Malvern Panalytical - Mastersizer 3000E
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The Mastersizer 3000E provides a cost-effective, entry level particle sizing system which can be upgraded as required.
The Mastersizer 3000E uses the technique of laser diffraction to measure the size of particles. It does this by measuring the intensity of light scattered as a laser beam passes through a dispersed particulate sample. This data is then analysed to calculate the size of the particles that created the scattering pattern.
A typical system is made up of three main elements:
- Optical bench: A dispersed sample passes though the measurement area of the optical bench, where a laser beam illuminates the particles. A series of detectors then accurately measure the intensity of light scattered by the particles within the sample over a wide range of angles.
- Sample dispersion units (accessories): Sample dispersion is controlled by a range of wet and dry dispersion units. These ensure the particles are delivered to the measurement area of the optical bench at the correct concentration and in a suitable, stable state of dispersion.
- Instrument software: The Mastersizer 3000E software controls the system during the measurement process and analyzes the scattering data to calculate a particle size distribution.
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Features of Mastersizer 3000E
The Mastersizer 3000E provides a cost-effective, entry level particle sizing system which can be upgraded as required. It is available with two different performance levels:
Mastersizer 3000E Basic
- Particle size range from 0.1 – 1000µm
- Manual dispersion units only
- Basic software, with updates and bug fixes only
- Anytime upgrade option to Mastersizer 3000E Extended
Mastersizer 3000E Extended
- Automated wet sample dispersion units supported
- All the advanced software functionality offered with the Mastersizer 3000, including updates, bug fixes and upgrades
General Specifications
| Depth | 690 mm |
| Height | 450 mm |
| Temperature Range | 5 to 40 °C |
| Width | 300 mm |
| Power Requirements | 100/240 v, 50/60 Hz |
| Peak Power | 200 W 2 dispersion units connected |
| Idle Power | 50 W no dispersion units connected |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Measurement Time | < 10 sec |
| Light Source | Max. 4mW He-Ne, 632.8nm |
Additional Specifications
General
Principle
Laser light scattering
Analysis
Mie and Fraunhofer scattering
Data acquisition rate
10 kHz
Typical measurement time
<10 sec
Optics
Red light source
Max. 4mW He-Ne, 632.8nm
Blue light source
None
Lens arrangement
Reverse Fourier (convergent beam)
Effective focal length
300mm
Detector
Arrangement
Log-spaced array
Angular range
0.032 - 60 degrees
Alignment
Automatic
Size
Size range
0.1 to 1000 µm
Number of size classes
100 (user adjustable)
Accuracy
Better than 1%
Repeatability
Better than 0.5% variation
Reproducibility
Better than 1% variation
System compliance
Laser class
Class 1, IEC60825-1:2007 and CFR Chapter I: Sub-chapterJ: Part 1040 (CDRH)
Regulatory testing
RoHS and WEEE compliant
CE / FCC compliant
Meets requirements of the European Low Voltage directive
System
Product storage temperature
-20°C to +50°C
Humidity Range
80% maximum for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C. Non condensing.
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating
IP41B
Computer specification (recommended)
Computer interface
At least 1 high speed USB port required
Operating system
Windows 7 professional (32 bit and 64 bit)
Hardware specification
Intel Core i5 Processor, 4GB RAM, 250GB HD, CD-ROM or DVD +/-RW drive, Wide Screen Monitor