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Insert new module for the Autolab 7-Series

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INSERT NEW MODULE FOR THE AUTOLAB 7-SERIES

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Table of Contents

1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3 2 – Overview table loose modules ................................................................................ 4 3 – Opening the Autolab cabinet .................................................................................. 5 4 – ADC164 dip switch settings for s/n < AUT71000 .................................................... 7 5 – How to insert the new module(s) ............................................................................ 8 6 – Analog bus overview .............................................................................................. 9 7 – Analog bus adjustments for the FRA2 or FRA32M module ...................................... 9

7.1 – Connections for the FRA2 module .................................................................. 9 7.2 – Connections for the FRA32M module ........................................................... 10

8 – Analog bus adjustments for the ECD module ........................................................ 11 9 – Analog bus adjustments for the SCAN250 module................................................ 12 10 – Analog bus adjustments for the ADC10M module .............................................. 13 11 – Trigger cable for SCAN250/ADC10M combination .............................................. 14 12 – Analog bus adjustments for the BA module ........................................................ 16

12.1 – Jumper cable installation ............................................................................. 16 12.2 – SMB cables installation ............................................................................... 18

12.2.1 – If the FRA2 module is present ......................................................... 18 12.2.2 – If the FRA32M module is present .................................................... 20 12.2.3 – If the FRA2 or FRA32M module is not present ................................ 21

13 – Connections to the ECN module ......................................................................... 21 14 – Connections to the pX1000 module ................................................................... 22 15 – Calibration of the FRA32M and FRA2 module with Nova .................................... 23

15.1 – Determination of the C1 and C2 parameter in Nova ................................... 25 15.1.1 – Determination of C1 ....................................................................... 25 15.1.2 – Determination of C2 ....................................................................... 29

15.2 – No calibration possible ................................................................................ 33 15.3 – Verification of the calibration of the FRA module ........................................ 34

16 – Module test ........................................................................................................ 34


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1 – Introduction

The Autolab instrument has 3 different casings, which can be recognized as follows:

1. Old types with serial numbers starting with AUTyynnnn where yy stands for the year of production. These were instruments produced before 1999 (s/n ≤ AUT990789).

2. Autolab cabinets with the blue or green corner pieces with serial number starting with AUT7, produced from 1999 (s/n ≥ AUT70790).

3. Autolab cabinets with serial number starting with AUT8, produced since May 2007 (s/n ≥ AUT83100).

This document pertains to instruments with serial number beginning with AUT7 (point 2 above).


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2 – Overview table loose modules

Module Items Quantity Required software PGSTAT100N compatible?

BA

Module label SMB-Coax cable SMB-Coax cable copper SMB-Coax –Banana cable Alligator clip Warning on PGSTAT100N Jumper cable

1 3 1 1 1 1 1

GPES 4.9.7 or higher Nova 1.2 or higher

YES, with adjusted DIFFAMP

FRA2 Module label SMB-Coax cable CD with calibration file

2 3 1

FRA 2.4 or higher Nova 1.2 or higher

YES

FRA32M Module label SMB-Coax cable

1 3

Not supported in FRA Nova 1.8 or higher

YES

pX1000

Module label Cover for front connector Lemo to banana cable Analog bus connector Warning on PGSTAT100N

1 1 2 1 1

Not supported in GPES Nova 1.4 or higher

NO

EQCM

Module label Oscillator box DB9 Oscillator connection cable Crystal 6 MHz Au/TiO2 polished EQCM cell Au counter electrode Reference electrode Ag/AgCl, 3M KCl

Driving force adjustment tool Spare O-ring Reference electrode Spare O-ring Counter electrode Spare O-ring Viton Crystal Spare O-ring Cell cover 2.5 mm hex driver Spare EQCM cell screw Warning on PGSTAT100N

1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 3 1


YES

ECD Module label SMB-Coax cable

1 1

GPES 4.5 or higher Nova 1.3 or higher

YES

MUX Module label Digital MUX cable Warning on PGSTAT100N

1 1 1

GPES 4.7 or higher FRA 4.7 or higher Nova 1.5 or higher

NO

SCAN250 Module label SCAN250-ADC trigger cable old SCAN250-ADC trigger cable new

1 1 1

GPES 4.9.7 or higher Nova 1.2 or higher

YES

ADC10M

Module label ADC10M-SCAN trigger cable old ADC10M-SCAN trigger cable new Ferrite bead

1 1 1 1


YES

ECN

Module label Analog bus connector Special ECN cable Warning on PGSTAT100N

1 1 1 1

GPES 4.8 or higher FRA 4.9.5 or higher Nova 1.5 or higher

NO

FI20 Module label 1 GPES 4.5 or higher Nova 1.5 or higher

YES

Table 1 – Module compatibility table

Table 1 provides the overview for loose modules available for 8-Series Autolab instruments, the part list for each module and the software and hardware requirements or restrictions.


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3 – Opening the Autolab cabinet

The 7-series instruments are fitted in the form factor cabinet shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 - The 7-series Autolab instruments

Four instruments fit in this group:

• PGSTAT12 • PGSTAT30 • PGSTAT302 • PGSTAT100

Note: some of the early models of the 7 series are characterized by blue corners.

Follow these steps to open the instrument cabinet:

1. Switch off the instrument and unplug from the mains

2. Remove the two corner pieces from the Autolab. To remove these, place a screwdriver in the notch located at the bottom of both corner pieces and gently pull. They should come off easily (see Figure 2).

Figure 2 – Remove the corner pieces from the Autolab

3. Unscrew the four indicated screws on the front panel (see Figure 3).


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Figure 3 – Unscrew the four indicated screws on the front panel

4. Unscrew the four indicated screws on the back panel (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 – Open the cabinet by sliding the cover of the cabinet

5. Remove the Autolab frame by sliding it out backwards from the cabinet. If the frame does not come out easily, try pushing gently on the On/Off switch and on the cell enable switch to force the frame out of the cabinet. Once the frame extends out of the cabinet, remove the grounding wire connecting the frame to the cabinet (see Figure 5).


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Figure 5 – Slide the frame out of the cabinet

4 – ADC164 dip switch settings for s/n < AUT71000

The optional modules for the 7-Series Autolab instrument must be installed in the pre-defined positions indicated in Figure 7.

Figure 6 – Dip switches adjustments for the ADC164 (revision 4.0) for instruments with serial number < AUT71000


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5 – How to insert the new module(s)

The optional modules for the 8-Series Autolab instrument must be installed in the pre-defined positions indicated in Figure 7.

Figure 7 – Each module must be installed in a pre-defined position in the instrument

Follow these steps to install a module:

1. Locate the module slot for the installed module (see Figure 7). 2. Remove the black front panel and insert the module carefully in the slot. Insert the

module carefully and do not force the module in the slot. 3. Connect the inserted module to the analog bus, using the pre-installed green

connectors1. Depending on the module, additional steps may be necessary:

a. For the ECD module additional connections are required (please refer to Section 8).

b. For the FRA2 or FRA32M module additional connections are required (please refer to Section 7.1 and 7.2). Furthermore, the FRA2 or FRA32M module needs to be calibrated (C1 and C2 determination, please refer to Section 15).

c. For the BA module additional connections are required (please refer to Section 12).

d. For the ECN or pX1000 a dedicated analog bus extension, supplied with the module, must be installed (please refer to Section 13 for the ECN and to Section 14 for the pX1000 module). The combination of the ECN and the pX1000 is not possible.

e. For the ADC10M a modification of the installed analog bus may be required (see Section 10).

f. For the SCAN250 and the ADC10M a triggering cable must be installed if both modules are installed in the same instrument (see Section 11).

1 This is not required for the MUX and the EQCM.


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4. When the module is installed properly, tighten the front plate of the module to the frame of the instrument with the provided screws.

5. Reattach the front panel of the Autolab and close the instrument by following the steps detailed in Section 3 in reverse order.

6. Replace the blank module label with the label supplied with the module.

Note: the leftmost slot of the Autolab is shared by several modules (FI20, MUX, ECN and pX1000). When the FI20 module is installed together with one or more modules assigned to the same slot, the priority should be given to the FI20 module and the other modules should be installed in any other free slot.

6 – Analog bus overview

Figure 8 shows a complete overview of the analog bus of the Autolab.

Figure 8 – Detailed overview of the default analog bus wiring diagram

7 – Analog bus adjustments for the FRA2 or FRA32M module

The FRA2 and FRA32M modules are supplied with three additional SMB cables. These cables must be placed between the module and the analog board of the PGSTAT. The connections are specified in Section 7.1 for the FRA2 module and in Section 7.2 for the FRA32M. After installation, FRA2 or FRA32M module needs to be calibrated (C1 and C2 determination, please refer to Section 15).

7.1 – Connections for the FRA2 module

Place the SMB cables between the FRA2 module and the PGSTAT analog board, as shown in Figure 9.


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1. Connect DSG signal of the FRA2 to DSG of the PGSTAT. 2. Connect Ein of the FRA2 to FRA E of the PGSTAT. 3. Connect Iin of the FRA2 to FRA I of the PGSTAT.

Figure 9 – Overview of the connections between the FRA2 module and the PGSTAT

7.2 – Connections for the FRA32M module

Place the SMB cables between the FRA32M module and the PGSTAT analog board, as shown in Figure 10.

1. Connect PGSTAT DSG of the FRA32M to DSG of the PGSTAT. 2. Connect PGSTAT U of the FRA32M to FRA E of the PGSTAT. 3. Connect PGSTAT I of the FRA32M to FRA I of the PGSTAT.


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Figure 10 – Overview of the connections between the FRA32M and the PGSTAT

8 – Analog bus adjustments for the ECD module

An additional SMB cable is provided with the ECD module. Locate CONN3 on the ECD module and CONN4 on the control amplifier of the Autolab. Place the SMB cable between these two connectors (see Figure 11).


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Figure 11 – An additional SMB cable must be placed between the ECD and the control amplifier

The ECD installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.3 or higher), as explained in Section 16 of this document.

The ECD module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual.

9 – Analog bus adjustments for the SCAN250 module

For the SCAN250 module, an extra wire in the analog bus is needed (see Figure 12). For instruments with serial numbers ≥ AUT73320 this adjustment is not required.


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Figure 12 – An additional cable must be installed between the SCAN250 connector and the PGSTAT analog board

10 – Analog bus adjustments for the ADC10M module

For the ADC10M module, a ferrite bead should be placed in the Analog bus (see Figure 13). For instruments with serial numbers ≥ AUT73320 the ferrite bead is already installed and this modification is not required.


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Figure 13 – A ferrite bead must be installed on the analog bus connection to the ADC10M module

Follow these steps to install the ferrite bead, supplied with the module:

1. Locate the ADC10M wire 1 (see Figure 13). 2. Unscrew the wire at the ADC10M end of the Analog bus and slide the wire

through the ferrite bead. Reattach the wire end to the module connector. 3. Repeat step 2 for the two other wires.

The ADC10M installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.2 or higher), as explained in Section 16 of this document.

Note: the ADC10M is NOT supported in the GPES software.

11 – Trigger cable for SCAN250/ADC10M combination

When the ADC10M and the SCAN250 module are installed in the same instrument, a dedicated trigger cable must be installed (see Figure 14). This cable is supplied with the modules.


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Figure 14 – The trigger cable must be installed between the SCAN250 and the ADC10M

Locate CONN5 on the ADC10M and CONN4 on the SCAN250 and connect both with the supplied trigger cable2.

The ADC10M/SCAN250 combination can be tested using Nova (version 1.2 or higher), as explained in Section 16 of this document.

Note: the ADC10M/SCAN250 combination is NOT supported in the GPES software.

2 Other combinations are possible: ADC10M/SCANGEN, ADC750/SCAN250 or ADC750/SCANGEN. Depending on the combination, either one of the two supplied trigger cable must be used (trigger cable old or trigger cable new).


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12 – Analog bus adjustments for the BA module

Several adjustments are required for the BA module. For instruments with serial number < AUT73100 a special cable, shown in Figure 15, must be placed between the BA module and the analog board (see Section 12.1).

Figure 15 – A special jumper cable is supplied with BA module

Additionally, SMB cables must be placed between the BA module and the analog board, and the FRA2 or FRA32M modules, if applicable (see Section 12.2).

12.1 – Jumper cable installation

For the BA module, a wire from the Analog bus must be removed and an extra jumper cable should be connected to the Analog PCB of the PGSTAT module (see Figure 16). For instruments with serial numbers ≥ AUT73100 this adjustment is not necessary.


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Figure 16 – Adjustments to the analog bus are required for the BA module

4. Disconnect the wire between the DAC164 and the BA module shown in Figure 16.

5. Remove the jumper located on the JP1 of the analog board of the PGSTAT and connect the delivered jumper cable to the JP1 location on the Analog board of the PGSTAT. This connector is located below the green connectors on the front end of the instrument (see Figure 17).

6. Make sure that the wire is located on Pin 1 of the JP1 jumper.


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Figure 17 - The supplied jumper cable needs to be connected to the JP1 jumper on the analog board

12.2 – SMB cables installation

For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected between the BA module and the PGSTAT and the FRA2 or FRA32M, if applicable.

12.2.1 – If the FRA2 module is present

For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected as shown in Figure 18.


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Figure 18 – Overview of the SMB cables required between the BA module and the PGSTAT and optional FRA2 module

7. Disconnect the three SMB cables between the FRA2 and the PGSTAT and reconnect these cable to the BA module:

a. Connect DSG signal of the FRA2 to FRA DSG of the BA. b. Connect Ein of the FRA2 to E-FRA of the BA. c. Connect Iin of the FRA2 to I-FRA of the BA.

8. Connect the special copper labelled SMB cable between the WEx of the BA module and the BIPOT WE2 of the PGSTAT. Please note that the location of BIPOT WE2 on the PGSTAT differs slightly depending on the model (see Figure 18).

9. Connect the three additional SMB cables:

a. Connect To PGstat of the BA to DSG of the PGSTAT. b. Connect E-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA E of the PGSTAT. c. Connect I-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA I of the PGSTAT.

10. Connect the SMB to 4 mm banana cable, labelled WE2, to the dedicated plug on the Autolab differential amplifier.


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12.2.2 – If the FRA32M module is present

For the BA module the SMB coaxial cables should be connected as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19 – Overview of the SMB cables required between the BA module and the PGSTAT and optional FRA32M module

11. Disconnect the three SMB cables between the FRA32M and the PGSTAT and reconnect these cable to the BA module:

a. Connect PGSTAT U of the FRA32M to E-FRA of the BA. b. Connect PGSTAT I of the FRA32M to I-FRA of the BA. c. Connect PGSTAT DSG of the FRA32M to FRA-DSG of the BA.

12. Connect the special copper labelled SMB cable between the WEx of the BA module and the BIPOT WE2 of the PGSTAT. Please note that the location of BIPOT WE2 on the PGSTAT differs slightly depending on the model (see Figure 19).

13. Connect the three additional SMB cables:

a. Connect To PGstat of the BA to DSG of the PGSTAT. b. Connect E-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA E of the PGSTAT. c. Connect I-PGSTAT of the BA to FRA I of the PGSTAT.

14. Connect the SMB to 4 mm banana cable, labelled WE2, to the dedicated plug on the Autolab differential amplifier.


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12.2.3 – If the FRA2 or FRA32M module is not present

Follow the same steps detailed above, starting at point 2 (skip point 1).

Note: the BA module acts as a feed through for the cables from the FRA2 module.

The BA installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.2 or higher), as explained in Section 16 of this document.

The BA module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual.

13 – Connections to the ECN module

The ECN module must be connected to the ADC164 module using the provided extra analog bus connector as shown in Figure 20.

Figure 20 – Overview of the connections of the ECN module to the ADC164

The following connections are necessary for the ECN module:

• Pin 1 of the ECN connector must be connected to one of the 3 pins of the ground connector of the ADC164.

• Pin 2 must be connected to ADC channel 8.

The ECN installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.5 or higher), as explained in Section 16 of this document.


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The ECN module installed can also be tested with the GPES software following the instructions provided in the Autolab 4.9 Installation and Diagnostics manual.

Important: for GPES 4.9, a modification of the SYSDEF40.INP file is required. Open the file (located in the C:\Autolab folder) with Notepad and verify that line 17 of the file has the following format:

17: 7,8,,,

Adjust the SYSDEF40.INP file if necessary and save the file.

Important: the combination of the ECN with the pX1000 is not possible.

14 – Connections to the pX1000 module

The pX1000 module must be connected to the ADC164 module using the provided extra analog bus connector as shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21 – Overview of the connections of the pX1000 module to the ADC164

The following connections are necessary:

• Pin 1 of the pX1000 connector must be connected to one of the 3 pins of the ground connector of the ADC164.

• Pin 2 must be connected to ADC channel 7. • Pin 3 must be connected to ADC channel 8.


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The pX1000 installation can be tested using Nova (version 1.4 or higher), as explained in Section 16 of this document.

Note: the pX1000 is NOT supported in the GPES software.

Important: the combination of the pX1000 with the ECN is not possible.

15 – Calibration of the FRA32M and FRA2 module with Nova

The procedure described below is explained for the Nova software (version 1.8 or higher). Both the FRA32M and the FRA2 module need to be adjusted to the Autolab potentiostat/galvanostat.

Note: the FRA2 module is supplied with a specific calibration file (FRA2CAL.INI) which contains the calibration data for the module itself. For the FRA32M, the calibration data is stored on the on-board memory of the module.

In the rest of this section, both the FRA32M and the FRA2 modules will be referred to as FRA module, except when specifically mentioned as FRA32M or FRA2.

Follow the steps described in this section to calibrate the FRA module after installation in the Autolab:

1. Install the Nova software. 2. The FRA2CAL.INI calibration file is delivered with the new FRA2-module. The

Autolab number must be changed to the serial number of the connected Autolab (i.e. AUT83185, see rear side of Autolab). Open the FRA2CAL.INI with Notepad and locate the [System] header in the file (see Figure 22). Change the highlighted AUT70000 number to the serial number of the instrument. Save the FRA2CAL.INI file and exit Notepad.

Figure 22 – Adjust the serial number of the instrument in the FRA2CAL.INI file

3. Connect the instrument and switch it on. 4. Open the Hardware setup of Nova (Tools – Hardware setup). Adjust the hardware

setup if necessary. For the FRA2 module, click the button to add the FRA2CAL.INI file to the hardware setup (see Figure 23). When prompted, select


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the type of instrument in the C1/C2 calibration factors dialog window, as show in Figure 23.

Figure 23 – Importing the FRA2CAL.INI file in NOVA

5. Select the instrument type in the Main Module frame in the hardware setup window and verify that the values of C1 and C2 values in the frame on the right-hand side are set to 0.0 (see Figure 24). Adjust these values, if necessary.


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Figure 24 – Verify that the value of C1 and C2 are set to 0.0 before starting the calibration

15.1 – Determination of the C1 and C2 parameter in Nova

The value of the C1 and C2 parameters must be measured and modified in the FRA2CAL.INI file (for the FRA2 module only). The determination of C1 and C2 requires the following items:

• Autolab Dummy cell • Faraday cage

15.1.1 – Determination of C1

Follow the steps described in this section to determine the value of the C1 parameter.

1. Start the Nova software. 2. Be sure C1 and C2 are set initially to 0.0 (see previous section and Figure 24). 3. Import the procedure PGSTAT C1 calibration.nox from the NOVA installation

folder3 (File – Import procedure).

3 The default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Metrohm Autolab\SharedDatabases\Module test.


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4. Connect the Autolab Dummy cell as shown in Figure 25. Connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Faraday cage. Do not connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Dummy cell.

Figure 25 – Overview of the connections required for the determination of C1

5. Start the measurement and wait until it has been finished. Ignore the warning displayed during the procedure validation (see Figure 26).

Figure 26 – Ignore the warning shown during the validation of the procedure

6. A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement (see Figure 27).


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Figure 27 – A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement

7. During the measurement, the measured data will be plotted as a Bode plot similar to the example shown in Figure 28.

Figure 28 – Typical Bode plot obtained during the C1 calibration

8. The data is automatically fitted and the results of the fitting are reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement (see Figure 29).


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Figure 29 – The experimentally determined value of C1 is reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement

9. Open the Hardware setup of Nova (Tools – Hardware setup). Select the instrument type in the Main Module frame in the hardware setup window and adjust the value of C1 to the value reported in the Message box4 (see Figure 30).

Figure 30 – Change the value of C1 to the value reported in the Message box

4 It is possible to copy and paste the contents of the Message box.


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10. Click OK to save the changes and wait for the Autolab to be reinitialized using the updated Hardware setup.

11. For the FRA2 module, open the source FRA2CAL.INI with Notepad and locate the [CFCalib] header in the file (see Figure 31). Change the C1=0 value to the value reported in the Message box, in pF (1.61E-11 F corresponds to 16.1 pF). Save the changes to the FRA2CAL.INI file.

Figure 31 – Adjust the C1 value in the FRA2CAL.INI file

15.1.2 – Determination of C2

Follow the steps described in this section to determine the value of the C1 parameter.

1. Import the procedure PGSTAT C2 calibration.nox from the NOVA installation folder5 (File – Import procedure).

2. Disconnect the Dummy cell and leave the leads open in the Faraday cage. CE and RE must be connected together as well as WE and S (as shown in Figure 32). Make sure RE/CE and WE/S are not connected together. Connect the ground lead from the PGSTAT to the Faraday cage.

Figure 32 – Overview of the connection required for the determination of C2

5 The default installation folder is C:\Program Files\Metrohm Autolab\SharedDatabases\Module test.


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3. Start the measurement and wait until it has been finished. Ignore the warning displayed during the procedure validation (see Figure 33).

Figure 33 – Ignore the warning shown during the validation of the procedure

4. A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement (see Figure 34).

Figure 34 – A reminder message is shown at the beginning of the measurement

5. During the measurement, the measured data will be plotted as a Bode plot similar to the example shown in Figure 35.


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Figure 35 – Typical Bode plot obtained during the C2 calibration

6. The data is automatically fitted and the results of the fitting are reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement (see Figure 36).

Figure 36 – The experimentally determined value of C2 is reported in a Message box at the end of the measurement

7. Open the Hardware setup of Nova (Tools – Hardware setup). Select the instrument type in the Main Module frame in the hardware setup window and adjust the value of C2 to the value reported in the Message box6 (see Figure 37).

6 It is possible to copy and paste the contents of the Message box.


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Figure 37 – Change the value of C2 to the value reported in the Message box

8. Click OK to save the changes and wait for the Autolab to be reinitialized using the updated Hardware setup.

9. For the FRA2 module, open the source FRA2CAL.INI with Notepad and locate the [CFCalib] header in the file (see Figure 38). Change the C2=0 value to the value reported in the Message box, in pF, rounded to the first decimal place (5.43E-11 F corresponds to 0.5 pF). Save the changes to the FRA2CAL.INI file.

Figure 38 – Adjust the C2 value in the FRA2CAL.INI file


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Important: always send the final FRA2CAL.INI (for the FRA2 module) or the determined C1 and C2 values (for the FRA32M module), together with the serial number of the instrument to Metrohm Autolab by email ([email protected]). This is important for future service. If not sent back, Metrohm Autolab will not be able to service this instrument properly.

15.2 – No calibration possible

If you do not have a Faraday cage or if you are not able to calibrate, you can fill in the typical values for C1 and C2 given in Table 2. This will however affect the accuracy of the measurement.

Instrument type C1 C2

PGSTAT30 1.6E-11 5.0E-13

PGSTAT302 1.6E-11 3.0E-13

PGSTAT12 2.6E-11 1.0E-12

PGSTAT100 1.6E-11 5.0E-13

Table 2 – Typical values for C1 and C2

To manually specify the value of C1 and C2, open the hardware setup in Nova (Tools – Hardware setup). Select the instrument type in the Main module frame in the hardware setup window and manually enter the C1 and C2 values in the frame on the right-hand side (see Figure 39).

mailto:[email protected]


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Figure 39 – Editing the values of C1 and C2 in Nova

15.3 – Verification of the calibration of the FRA module

A dedicated test for the FRA module is provided in NOVA. Please refer to section 16 for more information on the testing of modules in NOVA.

The calibrated module must pass the described test. If the values are out of range, something is wrong with the installation or with the calibration. Please check the complete installation procedure. If re-calibration is necessary, please remember to set C1 and C2 values back to zero in the Hardware setup of Nova.

16 – Module test

After installation of the module, the following tests should be taken to verify that the module is working as expected:

1. Connect mains power. 2. Switch Autolab on. 3. Install the delivered software if necessary (please refer to Table 1 for the software

version requirements for each module). 4. Select Hardware setup and activate inserted module.


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5. Refer to the module tests described in the Nova Getting Started manual or in the Module test in Nova, available from the Help menu (see Figure 40).

Figure 40 – The Module test with Nova document described how to test the modules in Nova

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