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The Protium-1000 is a Closed Cathode, air-cooled Hydrogen fuel cell with higher Current density, operational capability
in a wider ambient temperature range, and longer product lifetime than typical Open Cathode fuel cells in the market.

Capable of delivering up to 1000W of net usable power, the Protium-1000 is ideal for applications such as
aerial drones, ground robots, portable power packs, electrical equipment and personal mobility devices.

The Protium-1000 can be set up in less than 1 minute anywhere with no extra tool or equipment required.
Each system also comes with smart electronic controller for autonomous operation, error protection,
remote control, live system monitoring and data logging.


 

FEATURES



Closed Cathode
Separate oxidant reactant
and cooling air channels



High Current Density
Up to 0.9A/cm2 at 0.6V/cell



Low Purge Losses
<3% due to intelligent
dynamic purge frequency
 



Integrated Leak Sensor
Increased user safety
by early detection of
stack leakage
 

Plug and Play
No tools required
for assembly

Smart Controller
Autonomous fuel cell controls
and system protections

USB Connectivity
UART-to-USB interface cable
for PC connectivity with
optional wireless radio modem

IOT Ready
Live monitoring of fuel cell
status and data logging
via PC/Android GUI App

Specifications


Rated/Gross Power
1000/1200W
Rated/Gross Current
55.5/66.6A
Voltage Output
18-27VDC
Start-up Time
30s
Operating Ambient Temp.
[-10,45]°C
Operating Altitude
1500m AGL
System Weight
5.1kg
Max Dimension
331 x 174 x 317mm

Fuel Supply


Hydrogen Gas
Dry, 99.999% purity
Delivery Pressure
0.7 bar (10 psig)
Fuel Consumption
12.5L/min
Gas Tubing
PU, 8 x 5.5 (Supply); 6 x 4 (Purge)
Supply & Purge Control
Solenoid valves with integrated pressure sensor

Electronic Controller


Processor Board
WELTER V1.7
Weight (including casing)
950g
Output Connector
XT-90
Warning & Protections
Low voltage, high/low temperature, high/low pressure, low external power supply, stack leakage
Communication
UART (USB cable for PC connectivity provided)
Data Acquisition (DAQ) Software
PC GUI App
Remote Control
Fan speed, blower speed, manual purge, remote on/off

What’s in the Box


  • 30-cells graphite plate fuel cell stack with protective casing, oxidant manifold and cooling airflow hood
  • Electronic controller with protective casing
  • Heat management system (cooling fans with integrated DC-DC power supply and pwm control)
  • Oxidant and fuel supply system (blower, solenoid valves, gas pressure sensor, gas tubing and connector)
  • User interfaces (On-off push button, status LED, XT-90 output connector, BOP switch, external power supply connector)
  • USB connectivity or ultra long range radio modem transmitter and receiver
  • Carbon fiber mounting rack for bench-top testing and transportation protection
  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) report


VOLTAGE-CURRENT (VI) CURVE

 

Test Conditions

  •  Ambient temperature: 24°C
  • Relative humidity: 60% 
  • H2 supply pressure: 10psig 
  • Dead-ended operation 
  • Balance-of-plant powered by fuel cell 
  • Tcell at 1000W: 66°C

 

 


TECHNICAL DOSSIER
 

 

Download the Technical Dossier by UK Magazine Unmanned Systems Technology June/July 2021 edition,
where Spectronik's closed cathode air-cooled fuel cells superior
technical advantages are described in detail.

Download the full technical dossier here