The S3500 & SDC Analyzer

    The S3500 series is the industry's first modular upgradeable designed particle size analyzer.  What this revolutionary modular design now provides - FOR THE FIRST TIME - is the ability to expand and upgrade your particle size analyzer without replacing the entire system.  So now, as your needs grow and change, your analyzer can grow and change with you faster and more economically.

Particle Size Range: 0.02 to 2816 microns

(ALL IN ONE MEASUREMENT WITHOUT CHANGING A LENS OR CELL)

Wet or Dry Measurements

Modular System allows future system  upgrades in a matter of minutes.

Patented Tri-laser technology provides accurate, reliable, and repeatable test results in seconds.

Rapid changeover from wet to dry measurements takes a few minutes.

More powerful optical technology greatly extends the range of measurement.

User friendly equipment and software.

Designed for long-term operation with minimal maintenance.

Outstanding technical and customer support.

Worldwide distribution and service network.

CONFIGURATION S3500 Series

NanoTrac® Range: 0.8 to 6500 Nanometers

Phase: Wet Measurements - High Concentrations Possible

Measurement Technique: DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering) Dynamic Light Scattering with Patented CRM® 'Controlled Reference Method'

Optics: Sapphire Glass tipped single laser waveguide.

FEATURES:

Accepts Vials, Cuvettes, Beakers (or) with Built-In CELL for "Mix & Run" in place

Focus Free Measurements

Versatile FLEX® Software

Wide sample concentration range

Wide carrier fluid/solvent selections (External 1/4 ID" Ports for connection to constant temperature bath)

In-line "External Probe" Process Control option

Short analysis time, as fast as15 Seconds typical

DATA results stored in Database file format

CIS-50 is the most cost effective Particle Size Analyzer in the market for range 0.5-1200 micron.

   This modular system offers versatile cells for Wet, Dry, Emulsion and Fiber length measurements, for a large variety of materials, applications and industries. Interchangeable cell modules allow for optimal flexibility in sample preparation and measurement phase. Automatic alignment test, calibration free system.

   The CIS-50 uniquely combines two independent measuring channels:

   The Laser Channel for physical measurement and particle size analysis employing the Time of Transition (T.O.T) Theory.

   The video channel for Visualization and Dynamic Shape Characterization employing Image Analysis techniques with parameters such as Aspect Ratio, Shape Factor, Ferret Diameters, Specific Length, etc.

   Together, both channels provide all the necessary information to analyze and characterize spherical, non spherical and elongated particles, with high resolution, accuracy and repeatability.

   CIS-50 has three models with upgrading potential:

   CIS-50L: Laser Channel? Physical measurement and particle size analysis employing the Time of Transition (T.O.T.) Theory.

   CIS-50V: Laser Channel and Video Channel for Visualization?A CCD camera with microscopic lens is added to the system enabling to see the particles while being measured. The perfect tool to control, monitor and verify the measuring process.

   CIS-50S: Laser and Video Channels with Dynamic Shape Analysis Software?Dynamic shape Characterization employing Image Analysis techniques with parameters such as Aspect Ratio, Shape Factor, Ferret Diameters, Specific length, ect.

   The CIS-50, a compact and low cost system, is the optimal particle size analyzer for Research & Development Laboratories and Quality Control Laboratories in a large number of fields and industries.

  Applications: Polymers; Emultions; Powders; Bacteria & Algae; Fibers; Metals; Magnetics; Minerals; Cement; Sand.

  Industries: Food; Chemicals; Mines; Pharmaceuticals; Pulp & Paper;Cosmetics; Metals; Environments; Bio-Technology;

Description

   A computerized system for Particle Size Analysis (PSA) and Dynamic Shape Characterization (DSC) employing laser and video technologies respectively. The laser measurement is based on the TOT-Time of Transition Theory; the Ankersmid Video Camera employs image analysis technique.

   Software Computer control of light intensity and duration of flash. High accuracy light correction algorithm. Special algorithm for rejection of out-of focus particles. Size and shape filtering algorithms. User program to execute custom-made programs.

   Data output ASCII format to external processing programs. 52 built in specific particle parameters. Total image statistics and filters. Differential histograms, cumulative graphs of shape features from single and multiple images. Tables of number, area and volume.

   Measurement Cells Liquids, emulsions, opaque liquids, dry powders, free-fall, aerosols, fibers and magnetic particles.

   Accessories Automatic sequence with liquid flow controller (T.O.T channel).

   Powder Disperser, Powder Feeder.

Dynamic Shape Analyser

The Dynamic Shape Analyzer, DSA-10, is a complete shape characterization system for particles in motion. Comprehensive particles analysis is obtained through the unique combination of a synchronous strobe light source and video microscope technology. All particles are fully classified by maximum and minimum diameters, area and perimeter, aspect ratio, shape factor, and more.

Fast and Automatic Analysis

  For the first time, obtain shape measurements on tens of thousands of particles from 1 micron to as large as 6 mm in minutes. A video microscope camera synchronized with a strobe light takes "still" pictures continuously while particles are in dynamic flow. It is not necessary to stop the flow or limit monitoring to capture stationary objects. The images are enhanced, processed, and analyzed automatically (typically within 1 second) to ensure full representation of your sample. Accurate results are produced in a fraction of the time normally required for microscopic observation.

Modularity: The Key to Versatility

   The sample measurement zone is optically defined between the illumination source and the video microscope. This open architecture allows introduction of a wide variety of materials via interchangeable cell modules. Liquid dispersions, powders, slurries and emulsions are easily prepared and introduced by a liquid flow controller. A specially designed vibrating feeder provides continuous introduction of dry powder samples. The DSA-10 is available as a general laboratory system for measurement of a wide variety of materials or as a dedicated analyzer for industrial production control.  

Simple to Operate

   The Ankersmid Dynamic Shape Analyzer is designed for simple operation. Cell modules for various sample introduction are easily changed. User friendly software is controlled by function keys, while analysis routines for dedicated samples are stored and recalled easily. Lens magnification is altered at the touch of a dial, while picture focus is motor driven and remote controlled. The video camera is computer controlled, and the synchronized solid state strobe has computer adjustable intensity to optimize the illumination for different fields of view.

Cumulative Analysis

   Once the parameters are set for the first image, the DSA-10 automatically processes subsequent images. Hundreds of pictures are processed within minutes, yielding complete geometric data on thousands of particles. Any parameter may be used as acceptance criteria for the database or as cumulative distribution with graphical, tabular and statistical presentation. Both images and statistical data can be displayed and/or printed for a permanent record of the sample.

Description:

   The DSA-10 is a dedicated laboratory shape analyzer for analyzing size and shape characterization of moving particles. The particles are either dispersed in a flowing media, gas or liquid, or as a thin layer on a moving slide. A Video Microscope synchronized with a strobe light takes still pictures continuously. The DSA-10 is characterized by an open architecture allowing easy interface with different sample introduction accessories.

CIS-100: Particle Size and Shape Analyzer

       Single Instrument, Dual Measuring Channels.

   The Ankersmid CIS-100 is a Computerized Inspection System for Particle Size Analysis (PSA) in the range of 0.5-3600 micron and Dynamic Shape Characterization (DSC) employing laser and video measurement channels respectively. Together, both channels provide all necessary information to analyze and characterize spherical, non spherical and elongated particles, with high resolution, accuracy and repeatability.

   The CIS-100 provides the best particle sizing solution for a diversified, dry and wet spectrum of application. Fast and easy to use, the CIS-100 is an optimal tool for Quality Control and R&D laboratories.

   This modular system offers versatile cells for Wet, Dry, Emulsion and Fiber length measurements, for a large variety of materials, applications and industries. Interchangeable cell modules allow for optimal flexibility in sample preparation and measurement phase. Automatic alignment test, calibration free. The CIS-100 uniquely combines two independent measuring channels: The Laser channel for physical measurement and particle size analysis employing the Time of Transition (T.O.T) Theory.

  The video channel for Visualization and Dynamic Shape Characterization employing Image Analysis techniques with parameters such as Aspect Ratio, Shape Factor, Ferret Diameters, Specific Length, etc.

   Three models with upgrading potential are available:

    CIS-100L: Laser Channel? Physical measurement and particle size analysis employing the Time of Transition (T.O.T.) Theory.

   CIS-100V: Laser Channel and Video Channel for Visualization?A CCD camera with microscopic lens is added to the system enabling to see the particles while being measured. The perfect tool to control, monitor and verify the measuring process.

   CIS-100S: Laser and Video Channels with Dynamic Shape Analysis Software?Dynamic shape Characterization employing Image Analysis techniques with parameters such as Aspect Ratio, Shape Factor, Ferret Diameters, Specific length, ect.

   Applications: Polymers; Emultions; Powders; Bacteria & Algae; Fibers; Metals; Magnetics; Minerals; Cement; Sand.

  Industries: Food; Chemicals; Mines; Pharmaceuticals; Pulp & Paper; Cosmetics; Metals; Environments; Bio-Technology.

Description

  A computerized system for Particle Size Analysis (PSA) and Dynamic Shape Characterization (DSC) employing laser and video technologies respectively. The laser measurement is based on the TOT-Time of Transition Theory; the Ankersmid Video Camera employs image analysis technique.