As-510-4 (Fuel Cell Analyzer)


Brand: NF
Model Series: As-510 Series
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About Product

The NF As-510 Series Fuel Cell Impedance Measurement System comprises a fuel cell power generation analyzer, impedance analyzing unit and system software.  It can simultaneously measure impedance characteristics as well as current and voltage characteristics of a fuel cell’s anode cathode, and reference electrode.  This automated measuring system allows detailed analysis of fuel cell internal response processes.

Product Features

  • Multiple ways to measure and evaluate power generation characteristics
  • Suitable for testing fuel cells equipped with a reference electrodes by providing detailed analysis of fuel cell internal conditions. Simultaneous measurement of impedance characteristics as well as current and voltage characteristics of anode, cathode and reference electrode
  • Support for a variety of measurements
    • Measurement of current and voltage characteristics (Tafel plots)
    • Membrane resistance measurement using current interruption method and stepmethod
    • Impedance measurement (Cole-Cole plots, Bode plots, As-510-IMU required)
    • Constant current/constant voltage measurement, OCV measurement
    • Measurement of electrical polarity characteristics using cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry (As-510-CVM required)
    • Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) (As-510-CVM required)
  • Supports automated sequential testing using sets of tests selected by the user
  • System software supports quantitative evaluation and measurement with a high degree of reproducibility
    • Control of individual devices
    • Real-time display of measurement results
    • Graphical display functions (allows simultaneous display or superimposed display of multiple graphs)
    • Automated testing program
  • Fuel Cell AnalyzingSoftware (As-510-Z) is available for more detailed analysis of internal fuel cell conditions
    • Automatic equivalent circuit estimation based on impedance measurement results
    • Analysis of catalyst characteristics based on electrode characteristic measurement results
    • Custom systems can be constructed for specific applications as per requirements of the client
  • GPIB interface is provided as standard

Product Functions

  • Capable of evaluating fuel cells fitted with many types of reference electrodes. Supports detailed evaluation and analysis of anode and cathode characteristics (As-510-4 Fuel Cell Analyzer)
  • Equipped with input terminals for three-terminal voltage measurement (+, -, and REF), the As-510-4 can simultaneously measure the voltage between terminals and isolated resistance (IR). It incorporates new circuitry to provide support for a wide variety of reference electrode types (As-510-4 Fuel Cell Analyzer)
  • When combined with the optional three-terminal impedance measuring unit, the As-510-4 can measure impedance between terminals and supports continuous measurements without having to change connections (As-510-4 Fuel Cell Analyzer)
  • Compatible with constant-current/constant-voltage operation and supports Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) measurement (As-510-4 Fuel Cell Analyzer)
  • Simultaneous measurement of impedance between three voltage detection terminals (As-510-IMU Impedance Analyzing Unit)
  • Four input channels enable use of one current as a reference while measuring the voltage response at up to three points. The channels are insulated from each other and any point in the cell can be measured (As-510-IMU Impedance Analyzing Unit). Detailed analysis of the measurement results can be performed with As-510-Z Fuel Cell Analyzing Software (Option)
  • As-510-S4 System Software handles all aspects of using the fuel cell evaluation system, including control of individual devices, graphical display of measurement results and storing data (See photo section)
  • Trend Graph, Tafel Plot, Cole-Cole Plot and Voltammogram plots are supported by As-510-S4 (See photo section)
  • Supports DC analysis via cyclicvoltammetry or linear sweep voltammetry as well as measurement of MEA electrochemical impedance (EIS) when power generation is not occurring. It performs measurements essential to identifying causes of MEA deterioration, which can affect fuel cell performance (As-510-CVM Electrode Analyzing Unit (Option)). Detailed analysis of the measurement results can be performed with As-510-Z Fuel Cell Analyzing Software (Option)
  • The optional As-510-Z Fuel Cell Analyzing Software performs automated equivalent circuit estimation by means of a proprietary algorithm that uses curve fitting on the impedance measurement results. This allows quantitative evaluation and analysis of the fuel cells’ internal impedance. It also calculates the catalyst active area with a voltammogram derived from measurements of electrode characteristic. This allows a quantitative assessment of the catalyst activation level
  • The As-510-Z Fuel Cell Analyzing Software supports the following circuit elements: R, L, C, R//C, R//L, R//L//C, Zw, CPE, R.Zw//C, R.CPE//C, R//CPE
  • The As-510-C is a cell equipped with a reference electrode and supports three-terminal measurement using As-510-4. Any MEA can be bracketed in order to measure its characteristics

Product Application

  • Fuel cell testing
  • Simultaneous measurement of impedance characteristics as well as current and voltage characteristics of anode, cathode and reference electrode
  • Impedance measurement and analysis

Standard Accessories

  1. GPIB Interface
  2. Operation Manual
  3. Power Cable

Product Options

  1. As-510-CVM: Electrode Analyzing Unit
  2. As-510-Z: Fuel Cell Analyzing Software

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Specification-of-As-510-Series

Our Company

Miko, established in 1980, is a leading instrumentation distributor in Hong Kong and China.

Over the years, we have been fully engaged in the sales and marketing of electronic T&M instruments in the territory. Our market sector coverage includes telecommunication, power, data communication, audio, broadcasting and education.

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