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be used for every subsequent run (Note: if Always is chosen, the
instrument does not redo the iR Test before every run).
c) Before Auto iR Compensation can be used the iR Test must first be run.
This test requires three parameters values to be specified by the user:
Test E (this must be a potential at which no Faradaic process occurs)
Comp. Level (the degree of compensation: default = 100%)
Overshoot (the extent of instability allowed in the circuit: default = 10%)
d) Click iR Test . As the test is running, the following results are displayed
in the Main window:
Uncompensated resistance (R
u
)
Cell RC constant (the product of R
u
and C
dl
) (these are the results of the
resistance measurements)
R to be compensated (percentage of R
u
used in positive feedback)
Uncompensated R (uncompensated R remaining after compensation)
(these are the results of the stability testing)
e) Ensure
that
the
iR Comp for Next Run check box is activated.
f) Click
OK to exit.
2) Using Manual iR Compensation
a) Select
the
Manual option from Status.
b) Select the appropriate option from Enable.
c) Enter
the
desired
Resistance.
d) Ensure that the iR Comp for Next Run check box is activated.
e) Click
OK to exit.
5.8 Measure Rest Potential
This command measures the open circuit potential. This potential is particularly
important in studies on corrosion (corrosion potential) and batteries (open circuit
potential), and it can be used as the initial potential in voltammetry experiments.