The Model 890ZV consists of a programmable electronic load, fuel, and temperature controls, and data acquisition functions in an integrated bench-top unit. A built-in power source makes the 890ZV particularly well suited for small single-cell SOFC work for research, laboratory, and educational use.

The 890ZV, like earlier models, is optimized for cost and size, and offers extra hardware features and Scribner Associates’ FuelCell^® software.

The 890ZV is typically used with a SOFC fuel cell, a suitable furnace, and a fuel management unit. It is available with an optional internal model 880 Frequency Response Analyzer (FRA). An interface box may be purchased for non-integrated fuel system designs.

• Load system with bucking power source for SOFC high resistance cell leads
• Remote operation from USB-GPIB interface with SAI FuelCell^® software
• Electronic load with two current ranges: 5 / 25 Amps
• Constant current, voltage, or power control mode
• Current Interrupt (iR) cell resistance measurement
• Whole cell sense voltage input and two high-impedance reference electrode inputs
• Optional internal impedance analyzer with real-time high frequency resistance (HFR) capability
• 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 / furnace temperature alarm conditions
• Ramping cell/furnace temperature control
• Cell main terminals and sense inputs tolerant of non-isolated cell
• Internal temperature controllers for anode humidifier and cell/furnace temperatures
• Multifunction front panel text display with function select button
• Connections for Solartron impedance analyzer (for models without internal impedance analyzer)
• Connector for optional interface box or direct gas management unit connection
• Analog input/output ports for two main gas mass flow controllers, and up to five additional mass flow controllers including anode forming gas mixtures
• Low voltage output signal to control purge gas valves
• Contact inputs for three supply pressure sensors and three auxiliary alarms
• Low voltage alarm output signal to indicate fault condition
• RS-485 digital interface for external temperature controllers

Download the 890ZV Datasheet

• 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

A demo version of the FuelCell^®program is available. The demo version is a fully featured copy of FuelCell^® which may be installed so that it requires no instruments.

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

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