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Summary

1. Introductions

1.1 Purpose of this manual

Manual explains how to operate Theta, theory, and practical advice for measurements.

1.2 Physical description

Describes the physical construction of the Theta tensiometer and its components.

2. Brief instructions

2.1 Installation

Details mechanical and software installation steps for the Theta instrument.

2.2 Calibration

Explains the calibration process using a calibration ball and software settings.

2.3 Sessile drop contact angle experiments

Guides through preliminaries and image recording for sessile drop experiments.

2.4 Pendant drop experiments

Outlines the procedure for pendant drop experiments, including surface and interfacial tension.

2.5 Curve fitting and data analysis

Describes how to perform data analysis and curve fitting using the software.

2.6 Surface free energy experiments

Explains how to perform surface free energy calculations using contact angle data.

3. General operation instructions

3.1 Software overview

Provides an overview of the OneAttension software interface and user management.

Instrument home tab

Describes the instrument home tab for starting experiments and managing recipes.

Analysis tab

Details how to analyze experiment data, view graphs, and print reports.

Setup tab

Explains the setup tab for application settings, user management, and device calibration.

Liquid database

Manages choices for probe liquids in recipes.

Solid database

Manages choices for solid materials in recipes.

Probe database

Manages choices for Sigma force tensiometer probes (not for Theta).

Addition database

Manages choices for additions in recipes, mainly for Sigma force tensiometers.

Vessel database

Manages choices for vessels in recipes, mainly for Sigma force tensiometers.

Global settings

Allows setting experiment save paths and choosing additional hardware.

Systems diagnostics; Device calibration

Explains software for device communication analysis and calibration.

3.2 Calibration

Calibrate with ball

Detailed steps for calibrating the instrument using a calibration ball.

Calibrate with needle

Describes an alternate calibration method using a needle, useful for picoliter dispensers.

3.3 Setting up an experiment

Preliminaries

Lists available experiment types and equipment needed before starting.

Start the experiment

Explains how to choose an experiment type to begin the process.

Pulsating drop experiment

Details preparation steps for pulsating drop experiments.

Recipe sheet

Explains the recipe sheet parameters for configuring experiments.

Live analysis

Describes live analysis features and options.

Saving

Details image recording settings like mode, duration, and frame rate.

Materials

Explains how to input data for solid, light, and heavy phases.

Sessile drop experiments

Provides specific instructions for performing sessile drop experiments.

Pendant drop experiments

Details how to perform pendant drop experiments, including interfacial tension.

Meniscus experiments

Guides on performing meniscus experiments, especially with fibers.

3.4 Useful tips

Useful tips

Offers practical advice on cleanliness, lighting, magnification, and drop size.

Assignment of baseline

Discusses methods for accurate baseline assignment in image analysis.

Analysis of Porous Solids

Covers analyzing porous solids and characterizing wetting behavior.

4. Operation of additional modules

4.1 Automatic movement

Details automatic movement capabilities for sample stages and dispensers.

A) Vertical dispenser movement

Explains the motorized up/down movement for automatic liquid dispensing.

Vertical Dispenser Device Controls

Details the controls for automated dispenser holder/movement.

B) Automatic X sample stage

Describes the automatic X sample stage for automated substrate movement.

Automatic X Sample Stage Controls

Details the device controls for the automatic X sample stage.

C) Automatic XYZ sample stage

Explains the XYZ sample stage for automated substrate movement in three dimensions.

4.2 Automatic dispensers

Overview of the different automatic dispenser types available for Theta.

A) Automatic single liquid dispenser

Details the C201 dispenser for precise liquid dispensing.

Single Liquid Dispenser Controls

Details device controls and recipe parameters for automatic single liquid dispensers.

Calibrating the dispenser

Steps for calibrating the automatic single liquid dispenser.

B) Automatic single liquid dispenser using disposable pipette tips

Describes the C311 dispenser using disposable tips.

C) Multiliquid dispenser

Explains the C314 Multi Liquid Dispenser with multiple syringes.

Multiliquid Dispenser Setup

Covers global settings for the multiliquid dispenser and its controls.

D) Picoliter dispenser

Details the T315A picoliter dispenser for nano- and picoliter sized drops.

Picoliter Dispenser Control Unit

Explains the operation of the picoliter dispenser's control unit.

Picoliter Dispenser Calibration

Details the calibration process for the picoliter dispenser.

4.3 Electrically heated temperature control unit

Describes the TCU for computer-controlled temperature regulation of the sample.

TCU Technical Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the temperature control unit.

4.4 Tilting cradle

Explains the automated tilting cradle for dynamic contact angle measurements.

Tilting Cradle Device Controls

Details the device controls and settings for the tilting cradle.

4.5 Pulsating drop

Overview of the PD 200 module for controlled perturbations in pendant/rising drops.

PD 200 Technical Specifications and Connections

Lists technical specs and connection details for the PD 200 module.

PD 200 Recipe Sheet and Controls

Explains recipe sheet parameters and device controls for the PD 200.

Pulsating Drop Experiment Analysis

Details curve fitting and analysis for pulsating drop experiments.

5. Analysis

5.1 Curve fitting and data analysis

Details how to perform curve fitting and data analysis on recorded images.

Curve fitting and data analysis options

Explains data analysis options, baseline settings, and fitting parameters.

5.2 Data handling and storage

Explains options for reviewing, printing, graphing, and exporting analyzed data.

Data handling options

Describes graphing, statistics, row hiding, and column selection for data handling.

5.3 Surface free energy calculations

Guides on calculating surface free energy using Sessile Drop experiment data.

6. Theory

6.1 Theory of contact angle measurements

Explains the definition and measurement of contact angles.

Contact angle hysteresis

Discusses the difference between advancing and receding contact angles.

Uses of Contact Angle Data

Explains how contact angle data is used to assess wetting and derive other parameters.

6.2 Theory of surface tension measurements

Defines surface tension and its measurement, including interfacial tension.

Pendant drop shape analysis

Explains the analysis of pendant drop shape to determine surface tension.

6.3 Theory of surface free energy

Details methods for calculating solid surface free energy from contact angle data.

7. Technical specifications

8. Contact information

Summary

1. Introductions

1.1 Purpose of this manual

Manual explains how to operate Theta, theory, and practical advice for measurements.

1.2 Physical description

Describes the physical construction of the Theta tensiometer and its components.

2. Brief instructions

2.1 Installation

Details mechanical and software installation steps for the Theta instrument.

2.2 Calibration

Explains the calibration process using a calibration ball and software settings.

2.3 Sessile drop contact angle experiments

Guides through preliminaries and image recording for sessile drop experiments.

2.4 Pendant drop experiments

Outlines the procedure for pendant drop experiments, including surface and interfacial tension.

2.5 Curve fitting and data analysis

Describes how to perform data analysis and curve fitting using the software.

2.6 Surface free energy experiments

Explains how to perform surface free energy calculations using contact angle data.

3. General operation instructions

3.1 Software overview

Provides an overview of the OneAttension software interface and user management.

Instrument home tab

Describes the instrument home tab for starting experiments and managing recipes.

Analysis tab

Details how to analyze experiment data, view graphs, and print reports.

Setup tab

Explains the setup tab for application settings, user management, and device calibration.

Liquid database

Manages choices for probe liquids in recipes.

Solid database

Manages choices for solid materials in recipes.

Probe database

Manages choices for Sigma force tensiometer probes (not for Theta).

Addition database

Manages choices for additions in recipes, mainly for Sigma force tensiometers.

Vessel database

Manages choices for vessels in recipes, mainly for Sigma force tensiometers.

Global settings

Allows setting experiment save paths and choosing additional hardware.

Systems diagnostics; Device calibration

Explains software for device communication analysis and calibration.

3.2 Calibration

Calibrate with ball

Detailed steps for calibrating the instrument using a calibration ball.

Calibrate with needle

Describes an alternate calibration method using a needle, useful for picoliter dispensers.

3.3 Setting up an experiment

Preliminaries

Lists available experiment types and equipment needed before starting.

Start the experiment

Explains how to choose an experiment type to begin the process.

Pulsating drop experiment

Details preparation steps for pulsating drop experiments.

Recipe sheet

Explains the recipe sheet parameters for configuring experiments.

Live analysis

Describes live analysis features and options.

Saving

Details image recording settings like mode, duration, and frame rate.

Materials

Explains how to input data for solid, light, and heavy phases.

Sessile drop experiments

Provides specific instructions for performing sessile drop experiments.

Pendant drop experiments

Details how to perform pendant drop experiments, including interfacial tension.

Meniscus experiments

Guides on performing meniscus experiments, especially with fibers.

3.4 Useful tips

Useful tips

Offers practical advice on cleanliness, lighting, magnification, and drop size.

Assignment of baseline

Discusses methods for accurate baseline assignment in image analysis.

Analysis of Porous Solids

Covers analyzing porous solids and characterizing wetting behavior.

4. Operation of additional modules

4.1 Automatic movement

Details automatic movement capabilities for sample stages and dispensers.

A) Vertical dispenser movement

Explains the motorized up/down movement for automatic liquid dispensing.

Vertical Dispenser Device Controls

Details the controls for automated dispenser holder/movement.

B) Automatic X sample stage

Describes the automatic X sample stage for automated substrate movement.

Automatic X Sample Stage Controls

Details the device controls for the automatic X sample stage.

C) Automatic XYZ sample stage

Explains the XYZ sample stage for automated substrate movement in three dimensions.

4.2 Automatic dispensers

Overview of the different automatic dispenser types available for Theta.

A) Automatic single liquid dispenser

Details the C201 dispenser for precise liquid dispensing.

Single Liquid Dispenser Controls

Details device controls and recipe parameters for automatic single liquid dispensers.

Calibrating the dispenser

Steps for calibrating the automatic single liquid dispenser.

B) Automatic single liquid dispenser using disposable pipette tips

Describes the C311 dispenser using disposable tips.

C) Multiliquid dispenser

Explains the C314 Multi Liquid Dispenser with multiple syringes.

Multiliquid Dispenser Setup

Covers global settings for the multiliquid dispenser and its controls.

D) Picoliter dispenser

Details the T315A picoliter dispenser for nano- and picoliter sized drops.

Picoliter Dispenser Control Unit

Explains the operation of the picoliter dispenser's control unit.

Picoliter Dispenser Calibration

Details the calibration process for the picoliter dispenser.

4.3 Electrically heated temperature control unit

Describes the TCU for computer-controlled temperature regulation of the sample.

TCU Technical Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the temperature control unit.

4.4 Tilting cradle

Explains the automated tilting cradle for dynamic contact angle measurements.

Tilting Cradle Device Controls

Details the device controls and settings for the tilting cradle.

4.5 Pulsating drop

Overview of the PD 200 module for controlled perturbations in pendant/rising drops.

PD 200 Technical Specifications and Connections

Lists technical specs and connection details for the PD 200 module.

PD 200 Recipe Sheet and Controls

Explains recipe sheet parameters and device controls for the PD 200.

Pulsating Drop Experiment Analysis

Details curve fitting and analysis for pulsating drop experiments.

5. Analysis

5.1 Curve fitting and data analysis

Details how to perform curve fitting and data analysis on recorded images.

Curve fitting and data analysis options

Explains data analysis options, baseline settings, and fitting parameters.

5.2 Data handling and storage

Explains options for reviewing, printing, graphing, and exporting analyzed data.

Data handling options

Describes graphing, statistics, row hiding, and column selection for data handling.

5.3 Surface free energy calculations

Guides on calculating surface free energy using Sessile Drop experiment data.

6. Theory

6.1 Theory of contact angle measurements

Explains the definition and measurement of contact angles.

Contact angle hysteresis

Discusses the difference between advancing and receding contact angles.

Uses of Contact Angle Data

Explains how contact angle data is used to assess wetting and derive other parameters.

6.2 Theory of surface tension measurements

Defines surface tension and its measurement, including interfacial tension.

Pendant drop shape analysis

Explains the analysis of pendant drop shape to determine surface tension.

6.3 Theory of surface free energy

Details methods for calculating solid surface free energy from contact angle data.

7. Technical specifications

8. Contact information

attension Theta Specifications

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Brandattension
ModelTheta
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish