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Potentiostat Essential
PTCe-1020E NEW
PTCe-1020E NEW
Delivering ±20 A of current and -5/+10 V of voltage, the PTCe-1020E is a highly capable 4-quadrant potentiostat designed for PC-controlled workflows. As a core member of the Essential Power series, it features full-range Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) up to 100 kHz right out of the box. Designed for routine testing and student laboratories, it provides pure Kolibrik electrochemical performance and reliable data without the premium cost of standalone hardware overhead.
Control your experiments efficiently with the included Artemis — Kolibrik measurement software. Its user-friendly interface is designed to streamline automated workflows, ensuring your team maximizes data output without fighting the setup.
World-Class Power, Globally Trusted. Precision to the decimal is our baseline. That’s why the global electrochemical leader, Gamry Instruments, partners with us to offer Kolibrik potentiostats. This synergy of robust high-current hardware and world-class expertise delivers a dependable, high-ROI investment for gigafactories and research labs worldwide.
Key Features
- Output current: ±20 A (4-quadrant)
- Output voltage: -5 … +10 V
- EIS Frequency: 1 mHz ... 100 kHz
- Software & Control: Artemis SW via USB (EIS, cycling, custom sequencing, scripting, etc.)
- Cooling: Air-cooled, compact design
Perfect for:
- Routine Battery Testing: Charge/discharge cycling and EIS of single cells (Li-ion, LFP, etc.).
- Educational & Student Labs: A robust, cost-effective solution for universities teaching modern electrochemistry.
- Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Research: Single-cell characterization and baseline diagnostics.
- Scaling Up: Expanding multi-channel R&D setups where budget efficiency is critical.
Uncompromised Data. Designed to fit your budget. A more accessible price tag usually means stripped-down features. Not with Kolibrik. The PTCe-1020E was designed with a single goal: to deliver uncompromised electrochemical performance while maximizing your research budget.
Since most researchers control their instruments exclusively via PC, we optimized the hardware architecture specifically for software-driven workflows. By removing the built-in display and the internal hardware overhead required for standalone operation, we significantly reduced production costs. The result? You get the exact same premium measurement technology found in our standard models, paying only for the core performance that drives your research.
Driven by Artemis Measurement Software Hardware is only half the equation. The PTCe-1020E is fully integrated with our Artemis — Kolibrik measurement software. Despite its affordable positioning, this instrument grants you full access to advanced electrochemical techniques including custom sequencing, advanced cycling, and full scripting.
Technical Parameters
| Power supply | 110 … 240 V AC / 50 … 60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 19“ rack-mount, 4U; 440 mm (W) × 177 mm (H) × 358 mm (D) |
| Weight | 15 kg |
| Cooling | Water |
| Protection rating | IP20 |
| Electrometer Input voltage range | 10 V … +10 V |
| Compliance / Output voltage | -5 V … +10 V |
| Compliance / Output current | -20 A … +20 A |
| Max. internal power dissipation | 300 W |
| Current ranges | 20 mA, 200 mA, 2 A, 20 A |
| Sampling | 24-bit ADCs, 1 ksps internal, 50 sps filtered sampling
14-bit ADCs, up to 20 Msps for EIS measurements |
| Measurement resolution | 0.001% of selected range for ≤ 1 ksps sampling |
| Accuracy | Voltage: ≤ 0.1% of range + 0.1% of reading
Current: ≤ 0.1% of range + 0.5% of reading |
| Acquitions methods | Constant V, I, Open circuit, Manual control, Linear Sweeps, Cyclic Voltammetry, Cyclic Amperometry, Potentiostatic and Galvanostatic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Battery Charging and Discharging (CC-CV), Chronoamperometry, Chronopotentiometry, Double-step Chronoamperometry and Chronopotentiometry, Square Pulse Potentiometry and Amperometry, Current interrupt, Python scripting |
| EIS frequency | 1 mHz ... 100 kHz, limited use up to 1 MHz |
| EIS amplitude (for < 1 kHz) | 1 … 1000 mV up to 10 A |
| PC connection | USB 2.0 |
| Software | Software for MS Windows, TCP Server, NI LabVIEW drivers, Python tools |
Documentation
Software
To run your experiments, you’ll use Artemis – Kolibrik Measurement Software – our measurement and control app that manages everything from test sequencing to real-time data acquisition and visualization. Just connect the Potentiostat, choose your method, and let the science begin.
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