Key Features
Voltage Range: 1-6V or ±6V
Current Range: Up to 5A (20A in parallel operation)
Precision: Up to 200nA current accuracy
Optional Input: Reference electrode input available
Automatic Dynamic Switching: 4 current ranges with seamless switching, ensuring a relative accuracy of at least 0.33% across the range from 60μA to 20A
Software Control: Managed by the powerful and user-friendly BaSyTest Software
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | CTS Standard | CTS LAB | CTS LAB XL |
| Channels per Unit | Up to 32 | Up to 32 | 20 |
| Voltage Range | 0-6V | ±6V | ±6V |
| 4-Wire Measurement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Discharge Voltage | 200mV or 0.2Ω*current (whichever is greater) | -6V | -6V |
| Current Ranges | 5A/300mA/15mA/1mA | 3A/250mA/15mA/1mA | 5A/300mA/15mA/1mA |
| Current Accuracy | 1mA/50μA/2.5μA/0.2μA | 1mA/50μA/2.5μA/0.2μA | 1mA/50μA/2.5μA/0.2μA |
| Voltage Accuracy | 1mV | 1mV | 1mV |
| Resolution | 16Bit / 1μs | 16Bit / 1μs | 16Bit / 1μs |
| Parallel Operation | Yes, up to 4 channels | Yes, up to 4 channels | Yes, up to 4 channels |
| Additional Inputs | NTC temperature input (Epcos B57861S0502) | NTC temperature input (Epcos B57861S0502) | NTC temperature input (Epcos B57861S0502) |
| Optional Reference Voltage | ±6V, 1mV accuracy, leakage < 50nA, 200ms sample rate | ±6V, 1mV accuracy, leakage < 50nA, 200ms sample rate | ±6V, 1mV accuracy, leakage < 50nA, 200ms sample rate |
| Digital I/O | Optional, TTL-like, 3 per channel, not isolated | Optional, TTL-like, 3 per channel, not isolated | Optional, TTL-like, 3 per channel, not isolated |
| Sampling Rate | Peak 0.5ms, Min. 10ms but not more than 1kHz continually per system | Peak 0.5ms, Min. 10ms but not more than 1kHz continually per system | Peak 0.5ms, Min. 10ms but not more than 1kHz continually per system |
| Current Rise Time | < 50μs | < 50μs | < 50μs |
| 3-Electrode Configurations | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Control Modes | Current, voltage, power, resistance, and combinations | Current, voltage, power, resistance, and combinations | Current, voltage, power, resistance, and combinations |
| Other Methods | Cyclic voltammetry, GITT | Cyclic voltammetry, GITT | Cyclic voltammetry, GITT |
| Software | BaSyTest | BaSyTest | BaSyTest |
| Interface | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Battery Connectors | D-SUB 9-pin | D-SUB 9-pin | D-SUB 9-pin |
| Holders for Cylindric Cells | Available | Available | Available |
| Size per Unit (Max.) | 19” system 6HE units, 450x280x550mm | 19” system 6HE units, 450x280x550mm | 19” system 6HE units, 450x280x550mm |
| Weight per Unit (Max.) | 28kg (32 channels) | 28kg (32 channels) | 28kg (32 channels) |
| Noise Level | < 55dB(A) | < 55dB(A) | < 55dB(A) |
| Input Power / Voltage Range | < 1700W / 110-264VAC / 47-63Hz | < 1700W / 110-264VAC / 47-63Hz | < 1700W / 110-264VAC / 47-63Hz |
| Max. Input Current per Unit | < 16A @ 110V, < 8A @ 220V | < 16A @ 110V, < 8A @ 220V | < 16A @ 110V, < 8A @ 220V |
Applications
Ideal for single-cell testing of small to mid-size cells.
Suitable for material probe testing in 3-electrode configurations.
Can be used for cyclic voltammetry, GITT, and other advanced battery testing methods.
The BaSyTec CTS Battery Test System is a versatile and precise solution for researchers and engineers working with small to mid-size cells. Its modular and user-friendly design, combined with the powerful BaSyTest software, makes it an industry reference for battery testing.