1 TΩ (//20 pA)Interfaces Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0Electrometer bandwidth LC 1 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHzAcquisition time 20 μs 20 μs 20 μs 200 μsIR compensation manual, current interrupt manual, EIS, current interrupt manual, EIS, current interrupt manual, current interruptElectrodes connections 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4A/D converter 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bitsEIS capability n.a. 10 μHz to 1 mHz 10 μHz to 1 mHz n.a.Analog I/O 3 3 3 3TTL 2 2 2 2Internal booster option n.a. Yes (4 A) Yes (4 or 8 A) n.a.External current booster 2, 5, 10, 20, 80, 100 A 2, 5, 10, 20, 80, 100 A 2, 5, 10, 20, 80, 100 A 2 and 5 Afloating option CE to Ground CE to Ground CE to Ground n.a.filters Numeric Numeric Numeric NumericDimensions 305 x 335 x 86 mm 305 x 335 x 86 mm 496 x 465 x 262 mm 470 x 504 x 182 mmPower requirements 190 w 250 w 650 w (16 ch) 650 wweight (chassis + pstats) 9 kg 8 kg 22 kg 19 kgSoftware package EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® Express EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® Express EC-Lab®, EC-Lab® Express EC-Lab®*Cell cable length (std) 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 mCell cable length options n.a. 2 to 10 m 2 to 10 m 2 to 10 mTemperature control with analog I/O with analog I/O with analog I/O with analog I/On.a.: not availablefSR: full scale range* Voltamperometric techniques and battery applications


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More power for battery testingThe HCP-1005 is a compact high current potentiostat/galvanostat/FRA specially designed to study secondary batteries with a high capacity. With a voltage range of 0.6 to 5 V and a current range of +/-100 A, this unit can be used to test industrial Li-ion battery modules. The EIS capability integrated in the chassis is ideal for ageing tests. The HCP-1005 structure is similar to the HCP-803. It is a combination of a research potentiostat and a 100 A booster built into the same chassis.

High current for supercapacitors and fuel cellsThe HCP-803 is a High Current Potentiostat capable of producing 80 A with a voltage range of +/- 3 V. It is primarily designed for applications in the fuel cell and supercapacitor areas. It is a combination of a research quality potentiostat and an 80 A booster built into the same chassis. The potentiostat has the same specifications as the VMP3 potentiostat boards (with EIS option) when not connected to the booster portion of the unit.

Options 100 A booster is also available as a standalone booster unit for the SP-150, VSP and VMP3

Options 80 A booster is also available as a standalone booster unit for the SP-150, VSP and VMP3

Applications Lithium-ion Nickel-Cadmium Nickel-Metal hydride

Applications Fuel cells Supercapacitors Electroplating Battery

HIGH CURRENT POTENTIOSTAT BATTERY TESTER

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150 A/50 V electronic load for stack testingThe CLB-2000 is a 150 A/50 V controlled electronic load designed to study stacks of fuel cells and solar cells. The CLB-2000 couples a 2 kW electronic load with an EIS capable potentiostat in the same compact chassis. This unit can be used in connection with a VMP3 to perform simultaneous measurements (AC and DC) on individual elements of the stacks (up to 50 elements).

Software controlled electronic load for fuel cellThe CLB-500 controlled electronic load box is specially designed for the latest research on devices delivering energy from renewable sources such as fuel cells and photovoltaic systems. The CLB-500 couples an electronic load with an EIS capable potentiostat in the same compact chassis. This controlled electronic load handles up to a 500 W load at 50 A/10 V.

Options SAM-50: voltage adapter (50 V) to be used with VMP3 (5 channels)

Options LB-500: 500 W slave load

Applications Fuel cell stacks Solar cells Photovoltaic systems

Applications Fuel cells Solar cells Photovoltaic systems

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CLB-500 CLB-2000

Deliver more power to your application with a high current boosterEach of our modular multi-potentiostat units and the SP-150 can be interfaced to a separate current booster unit. These modular booster units can have different booster modules placed inside them (2, 5, 10, or 20 A). In the standard booster chassis there are 8 available booster slots and the current limit is 20 A. Each booster channel is connected to a single potentiostat channel. There is also an 80 or 100 A booster unit. 4 A and 8 A booster kits can be directly inserted in the potentiostat chassis (one 4 A kit for the VSP and either two 4 A kits or one 8 A kit for the VMP3). The SP-300 chassis can accommodate one 1 A/48 V option.

HIGH CURRENT

High current


High current

General features

Booster range included in the autoranging

EIS capability Plug-in module or external chassis Plug-and-play

Configurations External: ±2 A, ±5 A, ±10 A, ±20 A on ±10 V

adjustable from –20 to +20 V ±80 A on ±3 V ±100 A on (0.6 - 5) V

Internal kit: ±4 A, ±8 A on 20 V

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2/4/5 A 8/10 A 20 A 80 A 100 ACell controlConnection 2, 3, 4, 5 terminal leadsCompliance 10 V range adjustable ±3 V 0.6 - 5.0 Vmaximum current ±2/±4/±5 A ±8/±10 A ±20 A ±80 A ±100 Amaximum potential ±20 V ±20 V ±20 V ±3 V 5 VRise time and fall time Potentio 15 μs 25 μs 60 μs 95 μs 1.7 ms

Galvano 40 μs 50 μs 120 μs 150 μs 4.0 ms

MeasurementPotential accuracy < 0.1 % fSR < 0.1 % fSR < 0.1 % fSR < 0.1 % fSR < 0.1 % fSRCurrent accuracy < 0.1 % fSR < 0.1 % fSR < 0.1 % fSR < 0.1 % fSR < 0.5% fSRPotential noise (peak to peak 0-100 kHz)

0.6 mV 0.6 mV 0.6 mV 0.6 mV 0.15 mV (0-10 kHz)

Current noise (peak to peak 0-100 kHz)

1 mA @ 2/4/5 A 3 mA @ 8/10 A 6 mA @ 20 A 20 mA @ 80 A 5 mA (0-10 kHz)

ElectrometerInputs 3 potential measurementsImpedance 1010 Ohms 1010 Ohms 1010 Ohms 1010 Ohms 1010 OhmsBandwidth 1 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHz 1 mHzImpedance 2/4/5 A 8/10 A 20 A 80 A 100 Afrequency range (accuracy 1%, 1°) 10 μHz to 150/130/125 kHz 10 μHz to 100/80 kHz 10 μHz to 30 kHz 10 μHz to 15 kHz 10 μHz to 10 kHzAmplitude 0.5 mV to 0.5 V - 0.1% to 50% of the current range

Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs1 External input Security to open circuit (TTL level) Security to open circuit (TTL level)

Emergency push buttonGeneralPower ±15 V DC 150 wDimensions (kit) 290 x 130 x 105 mm 290 x 130 x 210 mm 290 x 130 x 430 mm 290 x 130x 320 mm 290 x 130 x 320 mmweight (kit alone) 1 kg/0.85 kg/1 kg 1.4 kg/2 kg 4.2 kg 4.8 kg 9 kgfSR: full scale range

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HCP-803 HCP-1005 CLB-500 CLB-2000 BoosterModules 80 A 100 A 500 W 2 kW 2, 4, 5 A 8, 10, 20 A 80 A 100 A

Intercalation compoundsBatteriesSupercapacitorsfuel cellsPhotovoltaicStack/powerElectrolysisCoatings



Research interest in new energy sources for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is rapidly growing especially in fuel cell and battery R&D activity.Researchers in these fields require an instrument that can measure and apply high voltage and current. Our high current instruments draw upon Bio-Logic’s experience and long history in providing instruments to investigate intercalation compounds and batteries.Another major area in renewable energy research is in capturing the energy of sunlight. Solar cells have been studied for several years now. With the need to develop commercial solar cells and modules, it is becoming increasingly important to improve efficiencies and the performance of these devices, as well as their price. Our product and its high voltage/current capabilities provide powerful tools to assist in developing photovoltaic cells and components.EIS capability is an important technique to study aging of energy sources in real operating conditions.

Focus on energy sources

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High current

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HCP-803 HCP-1005 CLB-500 CLB-2000 FCT-50S FCT-150SType Potentiostat Potentiostat Load/Potentiostat Load/Potentiostat Load LoadGalvanostat Yes Yes No/yes No/yes No Nomaximum current 80 A/±400 mA 100 A/±400 mA 50 A/±400 mA 150 A/±400 mA 0.2-50 A 0.2-150 ACompliance voltage ±10 V ±10 V n.a./10 V n.a./10 V None Nonemax potential applied ±3 V 0.6-5.0 V 10 V 50 V (with SVA) 5 V 5 VPotential resolution 5 μV on 200 mV 5 μV on 200 mV 76 μV 76 μV/400 μV 76 μV 76 μVPotential accuracy < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSR < 0.1% fSRVoltage range ±3 V 0.5-5 V 0.1-10 V 1-50 V 0-5 V 0-5 Vmaximum scan rate 200 V/s alone 200 V/s alone n.a./200 V/s n.a./200 V/s n.a. n.a.Current ranges 7 7 2 2 1 1

with standard board 10 μA to 1 A 10 μA to 1 A 5 A, 50 A 40 A, 150 A 50 A 150 ACurrent accuracy < 0.1% of fSR < 0.1% of fSR 0.5% fSR 0.5% fSR 0.5% fSR 0.5% fSRCurrent resolution (meas) 0.004% fSR 0.004% fSR 0.004% fSR 0.004% fSR 11 mA 4 mAInput bias current @25°C < 5 pA < 5 pA < 5 pA < 5 pA n.a.Potentiostat bandwidth 1 mHz alone 1 mHz alone n.a.Bandwidth with boosters 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHzPotentiostat rise/fall time 95 μs 1.7 ms n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.Input impedance 1010 Ω (//20 pA) 1010 Ω (//20 pA) n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.Interfaces Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Ethernet, USB 2.0Time base 200 μs/20 μs 200 μs 200 μs 200 μs 200 μs 200 μsIR compensation manual, EIS,

current interruptmanual, EIS, current interrupt

manual, EIS, current interrupt

manual, EIS, current interrupt

manual, EIS manual, EIS

Electrodes connections 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4A/D converter 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 16 bitsEIS capability 10 μHz to 10 kHz 10 μHz to 10 kHz 10 μHz to 10 kHz 10 μHz to 10 kHz 10 μHz to 10 kHz 10 μHz to 10 kHzNomber of channels 1 1 1 1 1 1Analog I/O 3 3 3 3 n.a. n.a.TTL 2 2 2 2 n.a. n.a.Internal booster option ±80 A ±100 A Yes (load off) Yes (load off) n.a. n.a.External current booster ±80 A ±100 A 2, 5, 10, 20, 80, 100 A 2, 5, 10, 20, 80, 100 A No Nofloating option CE to Ground CE to Ground CE to Ground CE to Ground No Nofilters Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric n.a. n.a.Dimensions 495 x 275 x 465 mm 495 x 275 x 465 mm 495 x 275 x 465 mm 495 x 275 x 465 mm 495 x 430 x 470 mm 495 x 430 x 470 mmPower requirements 700 w 1000 w 500 w 2 kw 300 w 300 wweight (chassis + pstats) 23 kg 23 kg 23 kg 25 kg 40 kg 4 kgSoftware package EC-Lab®,

EC-Lab® ExpressEC-Lab® EC-Lab®,

EC-Lab® ExpressEC-Lab® fC-Lab fC-Lab

Cell cable length (std) 1.5 m (0.8 m current)

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0.8 m 0.8 m

Gas control n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. Yes YesTemperature control n.a. with analog I/O with analog I/O with analog I/O Yes YesTemperature probe n.a. PT100 n.a. n.a. 5 5mass flow control n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 0-40 L/h H2

0-100 L/h O2

0-120 L/h H2 0-300 L/h O2

Humidifiers Yes (2) Yes (2)Back pressure control 0-5 bars 0-5 barsn.a.: not availablefSR: full scale range


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Powerful and Comprehensive Advanced Software

Monitoring

A comprehensive software packageEC-Lab® is an advanced software package for performing electrochemistry measurements. With more than 10 years of development and constant improvement in techniques and features, EC-Lab® software has become the benchmark in potentiostat control software.

Display modeTwo view modes are available in EC-Lab®. The setup of experiments can be done with a technique menu, or by inputting parameter values into a spreadsheet. Many experimental parameters can be modified “on the fly” during the experiment, with the changes stored into the raw data file. The appearance of the software interface is able to be adapted to create the best working environment for the user.

Experimental sequence builderEC-Lab® software contains more than 50 techniques. These techniques can address applications in voltammetry, EIS, corrosion and energy source development. A powerful technique builder can execute a series of different modular techniques, wait and loop features to create complex experimental sequences. Even within each technique, the user can create up to 100 linkable sequences of that experiment with different parameters.

EIS measurementsEIS measurements can be made in both controlled potential and controlled current modes from 10 μHz to a remarkable 7 MHz. The patented “drift correction” algorithm and multiple stability parameters allow users to acquire the high quality data from their EIS measurements.

MONItOrING SOFTWARE PACKAGE


Impedance spectroscopy

General electrochemistry

Pulsed techniques

Technique builder

Ohmic drop determination

Battery testing

Corrosion

Fuel cell and photovoltaic testing

Custom applications

Special applications

EC-Lab®

Easy and user-friendly Software for new users

software package

An easy software for educationEC-lab® Express is the ideal software to start with Electrochemistry. With an easy-to-use straight-forward parameter input window, this unique interface gives a simple overview for the user to create, modify and visualize the experimental setup. All voltammetry and chrono-method protocols are included, complemented by pulsed techniques and corrosion testing.

A comprehensive graphics packageEC-lab® Express graphical package is the same as that in EC-lab® and includes all analysis, integration and fitting tools present in the more full featured EC-LAB software.

EIS measurementsEC-lab® Express can perform EIS experiments on the counter electrode. Impedance of the counter and the working electrode are calculated simultaneously. EIS measurements on each element of a stack are also available.

Simple experimental sequence builderEC-lab® Express offers more than 30 techniques. These techniques can address applications in voltammetry, EIS, corrosion and material development. An easy technique linker can execute a series of different modular techniques, wait periods and loops to create complex experimental sequences.EC-lab® Express provides the opportunity to do pulsed experiments up to 20 μs sampling or 40 μs for Cyclic voltammetry. This is very useful for performing kinetics and electroplating studies.

OEM PackageBio-Logic has developped an OEM package and LabView® drivers which are available for our customers. This package includes almost all the DC and AC techniques present in EC-lab®.A Pascal and Veepro® test program and LabView® examples are also provided.

Included with: SP-50, SP-150, VSP, VMP3, BiStat, HCP-803, CLB-500.

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EC-Lab® Express

An extended range of analysis

EC-Lab® Graphics

software packageMonitoring

A comprehensive graphics packageEC-Lab’s graphic package provided with the software includes a powerful 3-Dimension plot feature and a tool to create unique graph templates.Using our advanced “Process” function, the user can create new variables for each axis. This enables mathematical functions to be performed on data plotted on any axis.Powerful electro-analytical analysis tools (such as peak find/height, convection wave, integral, Tafel fit, Rp determination) are available in EC-Lab®. These analyses incorporate classical fit routines (linear, circular) and algorithms. All the analysis results are stored in a separate file.EC-Lab’s EIS modeling package utilizes the equivalent circuit approach. There are over 150 standard circuits and two minimi-zations algorithms available for use in understanding impedance plot information. The user can define and build his own circuit model using a range of eight simple elements (R, C, L, Q, W, G, Wd, M). A batch processing feature allows the fitting of multiple cycles in an impedance experiment.


Integral...

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Wave Analysis...

Z Sim...

Electrochemical Noise...

Tafel Fit...

Line Fit...

Traces Processing...

Peak Analysis...

Z Fit...

Filtering...

Min Max...

RP Fit...

Mott-Schottky...

Kramers- Kronig...

Fourier Transform...

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Built-in EIS capability with equivalent circuit fitting

EIS measurementsMany units in the electrochemistry product range developed by Bio-Logic can be equipped with a built-in EIS analyser. This measurement is based on the DSP technology that mixes accuracy and fast sampling.This feature results in several major tools developed in our control software: Single Sine and Mutiple Sine EIS techniques, Fast Fourier Transform based integration, cycle averaging and a patented drift correction.

EIS techniquesAC sine waves can be superimposed on a DC potential or a DC current value. Additional techniques are available that impose the sine wave on a potential (SPEIS, also known as Mott Schottky technique) or a current (SGEIS) sweep. Finally our EIS techniques can be sequenced to apply different defined conditions during the frequency sweep.

EIS AccuracyAccuracy is given by the error observed on the phase and on the magnitude. For almost all of our potentiostats, we specify 1%, 1° accuracy below 500 kHz, which is reduced with a booster. For SP-200/300 technology, the performance is higher and reaches 0.3%, 0.3° accuracy in the same area.

EIS ModelingEC-Lab® software offers ZFit, a modeling tool for equivalent circuit fitting. Over 150 standard circuits combining 8 elements and two minimization algorithms (Simplex DownHill and Levenberg-Marquardt) are available to investigate impedance data. Zfit and ZSim tools are available in EC-Lab® demo version.

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IMPEdANCE ANALySERS

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Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

FCT-50S FCT-150S Max current: 50 A 150 A Max voltage: 5 V 5 V Electronic Load: 250 W 250 W Minimum load resistor: 0.7 mΩ 0.7 mΩ Built-in EIS analyser: 10 μHz up to 10 kHz 10 μHz up to 10 kHz Current measurement accuracy: 0.5% FSR 0.5% FSR Current resolution: 4 mA 11 mA Potential resolution: 76 μV 76 μV Fuel gas flow control: 0-40 L/h 0-120 L/h Oxidant gas flow control: 0-100 L/h 0-300 L/h Back Pressure control: 0-5 bars 0-5 bars 5 temperature control: cell, humidifiers, heaters cell, humidifiers, heaters Interfaces: USB 2.0 and Ethernet 100Mbytes USB 2.0 and Ethernet 100Mbytes Safety Alarms with automatic N2 purge on: - under voltage, - under voltage,

- over current, - over current, - over temperature - over temperature - over water - over water

Specifications

Two models for 25 and 50 cm2 The FCT-150S and FCT-50S are compact fuel cell test stations designed for PEMFC testing. Based on feedback from our customers, they are designed to be the most flexible test stations on the market. The compact chassis integrates a programmable electronic load (250 W), gas and water control circuitry (flow, pressure and temperature) and data acquisition. The electronic load uses state-of-the-art technology and is capable of reaching very low voltage levels (virtually 0 V) at 150 A (for FCT-150S) and 50 A (for FCT-50S). A number of safety features have been incorporated in the hardware and software. To conduct long-term experiments, such as fuel cell ageing, Bio-Logic has developed an automated humidifier, water filling and condenser water purging, all managed by FC-Lab control software.

FuEL CELL TEST STATION


FCt-50/150S

Applications PEMFC testing Single cell or small stacks

Options Automatic humifier filling and condenser purge

Manual filling kit

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Gas control and display Temperatures, pressures, flows Independent for each cell and each gas

Facilities Current density display On the fly parameter changes Multivariable graphic display

Loal Control Galvanostatic/galvanodynamic Potentiostatic/potentiodynamic Power/load

Techniques Open circuit voltage Voltage pulses Current pulses Voltage scan Current scan Potentio EIS Galvano EIS Constant load discharge Constant power discharge Macrotechniques (SGEIS) Loop

Specifications

Powerful monitoring softwareFC-Lab is the operating software used to control and analyzedata from the instrument. With an easy-to-use interface, it offers all controls and functions for fuel cell testing with individually tabbed menus. The graphic functions offer a real-time display of performance of the fuel cell with respect to each of the measured or controlled variables.

FC-Lab


Bio-Logic supplies the widest range of accessoriesfor electrochemistry experiments

ACCESSOrIES

Kits, glassware & cells Cell vials (small and king size) From 5 to 20 mL Voltammetry Cell Micro volume cell Bulk Electrolysis cell Corrosion cell kits/Flat cell kit Analytical cell kits Plate material evaluating cell Flow cell Spectroelectrochemical cell/flow cell Sample holders Vycor glass products Electrode Polishing Kit

Electrodes Working electrodes Counter electrodes Reference electrodes Metal working electrodes - king size Reference electrodes - king size

Printed electrodes IDA (Interdigitated Array) electrodes 2, 3, 5 μm Printed type ring disk electrodes ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) electrode

Rotating Ring Disk Electrode Rotator & electrodes

RRDE-3A

Quartz Crystal Analyser QCA922

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OrdErING INFORMATION

SP-50 potentiostat/galvanostat092-050 Single channel potentiostat including software

SP-150 potentiostat/galvanostat092-150 SP-150 chassis - including software092-06/1 Potentiostat/galvanostat board092-06/2 Potentiostat/galvanostat board with EIS (Z)092-06/3 “p” low current option

SP-200 potentiostat/galvanostat094-080 SP-200 chassis - including software094-081/1 Potentiostat/galvanostat board094-081/2 Potentiostat/galvanostat board with EIS (Z)094-081/4 Ultra low current electrometer

SP-300 potentiostat/galvanostat094-100 SP-300 chassis - including software094-101/1 Potentiostat/galvanostat board094-101/2 Potentiostat/galvanostat board with EIS (Z)094-101/5 ±48 V/±1 A booster option094-101/4 Ultra low current electrometer

Bi-potentiostat/galvanostat092-60 BiStat

VSP potentiostat/galvanostat092-10 VSP chassis – 5 slots - including software092-11/1 Potentiostat/galvanostat board092-11/2 Potentiostat/galvanostat board with EIS (Z)092-11/3 “p” low current option092-11/4 4 A booster option

VMP3 multichannel potentiostat/galvanostat

092-20 VmP3 chassis - 16 slots - including software092-21/1 Potentiostat/galvanostat board092-21/2 Potentiostat/galvanostat board with EIS (Z)092-21/3 “p” low current option092-21/4 4 A booster option092-21/5 8 A booster option

Select your instrument to match with your application.

MPG2 Multichannel battery cycler092-80/2 16 channels potentiostat/galvanostat

SP-150, VSP, VMP3 external boosters092-30 SP-150, VSP & VmP3 booster chassis092-31/1 2 A double board092-31/2 5 A board092-31/3 10 A board092-31/4 20 A board

SP-150, VSP & VMP3 high current boosters092-40/2 VmP3B-80 - max: 80 A (-3 V, +3 V)092-41/2 VmP3B-100 - max: 100 A (0.5 V, +5 V)

SP-150, VSP, VMP3 electronic load092-71 LB-500 - load box 500 w (50 A/10 V)092-73 LB-2000 - load box 2 kw (150 A/50 V)

High current potentiostat/galvanostat092-40/1 HCP-803 - potentiostat/galvanostat with EIS (Z)092-41/1 HCP-1005 - potentiostat/galvanostat with EIS (Z)

Controlled load box092-70 CLB-500 - controlled Load Box 500 w (50 A/10 V)092-72 CLB-2000 - controlled Load Box 2 kw (150 A/50 V)

Fuel cell tester095-02 fCT-150S/Z PEmfC tester with EIS option095-02/A fCT-150S/Z PEmfC tester automated095-06 fCT-50S/Z PEmfC tester with EIS option095-06/A fCT-50S/Z PEmfC tester automated095-03 Transfer gas line heater (*2)

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USA Customers Bio-Logic USA, LLCP.O.Box 30009Knoxville TN 37930 - USATel.: +1 865 769 3800 Fax: +1 865 769 3801www.bio-logic.us

Corporate OfficeBio-Logic, SAS

1, rue de l’Europe38640 CLAIX - FranceTel.: +33 476 98 68 31 Fax: +33 476 98 69 09

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Distribution

France: Bio-Logic SAS (Corporate Office)USA: Bio-Logic USA LLC (Affiliate Office)India: Bio-Logic India PVT. Ltd. (Affiliate Office)Japan: Hokuto Denko Corp.South Korea: Neoscience Co. Ltd.Germany: Gamec AnalysenTechnikChina: Dalian Huayang Scientific Instruments Co. Ltd.Spain: Trallero & SchleeTaiwan: Beam Associates Co. Ltd.UK: KromatekCanada: Gamble Technology Ltd.Israel: New Road Agencies

Bio-Logic Science Instruments is present in most countries through an extensive distribution network

Romania: Sc Remed Prodimpex SrlSingapore/Malaysia: Alpha Analytical Ltd.Bosnia/Croatia/Slovenia/Serbia: Inspirion d.o.o.Turkey: Entek Electronik Ltd. Sti.South America/Australia : Bio-Logic USA LLCRest of the world: contact us

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