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Product Overview +Control Software
+Electronic Load
+Auxiliary Input/Output
+Fuel Cell Heater Control
+MeOH-H2O Heating and Cooling
+MeOH-H2O Recirculation System
+Mass Flow Control of Reactant Air
+Methanol and Water Makeup Metering Pumps (optional)
+Liquid and Reactant Gas Backpressure Control (optional)
Description A complete direct methanol test system in one affordable package. Designed with the features you need for effective fuel cell characterization and evaluation.
Specifications
Front Panel Displays
  Fuel Cell Voltage: 3-1/2 digit LCD backlit display
Fuel Cell Current: 3-1/2 digit LCD backlit diplay
Regulated Air Inlet Pressure: 0-200 psi analog gauge
Front Panel Connections
MeOH Feed from Reservoir: 3/8 Swagelok quick connect
MeOH Return to Reservoir: 1/4 Swagelok quick connect
MeOH Reservoir Level Switch: LEMO (cable provided)
Air Feed to Fuel Cell: 1/4 Swagelok quick connect
Air Return from Fuel Cell: 1/4 Swagelok quick connect
MeOH Feed to Fuel Cell: 1/4 Swagelok quick connect
MeOH Return from Fuel Cell: 1/4 Swagelok quick connect
Recirculation Methanol-H2O Temperature: Mini Type K (thermocouple provided)
Load Connections: Banana jack, screw, or bolt-on
Fuel Cell Voltage: LEMO (3 mating cable provided)
Fuel Cell Temperature Input: Mini Type K (thermocouple provided)
Auxiliary I/O: LEMO (3 mating cable provided)
Auxiliary Temperature Input: Mini Type K thermocouple (mating connector provided)
Switched Receptacle Output: IEC-320 output (mating connector provided)
Back Panel Connections
Power Inlet: IEC-320 output (mating connector provided)
Reactant Air Inlet: 1/4 Swagelok
Tail Gas Discharge: 1/4 Swagelok
Water Discharge (optional): 1/8 Swagelok
Control Air Input (if required by options): 1/4 FNPT
Water Make-up (optional): 1/8 Swagelok
MeOH Make-up (optional): 1/8 Swagelok
RS-485 Communication In/Out: DB-9
Hardwire E-Stop Input: 4 pin connector (jumpered mate, mating housing & sockets provided)
Hardwire E-Stop Output: 4 pin connector (mating housing & pins provided)
Safestate Remote Input/Output: 7 pin connector (jumpered mate provided)
MeOH-H2O Recirculation System
Flow Control: Computer controlled gear pump
Range of Control: 48 to 1600 milliliters per minute standard
Maximum Temperature: 95 C
Heating Capacity: 400 Watts
Cooling Capacity: 350 Watts
Maximum Pressure Created: 45 psi
Maximum Case Pressure: 80 psi
Reservoir Capacity: 1 Liter
Tail Gas Phase Separator: Optional
Tail Gas Backpressure Control: Optional. Computer controlled
Fuel Pressure Control: Optional. Computer controlled
MeOH Make-up (optional)
Flow Control: Computer controlled piston pump
Range of Control: 0-25 milliliters per minute
H2O Make-up (optional)
Flow Control: Computer controlled piston pump
Range of Control: 0-25 milliliters per minute
Gas Handling
Air Flow Control: Mass Flow Controller
Range of Control: Mass Flow Controller
Air Input Pressure Range: 80-200 psi
Electronic Load
Type: MOSFET variable resistance loadbank
Current Measurement: Panel shunt
Maximum Current Rating: 5 Amp or 50 Amp
Maximum Voltage Rating: 5, 10, or 20 Volts
Maximum Power Dissipation: 100 Watts
Nominal Short Circuit Resistance: <2.2 milliohms
Corrosion Protection: All critical components gold plated
Electrical Requirements
Voltage: 120/230-240 VAC (field changable)
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 800 Watts
Installation Requirements
Clearance for Operation: Back: 6, RH: 6, LH: 12, Top: 0
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 29 D; 21.5 H; 12 W
System Weight: 50-80 lbs. (depending upon options)
Operating Environment: 40 to 100 Fahrenheit, 85% RH
Cabinet Rating: Indoor
Cell Heater Switched Receptacle
Voltage/Frequency: Same as main power input
Max. Current: 3.5 Amps
Control Input: Type K thermocouple
Software Fideris FCPower TM software.
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