The Saturn
DigiSizer II™ from Micromeritics is the first commercially available
particle sizing instrument to employ the light scattering analysis technique
that utilizes advanced digital detection technology to deliver exceptionally
high levels of resolution, accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility. A state-of-the-art
CCD detector containing over three million detector elements enables the completely
automated Saturn
DigiSizer II to capture a high resolution, digital representation of the
pattern produced as a result of laser light scattered from a sample. The resulting
information is then processed using data reduction based on Mie theory. The
instrument produces fast, detailed results that are repeatable on and reproducible
between every Saturn
DigiSizer.
Both organic and inorganic particles can be analyzed and measured over a range
of 40 nanometers to 2500 micrometers. The Saturn
DigiSizer includes a complete system for circulating the dispersing liquid/sample
mixture through the cell and reservoir, as well as to an external waste container.
Features such as fully automated sampling and low-volume sample handling systems
make the Saturn
DigiSizer ideal for a wide range of production, research, and quality control
applications.
The liquid sample handling unit (LSHU) is available in two configurations.
The standard unit includes a reservoir that is adjustable between 590 to 690
mL of dispersed sample. This model is best suited for samples containing coarse
or high-density particles. The low-volume unit includes a reservoir that is
adjustable between 100 to 120 mL of dispersed sample and is best suited for
analyses where the sample quantity or dispersion liquid is limited, or where
the dispersion liquid may be hazardous or not easily disposable.
The Saturn
DigiSizer II analysis program is designed to operate in the Windows®
XP Professional or Windows Vista® Business or Ultimate environment and includes
wizards and intuitive screens enabling you to perform system operations quickly
and efficiently. For applications that fall under FDA's 21CFR11 rule,
the Saturn
DigiSizer II confirm™ software option provides the security features
and audit trails required by this regulation.
Features
- Measures particles ranging from 40 nm to 2500 µm equivalent spherical
diameter
- CCD detector contains over 3 million detector elements producing extremely
high-resolution data
- Liquid sample handler automatically disperses sample and is available in
standard and low-volume configurations
- One computer can control up to two analyzers, each with a liquid sample
handling unit, and two MasterTech 052 Autosamplers, each allowing unattended
analysis of up to 18 samples
- Fast, detailed results that are repeatable on and reproducible between every
Saturn DigiSizer