HP3560 Battery Internal Resistance Tester

Precision Battery Internal Resistance Testing for Research and Production

The HP3560 Battery Internal Resistance Tester is a compact benchtop instrument designed for rapid measurement of battery AC internal resistance and DC voltage. It is well suited to laboratories, pilot lines, and battery manufacturing environments where fast, repeatable screening of cell condition is required. Using a 1 kHz AC excitation signal with four-wire measurement principles, the system helps minimise lead and contact resistance effects, allowing more reliable ESR assessment across low-resistance cells and battery assemblies.

Working Principle and Key Performance

This instrument measures two core parameters that are widely used in battery evaluation:

• AC resistance (ESR) for assessing internal resistance and cell condition
• DC voltage (DCV) for basic electrical state verification
• 1 kHz AC test signal with test current below 100 mA
• Resistance range: 0.1 μΩ to 3 kΩ
• Voltage range: 10 μV to 60 V
• Fast sampling modes suitable for sorting and production workflows
• Interfaces: RS-232C, handler/PLC interface, USB host, and LAN support

The wide measurement range makes it suitable for both low-resistance lithium cells and higher-resistance battery formats. In practical use, internal resistance testing is valuable for incoming inspection, cell matching, ageing studies, pack assembly screening, and end-of-line quality control.

Compatibility and Applications

The HP3560 is suitable for testing:

• Cylindrical cells
• Pouch cells
• Lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate batteries
• Nickel metal hydride, alkaline, and lead-acid batteries
• Battery modules or packs within the stated voltage range
  
  

Why Choose ScienceGears Australia

ScienceGears supplies battery research instruments with local technical support for Australia and New Zealand. This tester fits naturally alongside related platforms such as battery cyclers, pouch cell production equipment, potentiostats, and electrochemical research tools. For researchers and production teams seeking a practical ESR and voltage tester with automation-ready connectivity, the HP3560 offers a strong balance of sensitivity, speed, and workflow integration.