HORIBA C05-LT: Revolutionising PEM Fuel Cell Testing
100W PEM Benchtop Test Station
Revolutionising PEM Fuel Cell Testing
The C05-LT is the next-generation fuel cell test station, specifically designed for researchers and engineers striving for repeatability, precision, and accuracy in PEM (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell research.
With advanced temperature and pressure control systems, high-accuracy mass flow controllers, and robust real-time monitoring, the C05-LT ensures repeatable and reliable results across all testing scenarios. Its integrated safety features, including independent safety control and automatic purging, afford users the confidence and trust to incorporate the C05-LT into a stable, semi-autonomous testing environment.
Building on the foundation of proven HORIBA expertise, the system offers best-in-class performance for 100W PEM fuel cell testing with a comprehensive feature set, catering to the evolving needs of single-cell MEA / catalyst research. The all-in-one C05-LT is compact, robust, and versatile, and can become your cornerstone for fuel cell research and innovation.
C05-LT: Your Fuel Cell Research Partner
Accelerate your Research & Development with the best-in-class 100W Fuel Cell Test Stand.
Catalyst and Membrane Development
Test new catalyst materials and membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs). Evaluate material composition against performance metrics.
Durability and Longevity Studies
Use the C05-LT to simulate long-term operation of PEM fuel cells and assess degradation. Identify failure mechanisms and improve fuel cell system reliability.
Gas and Water Management
Study gas flow dynamics and water management within fuel cells. Optimise humidification and analyse moisture impact on performance.
Performance Testing of PEM Fuel Cells
Evaluate fuel cell performance under controlled conditions. Analyse power density, current-voltage characteristics, and efficiency at variable temperature, humidity, flow, and pressure.
System Optimisation
Optimise system parameters to maximise efficiency and performance. Create test programs & sequences and automate fuel cell testing.
Electrochemical Characterisation
Unlock cyclic voltammetry and EIS along with pre-built scripting templates & graphing to drive powerful data collection and analysis of fuel cell performance and electrochemical characterisation.
Best-in-Class Feature Set
- Market Leading Dew Point Control: Ambient - 90°C ± 1°C
- Gas Temperature Control: Ambient - 130°C ± 2%
- Yearly HORIBA Servicing and Calibration
- Robust Safety & Reliability through Independent Control
- CE Certified, RoHS & REACH Compliant
Next Generation Testing Performance
TestWork® software streamlines test sequence creation, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting, empowering users to achieve high-quality insights with greater efficiency and consistency.
Unlock powerful code-free variable test sequence cockpits to enable precise, automated experiments and accelerated research and innovation.
- Intuitive operation with code-free test sequence creation & graphing
- Automated operation of complex test sequences & test programs
- Multi-level user access for controlling operation configuration rights
- Data export flexibility to support results analysis
C05-LT: Superior Safety Performance
Independent Safety Control
Take confidence in PILZ independent safety control for protection against pressure, temperature, flow, water level & electrical E-Stop events. Designed in accordance with CE safety requirements.
In-Built Assisted Ventilation
Considered ventilation, in addition to component selection, ensures longevity of your equipment and maintains the highest levels of safety in any safety event.
Layered Mechanical & Electrical Safety through Design
Comprehensive HORIBA risk and failure analysis driven by compliance to CE, PED, ATEX and LVD affords assurance & trust in the safety performance of the C05-LT.
Multistage Software Alarms
Continuous monitoring of all system sensing in addition to expected user operation commands to inform, warn, and take control of test station operations, guaranteeing immediate, constant & long-term safety of users & equipment.
Nitrogen Purge Capability
Take control of safety through user-controlled inert gas purging via software or hardware, in addition to software-driven gas purging in emergency events.
H2 Environmental LEL Alarm Connectivity
Connect the C05-LT to your environment through multi-level H2 gas sensing. Automate safety shut down in the event of failures outside the test stand.
C05-LT Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Rating | 100 W |
| Test Item | Recommended for PEM single cells from 5 cm² to 25 cm² active area. Fuel cell fixture and connection cables provided. |
| Size | Dimensions: 570 x 570 x 845 mm (height) |
| Weight | Approx. 110 kg |
| Safety | Inbuilt PILZ safety PLC and independent safety control. Automatic fail-safe nitrogen purge, initiated in alarm condition. Layered safety features & alarms. External LEL Alarm connectivity. |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE Certified, RoHS Compliance. |
| Humidification | 2-stage heating for optimised gas saturation performance. |
| Trace Heating | Heating hoses from test stand to item for precise and continuous gas control. |
| Back Pressure | Manual adjustment back-pressure control (atmospheric to 3.4 barg). Back pressure real-time monitoring via PLC & TestWork. |
| Exhaust | Automatic condensate & gas exhaust. |
| Test Capability | Nitrogen cross-over capability inbuilt. Manual or automatic control via TestWork. Complete flexibility in test sequence creation. |
| Electronic Load | Current Range: 0 – 100 A. Voltage Range: 0 - 6 V. Minimum Voltage: 0.0 V (zero-volt functionality included). |
| Software | TestWork Enterprise software & license included. Test Sequence templates included: Test Initialisation, LSV, CI, Break-In, Recovery, Polarisation Curve. |
| PC | PC, monitor & peripherals with TestWork pre-installed. |
Optional Features
- Potentiostat: CYV Potentiostat with HORIBA Enclosure (no additional floorspace required).
- EIS: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) testing capability.
- Automatic Back Pressure: Automatic BPR with control & monitoring through TestWork.
- Independent Fuel Cell Heater Control Loops: Anode & Cathode independent fuel cell fixture control.
- Heated Line Transitional Heaters: Additional heated jackets between heated line outlet and fixture inlet.
- Fuel Cell Fixture: 5-25 cm² Fuel Cell Fixture.
