The Multiwave 5000 Microwave Digestion System

Anton Paar’s sample preparation expertise of four decades drives the most ambitious, user-friendly microwave digestion system ever built. The system performs digestion of a wide range of samples (differing in volume or difficulty), solvent extraction, acid leaching, microwave-induced O₂ combustion, evaporation, sample drying and synthesis. The key features include:

• A single microwave digestion platform that covers all needs
• Contains more than 500 pre-installed programs, guiding features and a “clever” door
• Can analyze up to 64 samples in a single run, tool-free vessel handling, two times faster vessel opening/closing
• 10.1″ high-resolution and durable touchscreen display

The system features a comprehensive, interactive method library, a customizable, intuitive user interface and state-of-the-art sensor technology integrated with Anton Paar’s user-friendly, compact rotors. The system provides 500 pre-installed programs and consists of a very “clever” door. The Multiwave 5000 is a lab chemist’s dream come true.

Ease of Use

Huge Method Library

• >500 programs
• Enables full-text database search
• Possible to customize with own methods if needed

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Challenge

At times it becomes difficult to foretell which conditions are needed for complete digestion, or how a sample would react — specifically while dealing with unknown or recurrently changing samples.

Solution

The presence of >500 methods in Multiwave 5000 lessens the workload. Users can employ sample tags to search for the application and Multiwave 5000 will offer the program — and even suggest a recipe — directly on the instrument, without involving any paperwork.

Benefit

A pre-installed method library including more than 500 programs offers accessibility to the most extensive application knowledge base available on the market. It avoids the need to spend hours of precious lab time formulating the right method.

Smart Screen

• Provides shortcuts to most used features and programs
• One can start their experiment right from the SmartScreen

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Challenge

Traditional user interfaces make the user go through numerous pages of menus and lists every time they use the instrument.

Solution

SmartScreen allows users to configure the home screen based on their needs. Users can define shortcuts to the most used menu links, experiment data or programs.

Benefit

The Multiwave 5000 home screen helps save time, nerves and money by configuring the instrument.

Video Manuals

• Has extensive video library with detailed explanations

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Challenge

Someone who is not an expert in analytical chemistry but has to perform acid digestion procedures in the lab would need an instrument that is easy to operate.

Solution

Queries can be cleared by simply watching the video manual directly on the screen.

Benefit

Step-by-step guidance is provided for the whole process.

Hands-Free Door Opener

• The system encompasses a “clever” door

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Challenge

Users stand in front of the instrument with a completely loaded rotor and the door shut.

Solution

The one-of-its-kind hands-free door opener needs just a gentle push against the door. It can be pushed with an elbow, so there is no need to set the rotor or vessels aside.

Benefit

Multiwave 5000 upscales convenience.

Every Application

All Kinds of Samples

• SmartVent technology features safe overpressure release — for huge sample amounts, greater temperatures and different samples in one run
• Smart sensor technology for the finest reaction control

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Challenge

Certain samples could be challenging as they have varying compositions, or their reactivity is unknown.

Solution

Multiwave 5000 and its different rotors are designed for any challenge. Optimal operation parameters and an excellent reaction control — with the seal of Austrian quality — permits complete digestion of even the most challenging samples.

Benefit

The system’s rotors, specifically those with SmartVent technology, are designed for a wide range of samples — from regular ones like feed, food or environmental samples, to challenging ones like oil, ceramics, petroleum and polymers.

Future-Proof

• Solvent extraction and synthesis
• Acid digestion and leaching
• Special solutions: Microwave-induced O₂ combustion, etc.

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Challenge

Certain samples need special treatment beyond microwave acid digestion.

Solution

Multiwave 5000 goes beyond digestion and carries out other sample preparation techniques or even synthesis. Microwave heating technology makes all these processes safer, faster, cleaner and more economical than classic, traditionally heated alternatives.

Benefit

Multiwave 5000 is a future-proof instrument. With the availability of the widest range, users can extend their setup — rotors from earlier models can be carried over.

Clever Vessels and Rotors

SmartVent Technology

• Samples with diverse reactivity in a single run
• Digestion of a wider variety of samples
• Up to 50% higher sample quantities

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Challenge

Final digestion temperature and sample weight are mostly limited by the accumulation of pressure during the digestion reaction.

Solution

SmartVent technology is a dependable means to handle overpressure.

Benefit

The controlled release of reaction gases enables the user to achieve maximum digestion temperatures independent of the applied sample amounts.

Intelligent Vessels

• Cooling fins and guided airflow allow fast cooling
• SmartVent technology for reliable release of overpressure
• Differing vessel volumes; compact, user-friendly vessel design

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Challenge

Long liners, many vessel components, tough cleaning and unsafe operation of traditional vessels are disadvantages in the laboratory.

Solution

Thanks to the practical design of the SmartVent vessels — which come in various volumes — all steps of the operation are simplified: from weighing sample and reagent addition to closing, opening and cleaning.

Benefit

Quick, safe, tool-free operation offering new levels of performance and convenience for the sample preparation lab.

Tool-Free Vessel Handling

• HVT and SVT: Only three vessel parts
• Tool-free assembly
• Enhanced surface and compact design for low adsorption and better cleaning

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Challenge

Both the setup and the alignment and cleaning of vessel parts can be tiresome. Tools might be missed in the laboratory and extra handling steps can mean setting up an experiment takes longer than the experiment itself.

Solution

Multiwave 5000’s vessels, rotors and sensors can be opened and sealed in a fast and simple manner — can be done with hands.

Benefit

Exclusive tool-free handling renders opening and closing vessels twice as fast.

Super-High Throughput

• Up to 64 samples in disposable glass vials
• Rotor 20SVT50: Superior performance rotor with the greatest throughput on the market
• Rotor 41HVT56: Greatest throughput for routine samples

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Challenge

Super-high throughput and rapid turnover times are mostly the requirements in elemental analysis.

Solution

Anton Paar’s rotors are lightweight, robust and accommodate more samples on a more compact footprint.

Benefit

Thanks to the practical design of the vessel, all operation steps are simplified: from reagent addition and sample weighing to opening, closing and cleaning. It can digest up to 64 samples in a single run.

Smart and Safe

Safety Features

• Active and passive safety features
• Each instrument is individually tested
• ETL and GS certificates

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Challenge

Safety cannot be compromised, particularly at very high pressures and temperatures.

Solution

Multiwave 5000 comprises active and passive safety features: software interlocks, self-checks and a resealing safety door. This ensures the protection of users and equipment.

Benefit

Every instrument is individually tested, but beyond that, Multiwave 5000 is the sole sample preparation microwave platform with ETL and GS “approved safety” certificates from independent testing institutes.

Sensor Technology

• SmartVent detection for registration of venting events
• SmartTemp: Contactless internal temperature measurement (SVT/HVT)

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Challenge

Accurate control of temperature and pressure is vital for reliable results. Traditional sensors demand extensive efforts to set up, use only one control strategy or react slowly owing to infrequent vessel control or temperature measurement entirely in a reference vessel.

Solution

Comprehensive reaction control is ensured by pressure and temperature control for each position, including different control strategies for the concurrent digestion of various sample types. The newest additions are the SmartTemp temperature sensor and SmartVent detection (for detecting venting events).

Benefit

Reaction control is simpler and safer than ever before: The new SmartTemp sensor integrates the quick temperature feedback of an internal temperature probe with the advantage of an infrared sensor.

Connectivity

• The Multiwave 5000 can be connected to the technology of the user’s choice
• The instrument’s status can be visualized

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Challenge

Work interruptions are time-consuming and annoying, particularly when there is a need to change rooms to verify if everything is running smoothly, or if the experiment is completed.

Solution

The color and mode of SmartLight reflect whether an experiment is in progress, has been completed or is on standby. SmartLink connects Multiwave 5000 to the PC, tablet, notebook or mobile phone, enabling users to monitor and manage experiments remotely.

Benefit

There is no need to dash over from the desk to check whether the run is completed — just a glance from afar is enough. Automated notifications keep users updated on whether they are in the lab or on the go.

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