The ELT Vmax is a leak detector for inline leak testing in the series production of metal-ion batteries. Its direct electrolyte measuring procedure, developed and patented by INFICON, delivers short measuring times and high throughput, and its compact modular design integrates easily into automated production lines.
| Detection Method | INFICON patented direct electrolyte leak detection; detects electrolyte leaks in metal-ion batteries (lithium-ion, sodium-ion, aluminum-ion and others) |
| Smallest Detectable Leak Rate | 5×10⁻⁸ mbar l/s (helium-equivalent leak rate) |
| Leak Rate Unit | mbar l/s, atm cc/s, Pa m³/s |
| Detection Sensor | Quadrupole mass spectrometer (2 cathodes) |
| Interfaces | PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, serial interfaces (RS232), digital I/Os |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 482.6 × 233.4 × 497.5 mm (19 × 9.2 × 19.6 in) |
| Operating Languages | German, English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese |
| Application | Inline leak testing on fully automated mass production lines; all cell formats, semi-solid state batteries, battery modules and power packs |
| Features | Multi-chamber connection and combination with external pumps, carrier gas inlet for minimal response times, integrated detection of gross leaks protects the device from severe contamination, E-Check Connection Kit for fully automated calibration |
| Options | CP7 control unit, E-Check Connection Kit, carrier gas capillary 10 sccm, I/O1000 module, data cable I/O1000 (2 m / 5 m / 10 m), BM1000 bus module (PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP) |