1. Series 5300 Lithium Cell Formation System

2. 3 Generations of Lithium Formation Systems
Series 5000
Series 5200
Series 5300

3. Series 5300 New Features
Individual progression of each cell through the complete formation process.
Higher current 2.5 amps.
Up to 128 steps for each formation procedure.
Cycling capability.
Data collection during the formation.
AC impedance (1 KHz) available as an option.
Reduced size and complexity for UPS backup.
Lower cost per channel (<12%).

4. Overall System Layout

5. Electronics Hardware (1)
Rear view showing interface
connections to cell fixture
Front view showing filtered air inlet
and guarded AC power switch

6. Electronics Hardware (2)
32 cell controller board. From left to right,
cell interface connectors, output current fuses,
isolation relays, heat sink,charge/discharge
relays, electronic components, dc power input.
Internal view, with 8 x 32 cell controller boards
in top section, power supplies in bottom section
and air filter on hinged door. All service access
is through front door only.

7. Electronics Hardware (3)
Interface cable for 4 cells, with 37 pin
DIN style connector. Maximum cable
length 3 m.
Interface cables to cell fixture exit the
rear of the electronics cabinets

8. System Functions (1) Charge and discharge at up to 2.5 amps.
Charge CC to voltage limit, then CV to current limit.
Charge can end on time, voltage current, amp-hours, and others including faults and safety conditions.
Discharge at CC.
Discharge can end on time, voltage, amp-hours, and others including faults and safety conditions.
Each cell progresses individually through the formation, thus at any one time some cells can be in charge and some in discharge.

9. System Functions (2)
Data can be recorded at intervals of 1 minute or multiple thereof.
Data recorded includes voltage time, current, amp-hours, watt-hours, cycle no., and step no.
Each cell has its own data file.
Each cell tray has a summary data file.
Up to 128 steps in each formation procedure.
> 1000 cycle capability.
Each group of 128 cells can be running a different formation procedure.

10. Technical Specifications (1)
Voltage measurement range: 0 to 5.0 V
Maximum charge voltage: 5.0 V
Minimum discharge voltage: 2.0 V
Voltage accuracy: +/- 5 mV
Maximum charge current: 2.5 A per cell (limited to
400 A maximum per 256
cell cabinet)
Maximum discharge current: 2.5 A
Current accuracy: +/- 2.5 mA

11. Technical Specifications (2)
Capacity accuracy: +/- 2.5 mAh at the “C” rate
Time resolution: mS
Data recording rate: minimum 1 minute or multiple thereof
Operating temperature: 5 to 35 deg.C at full current
AC power input: to 264V, or 360 to V, 3 phase, 2.5 KW per cell cabinet

12. Software
Maccor formation software is 32 bit, and normally runs under Windows 98.
The control program is virtually identical to our laboratory test system software, and has a high level of maturity.
Around this is a shell program that functions as an interface to the formation system hardware.

13. CC/CV Charge Profile

14. Formation Procedure (1)

15. Formation Procedure (2)

16. Grade Profile

17. System Safety Screen

18. Layout of Trays in the System

19. Layout of Cells in the Tray

20. Scramble Table

21. Start Screen

22. Main Screen

23. Cell Detail Screen

24. Individual Cell Data File

25. Tray Data Summary File

26. End of Formation Report

27. Report Set-Up Screen

28. Calibration

29. Start-Up and Training
Maccor engineer on site for approximately one week.
Check installation
Power–up system
Check for correct operation
Re-calibrate all channels
Run cell samples if available
Train operator personnel
Train maintenance personnel to board replacement level

30. Thank you