Featuring Multiple Current Ranges in 5/25/50 Amp and 10/50/100 Amp Configs
New Model Available - The 890e is the latest member of the 890 family of versatile fuel cell test loads. The 890e is a computer controlled instrument with a multi-range programmable electronic load, fuel flow and temperature controls, and data acquisition functions in a compact rack mount or bench top unit. The 890e series loads are targeted at small to medium size (up to 100 Amp, 125 Watt) single cell or low-power stack for laboratory research. The 890e's multiple current range capability enhances its versatility and performance over a wide range of test applications and test environments.
The 890e sets the new benchmark, in value and performance, for fuel cell test loads. The 890e is fully compatible with our FuelCell® (Windows 2000/XP) software package creating a powerful tool for conducting your experiments.
The 890e is designed for use with a fuel cell or stack, custom or third-party fuel management unit, and our optional internal model 880 Frequency Response Analyzer (FRA) for full-spectrum Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and continuous High Frequency Resistance (HFR) measurement.
- Remote operation from IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface configured from front panel
- Multifunction front panel text display with function select button
- Electronic load with three current ranges for high measurement accuracy over a wide dynamic range
- Constant current, voltage, or power control mode
- Built-in current interrupt cell resistance measurement
- Whole-cell sense voltage input, plus two additional high-impedance reference electrode inputs
- Optional internal FRA with real-time high frequency resistance (HFR) capability
- Connections for Solartron FRA (for models without internal FRA)
- Impedance measurement using whole-cell or either reference electrode input
- Automatic shutdown in hardware for over-current, under-voltage, over-power, load temperature, and cell temperature alarm conditions
- Connector for optional interface box or direct gas management unit
- Cell main terminals and sense inputs tolerant of non-isolated cell
- Internal controllers for anode and cathode humidifier and cell temperatures
- Analog input/output ports for two main mass flow controllers (or DMFC pump) and up to five additional (reformate) mass flow controllers
- Low voltage output signal to control purge gas valves
- Contact inputs for three pressure sensors or alarms
- Low voltage output signal to indicate alarm condition
- RS485 digital interface for external temperature controllers
- Optional interface box for non-integrated fuel system designs
FuelCell® Software Capabilities
- Apply and control a current, voltage, or power load on the fuel cell under test
- Measure fuel cell impedance at full operating current (requires additional hardware)
- Operate the purge and fuel gas streams for a PEM type fuel cell
- Control fuel cell test fixture and gas humidification temperatures
- Scale fuel cell parameters for area, current, and operating voltage
- Monitor performance over a wide range of time intervals
- Display data using a wide variety of axis formats
- Observe fuel cell performance through cell resistance and Tafel slope measurement
- Save data files and experimental setup parameters to disk
- Run with, or without, fuel gas control
- Select from 13 preset graphs, or create graphs from any of 11 variables and time
- Data easily imported into a wide range of spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel
- Built-in impedance measurement software
For additional information about load sizes, performance data, pricing, and receiving a demonstration disk or complete specifications for the test load systems and FuelCell® software package, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call +1-910-695-8884
