These unique battery cyclers have specialized built-in circuitry that removes the need for costly and space consuming cabinets; allowing cycler modules to be positioned precisely where they are needed, close to climate chambers, test fixtures etc. Stand-alone models include SI-9300R-SA and SI-6200.
Description
Stand-alone Battery Cyclers / Analyzers
Solartron’s battery cyclers have created a new category of battery test equipment. These flexible systems have all the facilities of standard cyclers plus they can now be located precisely where needed near test fixture and climate chambers:
- Aspire Energy software platform.
- Built-in EIS (Impedance) measurements per channel
- Fast data acquisition speed tests on all channels using Solartron’s patented direct to disk technology. Cyclers store data without PC assistance, enabling detailed analysis of pulse waveforms on all channels.
Highlights
Much shorter cable runs vs. centralized cabinet-based systems – increasing lab space and EIS performance
Easier cell connection
Local data collection using desktop NAS drive, or centralized via Ethernet network connection as required
Direct to disk data storage
Flexible and Space-Efficient Battery Cycler Setup: SI-9300R-SA and SI-6200
The SI-9300R-SA and SI-6200 battery cyclers offer stand-alone configuration. Cabinets are not required for these test systems, allowing them to be conveniently located close to test fixtures and climate chambers, minimizing cable lengths and maximizing EIS accuracy.
PC and data storage can either be located together with the cyclers, or, via Ethernet, can be located separately as preferred.
Specifications
| Specification | SI-6200 | SI-9300R-SA |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | -3V to +10V | 300 mV to +10 V |
| Current per channel | ±200 mA | ±200 A (±300 A pulse) |
| Voltage / Current Resolution | 24-bit ADCs | 24-bit ADCs |
| Max current parallel channels | ±2 A | ±800 A |
| Number of channels per module | 10 | Configurable 1 – 4 |
| EIS Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 20 kHz | 1 mHz to 10 kHz |
| EIS Capability | Built-in, all channels | Built-in, all channels |
| Data Acquisition Rate | 1000 s/s all channels | 1000 s/s all channels |
| Regenerative Power Supply | No | Yes |
| Integration with 3rd Party Equipment | Climate Chambers / Data Loggers | Climate Chambers / Data Loggers |
IDEAL FOR
✅ Battery performance testing in research laboratories
✅ Charge/discharge cycle evaluation for lithium, sodium-ion, and other battery technologies
✅ Battery lifetime studies in environmental conditions (e.g., in combination with climate chambers)
✅ Material and battery chemistry analysis for the development of new technologies
✅ Overcharge and deep discharge testing under extreme conditions for safe operation
✅ Behavioral analysis under load for industrial applications and electric vehicles
✅ Comparison of different chemistries and battery materials
✅ Acceleration of testing using higher test levels than those encountered in real-world applications
✅ Performance validation under real-world conditions for hybrid and electric vehicles
✅ Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) per channel for live data analysis
FEATURES
SI-9300R-SA
• Power requirement – 3-phase power connection
• Regenerative power (high channel density, low operating cost)
• 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels per module
• ±200 A per channel (maximum ±800 A in parallel)
• +300 mV to +10 V
• EIS per channel (not multiplexed)
• Anode/Cathode DC/EIS
• All test types including arbitrary waveform
SI-6200
• Power requirement – standard single phase power outlet
• 10 channels per module
• ±200 mA per channel (maximum ±2 A in parallel)
• –3 V to +10 V
• EIS per channel (not multiplexed)
• All test types including arbitrary waveform
