The Model CCN can be custom built in configurations
up to 330 volts
Available in current ranges up to 30 amperes

• Magnetic switching for constant current charging - superior reliability and longevity
• Microprocessor control
• Battery backed local memory for reliable restart after power outages
• Constant current and constant voltage control
• Convection cooling for clean and quiet operation
• Modular construction for ease of maintenance

Available Options
• Bitrode's exclusive STM thermal monitoring probes for temperature setback control
• Full absorption reactors for controlling voltage below standard rated specification
• Remote start/stop
• Relay I/O for controlling or reading external devices

Control and Monitoring Interface
• VisuaLCN Formation Client software for Windows NT
• Formation control and data sharing across enterprise networks
• Customizable interface for on-screen circuit layout and monitoring
• Windows interface for circuit program maintenance
• Real time data acquisition and viewing
• VisuaLCN graphing software for graphical test data analysis
• Test data stored in Microsoft Access format for custom reporting and analysis

The Model CRN can be custom built in configurations from 100 to 500 volts
Available in current ranges from 2 to 1000 amperes

• Solid state switching for constant current charging - superior reliability and longevity
• Microprocessor control
• Battery backed local memory for reliable restart after power outages
• Constant current, ampere-hour and power controls
• Convection cooling for clean and quiet operation
• Modular construction for ease of maintenance

Available Options
• Bitrode's exclusive STM thermal monitoring probes for temperature setback control
• Current limited constant potential control
• Ramp charge
• Remote start/stop
• Digital I/O for controlling or reading external devices

Control and Monitoring Interface
• VisuaLCN Formation Client software for Windows NT
• Formation control and data sharing across enterprise networks
• Customizable interface for on-screen circuit layout and monitoring
• Windows interface for circuit program maintenance
• Real time data acquisition and viewing
• VisuaLCN graphing software for graphical test data analysis
• Test data stored in Microsoft Access format for custom reporting and analysis

The Model CDN can be custom built in configurations from 100 to 500 volts
Available in current ranges from 1 to 2000 amperes

• Three phase silicon controlled recitfier design for charge/discharge control
• Microprocessor control
• Battery backed local memory for reliable restart after power outages
• Constant current, voltage, ampere-hour and power controls
• Discharge energy recycled to the AC line - cooler and more economical operation
• Modular construction for ease of maintenance

Available Options
• Cell or battery switching module
• Cell voltage monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• High impedance reference electrode
• Ramp charge/discharge
• Filter circuit to reduce ripple to <15%
• Low current float circuit
• Polarity reversal for tackless formation
• Pulse charging capability

Control and Monitoring Interface
• VisuaLCN Formation Client software for Windows NT
• Formation control and data sharing across enterprise networks
• Customizable interface for on-screen circuit layout and monitoring
• Windows interface for circuit program maintenance
• Real time data acquisition and viewing
• VisuaLCN graphing software for graphical test data analysis
• Test data stored in Microsoft Access format for custom reporting and analysis

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Formation and grading equipment for development and production of small cells of many chemistries
• Lithium based
• NiMH
• NiCd
• VRLA
• Others

The Model SCF can be custom built in configurations from 2 to 18 volts
Available in currents from 100 milliamperes to 10 amperes

• Units custom configured for individual cell formation and grading, string formation with cell switching, or simple string formation - to meet the needs of individual production environments
• Cell/Battery handling
• - Custom fixture design for cylindrical, prismatic, and other cell configurations
• - Interchangeable cell holders for production of multiple products in the same facility
• - High density cell tray design for maximum production capacity
• Tray mounted non-volatile RAM (NOVRAM) for production tracking
• Measurement and control accuracy of ±0.1% of full scale
• Multiple circuits in a single cabinet for up to 1280 cell positions per cabinet
• Modular construction for ease of maintenance

Available Options
• Custom grading and failure criteria
• Semi-automated grading station for quick manual sorting
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• Installed safety sensors based on user defined variables (i.e., smoke detection, gas venting) • Cabinet configurations built to meet physical environment limitations or space requirements

Control and Monitoring Interface
• Bitrode's SCF software for Windows NT
• Charging profile creation and management with Windows interface - easily entered charge, discharge and rest program steps with related values and limits
• Real time status viewing at system, tray or cell level
• Data stored in Microsoft Access format for custom report generation
• Can be further networked for remote control and status monitoring