Precision Linear Battery Testing...Arbin’s Linear Battery Testing series commercializes technology established during a 3-year ARPA-E project developing ultra-high precision testing

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Index

■ Linear Battery Testing for Cell Applications+/- 5V, 0-5V with current ranges from 200mA to 10A .......................P1

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■ Linear Battery Testing for High Current Cell Applications0-5V with current ranges from 25A to 500A .......................................P7

Linear Battery Testing For Module-Scale Applications0-10V, 0-25V with current ranges from 10A to 100A...........................P13

Linear Battery Testing For High Power Module Applications0-40V, 0-60V & 0-100V with current ranges from 10A to 150A........P19

High-accuracy EIS Integrastion and AC Impedance scanning capabilities of Gamry ..........P26

Life Cycle Chamber .............................................................................P27

Redundant Safety Monitoring System ..................................................P28■

Multiple Modules placed in series.

Precision LinearBattery Testing

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Linear Battery Testing for Cell Applications

Model Voltage Range Current Ranges

LBT ±5V-200mA -5V to 5V 200mA/10mA/1mA/100μA

LBT ±5V-1A -5V to 5V 1A/50mA/2mA/100μA

LBT ±5V-5A -5V to 5V 5A/500mA/20mA/1mA

LBT ±5V-10A -5V to 5V 10A/500mA/20mA/1mA

LBT 5V-5A 0V to 5V 5A/500mA/20mA/1mA

LBT 5V-10A 0V to 5V 10A/500mA/20mA/1mA

Measurement precision is more critical for long-term testing and long-term projections than control accuracy alone. Most other battery testing systems do not correctly specify their precision and/or have relatively poor precision, which hinder the conclusions drawn from results data. Important trends and electrochemical indicators may remain unnoticed; lost in the measurement noise.

Derived from Arbin’s ARPA-E project with Ford Motor Company and Sandia National Lab, our new Precision series of equipment incorporates technology developed during this time. High precision current and voltage measurements, and allows for more accurate columbic efficiency, energy efficiency, and dQ/dV calculations than was previously achievable with a commercially available testing system.

What Affects Tester Precision

■ Resolution of DAC

■ Resolution of ADC

■ Non-linearity of calibration

■ Short-term drift (temperature)

■ Long-term drift (material

properties)

Arbin Tester Improvements

■ Higher Resolution

■ Improved software algorithms

■ New ways of temp. management

■ New patented shunt design

■ New materials

■ New method of time keeping

Why Does Precision Matter?

Product Description

Arbin’s Linear Battery Testing series commercializes technology established

during a 3-year ARPA-E project developing ultra-high precision testing

systems. This product consists of independent potentiostat, galvanostat

channels for testing batteries and other electrochemical devices, and is

intended to provide an economical, yet expandable solution for

applications requiring high-precision measurements and fast data

sampling. All Arbin testing systems come with a PC preloaded with our

MITS 7 and Data Watcher software for creating test profiles, real-time data

monitoring, and data plotting and analysis.

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Product Features

Channel Size (W x D x H)

Inches

8 channels † 16” X 17” X 14”

16 channels ǂ 16” X 22” X 24”

24 channels 16” X 22” X 35”

48 channels 27” X 32” X 65”

64 channels 27” X 32” X 79”

96 channels 45” X 32” X 65”

Chassis Sizes

■ Electrochemistry, Battery & Supercapacitor Testing

■ HPC Measurements (Coulombic Efficiency)

■ Electrochemical Research and Development

■ Half-Cell Testing and Materials Research

■ Life Cycle Testing

■ Simulation of real world test profiles

■ Fully independent high precision test channels

with full potentiostatic, galvanostatic control.

■ Uses true Bipolar Linear circuitry providing cross-

zero linearity and zero switching time between

charge and discharge.

■ Any number of channels can be operated in

parallel for increased current-handling capacity.

■ Each channel in the test station is safely

controlled by a user-defined individual voltage

clamp set in the software and applied at the

hardware level.

■ A wide array of auxiliary inputs/outputs are

available for additional data collection or control

such as temperature monitoring, additional

reference electrodes, and more.

■ Arbin’s advanced software package, MITS 7.0,

provides flexible scheduling, a user-friendly

interface, distributed system control, and data

acquisition.

■ Software provides easy data analysis and plotting

based in Data Watcher and Microsoft Excel.

Product Highlights

Primary Applications

■ Allows integration with an approved EIS module

for performing scanning AC impedance

measurements.

■ Each channel provides four current ranges with

industry-leading 24-bit resolution

■ Powerful embedded controllers provide fast data

logging (2000 points per second, per system) and

control flexibility for the most advanced test

requirements

† up to 4 units may be combined.

ǂ up to 2 units may be combined.

6.5U 10U 16U 40U 32U x 2

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Hardware Specifications

Model LBT ±5V-200mA LBT ±5V-1A LBT ±5V-5A

Voltage

Control Range

(min/max) -5V to 5V -5V to 5V -5V to 5V

Measurement Resolution <1μV (24-bit) <1μV (24-bit) <1μV (24-bit)

Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm

Control Accuracy < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02%

Input Impedance 10G Ohm 10G Ohm 10G Ohm

Current

Standard Ranges 200mA/10mA/1mA/100μA 1A/50mA/2mA/100μA 5A/500mA/20mA/1mA

Noise Free Resolution 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit)



Minimum V at Maximum Current -5V @ 200mA -5V @ 1A -5V @ 5A

Current Rise Time* ~100µS ~100µS ~100µS

Max Continuous Power Output per Channel 1W 5W 25W

Model LBT ±5V-10A LBT 5V-5A LBT 5V-10A

Voltage

Control Range

(min/max) -5V to 5V 0V to 5V 0V to 5V

Measurement Resolution <1μV (24-bit) <1μV (24-bit) <1μV (24-bit)




Current

Standard Ranges 10A/500mA/20mA/1mA 5A/500mA/20mA/1m 10A/500mA/20mA/1m

Noise Free Resolution 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit)



Minimum V at Maximum Current -5V @ 10A 0V @ 5A 0V @ 10A

Current Rise Time* ~100µS ~100µS ~100µS


*Time required for current output to get from 10%-90% of requested value; there is no switching time between charge and discharge.

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Arbin’s knowledgeable customer service team is well-

known throughout the industry for their responsiveness

and dedication. Application engineers are always avail-

able by phone or email, and with equipment running in

over 50 countries, Arbin has experienced support techni-

cians nearby to help install equipment, answer questions,

and provide any repairs that may be necessary over the

life of your system. Additionally, our expansive library of

video tutorials make it easy for novice users to learn or

experienced users to refresh their knowledge at any time.

Training & Support

Safety Features

■ Multiple levels of internal fusing and over-temperature control measures

■ System watchdog and over-charging / over-discharging protection.

■ Testing schedules can have layers of global and step-driven safety limits for voltage, current and power.

■ Logic-driven scheduling interface allows for additional safety layers based on testing inputs, including Tests

begin with a built-in logic check of all control values.

■ Tests begin with a built-in logic check of all control values

Time

Minimum Step Time 5ms

Data Logging Rate 2000 points per second, per system

Measurement Resolution 100μs

Bipolar Linear Circuit Type Allows cross-zero linearity and no switching time between charge/

discharge

Connection for Batteries 4-Pin I/V Cable with alligator clips

Option: Various battery holders for coin cells, cylindrical cells, or flat cells.

Connection for Computer TCP/IP (Ethernet)

Ventilation Method Air cooled, variable speed fans

Computer Specifications PC with i7 CPU, 22” flat-screen monitor is included, preloaded with our

MITS Pro testing software

Product Specifications

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EIS Interface with approved 3rd party EIS modules. Measurements from 10uHz to 20 kHz.

Auxiliary Voltage Used as additional reference electrodes to measure voltage.

Temperature Thermocouple/Thermistor used to record temperature as well as control the test schedule.

MTCI

(Chamber Interface) Interface with a 3rd party temperature chamber so Arbin software can turn chamber on/off and adjust temperature.

Digital I/O Send and receive a simple on/off signal to interact with external devices.

Analog I/O Control any device operating on a 0(2)-10V signal.

Auto-Calibration Channels may be calibrated automatically when connected to a digital multimeter

(sold separately).

Life Cycle Chamber Temperature chamber equipped with RTD to provide constant temperature from 10 to

60 degree Celsius.

UPS Uninterrupted power supply for PC so tests can resume automatically after brief power outages.

RSMS

An external, fully independent multi-channel programmable relay with touch interface

that allows users to set additional safety limits for voltage, current, power and

temperature.

For more information please visit: www.arbin.com/products/accessories/auxiliaries.htm

Available Auxiliary Options

Arbin Instruments provides a wide variety of auxiliary modules for expanding the capability of the main charge/discharge control circuitry. Modules can either be placed in the main chassis, or in a small external chassis.

Available Accessories

Battery Connections

A variety of battery holders are

available for coin cells, cylindrical cells,

flat/pouch cells, and more.

Battery Rack:

Two standard racks are available for

coincell & cylindrical cells.

http://www.arbin.com/products/accessories/auxiliaries.htm

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Software Control Specifications

Current† (A)

Outputs constant current to the cell or battery at the value

specified. Positive current refers to charge and negative

current refers to discharge.

Voltage Cycle V

This mode, commonly called Cyclic Voltammetry, permits

the user to create linear sweeps in one step, eliminating the

need to jump steps to reverse sweep directions.

Voltage† (V)

Outputs constant voltage to the cell or battery at the value

specified. Outputs constant voltage to the cell or battery at

the value specified.

Current and Power Simulation†

Non-standard time-domain functions may be inputted from

external sources such as ASCII data streams and used as

control parameters for repetitive tests.

C-Rate†

C-Rate is a method for indicating the discharge as well as

the charge current of a battery. It can be expressed as

I=M*C where I=current (A); C=battery capacity; M is the C-

rate value.

DC Internal Resistance

This function applies a 10-pulse train with 1ms pulse width of

the specified magnitude following a constant-current

charge or discharge step.

Rest†

The battery is disconnected from the charge/discharge

circuit but remains connected to the voltage measurement

circuit to enable open-circuit voltage measurement.

Formula†

Equips the user to control and limit schedule steps accord-

ing to dynamic mathematical equations in addition to con-

stants or instantaneous channel data.

Power† (W)

Outputs constant power to the cell of battery at the value

specified. Outputs constant power to the cell of battery at

the value specified.

End Conditions

Time, Voltage, Current, Capacity, Energy, ΔV, DV/dt, formu-

la, meta-variables, and other combinations.

Load† (Ohm)

Applies a constant resistance load to the battery at the

value specified. The load control type will always produce

a negative current.

Current Staircase†/Voltage Staircase

Generates a current/voltage staircase with increasing cur-

rent/voltage, and negative decreasing current/voltage

staircase with adjustable step amplitude.

Current Ramp†/Voltage Ramp

Generates a current/voltage ramp with a positive scan rate

for increasing current/voltage, and negative scan rate gen-

erates decreasing current/voltage ramp.

Safety Check

Includes control value check (Current, Voltage, Power), ab-

normal behavior check (Step Time, Capacity/Energy), and

irregular impedance check.

Set Variables†

Change test related variables including channel capacity,

energy and all test counter variables.

Network Capabilities

Provide TCP/IP access for networking.

Channel Paralleling

Channels may be operated in parallel for increased current

-handling capabilities.

NOTE: Control types marked with (†) are available in parallel

mode.

Data File Content

Channel data; test time, step time, voltage, current, capaci-

ty, energy, first/second derivative of I or V, auxiliary input

data (optional). Statistical data: cycle number, cycle ca-

pacity/energy, max voltage, etc.

Control types marked with (†) are available in parallel mode

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LBT Cell-HC

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Linear Battery Testing for High Current Cell Applications


LBT 5V-25A 0V to 5V 25A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA

LBT 5V-50A 0V to 5V 50A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA

LBT 5V-100A 0V to 5V 100A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA

LBT 5V-200A 0V to 5V 200A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA

LBT 5V-300A 0V to 5V 300A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA

LBT 5V-500A 0V to 5V 500A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA


Product Description

Arbin’s Linear Battery Testing series commercializes technology established during a 3-year ARPA-E project developing ultra-high precision testing systems. This product consists of independent potentiostat, galvanostat channels for testing batteries and other electrochemical devices, and is intended to provide an economical, yet expandable solution for applications requiring high-precision measurements and fast data sampling. All Arbin testing systems come with a PC preloaded with our MITS 7 and Data Watcher software for creating test profiles, real-time data monitoring, and data plotting and analysis.




■ Resolution of DAC■ Resolution of ADC■ Non-linearity of calibration■ Short-term drift (temperature)■ Long-term drift (material

properties)


■ Higher Resolution■ Improved software algorithms■ New ways of temp. management■ New patented shunt design■ New materials■ New method of time keeping

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Product Features

■ Electrochemistry, Battery & Supercapacitor Testing■ HPC Measurements (Coulombic Efficiency■ Simulation of real world test profiles■ R&D for high capacity cells■ Life Cycle Testing

■ Fully independent high precision test channelswith full potentiostatic, galvanostatic control

■ Uses true Bipolar Linear circuitry providing cross-zero linearity and zero switching time betweencharge and discharge.

■ Any number of channels can be operated inparallel for increased current-handling capacity

■ Each channel in the test station is safelycontrolled by a user-defined individual voltageclamp set in the software and applied at thehardware level

■ A wide array of auxiliary inputs/outputs areavailable for additional data collection or controlsuch as temperature monitoring, additionalreference electrodes, and more.

■ Arbin’s advanced software package, MITS 7.0,provides flexible scheduling, a user-friendlyinterface, distributed system control, and dataacquisition

■ Software provides easy data analysis and plottingbased in Data Watcher and Microsoft Excel

Product Highlights


■ Allows integration with an approved EIS modulefor performing scanning AC impedancemeasurements.

■ Each channel provides four current ranges withindustry-leading 24-bit resolution

■ Powerful embedded controllers provide fast datalogging (2000 points per second, per system) andcontrol flexibility for the most advanced testrequirements

■ Simulate complex test profiles from data file oftime-vs-power or time-vs-current data

(W x D x H)

Inches

16” X 17” X 14”

16” X 22” X 24”

16” X 22” X 35”

27” X 32” X 65”

27” X 32” X 79”

45” X 32” X 65”

Chassis Sizes

6.5U 10U 16U 40U 32U x 2

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Model LBT 5V-25A LBT 5V-50A LBT 5V-100A

Voltage

Control Range (min/max) 0V to 5V 0V to 5V 0V to 5V

Measurement Resolution <1μV (24 bit) <1μV (24 bit) <1μV (24 bit) Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm



Current

Standard Ranges 25A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA 50A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA 100A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA

Noise Free Resolution 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm

Control Accuracy <± 0.02% <± 0.02% <± 0.02% Minimum V at Maximum Current 0V @ 25A 0V @ 50A 0V @ 100A

Current Rise Time* 100µS 300µS 400µS



Voltage


Measurement Resolution <1μV (24 bit) <1μV (24 bit) <1μV (24 bit) Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm

Control Accuracy < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02% Input Impedance 10G Ohm 10G Ohm 10G Ohm

Current

Standard Ranges 200A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA 300A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA 500A/ 10A/ 1A/ 100mA


Control Accuracy <± 0.02% <± 0.02% <± 0.02% Minimum V at Maximum Current 0V @ 200A 0V @ 300A 0V @ 500A

Current Rise Time* 1mS 2mS 2mS

Max Continuous Power Output per Channel 1,000W 1,500W 2,500W


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Arbin’s knowledgeable customer service team is well-known throughout the industry for their responsiveness and dedication. Application engineers are always avail-able by phone or email, and with equipment running in over 50 countries, Arbin has experienced support techni-cians nearby to help install equipment, answer questions, and provide any repairs that may be necessary over the life of your system. Additionally, our expansive library of video tutorials make it easy for novice users to learn or experienced users to refresh their knowledge at any time.

Training & Support

Safety Features

■ Multiple levels of internal fusing and over-temperature control measures■ System watchdog and over-charging / over-discharging protection.■ Testing schedules can have layers of global and step-driven safety limits for voltage, current and power.■ Logic-driven scheduling interface allows for additional safety layers based on testing inputs, including Tests

begin with a built-in logic check of all control values.■ Tests begin with a built-in logic check of all control values

Time




Bipolar Linear Circuit Type Allows cross-zero linearity and no switching time between charge/discharge

Voltage Clamp Individual/Channel Based Voltage Clamp

Connection for Batteries Standard 6ft. Cables with alligator clips. Option: Various battery holders for cylindrical cells or flat cells.



Room Operating Temperature 10 to 35 degrees C

Computer Specifications PC with i7 CPU, 22” flat-screen monitor is included, preloaded with our MITS

Pro testing software


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Auxiliary Option Description




MTCI




Auto-Calibration Channels may be calibrated automatically when connected to a digital multimeter (sold separately).

Life Cycle Chamber Temperature chamber equipped with RTD to provide constant temperature from 10 to 60 degree Celsius.


RSMS

An external, fully independent multi-channel programmable relay with touch interface that allows users to set additional safety limits for voltage, current, power and temperature.





Battery Connections

A variety of battery holders are available for cylindrical cells, flat/pouch cells, and more.


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Current† (A)

Outputs constant current to the cell or battery at the value specified. Positive current refers to charge and negative current refers to discharge.

Voltage Cycle V

This mode, commonly called Cyclic Voltammetry, permits the user to create linear sweeps in one step, eliminating the need to jump steps to reverse sweep directions.

Voltage† (V)

Outputs constant voltage to the cell or battery at the value specified. Outputs constant voltage to the cell or battery at the value specified.


Non-standard time-domain functions may be inputted from external sources such as ASCII data streams and used as control parameters for repetitive tests.

C-Rate†

C-Rate is a method for indicating the discharge as well as the charge current of a battery. It can be expressed as I=M*C where I=current (A); C=battery capacity; M is the C-rate value.


This function applies a 10-pulse train with 1ms pulse width of the specified magnitude following a constant-current charge or discharge step.

Rest†

The battery is disconnected from the charge/discharge circuit but remains connected to the voltage measurement circuit to enable open-circuit voltage measurement.

Formula†

Equips the user to control and limit schedule steps accord-ing to dynamic mathematical equations in addition to con-stants or instantaneous channel data.

Power† (W)

Outputs constant power to the cell of battery at the value specified. Outputs constant power to the cell of battery at the value specified.

End Conditions

Time, Voltage, Current, Capacity, Energy, ΔV, DV/dt, formu-la, meta-variables, and other combinations.

Load† (Ohm)

Applies a constant resistance load to the battery at the value specified. The load control type will always produce a negative current.


Generates a current/voltage staircase with increasing cur-rent/voltage, and negative decreasing current/voltage staircase with adjustable step amplitude.


Generates a current/voltage ramp with a positive scan rate for increasing current/voltage, and negative scan rate gen-erates decreasing current/voltage ramp.

Safety Check

Includes control value check (Current, Voltage, Power), ab-normal behavior check (Step Time, Capacity/Energy), and irregular impedance check.

Set Variables†

Change test related variables including channel capacity, energy and all test counter variables.



Channel Paralleling

Channels may be operated in parallel for increased current-handling capabilities. NOTE: Control types marked with (†) are available in parallel mode.

Data File Content

Channel data; test time, step time, voltage, current, capaci-ty, energy, first/second derivative of I or V, auxiliary input data (optional). Statistical data: cycle number, cycle ca-pacity/energy, max voltage, etc.


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LBT 10V-10A 0V to 10V 10A/1A/100mA/1mA



LBT 25V-10A 0V to 25V 10A/1A/100mA

LBT 25V-20A 0V to 25V 20A/5A/100mA

LBT 25V-100A 0V to 25V 100A/10A/500mA





properties)




Product Description


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Product Features

(W x D x H)

Inches

16” X 17” X 14”

16” X 22” X 24”

16” X 22” X 35”

27” X 32” X 65”

27” X 32” X 79”

45” X 32” X 65”

Chassis Sizes

■ R&D for Battery and Supercapacitor modules■ Simulation of real world test profiles■ Validate battery charger and internal battery

management system using SMBus or CANBus■ Life Cycle Testing

■ Fully independent high precision test channelswith full potentiostatic, galvanostatic control.


■ Any number of channels can be operated inparallel for increased current-handling capacity.

■ Each channel in the test station is safelycontrolled by a user-defined individual voltageclamp set in the software and applied at thehardware level.


■ Arbin’s advanced software package, MITS 7.0,provides flexible scheduling, a user-friendlyinterface, distributed system control, and dataacquisition.

■ Software provides easy data analysis and plottingbased in Data Watcher and Microsoft Excel.

Product Highlights




■ Communicate with internal battery managementsystem (BMS) via SMBus or CANBus protocols

■ Simulate complex test profiles from data file oftime-vs-power or time-vs-current data

6.5U 10U 16U 40U 32U x 2

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Voltage


Measurement Resolution <2μV (24-bit) <2μV (24-bit) <2μV (24-bit) Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm



Current

Standard Ranges 10A/1A/100mA/1mA 20A/5A/100mA/1mA 50A/5A/100mA/1mA

Noise Free Resolution 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm Control Accuracy < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02%

Minimum V at Maximum Current 10V @ 10A 10V @ 20A 10V @ 50A

Current Rise Time* ~100µS ~300µS ~1mS



Voltage


Measurement Resolution <3μV (24-bit) <3V (24-bit) <3V (24-bit) Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm

Control Accuracy < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02% Input Impedance 4M Ohm 4M Ohm 4M Ohm

Current

Standard Ranges 10A/1A/100mA 100A/10A/500mA 20A/5A/100mA




Current Rise Time* ~1mS ~1mS ~1mS



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Arbin’s knowledgeable customer service team is well-known throughout the industry for their responsiveness and dedication. Application engineers are always avail-able by phone or email, and with equipment running in over 50 countries, Arbin has experienced support techni-cians nearby to help install equipment, answer questions, and provide any repairs that may be necessary over the life of your system. Additionally, our expansive library of video tutorials make it easy for novice users to learn or experienced users to refresh their knowledge at any time.

Training & Support

Safety Features

■ Multiple levels of internal fusing and over-temperature control measures■ System watchdog and over-charging / over-discharging protection.■ Testing schedules can have layers of global and step-driven safety limits for voltage, current and power.■ Logic-driven scheduling interface allows for additional safety layers based on testing inputs, including Tests

begin with a built-in logic check of all control values.■ Tests begin with a built-in logic check of all control values

Time





discharge

Connection for Batteries 4-Pin I/V Cable with alligator clips or lugs

Option: Various battery holders for cylindrical cells or flat cells.






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MTCI







RSMS






Battery Connections

A variety of battery holders are available for cylindrical cells and flat/pouch cells.


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Current† (A)


Voltage Cycle V


Voltage† (V)




C-Rate†




Rest†


Formula†


Power† (W)


End Conditions


Load† (Ohm)






Safety Check


Set Variables†




Channel Paralleling


Data File Content



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Linear Battery Testing For High Power Module Applications


LBT 40V-20A 0V to 40V 20A/5A/100mA

LBT 40V-75A 0V to 40V 75A/10A/500mA

LBT 40V-150A 0V to 40V 150A/10A/500mA

LBT 60V-15A 0V to 60V 15A/5A/100mA

LBT 60V-50A 0V to 60V 50A/10A/500mA

LBT 60V-100A 0V to 60V 100A/10A/500mA

LBT 100V-10A 0V to 100V 10A/1A/100mA

LBT 100V-30A 0V to 100V 30A/5A/100mA

LBT 100V-90A 0V to 100V 90A/10A/500mA





properties)




Product Description


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Product Features

(W x D x H)

Inches

16” X 17” X 14”

16” X 22” X 24”

16” X 22” X 35”

27” X 32” X 65”

27” X 32” X 79”

45” X 32” X 65”

Chassis Sizes

■ R&D for Battery and Supercapacitor modules■ Simulation of real world test profiles

■ Validate internal battery management system us-ing CANBus protocols

■ Life Cycle Testing■ Cranking amp tests

■ Fully independent high precision test channelswith full potentiostatic, galvanostatic control.


■ Any number of channels can be operated inparallel for increased current-handling capacity.

■ Each channel in the test station is safelycontrolled by a user-defined individual voltageclamp set in the software and applied at thehardware level.


■ Arbin’s advanced software package, MITS 7.0,provides flexible scheduling, a user-friendlyinterface, distributed system control, and dataacquisition.

■ Software provides easy data analysis and plottingbased in Data Watcher and Microsoft Excel.

Product Highlights




■ Communicate with internal battery managementsystem (BMS) via CANBus protocols

■ Simulate complex test profiles directly from adata file of time-vs-power or time-vs-current data

† up to 4 units may be combined.

ǂ up to 2 units may be combined.

6.5U 10U 16U 40U 32U x 2

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Voltage




Input Impedance 4M Ohm 4M Ohm 4M Ohm

Current


Noise Free Resolution 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) 0.0003% (18-bit) Measurement Precision < 100ppm < 100ppm < 100ppm Control Accuracy < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02% < ± 0.02%



Max Continuous Power Output per Channel 800W 2,000W 4,800W


Voltage




Current








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Time





discharge

Connection for Batteries 4-Pin I/V Cable with alligator clips

Option: Various battery holders for cylindrical cells or flat cells.







Voltage




Current

Standard Ranges 10A/1A/100mA 30A/5A/100mA 90A/10A/500mAS






Hardware Specifications cont.


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Safety Features

All Arbin test stations are designed and manufactured based on industry regulations and arrive CE certified. The Arbin system includes an array of safety features that protect the user, the devices under test, and the test station.

■ The system itself is secure internally to protect from unintentionalmisuse. The system is equipped with an emergency stop buttonand multiple levels of fusing are provided inside the system forprotections at the channel/board and power supply level.Arbin’s Watchdog circuit monitors the machine’s internalcommunication between the PC and onboard microcontrollersand will stop all tests if there is a failure that poses a risk. A lighttower array is used to visually alert the user to potential

problems and the PC can be programmed to sound an audible alarm.

■ The user is able to implement safety limits in the software forcurrent, voltage, total power, as well as temperature or other auxiliary readings. These values can be programmed to send the system into a rest state for a period of time, or simply stop the test and disconnect

the charge/discharge circuitry. There are separate limits available for each test schedule as a whole, and individual steps within the test schedule.

■ A Redundant Safety System can be provided to independently monitor the devices under test, and candisconnect the device if a safety setting has been exceeded. Safety is the highest priority when testinghigh power devices, and Arbin’s Redundant Safety System provides an additional safety system,independent of the Arbin hardware and software, to ensure a safe testing environment. The system hasthe ability to monitor current, voltage, and temperature. If any user-defined safety settings are reached,the device under test will be disconnected from the Arbin test channel. A hardware interlock can also beprovided with this system to completely power off the Arbin test station.

■ The reliability of testing can be increased even further by adding asmart UPS to the controlling PC. This will allow tests to automaticallyresume after a brief power failure if they are in a safe condition andpermits user intervention in the process. There is provision for the userto intervene if desired before the channels resume. This is an essentialcomponent for any user with an unreliable power source unless theentire facility is on backup power.

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MTCI







RSMS






Battery Connections

A variety of battery holders are available for cylindrical cells and flat/pouch cells.


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Current† (A)


Voltage Cycle V


Voltage† (V)




C-Rate†




Rest†


Formula†


Power† (W)


End Conditions


Load† (Ohm)






Safety Check


Set Variables†




Channel Paralleling


Data File Content



Arbin Instruments


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ARBIN INSTRUMENTS Auxiliary EIS

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Arbin has collaborated with EIS system manufacturers to offer turnkey, high-value solutions that offer the best of both worlds to researchers doing full or half cell characterization. Now, we have combined our feature-loaded, high-precision cycling capabilities of the Arbin LBT and the high-accuracy EIS and AC Impedance scanning capabilities of Gamry. This combined solution improves the EIS units duty cycle by multiplexing across multiple Arbin channels, improving testing value.

EIS Integration Feature for LBT

This plot was generated by Gamry Instruments with their 5000 series.

Multi-channel precision cycling capabilities of the Arbin LBT

■ 24-bit resolution (best in industry)

■ Most flexible testing software in the industry

■ Log up to 2000 points per second per system

■ Fully maximizing duty-cycle of a new or existingEIS workstation

High-accuracy EIS capabilities of Gamry 5000P/E or 1000E

■ EIS capability of 10µHz up to 1MHz

■ Gamry’s full suite of electrochemicaltechniques

■ Direct Digital Synthesis circuitry generates puresine waves, ideal for electrochemicalapplications

■ Ultra low noise improves measurementprecision

■ DSP mode allows for oversampling up to 60kHz

The Best of Both Worlds

Suitable products: Arbin LBT series, Gamry 5000E/P & 1000E

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ARBIN INSTRUMENTS Auxiliary LCC

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Arbin’s Life Cycle Chamber is a compact temperature controlled environment testing chamber. Regulating cell temperature fluctuation is one important factor for accurately measuring coulombic efficiency; therefore, the system gathers each individual cell temperature. These features are exclusively available with use of the MITS Pro 7 software and the Arbin LBT, iBT, and HPT systems. This chamber comes with a digital temperature display and push button control for manual temperature setting. Various battery trays are available to accommodate variety of device under testing.

Life Cycle Chamber

Battery Tray Types

Product Description -

Individual Module

LC-BT-CC-4ch LC-BT-18650-4ch LC-BT-Universal-4ch

Number of Cells per Tray 4 coin cells 4-18650 cylindrical cells For variety of cells

Tray Size (width x depth) inch 8” x 3” 8” x 6.5” 8” x 6.5”

Product Details

Life Cycle Chamber LC-16ch-Chamber-1060C

Number of Trays per Chamber 4 Trays

Connection

I/V measurements and built-in RTD tem-perature sensors for each cell using Ar-bin battery tray listed below.

Temperature Range 10 to 60 degree Celsius Accuracy ±0.5 degree Celsius Point of Stability ±0.5 degree Celsius

Controller and Display Display chamber temperature, control though software or manual setting.

Modular External Size (WxDxH) 18” x 10” x 14”

Chamber Internal Size (WxDxH) 8” x 7” x 8”

Weight Less than 50 lbs.

Multiple Modules placed in series.

Suitable products: HPT, LBT & iBT

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ARBIN INSTRUMENTS Auxiliary RSMS

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Redundant Safety Monitoring System

■ Fully independent from any existing test stand (any brand)

■ Multiple, independent channels per RSMS unit

■ User-configurable safety limits for: Voltage, Current,Temperature, & Power

■ Intuitive touch-screen interface with standalone software

■ View real-time status of each channel (safe vs. unsafe)

■ Configurable alarm signals, including an external signal

■ Software can be password-protected

■ Internal contactor opens if a safety limit is exceeded on aspecific channel, stopping the flow of current to that channel

■ Internal, normally-open contactors open if facility power fails

Suitable products: Any battery tester

The new Redundant Safety Monitoring System, or RSMS, is a user-configurable, multi-channel, programmable relay that acts as an additional layer of safety in any new or existing battery testing setup.


#CH per Box 4 channels

Temperature Inputs 8 inputs

Voltage Up to400V

Current Up to 300A

Dimensions 16" x 20" x 17.5"

Product Features

Documents

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