CompactStat Mobile measurement

station

with
integrated
impedance
analyser

Portable: < 600 gram

No powersupply required

High sensitivity for small signals

IviumStat All purpose potentiostat

/galvanostat
with integrated impedance
analyser

Wide dynamic range

CompactStat ● Corrosion

& ●
●
Battery testing
Electroanalysis
● Expandable with modules
● PC control via USB interface
● Nano-electrochemistry ● Data analysis software included
IviumStat
Methods and techniques :
Sweep techniques

● Linear sweep & cyclic voltammetry ● Ohmic drop correction

● Staircase or true linear scan (optional) ● Simultaneous recording WE2 (optional)
● Current averaging available ● Simultaneous acquisition from peripheral port
● Scanrate: 1 µV/s to 10,000 V/s ● Linear and cyclic galvanstatic scans

Chronoamperometry & chronopotentiometry

● 1 to 255 levels definable at 0.125 µs resolution

● Minimum interval time 10 µs
● Ohmic drop correction
● Simultaneous recording WE2 (optional)
● Simultaneous acquisition from peripheral port
● Dynamic level-switching at definable potential values
● Sequences may be repeated up to 65535 cycles
 Mixed mode

● Sequences up to 255 stages can be applied with

definable electrical modes:
♦ Potential Step
♦ Current Step
♦ Potential Sweep
♦ Current Sweep
♦ Open Cell
● Real-time Impedance measurements 10Hz-2MHz: Resistance
and Capacity can be monitored during all Step and Sweep
stages, simultaneous with E and I measurements.
● The start-potential of a stage may be defined as an absolute
potential or relative to the last potential of the previous level.
● Each stage can have a minimum sample-interval of 0.002 sec.,
and can be and may contain up to 2E9 datapoints.
● Stages may be dynamically terminated using definable limits:
E>, E<, dE/dt<, dE/dt>, dI/dt<, dI/dt>, An1>, An1<, dAn1/dt>,
dAn/dt<, Ifraction<, |Q|>.
● The whole sequence may be repeated, a finite number of cycles
or continuously.

ECN: ElectroChemical Noise

Noise measurements are performed with 2 identical working

electrodes and a reference electrode
● ECN option is standard build-in, no extra hardware required.
● Potential and current are recorded simultaneously up to
500 pts/sec.
● Traces up to 2*109 points may be recorded

Example noise analysis

Integrated Corrosion analysis software will calculate relevant parameters
automatically:
● Time domain analysis: corrosion current, pitting/localization index,
corrosion resistance.
● FFT Frequency analysis: Fourier current and potential spectra, impedance
spectra and corrosion resistance (black lines in graph)
● MEM Frequency analysis: Maximum Entropy Method with
definable number of model coefficients (red lines in graph)

Shown data was recorded by TNO Industrie & Techniek, Den Helder.
 Electroanalysis

● Amperometric detection
● Potentiometric Stripping
● AC voltammetry
● Differential Pulse
● Square Wave
● AC detection

Impedance measurements

● Frequency scan at controlled E or I

● Combined frequency and potential scans:
Mott-Schottky plots
● Up to 255 frequencies per scan
● Frequency range: 10 µHz to 2 MHz
● Dual 16 bit ADC with 1-104 postgain amplifiers
● Automatically tuned filters
● DC subtraction: analog or 16 bits offset-DACs
● Integrated data analysis software

Measuring small signals at high sensitivity

● Sub femto ampere resolution

● Programmable potentiostat bandwidth
● Programmable signal filters
● Automatic offset subtraction
● Galvanic isolation (CompactStat)
● Digital and numerical filtering:
♦ Oversampling & sample averaging
♦ Savitzky Golay smoothing
♦ Fourier based noise removal
♦ Automated / manual spike removal
 Peakfind and baseline subtraction
The IviumSoft program contains an integrated “peak finding” and baseline
subtraction tool. It can be programmed to operate automatically, or give the user a
range of options to fine-tune the peaksearch criteria to specific datasets.
● Fully automatic search, or user-assisted by mouse-clicks
● Construct whole peaks, or front or rear flanks
● Peakfinding method using 1st or 2nd derivative function
● Definable minimum peakheight and peakwidth
● Adjustable peakfinding sensitivity
● Integrated variable smoothing
● Automatic baseline subtraction
● Manually assisted baseline subtraction with 9th degree polynomial or
exponential fitted baseline curves.

Graphical equivalent circuit editor for fitting impedance data

● Any element from the top-toolbar can be selected,

and be dropped on the circuit grid, by a single
mouseclick on the desired location: R,C,L,W,Q,T,O,G.
● Or, a CDC equation can be entered either manually
or from the predefined circuits in the dropdown list.
● Startvalues may be entered by the operator or will
be calculated automatically
● Fit-parameters may optionally be fixed
● The software will calculate the best fitting set of
parameters with the Levenberg-Marquardt technique

Corrosion rate analysis

● Slope analysis: Ecorr and Rp are determined from slope at OCP
● Tafel analysis: the Tafel lines are constructed and evaluated
● Numerical analysis: non-linear fit on complete dataset
● Automated or manual:
♦ Automatic analysis: select potential range automatically
♦ Manual analysis: operator can set potential
range markers by mouseclick
 Graphic presentation & tools

● User definable: colors, linestyles, datasymbols,

autoscale/manual scaling, axis grids
● 3D option: datasets with 3 variables may be plotted in a
3-dimensional projection.
● Zooming in on details by mouse-click&drag
● 2nd vertical axis for simultaneous display of WE2 current,
phase angle or other quantities
● Optional 2nd graph, instead of 2nd vertical axis
● Numerical data plotted in graph
● Individual scans selectable for operations
● Previously stored scans can be overlaid

Batch processing

The operator can automate complex measurement sequences,

and interface to external equipment for process automation:
● automate loading and execution of method files
● automatic saving of results
● create loops for repetitive tasks, loops may be nested
● modify selected parameters at each pass inside a loop
● switch the multiplexer to fixed channels or to the loop index
variable
● set the digital and analog outputs
● wait for a HI or LO level on the digital input
● set delays
The batch script maybe created with any ordinary text editor, or
with the integrated BatchEditor. The BatchEditor has a graphical
user interface, that allows quick and easy script generation.

Special functions

● Automatic current ranging: the instrument will automatically select the optimal current range setting
● Pretreatment: up to 5 levels may be defined to condition the electrode before the actual measurement starts.
The E/I values during “Pretreatment” are recorded and stored with the primary data.
● Apply wrt OCP: the measurement potentials are defined relative to “Open Cell Potential”.
Before the measurement starts, the OCP is detetermined in a zero-current configuration.
The OCP monitor transient is recorded and stored with the primary data.
● Ohmic drop compensation: the applied
potential is corrected by current feedback
● Analog inputs : the 8 analog inputs from the
peripheral port may be recorded
simultaneously with the primary results.
The results are visualized graphically, and
stored with the primary data.
● Signal view: the current and potential transients
are shown in an oscilloscope type screen.
During ac-techniques, the quality of the
perturbing and resulting sine-waves is
visualized. Under dc-conditions, the
E/I signals can be inspected for the presence
of specific noise elements.
 Options and modules :
HiMUX: High Performance Electrochemical Multiplexer
This multiplexer module can work with 8 independent Electrochemical cells with each 4 electrodes. An IviumStat or CompactStat can control
up to 8 HiMUX modules (64 channels). Because each channel has its own electrometer, its performance is superior to the switchbox approach:
● Fast channel switching: Because no switches are connected to RE&S, there are no (dis-)charge
currents when channels are switched. High impedance (reference-) electrodes
require a long stabilization time after each switch. The HiMUX keeps RE&S always
connected, and allows for fast channel switches without disturbing the electrochemical cells.
● Excellent high frequency performance: The design with 8 independent active
electrometers allows the whole RE/S cable-length to be enclosed within driven shields.
This results in a very low leakage capacitance, and measurements can be done in the
high frequency range without performance loss compared to the un-multiplexed situation.
Each Electrometer: ♦ Input impedance: >1000 Gohm //<8 pF
♦ Bandwidth >16 MHz
● Maximum compliance WE & CE: 5A
● Automatic channel selection is integrated in the software.

HiMUX32: The 32 channel version of the HiMUX

MultiWE32: IviumBoost:

This module will accommodate cells with 32 Working Electrodes, that share The IviumBoost will increase the maximum current of
a single CE and RE. The potential is applied to all channels continuously, the IviumStat or IviumStat.XR:
thus applied E is not multiplexed! Each channel: ● 2 models: ♦ maximum 40A at ±10V
● Max current: +/-1mA ♦ maximum 20A at ±20V
● 2 modes: ♦ standard: fixed E wrt RE ● Bandwidth >100kHz
♦ scanning: E scans as the primary ● w x d x h = 47x36x14cm, 16 kg
WE, but with an offset ● 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1000W
● programmable offset +/-4V, 0.125mV resolution,
independent for each channel

Plus module: For the CompactStat

This module will enhance the potential and current compliance of the CompactStat.
It will increase its application range as a benchtop instrument.
● Maximum output voltage: ±20V
● Current compliance: ±250 mA
● Maximum applied voltage ±20V
● Measured potential ranges: ±2 mV, ±20 mV, ±200 mV, ±2V, ± 20V

LinScan: true linear scan generator

Applies a smooth analog ramp, instead of the standard staircase sweep.

The software parameters and scanlimits are the same as for the standard staircase variant.
● Scan range ±2 V ● Scanrate 1 µV/s - 10,000 V/s ● Software implementation LSV and CV

BiStat: Bipotentiostat module (WE2)

Second working electrode (WE2) with programmable potential offset wrt RE or WE1.
The bipotentiostat is fully integrated in the potentiostatic Sweep and Transient methods. Its data is recorded simultaneously with the primary channel,
and visualized in the same plot using a secundary current axis. Maximum scanrate or minimum interval times are same as for the primary channel.
● 2 configurations ♦ “standard” : WE2 at a fixed potential w.r.t. RE
♦ “scanning” : WE2 at a fixed offset potential w.r.t.the primary WE
● Maximum current ±30 mA ● Compliance voltage ±2 V w.r.t. primary WE
● Applied offset potential range ±2.0 V ● Applied potential resolution 0.0625 mV
● Current ranges 1 pA to 10 mA in 11 (lower 4 ranges use gain amplifier).
● Measured current resolution 0.076 % of current range, and 0.0000023 % using gain amplifier.
● Minimum current resolution 0.15 fA
● Data acquisition simultanously with primary WE1, 100 kHz max.
sampling rate
● Programmable response filter 1 MHz, 100 kHz, 10 kHz, 1 kHz, 10 Hz

PDA: Peripheral Differential Amplifier

The PDA module allows the simultaneous recording of differential bipolar high-ohmic external voltages,
such as voltage monitors, reference or pH meters. The module is stackable up to 8 units (64 channels).
● Each unit can record 8 channels. ● Input impedance: > 10^12 ohm
● Differential measurement range: ± 2V ● Maximum common mode voltage: ±15V

PPE: Peripheral Port Expander: connectionbox for peripheral input/output signals

The Peripheral Port Expander facilitates the connection to the peripheral port. This connectionbox has
32 sockets for 4 mm banana plugs, that allow direct connection to the various analog/digital inputs & outputs.
● Connector type 32 X 4 mm bananasocket
Specifications :
IviumStat CompactStat
System Performance
Current compliance ±5 A ±30 mA (±1 mA in USB powered mode)
Maximum output Voltage ±10 V below 1 A and ±8 V up to 5 A ±7.5 V
Potentiostat Bandwidth 1 MHz for small signals, 300 kHz for large signals >1 MHz
Stability settings High Speed, Standard, and High Stability High Speed, Standard, and High Stability
Programmable response filter 1 MHz , 100 kHz , 10 kHz , 1 kHz , 10 Hz 1 MHz , 100 kHz , 10 kHz , 1 kHz , 10 Hz
Signal acquisition dual channel 16 bit ADC, 100.000 samples/sec dual channel 16 bit ADC, 100.000 samples/sec.

Potentiostat
Applied potential range ±10 V, with 0.33 mV resolution ±4.096 V , with 0.125 mV resolution
Applied potential accuracy 0.2 %, or 2 mV 0.2 %, or 2 mV
Current ranges ±10 nA to ±10 A in 10 steps ±10 nA to ±10 mA (to 1 mA in USB powered mode)
High sensitivity current ranges ±1 pA, ±10 pA, ±100 pA, ±1 nA ±1 pA, ±10 pA, ±100 pA, ±1 nA
Measured current resolution. 0.015 % of current range, minimum 0.15 fA 0.015 % of current range, minimum 0.15 fA

Galvanostat
Applied current resolution 0.033 % of applied current range 0.0125 % of applied current range
Applied current accuracy 0.2 % 0.2 %
Potential ranges ±1 mV, ±10 mV, ±100 mV, ±1 V, ±10 V ±0.4 mV, ±4 mV, ±40 mV, ±0.4 V, ±4 V
Measured potential resolution 0.003 % of potential range, minimum 40 nV 0.003 % of potential range, minimum 16 nV

Impedance Analyser
Frequency range 10 µHz to 2 MHz 10 µHz to 2 MHz
Amplitude 0.015 mV to 1.0 V, or 0.03 % to 100 % of current range 0.015 mV to 1.0 V, or 0.03 % to 100 % of current range
DC offset 16 bit dc offset subtraction, and 2 dc-decoupling filters 16 bit dc offset subtraction, and 2 dc-decoupling filters
Dynamic range 12 nV to 10 V, and 0.05 fA to 5 A 4 nV to 4 V, and 0.05 fA to 30 mA

Electrometer
Input impedance >1000 Gohm //<8 pF >1000 Gohm //<8 pF
Input bias current <10 pA <10 pA
Bandwidth >16 MHz >16 MHz

Special functions
Ohmic drop compensation 2 V/current range, 16 bit resolution 2 V/current range, 16 bit resolution
Safety features automatic disconnect on internal/external exceptions automatic disconnect on internal/external exceptions

Peripheral connections
8 Analog in, and 2 analog out 0 to +4 V, 16 bits resolution 0 to +4 V, 16 bits resolution
2 Digital inputs, and 3 Digital outputs 0 to +5 V 0 to +5 V
I-out, and E-out analog monitor for cell current and potential analog monitor for cell current and potential
AC-out ±0.5 V sinewave 10 µH-2 MHz with variable attenuation ±0.5 V sinewave 10 µH-2 MHz with variable attenuation
Channel-X, and Channel-Y inputs ±4 V: to record impedance from peripheral devices ±4 V: to record impedance from peripheral devices

Environment
power requirements 100-240 V, 47-63 Hz, 150 VA in USB powered mode: standard 5 V, 500 mA
external adapter: 100-240 V, 45-65Hz, 6 VA
Interfacing USB 1.1 or 2.0 compliant USB 1.1 or 2.0 compliant
Size w x d x h = 26 x 33 x 12 cm w x d x h = 12 x 26 x 2.5 cm
Weight 4.0 kg 0.6 kg
PC requirements Windows XP or Windows Vista, with free USB port Windows XP or Windows Vista, with free USB port

IviumStat.XR CompactStat-Plus
Specifications as IviumStat except: Specifications as CompactStat except:
System Performance
Current compliance ±5 A ±250 mA
Maximum output Voltage ±20 V ±20 V

Potentiostat
Applied potential range ±10 V with 0.33 mV resolution, or ±4.096 V, with 0.125 mV resolution, or
±20 V with 0.66 mV resolution ±20 V, with 0.66 mV resolution
Current ranges additional 100 mA range

Galvanostat
Potential ranges ±2 mV, ±20 mV, ±200 mV, ±2 V, ±20 V

Address:
Ivium Technologies B.V.
De Zaale 11
5612 AJ Eindhoven
The Netherlands
www.ivium.nl
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel. +31 40 2390600
Fax. +31 40 2390601
Specifications subject to change, Ivium Technologies B.V. © 2007