The DigiCAT Platform and DigiCAT 96 from H.E.L Group are designed for high-pressure catalyst screening, hydrogenation and reaction optimisation.
The DigiCAT Platform combines a digital stirring hotplate with a gas distribution panel, supporting a range of interchangeable reactor configurations. DigiCAT 96 provides higher-throughput screening using a 96-well Zinsser block, allowing 96 simultaneous reactions under controlled temperature and pressure conditions.
Both systems support catalytic screening under controlled conditions, with options for different levels of automation and experimental throughput.
Features and Options:
DigiCAT Platform and DigiCAT 96 Comparison
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DigiCAT 96 |
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Feature
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DigiCAT Platform
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DigiCAT 96
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Configuration
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Digital stirring hotplate and gas distribution panel
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96-well Zinsser block
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Parallel reactions
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7, 18 or 24, depending on reactor
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96
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Reactor/vial volumes
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CAT 7: 10 mL; CAT 18: 2 mL; CAT 24: 4 mL; Mini HP: 16–50 mL; Midi HP: 75–300 mL
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1 mL per vial
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Temperature range
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Hotplate: 20–300°C
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Ambient to 200°C
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Pressure
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Up to 100 bar with compatible CAT reactors
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Up to 100 bar
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Automation
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Manual, optional PC control
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Manual or fully automated
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Parallel hotplate operation
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Multiple hotplates per gas panel
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Not applicable
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Stirring
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145 mm magnetic hotplate, 100–1,400 rpm
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Magnetic stirring in each vial
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The following features and options are available across the DigiCAT range, depending on the selected configuration.
Reactor and Vessel Options
- The DigiCAT Platform is compatible with CAT 7, CAT 18 and CAT 24 reactors, as well as Mini and Midi high-pressure reactors.
- Compatible vessels are available in 316 stainless steel or Hastelloy C276, depending on configuration.
- Multiple hotplates can be connected to a single gas distribution panel.
- The DigiCAT 96 uses standard 1 mL vials compatible with HPLC analysis.
Temperature and Pressure Control
- Controlled heating and magnetic stirring support reproducible catalytic screening.
- Gas distribution systems allow inert gas purging, reactive gas introduction and venting.
- Operating temperature and pressure limits depend on the selected reactor configuration.
Software Control and Data Logging
- The DigiCAT Platform operates manually as standard, with optional PC control and data logging.
- DigiCAT 96 is available with automated control using H.E.L's WinISO software, supporting experimental procedures, parameter control and data logging.
Safety Features
- Pressure monitoring and relief provisions.
- Controlled gas purging and venting.
- Automatic user-configurable shutdown procedures and hardware/software fail-safes on automated DigiCAT 96 configurations.