Overview

The Reference 3000 is the latest addition to the Reference family of potentiostats. The Reference 3000 is a high current, high performance stand alone potentiostat with 11 current ranges from 3 amps to 300 picoamps and compliance voltage up to 32 volts. With on-board electronics for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, the Reference 3000 can make measurements over a frequency range from 10 μHz to 1 MHz. The Reference 3000 also has an optional unique feature enabling the measurement of 8 additional voltages. It was developed to be especially useful in applications for Energy Storage and Conversion (ESC) measurements.

Applications

• Batteries, Fuel Cell and Super Capacitors
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Plating Research
• Sensor Development
• Kinetic and Thermodynamic Measurements
• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
• Corrosion Measurement
• Analytical Electrochemistry

Standard Features

• 2, 3, and 4 Electrode Measurements
• High Voltage Electrometer Mode for Measuring and Applying Potentials Up to 32V
• 3 Control Modes
  • Potentiostatic, Galvanostatic and Zero Resistance Ammeter.
• Electrical Isolation
  • Floating instrument: use with operating fuel cells, batteries and autoclaves.
• Separated Voltage and Current Cables
  • Always accurate EIS measurements.
• Portable
  • Size of two chemistry textbooks, weighing about 5 kgs (11 lbs). Easy USB 2.0 connection to a Windows computer.
• Built-In EIS
  • On-board DDS to perform EIS from 10µHz to 1MHz. See Accuracy Contour Plots.
• DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Mode
  • Oversamples for improved signal-to-noise.
• Current Interrupt and Positive Feedback iR Compensation
  • Gamry potentiostats and their controlling software use control loop algorithms to accurately measure and correct for uncompensated resistance.
• Auxiliary I/O
  • Control additional equipment via additional I/O interfaces: external signal input, analog voltage output, analog current output, auxiliary A/D input, and miscellaneous I/O connector.
• Multiple Potentiostat Capability
  • Up to eight Reference 3000 Potentiostats can be attached and installed on one computer (requires USB hub).
• High Voltage Electrometer
  • A special high voltage electrometer allows measurement and potentiostatic control of voltages up to ± 32 volts.
• Fast Setup
  • Load the Gamry software, connect the USB cable, and start your experiments.
• Warranty
  • Protected by 2-year factory service warranty.

Accuracy Contour Plot

The Accuracy Contour Plot provides a detailed look at the performance you can expect from your instrument in real-world situations. The results include the cell cable.

Options

Auxiliary Electrometer
The auxiliary electrometer is a factory installed option that adds an array of eight differential voltage inputs. Each of the eight channels can measure a ± 5 volt signal anywhere over the Reference 3000’s entire compliance voltage range. Impedance measurements up to 100 kHz can also be performed using the auxiliary electrometer.

Extended Cable Lengths
Extended length cell cables (1.5 and 3 meter) are also available for your convenience.
Auxiliary Electrometer Cables: The standard Auxiliary Electrometer cables are 90 cm. Extended length cables (1.5 and 3 meter) are available.

 

	Reference 3000
Potentiostat	YES
Galvanostat	YES
Zero Resistance Ammeter	YES
Cell Connections	2, 3, or 4
Floating (Isolated from Earth)	YES
WEIGHT	6 kg
DIMENSIONS	20 (W) x 23 (H) x 30 (D) cm
SYSTEM
Max Current	Hi Current: ±3 A Hi Voltage: ±1.5 A
Current Ranges	11
Current Ranges (w/Internal Gain applied)	13
Min Voltage Resolution	1 μV
Min Current Resolution	100 aA
Max Applied Potential	±11 V Stack Mode: ±32 V
Rise Time	<250 ns
Noise and Ripple	<2 μV rms
Min Time Base	3.333 μs
Max Time Base	715 s
Min Potential Step	12.5 μV
Analog/Digital Converter	16 bit
Max Data Points Per Experiment	262,143
EIS MEASUREMENT
Frequency Range	10 μHz - 1 MHz
EIS Accuracy	See Accuracy Contour Plot
Max AC Amplitude	2110 mV rms
Min AC Amplitude	4.03 μV rms
CONTROL AMP
Compliance Voltage	Hi Current: ±15 V Hi Voltage: ±32 V
Output Current	> ±3 A
Speed Settings	5
Unity Gain Bandwidth	980, 260, 40, 4, 0.4 kHz
ELECTROMETER
Input Impedance	>1014 Ω
Input Current	<10 pA
Bandwidth (-3dB) (typical)	>10 MHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio	>80 dB (3 Hz) >60 dB (1 MHz)
APPLIED POTENTIAL
Accuracy	±1 mV ±0.2% of reading
Resolution	12.5 μV, 50 μV, 200 μV/bit
Drift	<20 μV/°C
Potential Scan Range	±0.4 V, ±1.6 V, ±6.4 V
MEASURED POTENTIAL
Accuracy	±1 mV ±0.3% of reading
Accuracy (typical)
Full-Scale Ranges	32 V, 12 V, 3 V, 300 mV, 30 mV
Resolution
Offset Range
APPLIED CURRENT
Accuracy	±10 pA ±0.3% of range
Resolution	0.0033% full-scale/bit
MEASURED CURRENT
Accuracy	±10 pA ±0.3% of range
Resolution	0.0033% full-scale/bit
Bandwidth (-3 dB) NOTE: Bandwidth is current           range dependent.	>10 MHz (3 A-600μA), >1.5 MHz (60μA), >0.15 MHz (6 μA)
Post Offset Gain	1, 10, 100
Offset Range	±1X full-scale
iR COMPENSATION
Mode	Current Interrupt and Positive Feedback
Min Interrupt Time	33 μs
Max Interrupt Time	715 s
AUXILIARY A/D INPUT
Range	±3 V
Resolution	0.1 mV
Input Impedance	>100 kΩ or >10 GΩ
AUXILIARY D/A OUTPUT
Range	0-4 V
Resolution	1 mV
AUXILIARY ELECTROMETER
Input Voltage
Common Mode Range	±Compliance Voltage
Input Resistance	>10 GΩ
Input Current	<10 pA
Difference Amp
Difference Voltage	±5 V
CMRR    DC to 1 kHz    1 kHz to 100 kHz	>86 dB >72 dB
Channel Cross-Talk	<80 dB
Voltage Measurement
Nominal Voltage Range	±5.12 V
μV/bit (no gain)	156.25
μV/bit (x100 gain)	1.5625

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• Reference 3000 Product Brochure
• Reference 3000 Operator's Manual
• Reference 3000 Quick Start Guide
• Potentiostat Specifications