EmStat3 Blue
Small and wireless potentiostat
- USB or Wireless Bluetooth connection
- Potential range ±3 V or ±4 V
- Current ranges 1 nA to 10 mA or 100 mA
- Ideal for mobile sensor applications

Description
EmStat Blue is a small and low cost potentiostat with research grade capabilities. It has eight current ranges from 1 nA to 100 mA (EmStat3+ Blue) full scale, with a minimum resolution of 1 pA. It provides the most relevant electroanalytical measurement techniques and is used with the PSTrace software or with PStouch for Android.
Standard included with an EmStat Blue:
- Rugged carrying case
- Crocodile clips
- Dummy cell
- USB cable
- PSTrace software for Windows
- High quality, double shielded cell cable with
2 mm banana connectors for Working, Counter, Reference electrode and Ground
Optional:
- Samsung tablet for use with PStouch
Specifications
EmStat Blue version | ||
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3 | 3+ | |
dc-potential range | ± 3.000 V | ± 4.000 V |
compliance voltage | ± 5 V | ± 8 V |
dc-potential resolution | 0.1 mV | 0.125 mV |
dc-potential accuracy | 0.2 % | 0.3 % |
current ranges | 1 nA to 10 mA (8 ranges) | 1 nA to 100 mA (9 ranges) |
maximum current | ± 20 mA typical and ± 15 mA minimum |
± 100 mA typical |
The current is measured using a zero resistance ammeter (ZRA).
Current | ||
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current resolution | 0.1% of current range, 1 pA at lowest current range | |
current accuracy (deviation) | ≤ 1 %of current range at 1 nA ≤ 0.5 % at 10 nA ≤ 0.2 % at 100 nA to 100 uA ≤ 0.5 % at 1 mA, 10 mA and 100 mA all with max. 0.2 % offset error |
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electrometer amplifier input | > 100 Gohm // 4 pF | |
rise time | approx. 100 μs | |
sensor connection | shielded cable with circular connector for WE, RE, CE and Sense (EmStat3+ only) |
EmStat Blue model | ||
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housing | anodized aluminium: 10 x 6.0 x 2.8 cm | |
weight | 250 g | |
power supply | USB 5 V, min. 130 mA (ES3) or 500 mA (ES3+) |
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battery time | > 8 hours with cell off > 6 hours with continuous cell on 1 uA current full charge takes approx. 3 hours |
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communication | mini USB or Bluetooth | |
auxiliary port present | yes | |
external I/O options | analog: 1 input 1 output channel (both 0 V – 4.096 V) digital: 1 input, 4 output lines (maximum rating: -0.3 V to 5.3 V) |
EmStat Standard vs EmStat Blue | ||
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Standard | Blue | |
size | 6.7 x 5.0 x 2.8 cm | 10.0 x 6.0 x 3.4 cm |
weight | 85 g | 250 g |
battery | no | yes |
communication | USB | USB + Bluetooth |
auxiliary port | no | yes |
sensor connector | LEMO | LEMO + SPE |
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Software
PSTrace
PSTrace for Windows provides support for all techniques and device functionalities. With a smooth simple interface, showing only the applicable controls, PSTrace is suitable for all levels of user experience. Functions include:
- Direct validation of method parameters
- Equivalent Circuit Fitting
- Automated peak search
- Scripting for running an automated sequence of measurements
- Open data in Origin and Excel with one click of a button
- Browse measurements on PalmSens4’s internal storage

PStouch
PStouch works with all our single channel and multiplexed instruments. PStouch functions include:
- Setting up and running measurements
- Analysing and manipulating peaks
- Sharing data directly via e-mail, Dropbox, or any other file sharing service
- All files compatible with PSTrace

Software Development Kits
The PalmSens Software Development Kits (SDKs) for .NET can be used with any of our instruments or OEM potentiostat modules to develop your own software. The SDK’s come with a set of examples that shows how to use the libraries.
PalmSens SDKs with examples are available for the following .NET Frameworks:
- WinForms
- WPF
- Xamarin (for Android)

Downloads
Name | Type | Last updated | |
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PSTrace PC software for all single channel instruments PSTrace software is shipped as standard with all single channel and multiplexed instruments. The software provides support for all techniques and device functionalities. | Software | 17-03-22 | |
EmStat3 series Brochure | Documentation | 08-04-20 | |
Galvanic Isolation In this application note the galvanic isolation options are discussed for the different PalmSens instruments as well as the effect of galvanic isolation on your measurement. | Application Note | 08-04-20 |