RackMount 16CH

PalmSens

【Product Overview】

The RackMount 16CH™ is a high-performance 16-channel potentiostat/galvanostat/impedance analyzer specifically designed for high-throughput electrochemical research. The system is built upon the industry-acclaimed EmStat4 LR hardware platform and can be integrated into a standard 19-inch industrial rack-mount enclosure (optional).

Equipped with an advanced Lablink embedded controller, each channel features a fully independent microprocessor and dedicated circuitry (including individual WE, RE, CE, and Ground). This allows all 16 channels to perform completely different experimental methods simultaneously or asynchronously without interference, significantly increasing measurement efficiency while eliminating time lags and experimental errors typically associated with cross-batch testing.

Scientific-Grade Electrochemical Analytical Methods

This instrument provides a comprehensive suite of research-grade electrochemical techniques:

Voltammetry: Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV), Cyclic Voltammetry (CV).
Pulsed Voltammetry: Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV), Square Wave Voltammetry (SWV), Normal Pulse Voltammetry (NPV) — all supporting Stripping analysis modes.
Amperometric/Coulometric: Chronoamperometry (CA), Zero Resistance Amperometry (ZRA), Chronocoulometry (CC), Multi-step Amperometry (MA), Pulsed Amperometric Detection (PAD).
Galvanostatic/Potentiostatic: Linear Sweep Potentiometry (LSP), Chronopotentiometry / Galvanostatic Charge-Discharge (CP / GCD), Multi-step Potentiometry (MP), Open Circuit Potential (OCP) monitoring.
EIS & Hybrid Modes: Mixed Mode (MM), Potentiostatic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (PEIS), Galvanostatic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (GEIS).

Key Operational Features

Powered by Lablink — Autonomous Offline Operation

Once initialized, the integrated Lablink controller takes full command of the experiments, eliminating the need for a constant connection to a host computer. Experiments continue uninterrupted even in the event of network failure or unexpected control software termination. Data is securely stored on an internal 512 GB SSD, and the software automatically synchronizes and restores data seamlessly upon reconnection.

Multi-User Collaboration

Multiple researchers within the lab can access the same RackMount 16CH simultaneously via a Local Area Network (LAN) from different workstations. Users can flexibly “claim” specific channels or channel groups via a web browser or the control software, ensuring dedicated access and preventing interference during collaborative work.

Advanced Measurement Modes & Automation

Polypotentiostat Mode (Multi-Working Electrode Synchronization)

Through hardware-level Channel Synchronization and specific cabling configurations, this instrument functions as a versatile polypotentiostat. This allows for the simultaneous use of multiple working electrodes within a single electrochemical cell. By sharing a common reference electrode and counter electrode, users can conduct highly coordinated, perfectly synchronized electrochemical measurements across multiple sensors.

Automatic Droplet Detection

Tailored specifically for microfluidic chips, screen-printed electrodes (SPEs), and biological or chemical sensing applications, the system features an intelligent Automatic Droplet Detection function. The software can be configured to “trigger” and instantly initiate measurement the moment a droplet is detected on the electrode surface. This minimizes the time delay between sample deposition and data acquisition, ensuring the precise capture of rapid transient responses and initial kinetics.

Research at Scale: Infinite Hardware Scalability

Unlimited Expansion via Hardware Stacking

The rear panel of the instrument features a dedicated Sync Link port. Using the included synchronization cable, multiple RackMount 16CH units can be daisy-chained together, with one designated as the “Master” unit. This hardware-level synchronization allows for seamless scaling of parallel measurement capabilities from 16 to dozens—or even hundreds—of channels, perfectly accommodating large-scale parallel screening and high-throughput research requirements.

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Specifications

Parameter	Official technical indicators(Value)	Technological significance and importance of research and development
Brand and place of origin	PalmSens / The Netherlands	A leading global brand of portable and multichannel electrochemical instruments.
Channels	16 completely independent channels	Each of the 16 channels is equipped with independent circuitry, supporting multi-channel parallel testing.
Enclosure	Standard 1U 19-inch rackmount/desktop dual-use	Designed specifically for laboratory rack stacking and integration with automated test production lines.
dc-potential range	+-3 V	(Core parameters) Wide power control window, perfectly compatible with aqueous phase, organic phase and energy storage reaction.
compliance voltage	+-5 V	Ensures excellent power control capability under various electrolytes or high internal resistance systems.
maximum current	+-30 mA (Each channel)	Precision measurement of battery microcells, coin cells, or sensor arrays.
current ranges	1 nA to 10 mA (8 hardware ranges in total)	Automatic range switching, covering all aspects from microampere-level side reactions to milliampere-level charge and discharge.
current resolution	0.009% of the hardware range (92 fA at the 1 nA level)	Extreme microcurrent detection capability, accurately capturing weak leakage currents at solid-state interfaces.
applied potential res.	100 uV	Extremely high potential accuracy ensures a smooth and precise voltammetric scanning curve.
applied potential acc.	<= 0.2% +-1 mV offset	High-precision power control ensures data reproducibility and perfect alignment with international scientific literature.
max. acquisition rate	1M samples/s	High-frequency, ultra-high-speed sampling rate enables precise capture of transient microsecond-level electrochemical reactions.
FRA/EIS (Optional)	10 uHz 至 200 kHz	It perfectly supports potentiostatic impedance measurement (EIS) and analyzes interface impedance.
Constant current impedance spectrum frequency (GEIS) (Optional)	10 uHz 至 100 kHz	Supports constant current impedance measurement (Galvanostatic EIS), suitable for operating dynamic batteries.
channel isolation	>= 1 GΩ // <= 10 nF（When the G.I. function is selected）	Ensure that each channel operates independently without crosstalk; multiple channels can be placed in the same electrolytic cell.
internal storage	512 GB SSD (Through the built-in Lablink module)	Data and methods are stored directly on the local machine to prevent data loss due to computer crashes.
communication	Local Area Network (LAN) (Ethernet) as the main interface	Supports multi-user remote network connection control, with stable transmission and no frame drops.
Software	PSTrace Xpress (for Windows 10/11)	It features automatic device discovery, channel locking, and one-click export.

PalmSens

RackMount 16CH

【Product Overview】

Scientific-Grade Electrochemical Analytical Methods

Key Operational Features

Powered by Lablink — Autonomous Offline Operation

Multi-User Collaboration

Advanced Measurement Modes & Automation

Polypotentiostat Mode (Multi-Working Electrode Synchronization)

Automatic Droplet Detection

Research at Scale: Infinite Hardware Scalability

Unlimited Expansion via Hardware Stacking

Parameter

Official technical indicators(Value)

Technological significance and importance of research and development

Brand and place of origin

PalmSens / The Netherlands

A leading global brand of portable and multichannel electrochemical instruments.

Channels

16 completely independent channels

Each of the 16 channels is equipped with independent circuitry, supporting multi-channel parallel testing.

Enclosure

Standard 1U 19-inch rackmount/desktop dual-use

Designed specifically for laboratory rack stacking and integration with automated test production lines.

dc-potential range

+-3 V

(Core parameters) Wide power control window, perfectly compatible with aqueous phase, organic phase and energy storage reaction.

compliance voltage

+-5 V

Ensures excellent power control capability under various electrolytes or high internal resistance systems.

maximum current

+-30 mA (Each channel)

Precision measurement of battery microcells, coin cells, or sensor arrays.

current ranges

1 nA to 10 mA (8 hardware ranges in total)

Automatic range switching, covering all aspects from microampere-level side reactions to milliampere-level charge and discharge.

current resolution

0.009% of the hardware range (92 fA at the 1 nA level)

Extreme microcurrent detection capability, accurately capturing weak leakage currents at solid-state interfaces.

applied potential res.

100 uV

Extremely high potential accuracy ensures a smooth and precise voltammetric scanning curve.

applied potential acc.

<= 0.2% +-1 mV offset

High-precision power control ensures data reproducibility and perfect alignment with international scientific literature.

max. acquisition rate

1M samples/s

High-frequency, ultra-high-speed sampling rate enables precise capture of transient microsecond-level electrochemical reactions.

FRA/EIS (Optional)

10 uHz 至 200 kHz

It perfectly supports potentiostatic impedance measurement (EIS) and analyzes interface impedance.

Constant current impedance spectrum frequency (GEIS) (Optional)

10 uHz 至 100 kHz

Supports constant current impedance measurement (Galvanostatic EIS), suitable for operating dynamic batteries.

channel isolation

>= 1 GΩ // <= 10 nF（When the G.I. function is selected）

Ensure that each channel operates independently without crosstalk; multiple channels can be placed in the same electrolytic cell.

internal storage

512 GB SSD (Through the built-in Lablink module)

Data and methods are stored directly on the local machine to prevent data loss due to computer crashes.

communication

Local Area Network (LAN) (Ethernet) as the main interface

Supports multi-user remote network connection control, with stable transmission and no frame drops.

Software

PSTrace Xpress (for Windows 10/11)

It features automatic device discovery, channel locking, and one-click export.