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Description
Fuel cell systems available from 30 Watts to 100 Watts, designed for easy system integration.
Based on an open-cathode PEM fuel cell architecture, the system offers good power densities, minimum balance-of-plant requirements and simplicity of operation.
The fuel cell controller is equiped with on-board measurements and analog transmission. When the fuel cell is integrated into an application, operating data can be collected directly from the controller. Additional sensors can be plugged to the controller board.
Fuel cell stacks and electronic controllers can be sold separately.
Key features - Robust open-cathode fuel cell design
- No external power source required (electronics powered by the fuel cell)
- Datalink port on controller board
- Available free input channels on controller for sensors or control
- led display on controller board for system state indication
- Open-source embedded microcontroller code
- Code and functunalities can be taylored by the user for system integration.
Package includes
| - Open-cathode fuel cell - Electronic controller - H2 purge micro valve - H2 pressure reducer - Fuel cell temperature sensor |
- Integrated air blowing fan with casing - On/off/menu switch - Power connector - Microcontroller code - User guide |
Technical Specifications
| Model reference | FCP30 | FCP50 | FCP75 | FCP100 | FCPc |
| Number of cells | 12 | 20 | 30 | 40 | Custom |
| Nominal power | 30W | 50W | 75W | 100W | 2.5W/cell |
| Maximum power | 40W | 67W | 100W | 133W | 3.3W/cell |
| Voltage range | 7.2-11.2V | 12-19V | 18-28V | 24-38V | - |
| Current (at 0.6V/cell) | 4.25 Amps | 4.25 Amps | 4.25 Amps | 4.25 Amps | 4.25 Amps |
| Dimensions | 84x115x75 | 116x115x75 | 156x115x75 | 196x115x75 | XXXx115x75 |
| Gross weight (stack+fan+valve) | 750g | 900g | 1100g | 1300g | - |
| FC operating conditions | Controller specifications | |||
| Reactant gases | H2/air | Power source | Self powered by FC | |
| Operating temperature | 5°C-30°C | Minimum operating voltage | 7V | |
| Max FC temperature | 55°C | Max temperature cut off | 60°C | |
| Fuel cell cooling | Air cooled | On/Off/Menu control | Single state push button | |
| Humidification | Self humidified | Weight | 165g | |
| H2 supply pressure | 0.2-0.3 barg | Outputs | 12V fan power + 12V purge FC voltage + current Controller power consumption FC temperature, Valve position Alarm, Short Circuit Manager |
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| H2 purity | 99.995% dry | |||
Accessories
Set of two 20NL hydrogen tanks
Item ref. H203
Storage capacity: 20 Normal Liters per tank
Charge/discharge cycles: >2000
Includes quick connector
Set of two 10NL hydrogen tanks
Item ref. H202
Storage capacity: 10 Normal Liters per tank
Charge/discharge cycles: >2000
Includes quick connector
Other metal hydrides H2 storage tanks
Available in storage capacities:
- 150 liters
- 300 liters
- 500 liters
- 600 liters
- and more…
Analog/Digital converter
To be plugged to FC controller card for PC connection. Based on widely used USB6009 National Instrument board.
Enable the connection of the fuel cell controller to a PC for data logging.
Includes USB cable, RS232 cable, software for data visualization
Additional non allocated I/O available through 9 pin sub-D connector:
- 4 digital I/O configurable TTL
- 1 analog -10/+10V input
- 1 analog 0..5V, 5mA output
- 1 TTL counter input
Manual valve
Outside diameter inlet/outlet 4mm
Gas tube fittings
Set of fittings for intalling the fuel cell into your system.
The pack includes:
- 2 unions with reduction (6mmOD to 4mmOD)
- 2 Tees 6mmOD
- 2 Tees 4mmOD
- 1 manifold (one input 6mmOD, 4 outputs 4mmOD)
- 4 obturators (2x 4mmOD, 2x 6mmOD)
Suitable for hydrogen use.
Adjustable pressure reducer
Pressure reducer with indicator. Inlet pressure 0-12 barg, outlet pressure adjustable 0-2.5barg. Gas connector: 4mmOD
12V micro valve
The micro valve, 12V powered, can be set in normally closed or normally open modes. Suitable for hydrogen. Fittings for 4mmOD flexible tube.
Dimensions: 32x12x7mm
Weight: 6g
Set of color-coded gas tubes
Diameters: 4mmOD (red), 6mmOD (blue)
Length: 2x2m
Material: polyurethane
