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Drop Shape Analyzer - DSA30E - Krüss

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Drop Shape Analyzer - DSA30E - Krüss

Comprehensive Wetting and Coating Analysis

The Expert version of the DSA30 Drop Shape Analyzer by Krüss is designed for comprehensive analysis of solids and liquids in wetting and coating processes. Its high automation level and programmable features deliver reliable, user-independent contact angle and surface tension results. This makes the DSA30E an ideal choice for quality control environments while its versatility for controlling thermal conditions and analyzing the solid/liquid contact benefits R&D applications extensively.

Applications and Features

The system is adept at quality assurance of activation processes, such as plasma, flame, or corona treatment, and excels in the analysis of wettability of various materials including plastics, glass, ceramics, and metals. It evaluates the effectiveness of hydrophobic coatings, analyzes the homogeneity of cleanliness, and measures differences between treated and untreated areas under controlled temperature or humidity conditions. The DSA30E’s ability to perform a wide range of measurements makes it a versatile tool for multiple scientific and industrial applications.

Automated and Precise Measuring

Equipped with a high-resolution camera and a high-quality zoom lens, the DSA30E ensures an accurate representation of the drop for precise contact angle or surface tension measurements. The instrument’s software-controlled axes enable automated and complete sample analyses, checking for homogeneity or assessing differences between coated and uncoated areas. The ADVANCE software facilitates easy creation of automation programs for standard procedures, enhancing the instrument’s repeatability and comprehensiveness in adhesion analysis.

Technical Specifications
Dosing System
  • Syringe Dosing: 2 × software-controlled
  • Liquid Needle double pressure dosing: 1 × included
  • Multi-dosing system (optional): up to 4 liquids software-controlled
  • Drop deposition (syringe dosing): software-controlled
  • Syringes, volume: glass (2 × 450 μL), disposable (900 μL)
  • Resolution (syringe dosing): 20 nL
  • Speed (syringe dosing): 0.004 to 25 µL/s
Camera system (standard)
  • Model: Camera CF04
  • Connection: USB 3.0
  • Resolution: 1920 × 1200 px
  • Frame rate: 2300 fps
  • Dark noise: 7 electrons
  • Dynamic range: 73 dB
Optics (standard)
  • Focus: manual
  • Zoom: 6.5× zoom, manual
  • View angle: ±3°
  • Field of view: CF04: 3.2 mm × 3.2 mm to 18.5 mm × 18.5 mm
  • Resolution of optics: CF04: 2.5 to 16.2 μm
Illumination
  • Types: high power monochromatic LED
  • Wave length, dominant: 470 nm
  • Field of light: Ø 42 mm
Stages
  • Control: x-axis: software-controlledy-axis: software-controlledz-axis: software-controlled
  • Length: x-axis: 100 mmy-axis: 100 mmz-axis: 38 mm
  • Resolution: x-axis: 10 μmy-axis: 10 μmz-axis: 10 μm
  • Accuracy: x-axis: 100 μmy-axis: 100 μmz-axis: 100 μm
Liquid Needle pressure dosing system
  • Included in setup: yes
  • Types: double
  • Control: software-controlled
  • Cartridge, volume: disposable (1 mL)
  • Resolution: 0.1 μL
  • Speed: fixed (fast jet)
Software
  • Software type: ADVANCE
  • Software languages: Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Software modules: Contact angle (recommended)Surface free energy of solids (recommended)Interfacial and surface tension of liquids: - pendant drop, rising drop (recommended)- Contrained Sessile Drop (optional)Adhesion Analysis (optional)Remote Control API (optional)Fiber contact angle: - Meniscus (optional)

Documents & Downloads

Drop Shape Analyzer - DSA30E - Krüss - Datasheet PDF Document

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of analysis can the DSA30E Drop Shape Analyzer be used for?
The DSA30E is designed for comprehensive wetting and coating analysis. It's capable of analyzing the wettability of various materials, evaluating hydrophobic coatings, and assessing the homogeneity of surface cleanliness, among others. Its applications span quality control and R&D in fields requiring detailed analysis of solid and liquid interfaces under varying thermal conditions.
What automation features does the DSA30E provide?
Equipped with software-controlled axes, the DSA30E ensures automated analysis for accurate contact angle or surface tension measurements. The syringe dosing and liquid needle pressure dosing system are software-controlled, allowing for programmable drop deposition and ensuring user-independent results with high repeatability.
How does the camera and optical system of the DSA30E contribute to its functionality?
The DSA30E features a high-resolution camera and a high-quality zoom lens, supporting detailed observation of the drop shape at resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 px. Combined with adjustable focus and zoom, the system delivers precise contact angle measurements and comprehensive visual analysis of wetting and coating behaviors.
Can the DSA30E handle multiple dosing tasks simultaneously?
Yes, the DSA30E's dosing system is quite versatile, offering dual software-controlled syringe dosing and an included double pressure liquid needle for precise dosing. It also supports multi-dosing with up to four liquids, providing ample flexibility for complex analyses involving multiple reagents.
Is the software of the DSA30E user-friendly and available in multiple languages?
Indeed, the ADVANCE software powering the DSA30E is designed for ease of use and flexibility. It supports multiple languages including English, Chinese, French, German, and others, making it accessible to a global user base. The software also facilitates the easy creation of automation programs and standard procedures.
What are the specifications of the stages in the DSA30E?
The DSA30E's stage system is highly precise and software-controlled, with a resolution of 10 μm across the x, y, and z-axes. This precision enables exact positioning and measurements, crucial for detailed analysis and repeatability in experiments requiring controlled conditions.
Can the DSA30E be customized with optional modules for specific applications?
Yes, the DSA30E supports the addition of optional software modules for specialized analysis tasks, including interfacial and surface tension measurements, adhesion analysis, and fiber contact angle measurements. This modularity allows users to tailor the analyzer to their specific research or quality control needs.

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