2450-EC
Electrochemistry Lab System
The 2450-EC Electrochemistry Lab
System is Keithley’s low cost alternative
to traditional electrochemistry potentio-
stats. The 2450-EC brings speed, flexibil-
ity, and simplicity right to your fingertips.
Its innovative graphical user interface
(GUI) and advanced, capacitive touch-
screen technology allow intuitive usage
and minimize the learning curve to enable
researchers, scientists, and students to
learn faster, work smarter, and invent
easier. The 2450-EC is a versatile instru-
ment, particularly well-suited for research
and development in fundamental electro-
chemical lab research, characterizing the
next generation of materials and electro-
lytes, new energy storage devices, and
faster, smaller sensors.
• Lower cost alternative to
potentiostats
• Perform Cyclic, Squarewave,
or Galvanic Voltammetry,
Chronoamperometry, and
Chronopotentiometry
• Simplified user interface for
faster test setup and analysis of
results
• Real-time plotting of
voltammograms on the front
panel
• Analytical graph cursors for
immediate analysis of results
without the need for a PC
• Create libraries of reusable,
customizable experimental
software with built-in open
source scripting
• Screen capture function allows
copying test results from the
display to reports
• 10nV and 10fA measurement
sensitivity
• Front panel input banana
jacks; rear panel input triaxial
connections
• Context-sensitive help function
minimizes learning
• Front-panel USB 2.0 memory
I/O port for transferring
data, test scripts, or test
configurations
The Keithley 2450-EC Electrochemistry Lab System:
A Low Cost Alternative to the Potentiostat
While potentiostats are excellent instruments for electrochemistry applications, they
typically lack any front panel display and control knobs, often are 2-quadrant sys-
tems only, and must be completely controlled by a computer with software that is
not always open for users to customize tests beyond what the software can do.
Keithley’s 2450-EC is a smart alternative as a DC/low frequency potentiostat. The
2450-EC has features that, in many cases, can perform as well as a potentiostat at
lower cost including a wide range of voltages and currents for sourcing or measuring,
nV / fA sensitivities, and high impedance sense leads with a typical input resistance
of 50G ohms and only 1pA of input bias current, typically acceptable with a wide
variety of reference electrodes. The 2450-EC can run internal application test scripts
so electrochemistry meaurements can be run without the use of an external com-
puter. Results (graphs) are immediately displayed right on the instrument front panel
touchscreen. Connecting the 2450-EC to a 2-, 3-, or 4-electrode cell to perform
the same tests as a potentiostat is simple with the included translation cable.
Electrochemical Cell
Working
Electrode
Reference
Electrode
Counter
Electrode
The 2450-EC can be easily connected to a 3-electrode cell.
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2450-EC Electrochemistry Lab System
2450-EC
Electrochemistry Lab System
Learn Faster; Work
Smarter; Invent Easier
Unlike traditional potentiostats that lack
a user-interface front panel to interact
with, the 2450-EC features a five-inch,
full-color, high resolution touchscreen
that facilitates ease of use, and optimizes
overall speed and productivity. Built-in,
context-sensitive help enables intuitive
operation and minimizes the need to
review a separate manual. These capa-
bilities combined with its application
versatility make the 2450-EC inherently
easy to use for basic and advanced
measurement applications, regardless of
your experience level with electrochem-
istry instruments.
Ordering Information
2450-EC
Electrochemistry Lab
System, 200V, 1A,
20W Instrument
Accessories Supplied
2450-EC Electrochemistry Lab System
Electrochemistry Translation Cable
Accessory Kit
8608
USB-B-1
CS-1616-3
CA-180-3A
High Performance
Test Leads
USB Cable, Type
A to Type B, 1m (3.3 ft)
Safety Interlock
Mating Connector
TSP-Link/Ethernet
Cable
2450-EC main home screen.
Convert Raw Data into Information
A full graphical plotting window converts
raw data and displays it immediately as
View of 2450-EC menu.
useful information, such as cyclic voltam-
mograms. The touch screen interface
makes it easy to observe, interact with,
and explore measurements with “zoom
and pinch” simplicity. By using the built-
in graphing cursors, you can immediately
analyze your data without a computer. All
graphic screens can be saved to a USB
thumb drive for incorporation into reports
and journals. Using the graphical sheet
view, test data can also be displayed in
Graph view of results.
tabular form. The instrument supports
exporting data to a spreadsheet for fur-
ther analysis, dramatically improving productivity for research and development. This
combination of high performance and high ease of use offers unparalleled insight into
your test results.
Documentation CD
Application Test Scripts
and Documentation
Test Script Builder Software
(available at www.tektronix.com)
KickStart Startup Software
(available at www.tektronix.com)
LabVIEW and IVI Drivers
(available at www.tektronix.com)
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Built-in real-time graphing, charting, scope-like cursors, and data display spreadsheet for export
simplifies converting test results into useful information.
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2450-EC
Test Applications
Electrochemistry Lab System
The 2450-EC’s built-in open source scripting enables electro-
chemists, chemists, and materials scientists to create libraries
of reusable, customizable experimental software for running
tests including cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chro-
nopotentiometry, and more. The following electrochemistry test
scripts are loaded in the internal memory of the 2450-EC.
•
Cyclic Voltammetry:
Potential is swept at a user
programmable scan rate between two to four defined
vertices while current is measured. Current is measured
using an analog integration method.
•
Linear Sweep Voltammetry:
Potential is swept at a user
programmable scan rate between two defined points while
current is measured.
•
Open Circuit Potential:
Measures the cell potential
difference between two electrodes with high input
impedance as a function of time.
•
Potential Pulse and Square Wave with Current Measure:
The 2450-EC sources potential at programmable peak
and base levels while current is recorded at a user-defined
position on the pulse peak level.
•
Current Pulse and Square Wave with Voltage Measure:
The 2450-EC sources current at programmable peak and
base levels while potential is recorded at a user-defined
position on the pulse peak level.
•
Chronoamperometry:
The potential is stepped to a
programmed value while the resulting current is measured
as a function of time.
•
Chronopotentiometry:
The current is stepped to a
programmed value while the resulting potential is measured
as a function of time.
In addition to pre-loaded test scripts, the built-in open source
scripting language enables the user to create their own library
of electrochemistry test scripts that can be modified as the
test and measurements evolve.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ideal for electrochemical research
and development in a wide variety of
applications studies, including:
• Basic Analytical Research
– Electrochemical cells
– Electrode studies
– Solid electrolytes
• Materials Research
– Electrode compositions
– Electrolyte solutions
– Ceramics, polymers, ferro/
piezoelectrics
– Organic semiconductors
– Low-k dielectrics
– Biomaterials
– Nanomaterials
– Electrodesposition
• Energy Systems and Storage
– Dye-sensitized solar cells
– Batteries
– Fuel cells, flow batteries
– Supercapacitors
• Sensors
– Environmental monitoring
– Industrial process control
– Healthcare/medical
Quad. II
+1A
Quad. I
All-in-One Instrument
The 2450-EC offers a highly flexible, four-quadrant voltage and
current source/load coupled with precision voltage and cur-
rent meters. When not used in potentiostat type applications,
this all-in one instrument can be repurposed as a general lab
instrument, including use as a:
• Precision power supply with V and I readback
• True current source
• Digital multimeter (DCV, DCI, ohms, and power with 6½-digit
resolution)
• Precision electronic load
• Trigger controller
Quad. III
2450-EC power envelope.
+100mA
–200V
–20V
+20V
+200V
–100mA
–1A
Quad. IV
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Ease of Use Beyond
the Touchscreen
In addition to its five-inch, color touch-
screen, the 2450-EC front panel has
many features that supplement its
speed, user-friendliness, and learnability,
including a USB 2.0 memory I/O port,
a HELP key, a rotary navigation/control
knob, a front/rear input selector button,
and banana jacks for basic bench appli-
cations. The USB 2.0 memory port sup-
ports easy data storing, saving instru-
ment configurations, loading test scripts,
and system upgrades. Plus, all front
panel buttons are backlit to enhance vis-
ibility in low-light environments.
Electrochemistry Lab System
5˝ color graphical touchscreen display
Online
HELP key
USB 2.0
memory I/O
Rotary
navigation/
control knob
2450-EC Electrochemistry Lab System
Front/rear
input selector
Model 2450-EC front panel with high resolution, capacitive touchscreen.
Triax inputs
Interlock
Comprehensive Built-in Connectivity
Rear panel access to rear-input triax connectors, remote con-
trol interfaces (GPIB, USB 2.0, and LXI/Ethernet), D-sub 9-pin
digital I/O port (for internal/external trigger signals and handler
control), instrument interlock control, and TSP-Link
®
jacks
enables easy configuration of multiple instrument test solu-
tions and eliminates the need to invest in additional adapter
accessories.
Ethernet
Free Instrument Control Start-up Software
The 2450-EC can be repurposed for applications beyond
electrochemistry as a general purpose lab tool, e.g. I-V test-
ing, leakage testing, battery charge/discharge profiling, etc.
KickStart, Keithley’s instrument control
non-programming start-up software, lets
users start taking measurements in min-
utes for typical current versus voltage
applications. In most cases, users mere-
ly need to make quick measurements,
graph the data, and store the data to
disk to perform analysis in software
environments such as Excel.
USB Digital I/O
TSP-Link
GPIB
Rear panel connections are optimized for signal integrity.
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KickStart offers the following
functionality:
• Instrument configuration control to
perform I-V characterization
• Native X-Y graphing, panning,
and zooming
• Spreadsheet/tabular viewing of data
• Saving and exporting data for
With KickStart start-up software, users are ready to take measurements in minutes.
further analysis
• Saving of test setups
• Screenshot capturing of graph
• Annotation of tests
• Command line dialog for sending and receiving data
• HTML help
• GPIB, USB 2.0, Ethernet compliant
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2450-EC
Electrochemistry Lab System
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
TEST LEADS AND PROBES
1754
5804
5805
5806
5808
5809
8605
8606
8608
237-ALG-2
237-BAN-3A
2-wire Universal 10-Piece Test Lead Kit
Kelvin (4-Wire) Universal 10-Piece Test Lead Kit
Kelvin (4-Wire) Spring-Loaded Probes
Kelvin Clip Lead Set
Low Cost Single-pin Kelvin Probe Set
Low Cost Kelvin Clip Lead Set
High Performance Modular Test Leads
High Performance Modular Probe Kit
High Performance Clip Lead Set
3-slot Male Triax Connector to 3 Alligator Clips
Triax to Banana Plug
Simplified Programming with Ready-to-Use Instrument Drivers
For those who prefer to create their own customized application software,
native National Instruments LabVIEW
®
drivers, as well as IVI-C and IVI-COM
drivers are available at
www.tektronix.com.
Test Script Specifications
CYCLIC VOLTAMMETRY
Potential Range:
±5V.
Voltage Step Size During Ramping:
100µV (1mV/s
≤
scan rate < 35mV/s).
1mV (35mV/s
≤
scan rate < 350mV/s ).
10mV (350mV/s
≤
scan rate
≤
3500mV/s).
Scan Rate:
0.1mV/s to 3500mV/s.
Current Measurement Range (full scale):
100µA,
1mA, 10mA, 100mA, 1A.
Number of Cycles:
1 to 100.
User Selectable Sampling Interval Units:
Points/
Test, Points/Cycle, Seconds/Point, Points/Second.
Maximum Number of Readings:
up to 100,000.
OPEN CIRCUIT POTENTIAL
Vrange:
0.02V,0.2V,2V,20V.
Number of Samples:
1
≤
n
≤
100,000.
Measure Interval:
0.75s
≤
measurement interval
≤
100s.
Peak and Base Current:
Ipeak
≤
±1A, Ibase
≤
±1A,
Potential Ranges:
0.02V, 0.2V, 2V, 20V,
Pulse Period and Width:
Ipeak
≤
1.05µA
200ms
≤
period
≤
3600s
100ms
≤
pulse width
≤
(0.99 × period)s.
1.05µA < Ipeak
≤
1A
4ms
≤
period
≤
3600s
2ms
≤
pulse width
≤
(0.99 × period)s.
Number of Cycles:
1
≤
n
≤
100,000.
Program Time:
10ms
≤
program time
≤
(100,000 × period)s.
Sample Time:
0.01 PLC
≤
sample time
≤
10 PLC &
sample time
≤
(pulse width - 0.001)s.
CABLES, CONNECTORS, ADAPTERS
2450-TRX-BAN Triax to Banana Adapter. Converts the 4 Triax
adapters on the rear panel to 5 banana jacks
7078-TRX-*
7078-TRX-GND
8607
CA-18-1
CAP-31
CS-1546
CS-1616-3
KPCI-488LPA
KUSB-488B
7007-1
7007-2
CA-180-3A
USB-B-1
2450-TLINK
8501-1
8501-2
4299-8
4299-9
4299-10
3-slot, Low Noise Triax Cable
3-slot Male Triax To BNC Adapter (guard removed)
2-wire, 1000V Banana Cables, 1m (3.3 ft)
Shielded Dual Banana Cable, 1.2m (4 ft)
Protective Shield/Cap for 3-lug Triax Connectors
Triax 3-lug Special Shorting Plug. Shorts cente
pin to outer shield
Safety Interlock Mating Connector
IEEE-488 Interface for PCI Bus
IEEE-488 USB-to-GPIB Interface Adapter
Shielded GPIB Cable, 1m (3.3 ft)
Shielded GPIB Cable, 1m (6.6 ft)
CAT5 Crossover Cable for TSP-Link/Ethernet
USB Cable, Type A to Type B, 1m (3.3 ft)
DB-9 to Trigger Link Connector Adapter.
Trigger Link Cable, DIN-to-DIN, 1m (3.3 ft)
Trigger Link Cable, DIN-to-DIN, 2m (6.6 ft)
Single Fixed Rack Mount Kit
CHRONOAMPEROMETRY
Step Potential:
Vstep
≤
±20V.
Current Ranges:
10nA, 100nA, 1µA, 10µA, 100µA,
1mA, 10mA, 100mA, 1A.
Step Duration:
10ms
≤
t
≤
99,999s.
Measurement Interval:
10ms
≤
measurement interval
≤
100s.
Sample Period:
0.01 PLC
≤
sample period
≤
10 PLC &
sample period
≤
(measurement interval – 0.005)s &
sample period
≤
(t – 0.005)s.
POTENTIAL PULSE AND SQUARE WAVE
Peak Potential:
Vpeak
≤
±20V
Base Potential:
Vbase
≤
±20V
Current Ranges:
1µA, 10µA, 100µA, 1mA, 10mA,
100mA, 1A.
Pulse Period and Width:
Irange = 1µA
200ms
≤
period
≤
3600s
100ms≤ pulse width
≤
(0.99 × period)s.
Irange = 10µA, 100µA, 1mA, 10mA, 100mA, 1A
4ms
≤
period
≤
3600s
2ms
≤
pulse width
≤
(0.99 × period)s.
Number of Cycles:
1
≤
n
≤
100,000.
Program Time:
10ms
≤
program time
≤
(100,000 × period)s.
Sample Time:
0.01 PLC
≤
sample time
≤
10 PLC &
sample time
≤
(pulse width – 0.001)s.
COMMUNICATION INTERFACES & CABLES
CHRONOPOTENTIOMETRY
Step Current:
Istep
≤
±1.05A.
Potential Ranges:
0.02V, 0.2V, 2V, 20V.
Step Duration:
10ms
≤
t
≤
99,999s.
Measurement Interval:
10ms
≤
measurement interval
≤
100s.
Sample Period:
0.01 PLC
≤
sample period
≤
10 PLC
and sample period
≤
(measurement interval – 0.005)s
and sample period
≤
(t – 0.005)s.
TRIGGERING AND CONTROL
RACK MOUNT KITS
Dual Fixed Rack Mount Kit
Dual Fixed Rack Mount Kit. Mount one 2450
and one Series 26xxB
4299-11
Dual Fixed Rack Mount Kit. Mount one 2450
and one Series 2400, Series 2000, etc.
2450-BenchKit Ears and Handle for 2450-NFP-RACK
and 2450-RACK models
SERVICES AVAILABLE
2450-EC-3Y-EW
2450-EC-5Y-EW
C/2450-3Y-17025
C/2450-3Y-DATA
C/2450-3Y-STD
C/2450-5Y-17025
C/2450-5Y-DATA
C/2450-5Y-STD
C/New Data
C/New Data ISO
1 Year Factory Warranty extended to 3 years from
date of shipment
1 Year Factory Warranty extended to 5 years from
date of shipment
KeithleyCare
®
3 Year ISO 17025 Calibration Plan
KeithleyCare 3 Year Calibration w/Data Plan
KeithleyCare 3 Year Std. Calibration Plan
KeithleyCare 5 Year ISO 17025 Calibration Plan
KeithleyCare 5 Year Calibration w/Data Plan
KeithleyCare 5 Year Std. Calibration Plan
Calibration Data for New Units
ISO-17025 Calibration Data for New Units
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