Gill AC Data Sheet

The Gill AC is a high specification

automated Potentiostat, Galvanostat
and Zero Resistance Ammeter with
integral Frequency Response Analyser
and Sweep Generator in one neat
enclosure. It is fully isolated from
mains earth and is supplied with a full
fu
range of Software that utiliseses all
aspects of the instrument for both
automated and manual operation. All
of this is backed by a manufacturers 2
year parts and labour warranty. The
standard Gill AC is adequate for most
users with an auto ranging current
output of 10pA to 0.6 Amps.

Gill AC Standard Features

Capabilities - internal Potentiostat, Zero Resistance Ammeter, Frequency Response Analyser and
a
Galvanostat.

Software - functions with any Standard PC using Windows 2000,

2000 XP, Vista, 7 or 8. A complete suite of
standard AC and DC techniques is supplied with the popular Sequencer software.

Included Techniques - Current & Voltage Noise, AC Impedance, Cyclic Sweeps, LPR (Sweep /
Step),, Potentiostatic, Long Term (Potential / Galvanic / LPR),, Corrosion Rate LPR. IR Compensation,
Harmonic Analysis, Galvanodynamic
lvanodynamic Sweeps etc. Some techniques included as standard can be
removed for cost saving.

Cables - everything
verything needed to ‘get you going’: five BNC 1.2mm in length, terminating in Stainless Steel
crocodile clips. Mains cable (UK, Euro, USA or Australian as appropriate). Serial RS232
RS cable 2m for
connection to a standard PC. USB to serial adapter.

Low Noise Susceptibility - optically Isolated from PC, fully shielded, torroidal transformer, mains
rejection measurement, filters on mains power supply.

Self Calibration - active self calibration at the start of each test, to remove thermal induced offsets.
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Expandability - 32x Gill ACs can be operated from

from the same PC, all in parallel, operated from just one
sequence page.

Test Box - a dummy cell with 4 circuits for collecting sample data or testing the instruments calibration
and functionality.

Manuals - full manual including application notes on CD.

Warranty - 2 years return to base, can be extended to 8 years.

Channels - Single channel.

Delivery - to any part of the world typically covered by courier companies.

Options

Channels - The best way is to simply use more Gill ACs. Up to 32 or more Gill ACs can be controlled
by the same PC at the same time with all channels operating independently to each other. A second
way is to add extra sequential channels a maximum of 6 channels per instrument.

Software - custom elements, especially logging techniques created to your exact specification, call us,
we are always glad to oblige. A Gill AC can also be controlled from your own software with our supplied
DLLs (dynamic link libraries).

Fast Sweep Generator - enables the user to generate sweeps made from 180 points per second,
whilst obtaining data at a rate of 50 to 60 readings per second. This enables Sweep Rates up to
10Volts per second, although 1 Volt per second is more realistic if good resolution is desired. Gill AC
instruments fitted with this option are housed in the same enclosure as the standard Gill AC.

Paint Buffer - Increased impedance measurement by two decades (10mA to less than 1pA).

Weld Test - Single channel weld test option, four additional ZRA for segmented, or mixed metals. Both
DC and AC type Polarization tests and Galvanic tests can be applied to the couple in the same way as
if it were a standard single test electrode.

Extra Inputs - 6 Voltage or temperature inputs (such as K-Type thermocouples),

Built-in Computer - we can supply the Gill AC with an internal computer,

Higher Power - 30 Volts and 30 Amps. From 0.5 Amp to 2 Amps within the same enclosure, or if the
optional Gill AC High Power is selected, 30 Amps at >30 Volts is available with a controlled voltage of
+/- 30V between the Reference and Test Electrode.

Cables - longer, shorter, different probe connections.

Training - On site or off site, including installation.

Internet Control - remote operation anywhere in the world.

Guard Ring - typically used to monitor rebars.

Critical Pitting Temperature - determination of local corrosion critical temperature,

Electrical Resistance - precision measurement of ER probes.

Serial Cards or USB to Serial adapters - for connecting several instruments to the same PC.

Warranty - extendable to 5 years.

Included Accessories

Install CD Electrode USB to Serial Total Tester

(software and manual) Cables Mains Cable Serial Cable adapter Test box
Software Overview

At the heart of an ACM system is a Sequencer and Core Running application, now into Version 5 the emphasis is on
reliability. Working in unison, Sequencer setups up a sequence of techniques and Core Running collects data from a
sequence of techniques. The Sequencer was designed to be easy to use, with an intuitive interface, one that is
common across the range from Data Collection to Analysis; learning effort is kept to a minimum.

Typical technique setup page, shown is Cyclic

Sweep. Each page smartly remembers last
settings, keeping overall setup time to a
Sequencer – available techniques are displayed to minimum. Each page displays a connection
the right, they are added to the sequence list on diagram, displaying which parts of the
the left. A sequence list can be copied across instrument are in use and which electrodes
channels, or channels can be treated individually. should be connected.

Test Notes allows entry of a complete ASTM G107 notebook, hundreds of optional fields can be entered to catalogue
your experiment, metals, temperature, environment, etc. Fields are saved in a global database for searching and
cross-referencing at a later date.

Onto data collection, pressing one button in the sequencer Run All starts data collection:

Core Running – data collection control at your Analysis – display multiple plots on same graph,
finger tips. View each channel individually, or smooth, delete points, label, zoom, all catered for.
tile all, instantly display any one of the last 10 A raft of standard analysis functions is included
collected tests, printing on operator demand. such as Tafel rulers, AC Nyquist Circle fits, C&V
FFT analysis, point to point.

Once in the analysis, data is quick to load, browse and display, test parameters are obtainable, including rest
potentials. A quick export to a multitude of packages such as Excel is supported; graphs can be clipped into a word
document.
 Technical Specifications

Case Dimensions 34 * 26 * 13 cm
Power Supply 110 / 230 VAC 50-60Hz
Weight 3.8Kg
Electrode Cable Length 1.2 Meters (can be increased)
Noise & Ripple Less than 3µV

Potentiostat
Compliance Voltage ± 15 V (can be increased)
Sweep Range ± 3 V (can be increased)
Sweep Resolution 25 µV
Current Output ± 600 mA
12
RE Input Impedance Greater than 10 Ohms
Frequency Response 100 KHz (1 to 100K Ohm load)
Measurement Accuracy 21 Bit A/D (full mains rejection)
Measurement Resolution 1 µV ± 0.0015% nonlinearity
Potentiodynamic Sweep Rate 200 mV / Second

Zero Resistance Ammeter

Current Range 10 pA to 600 mA
Counter Resistors 1, 10, 100, 1K, 10K, 100K, 1M, 10MW
Input Offset Voltage Less than 10 mV

Galvanostat
Current Output ±10 pA to 600 mA
Potential Resolution 1 µV ± 0.0015% nonlinearity

Frequency Response Analyzer

Frequency Range 10 µHz to 100 KHz
Amplitude 1 to 232 mV
Impedance Error < 2% for 1 to 100K Ohm Loads
Theta Error < 1 ° for 1 to 100K Ohm Loads
Averaging Configurable adaptive averaging
Sample Rate 1 MHz (true continuous sample rate)
ADC 12 Bit
DAC 12 Bit

Operational Temperature -5 °C to 72 °C
Calibrated Temperature 25 °C

Requirements

Operating System - Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.

Minimum PC Requirements – Any PC capable of running Microsoft Windows with a free USB or
RS232 port.

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