Product Overview

The Li-ion Cell Testing Lab by Decibels Lab is a high-precision, scalable battery testing solution tailored for researchers, engineers, and academic labs. Designed to test individual lithium-ion cells under various electrical profiles, this lab setup supports multi-channel simultaneous testing with real-time data acquisition.

Whether you’re analyzing capacity, studying degradation, or building algorithms for battery management systems, this lab setup delivers unmatched accuracy and flexibility. Available in multiple current ranges, the system supports a variety of R&D applications.

Product Variants & Specifications


Specification Variant 1 – 5V12A 8 Channel Variant 2 – 5V30A 8 Channel Variant 3 – 5V100A 32 Channel
Product ID DB-CTC-A01 DB-CTC-A02 DB-CTC-A03
Machine Rating 5V 12A, 8 Channels 5V 30A, 8 Channels 5V 100A, 32 Channels
Input Power 826 W 2127 W 7089 W
Input Voltage AC 220V/110V ±10%, 50Hz AC 220V/110V ±10%, 50Hz AC 380V/208V ±10%, 50Hz
Voltage CV Output Range 25 mV – 5 V 25 mV – 5 V 25 mV – 5 V
Output Range/Channel Range1: 5 mA–1 ARange2: 1 A–6 ARange3: 6 A–12 A 0.15 A – 30 A 0.5 A – 100 A
CV Cut-off Current 2 mA, 12 mA, 24 mA 2 mA, 12 mA, 24 mA 0.2 A
Power Per Channel 60 W 150 W 500 W
Min Data Record Interval 100 ms 100 ms 100 ms
Min Voltage Change 10 mV 10 mV 10 mV
Min Current Change 2 mA, 12 mA, 24 mA 60 mA 200 mA
Data Recording Frequency 10 Hz 10 Hz 10 Hz
Accuracy ±0.05% FS ±0.1% FS ±0.1% FS
Stability ±0.05% FS ±0.1% FS ±0.1% FS
Channels Per Unit 8 8 32
Max Cycles 65,535 65,535 65,535
No. of Cells Supported 4 4 4
Voltage & Current Testing Sample 4-wire connection 4-wire connection 4-wire connection
Communication Port Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet
Dimensions (W×D×H) 483 × 563 × 130 mm 600 × 600 × 740 mm 600 × 600 × 1000 mm
Supply Consists Of Test equipment, DAQ, Connectors, CPU, Monitor, UPS, Custom table, Manual, Usable historical data Test equipment, DAQ, Connectors, CPU, Monitor, UPS, Custom table, Manual, Usable historical data Test equipment, DAQ, Connectors, CPU, Monitor, UPS, Manual, Usable historical data
Online Course Access 1-Year: Installation & Cell Testing Fundamentals 1-Year: Installation & Cell Testing Fundamentals 1-Year: Installation & Cell Testing Fundamentals

Key Experiments You Can Perform

  • Charge-Discharge Cycling

    Analyze charging efficiency, discharge profiles, and performance degradation over multiple cycles.

  • Capacity Measurement & Energy Efficiency

    Determine usable capacity under constant and dynamic load conditions.

  • Cycle Life & Degradation Analysis

    Evaluate the long-term performance of different chemistries and their aging trends.

  • Rate Capability Testing

    Study how cells respond to various current rates (C-rates), assessing thermal and voltage behavior.

  • Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) Profiling

    Capture OCV vs. SOC curves for calibration and BMS algorithm design.

  • Internal Resistance Measurement

    Measure and analyze internal resistance over time and its effect on performance. hec

  • Thermal Behavior Monitoring (with optional chamber)

    Study temperature impacts on charging/discharging characteristics and safety

  • SOC/SOH Estimation Experiments

    Run tests to validate State of Charge and State of Health estimation algorithms used in BMS design.

Who Should Use This Lab?

  • R&D Engineers in Battery Development

  • EV Startups & Battery Tech Innovators

  • Engineering Colleges & Universities

  • Research Institutions & Testing Labs