Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

Hardware features
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Connections
CAN connection
The CAN connection provides both the communications and power to operate the dis-
persion unit.
The CAN cable connects from the CAN connection to one of the CAN connections on the
side of the optical unit.
Auxiliary connector
When required, the auxiliary connector (AUX) is used to connect any accessory that can be
used with the dispersion unit.
Drain button (MAZ3210/3310 only)
Press this button to drain the sample from the dispersion unit. The drain function only
works while the button is pressed; release the button to stop the drain operation.
Note: The function will only work when in standby mode. It will not function
once a measurement has started.

Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Specifications

General

Measurement principle	Laser diffraction
Blue laser wavelength	470 nm
Sample dispersion options	Wet and dry dispersion
Data acquisition rate	10 kHz
Particle size range	0.01 to 3500 microns
Laser type	He-Ne and solid state
Accuracy	Better than 1%
Repeatability	Better than 0.5%
Technology	Mie and Fraunhofer theories
Sample dispersion units	Hydro MV, Hydro LV, Aero S
Optical model	Mie theory
Power requirements	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Detector arrangement	Log-spaced array