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The G500 PEM test station is specially designed to meet the needs of customers testing fuel cell stacks in the 12 to 30kW range. The FCATS™ G500 is the most stable and accurate fuel cell stack test station available. We have supplied approximately 100 FCATS test stations of this size to customers around the world; the majority to automotive OEMs and key stack developers. Compare that to our competition.
The G500 comes standard with HyWARE II, our proprietary control and automation software, the most stable, flexible and user-friendly testing control software available.
BENEFITS
Outstanding performance:
- Dew point control: +/-1°C
- Gas temperature control: +/-1°C
- Backpressure control: +/-2kPa
- Data acquisition rate: 10Hz
Superior reliability and maintainability: We have achieved superior reliability and maintainability through selection of the most dependable components, reduction in the number of parts, process flow simplification, and improved access to components.
- Only the highest quality components have been selected
- All electrical components are positioned for easy access via the front doors
- Reliability of the I/O has been improved by adopting an industrial I/O system
- Motors and pumps have electrical quick-connectors allowing easy removal for serviceability
- Use of sanitary and zero-clearance fittings allows easy removal of key components for serviceability
- Industrial door design includes mechanical hinge pins for easy removal of doors
- Robust welded steel frame, with powder-coated finish
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The G700 PEM test station is specially designed to meet the needs of customers testing large stacks, generally for transportation and stationary applications. The G700 is the most sophisticated large stack tester in the world. It includes precise gas flow control using mass flow controllers, accurate gas humidification using contact humidifiers, stack coolant proprietary pressure control using a patented process, and expandable cell voltage monitoring capability. Reformate simulation and steam humidification are available as options. Several types of load banks including water-cooled as well as regenerative, are also available.
The G700 comes standard with HyWARE II, our control and automation software.
BENEFITS
Outstanding performance: After surveying our customers, we have developed the highest performing test stations available:
- Dew point control: +/-2°C
- Gas temperature control: +/-2°C
- Backpressure control: +/-2kPa
- Data acquisition rate: 10Hz
Superior reliability and maintainability: We have achieved superior reliability and maintainability through selection of the most dependable components, reduction in the number of parts, process flow simplification, and improved access to components
- Only the highest quality components have been selected
- All electrical components are positioned for easy access via the front doors
- Reliability of the I/O has been improved by adopting an industrial I/O system
- Motors and pumps have electrical connectors allowing easy removal for serviceability
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SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL TEST STATIONS
Our SOFC test stations are integrated measurement, testing and analysis systems, designed for the unique needs of the SOFC market. These test systems include gas mixing, humidification, pre-heating, furnace, heat recovery and water balance modules. Systems can operate on gaseous or liquid fuels. Operating temperatures range up to 1000°C and operating pressures may be controlled within 2 kPa even in low pressure / high flow applications. Systems come complete with a load bank and cell voltage monitoring.
Systems can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.
FEATURES
- Conditioning of reformed gas at precise temperatures and pressures to simulate SOFC reaction products
- MFCs can be bypassed and removed for calibration while the test station is operating
- Up to 9 inlet gases available
- Manual and fully automated testing capability
- Reliable and stable PLC control
- Programmable electronic load control with reactant-sensitive ramp rates
- Built-in protection from carbonization
- User-controlled alarm settings
APPLICATIONS
- R&D testing: Extremely flexible control system perfectly suited for R&D testing
- Durability: Reliable unattended operation, automated scripting capability facilitates long-term testing
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The G20 is an economical complement to our PEM test product line with expanded capability in low power fuel cell characterization. The G20 has been designed for small active area, single cell R&D testing, with all the capability and sophistication of our larger test stations. The G20 comes equipped with the standard FCATS™ control software HyWareII, including HyAL automation language for dynamic 24-hour operation.
BENEFITS:
- Small footprint, convenient benchtop design
- Mass flow controllers for hydrogen and air with 100:1 turndown
- Humidifier bypass included
- Automatic nitrogen safety purge on shutdown
- Automated humidifier refill capability
- Zero-volt capable load bank
- 2 software controlled PID loops for cell endplate heaters
- Optional automated backpressure control
- 17" LCD monitor and desktop PC included
- Hydrogen sensor
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The G100 and G200 complement our test product line and expands our capability in PEM single cell and short stack R&D testing. They have been designed to offer an accurate test station for the low power test market at a very attractive price.
HyWARE II: Our control and automation software offers exceptional functionality with a user-friendly graphical interface. HyWARE II, enhanced with our proprietary HyAL automation language and load following technology, comprehensively manages the full range of FCATS™ system parameters, including test station control, data acquisition, diagnostics, and safety subsystems. HyWARE II enables safe and reliable unattended operation.
BENEFITS
The G100 and G200 test stations have a number of distinct advantages, including:
- Optional workspace enclosure
- Automatic Nitrogen purge on safety shutdown
- Hydrogen sensor
- 2 separate PID loops for cell endplate heaters
- 17" LCD monitor and PC
- Generous workspace for the test article with Dri-Dek™ work surface
- Extensive 19" rack space available
- Optional liquid cooling capability
- Optional dry gas by-pass
- Optional water balance capability
- DMFC, and high-temperature PEM capability also available
- Performance Commitment: Review test data from our library of results or put your own fuel cell on one of our machines to try before you buy. Unlike others, our performance commitments are backed by extensive R&D using actual stacks, correct gases and by test engineers using traceable metrology.
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500W PEM Fuel Cell Test Station:
The G40 and G60 test stations have a number of distinct advantages, including:
- Small footprint
- Optional fuel cell enclosure for operator safety
- Automatic nitrogen purge safety shutdown
- Hydrogen sensor
- 2 separate PID loops for cell endplate heaters
- 17" LCD monitor and PC
- Available 19" rack space
- Optional liquid cooling capability
- Optional water balance capability
- Optional dry gas bypass
- Optional software-integrated AC Impedance capability
- DMFC and High-temperature PEM capability also available
- Generous workspace for the test article, with Dri-Dek™ work surface
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The MEDUSA Series Fuel Cell Test Stations are designed, engineered, and built by engineers and technicians that have been designing and manufacturing reliable electrochemical hydrogen systems for over 35 years. Teledyne's experience is unsurpassed resulting in the most precise, user friendly, and reliable Fuel Cell Test Stations available. Test stations are available in 3 model series -- the MEDUSA RD Series Stations for applications up to 3 kW, the MEDUSA RD Elite Series for applications up to 4 kW and the LS Series Stations for multiple kilowatt fuel cell stack testing applications up to 12 kW.
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FCATS™ PEM fuel cell test systems offer full flexibility to test, control, and monitor the performance of fuel cells and stacks
FCATS (Fuel Cell Automated Test Systems), are designed to meet the wide-ranging needs of PEM fuel cell stack manufacturers, material developers, system integrators and research organizations. They offer full flexibility to test, control, and monitor the performance and durability of individual cells and stacks under a wide range of operating conditions.
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Our high temperature systems are tailored to meet your specific requirements while providing certain consistent standards:
High precision instrumentation for reliability and repeatability
Rapid transient response capability
State-of-the-art HyWARE II software and diagnostics
Dynamic control of humidification
Reliable unattended operation
Advanced safety features
Worldwide service and support
Designed for serviceability with easy access and removal of components
Upgradeable with the ability to easily add new hardware
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