The SI-6200 is an advanced battery cycler and analyzer, ideal for testing cells, modules, and battery packs. It offers high–precision current and voltage control, fast sampling rates, and flexible test sequencing—making it suitable for R&D, quality control, and performance evaluation.
Description
SI-6200 Battery Cycler / Analyzer
The SI-6200 battery cycler is designed for testing a wide range of battery materials, supercapacitors, and micro fuel cells (MFC) at up to 200mA/10V per channel. Solartron battery analyzers are much more than standard battery cyclers, offering a wide range of analytical capabilities.
Highlights
🟦 Stand-alone operation using stackable 10 channel modules, or cabinet based.
🟧 Fast data acquisition speed of 1000s/s across all channels using patent-pending Direct To Disk technology.
🟦 High resolution 24-bit converters allow early detection of small differences in cell behaviors, in turn saving time.
🟧 Parallel channel connections also allow testing of 10 W devices.
🟦 Flexible and scalable multi-user, multi-PC battery cycler.
🟧 Built-in EIS on all channels (not multiplexed).
🟦 Seamless integration of 3rd party climate chamber and data logging equipment.
High Speed Data Capture (All Channels)
SI-6200 uses unique, patented Direct-to-Disk technology to save data direct from the cycler channels via its Ethernet port direct to the disk drive (without PC intervention). This provides the following advantages:
🟧 Data can be collected and saved at full data rate (1000 samples/second) on ALL channels simultaneously. There is no system data rate limit, which enables detailed data to be collected on all channels, for example, pulse tests.
🟧PC lockups have no effect on tests that are running; data is collected as normal as the PC is not involved in data collection and storage to disk.
🟦 High Current Configurations
SI-6200 Modules are configurable in many ways allowing 10 fully independent tests to be run per module (one per channel) each at up to ±200 mA and –3 V to +10 V. Alternatively, for higher current tests at up to 2 amps, groups of channels may be synchronized and connected in parallel.
🟦 Floating Operation
External grounding is provided as a standard facility that allows connection to cells that are connected to ground. This feature is also used for the ganged high current configurations listed above.
Options
✅ Cabinet: The SI-6200 battery analyzer also offers the cabinet option to conveniently stack large multi-module configurations for up to 12 modules (120 channels) per cabinet.
✅ UPS: Uninterruptible power supply option ensures a smooth system shutdown in case of power failures, saves test status, and is mandatory for power failure recovery. Can be used with standalone or cabinet option.
✅ NAS: Network Attached Storage or patent-pending Direct to Disk option removes the dependency on a single PC for data storage, allows faster data acquisition, and development of centralized test libraries. Can be used for both cabinet and standalone options.
Specifications
| Specification | SI-6200 |
|---|---|
| Voltage | -3V to +10V |
| Current per channel | ±200 mA |
| Voltage / Current Resolution | 24-bit ADCs |
| Max current parallel channels | ±2 A |
| Number of channels per module | 10 |
| EIS Frequency Range | 1 mHz to 20 kHz |
| EIS Capability | Built-in, all channels |
| Data Acquisition Rate | 1000 s/s all channels |
| Regenerative Power Supply | No |
| Integration with 3rd Party Equipment | Climate Chambers / Data Loggers |
IDEAL FOR
✅ Cell testing
Evaluation of individual battery cells’ performance through precise charge and discharge control.
✅ Module & pack testing
Testing of larger battery modules or packs to measure performance and durability under real-world conditions.
✅ Research & Development (R&D)
Utilized for the development of new battery technologies, chemistries, and energy management systems.
✅ Cycle life testing
Long-term testing to assess the lifespan of batteries by monitoring their performance over multiple charge/discharge cycles.
✅ Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Ensuring that batteries meet required specifications and reliability standards through rigorous quality control checks.
✅ Performance benchmarking
Comparing battery performance under varying loads and conditions to assess efficiency and value.
✅ Thermal behavior testing
Evaluating the behavior of batteries under different temperatures to ensure safety and performance in various environments.
✅ EV battery testing
Testing of battery packs for electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on range, charging, and performance under real-world conditions.
✅ Battery Management System (BMS) testing
Assessing the performance and compatibility of Battery Management Systems (BMS) in relation to cell monitoring and management.
FEATURES
• 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
