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EmStat4X

The EmStat4X delivers high performance in a small footprint. The EmStat4X is a small battery and USB-powered Potentiostat, Galvanostat, and optional Frequency Response Analyser (FRA) for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).

The EmStat4X Low Range (LR) version is great for applications that require measuring low currents down to picoamps, like (bio)sensor research. The High Range (HR) version is very suitable for applications that need a maximum current of up to 200 mA. The EmStat4X is controlled with PSTrace for Windows, or you can write your own MethodSCRIPT and control it from any platform or operating system.

 

More information can be found through the link: https://www.palmsens.com/product/emstat4s/

 

The EmStat4X LR and HR features include:

  • Fast EIS support: for running fixed-frequency EIS measurements at a very low interval of around 1 ms.
  • Auxiliary Port: for connecting to a MUX8-R2 multiplexer, temperature sensor, pH sensor, stirrer control, triggering and more.
  • iR compensation: to compensate for the iR drop between the Reference electrode and the outside of the double layer of the electrochemical cell.
  • Bluetooth: for a wireless connection to a PC, smartphone or tablet
  • 11.1 Wh battery: for more than 8 hours of continuous measurements (typical with the LR).
  • Small borderless display: showing the state of the battery and connectivity.

Two versions

The EmStat4X comes in two different versions:

  • Low Range: for lower currents and potentials (±30 mA / ±3 V applied / ±5 V compliance)
  • High Range: for higher currents and potentials (±200 mA / ±6 V applied / ±8 V compliance)

Both versions can be configured with optional EIS/FRA up to 200 kHz.
See specifications for a detailed comparison between the LR and HR.

 

Always a backup

The EmStat4X is equipped with 500 MB internal storage memory for storing your measurements as a backup. All internally stored measurements can be browsed and transferred back to the PC easily using the PSTrace software for Windows. Your data is always with your instrument wherever you take it.

 

Standard included

A standard EmStat4X includes a rugged carrying case with:

  • EmStat4X LR or HR
  • USB-C cable
  • Cell cable: high quality, double-shielded cable with 2 mm banana connectors for Working, Counter, Reference electrode and Ground, 1 meter long
  • 4 or 5 crocodile clips
  • Dummy Cell

Also included:

  • PSTrace software for Windows (on USB drive)
  • Manual (hardcopy)
  • Quick Start (hardcopy)
  • Calibration report
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    • Supports 2-, 3- and 4-electrode setup using Sense Lead
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    • Compliance voltage: ± 5V
    • Current ranges:  1 nA – 10 mA
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    To make it easier for you to decide, if  a multiplexer or a multichannel device is more suitable for your application, we have created a short explanation of multiplexers and multichannels.

    See: https://www.palmsens.com/app/uploads/2016/12/Multiplexer-Polypotentiostat-or-Multichannel.pdf

     

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    The PalmSens series and the EmStat4X can be used to work with multiple working electrodes or a sensor array by means of a multiplexer.

     

    The multiplexer switches between the working electrodes in the range of milliseconds.

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    Connection options

    The most selected connection option uses two double shielded D-Sub cables ending in 2 mm banana plugs. As alternatives we can provide a PCB with screw terminals, D-Sub cable ending in ferrules or Screen Printed Electrode Adapter. Each of these cables can be connected to 4 channels, if all 8 channels are used, two cables are needed.

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    number of channels  8 (up to 128 when daisy chained)
    multiplexer switches 8 x (WE, S, RE and CE)
    on resistance for WE 1.5 ohm typical
    charge injection on WE 20 pC typical
    leakage current < 55 pA (30 pA typical) at 25 ºC
    switching time 2 ms

    compliance voltage

     
     
     
    		 ± 10 V
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    housing aluminium: 138 mm x 121 mm x 37 mm
    weight  +/- 500 g
    temperature range 0 ºC to + 50 ºC
    power supply USB

     

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  • PalmSens4

    The PalmSens4, is a USB and battery powered Potentiostat, Galvanostat, and optional a Frequency Response Analyser (FRA) for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS).

     

    Compact, versatile and powerful

    • (Bi)Potentiostat / Galvanostat / Impedance Analyzer
    • FRA / EIS: 10 μHz up to  1 MHz
    • 9 current ranges: 100 pA to 10 mA
    • 18-bit resolution
    • Bluetooth or USB connection

     

    The PalmSens4 has a large potential range (-5V to 5V or -10V to 10V) and current range (100 pA to 10 mA) with a high resolution and low noise. The economical PalmSens4 is a complete laboratory instrument but its compact and rugged design makes it also ideal for field work.

    Connecting via Bluetooth guarantees a perfectly floating measurement.

     

    More information can be found through the link: https://www.palmsens.com/product/palmsens4/

     

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    • Rugged carrying case
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    • Dummy cell
    • USB cable
    • Manual and Quick Start document
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