Application Notes

How to Test a Protection Circuit Module (PCM) Using ARBIN EOL

July 23, 2025

I. Purpose and Scope: The Protection Circuit Module (PCM) is a critical electronic component responsible for monitoring and protecting devices across a wide range of applications—from small consumer electronics to large-scale industrial equipment. Its core function is to ensure battery and device safety by preventing hazardous conditions such as overcharging, over-discharging, overcurrent, and short circuits […]

Auxiliary Voltage Measurement

July 17, 2025

Introduction The Arbin Auxiliary Voltage Input Module enables precise, high-resolution voltage monitoring for battery testing applications that require measurements beyond the standard I/V channels. Typical use cases include monitoring individual cell or module voltages within a larger pack, measuring reference electrodes in three-electrode cells, or comparing BMS data with directly measured values. Each module supports […]

Auxiliary Temperature Measurement

July 9, 2025

Introduction Battery temperature measurement is essential for evaluating safety, longevity, and performance in modern testing environments. Arbin supports three primary sensor technologies—thermocouples (Type T and K), RTDs (PT100), and thermistors (10kΩ)—each available through dedicated auxiliary input modules. These sensors enable precise temperature control, monitoring, and safety logic throughout battery R&D and production Description Battery testing […]

Constant-C-rate w.r.t. actual capacity, rather than constant current with Arbin cyclers

June 30, 2025

As we all know, the batteries’ capacity degrade by cycle of charge and discharge. If we set the charge and discharge current of a fixed value, such as 1A, 2A,… the length of each cycle will gradually decreases, simply because the battery’s capacity decreases: Cycle time = (Charge Capacity + Discharge Capacity)/Current Sometimes users want […]

Synchronize different battery charge/discharge channels in one environmental temperature chamber

June 17, 2025

MTCI Introduction  Arbin’s MTCI (Multi-Temperature Chamber Interface) module offers seamless and sophisticated integration with third-party environmental chambers, enabling direct control of temperature and humidity setpoints from within the Arbin test schedule. This streamlined setup allows test engineers to program and adjust environmental conditions alongside electrical cycling parameters, eliminating the need for separate chamber control systems.  […]

Formula and variables used in Arbin MITS software for flexible battery testing

June 10, 2025

General Description: – Software allows the user to control a test using variables rather than concrete control values (for example, instead of using 4.2V for control, the system can use “Last Step Maximum Voltage” as the control type for the following step. – It is also possible to use these variables in a formula to […]

Battery multiple points temperature measurement

June 3, 2025

Importance of Temperature Monitoring in Battery Testing Accurate temperature monitoring is a critical aspect of battery testing to ensure both safety and data integrity. One key application is the prevention of thermal runaway or overheating during test procedures. When a battery exceeds a predefined temperature threshold, the test must be safely halted to protect the […]

Battery Test for Electric Vehicles (EV) Application Notes

May 23, 2025

Purpose and Applicability: This application notes introduce a series of tests for evaluating the performance of life behavior of batteries for electric vehicles (EV).Arbin works with electric vehicle industry leaders around the world, and provides a comprehensive battery test solution for cells, modules, and packs of all sizes.These tests can be easily performed and installed […]

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