Drop Shape Analyzer
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Drop Shape Analyzer
DSA100M
The premium solution for wettability analysis of microscopically small surfaces
General specifications
Instrument dimensions
Footprint
555 mm × 375 mm (W × D)
Height
490 mm
Weight (without accessories)
24 kg
Temperature measurement
Range of temperature measurement
-50 to 400 °C
Resolution
0.1 °C
Precision
0.1 °C
Accuracy
1/3 DIN B (±0.1 °C at 0 °C to ±0.8 °C at 400 °C)
Location of temperature measurement
sample stage
chamber
cuvette
External sensor
2 connectors (PT100)
Power supply
Voltage
88 to 264 VAC
Power consumption
100 W
Frequency
50 to 60 Hz
Sample dimensions
Maximum sample size
320 mm × ∞ × 275 mm (W × D × H) (without axes)
Environment
Operating temperature
10 to 40 °C
Humidity
without condensation
Temperature control
Equipment
temperature-controlled sample stage
Type of temperature control
liquid
Range of temperature control
-10 to 130 °C (with Tempering Chamber – TC3240)
Tempered area
26 mm × 90 mm (W × D)
Resolution
0.1 K
Flow-through thermostat
with liquid
External circulator
-
Interfaces
PC
USB 3.0
Housing and peripherals
Compartment
test liquids protected against light
Needle protection shield
yes
Control keyboard
PC keyboard for ADVANCE software operation available (KB20)
Levelling
yes
Measurement specifications
Software
Software type
ADVANCE
Available software modules
contact angle
surface free energy of solids
Surface free energy of solids
Available
optional
Results
surface free energy (SFE)
Models
equation of state
Zisman
Fowkes
Wu
Owens-Wendt-Rabel-Kaelble
Schultz-1
Schultz-2
extended Fowkes
acid-base theory
Sessile drop
Available
included
Results
contact angle (CA)
Range
0 to 180° (software-based)
Resolution
0.01° (software-based)
Accuracy
0.3° (instrument-based)
Models
conic section
polynom
circle
Young-Laplace
height-width
Type
static
dynamic
(additional accessories may be required)
Product group specifications
Camera system (standard)
Type
Camera CF04
Connection
USB 3.0
Resolution
1920 × 1200 px
Frame rate
2300 fps
Dark noise
7 electrons
Dynamic range
73 dB
Illumination
Type
high power monochromatic LED
Wave length, dominant
460 nm
Field of light
Ø 12 mm
Optics (standard)
Focus
fixed focus
Zoom
6.5× microscope zoom, manual
View angle
±4°
Field of view
CF04: 0.2 mm × 0.2 mm to 0.9 mm × 0.9 mm (7× to 45×)
Resolution of optics
CF04: 0.1 to 0.8 μm
Observation optics
Field of view
CF04/CF04C: 2.3 mm × 2.3 mm
Resolution
CF04/CF04C: 2 μm
Camera system (optional)
Type
High Speed Camera CF06
Connection
USB 3.0
Resolution
640 × 480 px
Frame rate
3400 fps
Dark noise
10.5 electrons
Dynamic range
56.6 dB
Dosing System
Dosing
software-controlled
Cartridge/syringe (volume)
4 mL
Resolution
fixed
Speed
2 m/s
Stages
Control
x-axis: manual
y-axis: manual
z-axis: manual
Length
x-axis: 30 mm
y-axis: 50 mm
z-axis: 45 mm
Resolution
x-axis: 20 mm/turn
y-axis: 4 mm/turn
z-axis: 1 mm/turn
Optics (optional)
Focus
fixed focus
Zoom
6.5× microscope zoom, manual
View angle
±4°
Field of view
CF06: 0.1 mm × 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm × 0.3 mm (7× to 45×)
Resolution of optics
CF06: 0.1 to 0.7 μm