Vertex C

Potentiostat/galvanostat/ZRA with FRA/EIS and bipotentiostat

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The Vertex.C with Bipotentiostat is an all-round potentiostat/galvanostat/ZRA with FRA/EIS with bipotentiostat capability. Its low cost and wide specifications result in a versatile single-channel instrument, and multiple instruments are an attractive alternative to a multi-channel solution.

The cell is connected with our standard shielded cell cable via the HD15 cell connector. The WE2 lead of this cable is used when the bipotentiostat is in use. The Vertex.C is capable of all standard electrochemical techniques (including bipotentiostat measurements) and a complete suite of IviumSoft control and data processing software (for Windows based PCs) is included as standard.

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4 Electrode Configuration

4 electrodes: WE, CE, RE, S (and GND) with HD15 cell connector, supporting all standard electrochemical applications including bipotentiostat measurements when using the WE2 lead.

Expandability

The Vertex.C comes with integrated FRA/EIS and bipotentiostat capabilities, with the option to expand with True Linear Scan module for enhanced functionality.

Wide Application Range

Versatile instrument suitable for educational purposes, basic electrochemistry, battery research, corrosion studies, sensors, and RRDE applications, supported by comprehensive IviumSoft control software.

Grounded / floating

User selectable grounded/floating operation to accommodate various experimental setups and requirements

Integrated Capabilities

Built-in FRA/EIS analyzer with frequency range from 10µHz to 1MHz and integrated bipotentiostat functionality (±35mA, ±2V offset), all included in the base unit without need for external modules.

High Data Acquisition Rate

Acquisition up to 300,000 points/s (stored in instrument memory), with a minimum interval time of 3.33µs (0.125µs resolution) and applicable scanrates from 1µV/s to 10,000V/s.

Power Specifications

1 Single power configuration with ±350mA current compliance and ±13V voltage compliance, with maximum applied voltage of ±10V, suitable for most standard electrochemical applications.

Specifications

Model	Vertex C
Current compliance	±350mA
Maximum compliance voltage	±13V
Maximum applied voltage	±10V
Electrode connections	4; WE, CE, RE, S (and GND) with 4mm banana plugs
Potentiostat bandwidth	>500kHz
Stability settings	High Speed, Standard and High Stability
Programmable response filter	1MHz, 100kHz, 10kHz, 1kHz, 10Hz
Signal acquisition	Dual channel 18bit ADC, 300,000 samples/s stored in instrument memory (max. 1M datapoints)
Electrometer input impedance	>1000Gohm //<10pF
Electrometer Bandwidth	>5MHz

Specifications subject to change.

Model	Vertex C
Applied potential range	±10V, 0.08mV res.
Applied potential accuracy	0.2%, or 2mV
Current ranges	±100pA to ±100mA in 10 decades
Measured current resolution	0.003% of current range, minimum 3fA
Measured current accuracy	20pA + 0.025% of FSR

Specifications subject to change.

Model	Vertex C
Applied current resolution	0.008% of applied current range
Applied current accuracy	0.2%
Galvanostatic current ranges	±10nA to ±100mA
Potential ranges	±1mV, ±4mV, ±10mV, ±40mV, ±100mV, ±400mV, ±1V, ±4V, ±10V
Measured potential resolution	0.0008% of potential range, minimum 7nV
Measured potential accuracy	0.2% or 2mV

Specifications subject to change.

Model	Vertex C
Frequency range	10µHz to 1MHz
Amplitude	0.15mV to 2.0V, or 0.03% to 100% of current range
DC offset	16bit DC offset subtraction and 2 DC-decoupling filters

Specifications subject to change.

Model	Vertex C
Analog in/out	2/1 (±10V, 16bit resolution, bandwidth 40kHz)

Specifications subject to change.

Model	Vertex C
Power requirements	100-240V, 45-65Hz, 25VA
Interfacing	USB
Size (w x d x h)	10 x 17 x 2.5cm
Weight	500g
PC requirements	Windows 8/10/11, with free USB port

Specifications subject to change.

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Bipotentiostat

The bipotentiostat (BiStat) is an internal hardware upgrade that enables a second working electrode (WE2) with programmable potential offset with respect to the RE or WE1.

The bipotentiostat is fully integrated in the potentiostatic Sweep and Transient methods. Its data is recorded simultaneously with the primary channel and can be represented in the same plot using a secondary axis, or in a separate plot. The maximum scanrate or minimum interval times are the same as for the primary channel.

True Linear Scan

The True Linear Scan is a hardware option that applies a smooth analog ramp, instead of the standard staircase sweep. This hardware configuration is available on all Ivium potentiostats, and can be fitted retrospectively via a software-key upgrade.

The True Linear Scan option is designed to be used in those cases where the nature and speed of the electrochemical reaction processes lead to information loss when a standard digital staircase signal is applied (fast transient behaviour, absorption, α-characteristics)

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