Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

Hardware features
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control panel. Refer to the Software chapter for details.
Note: If the distance between the system and the liquid container is large, the
system may first need to be primed with a number of fill routines.
Ancillary switch unit
An ancillary switch unit is available to allow an external pump to be controlled from the
Hydro LV and Hydro MV dispersion units. This allows dispersant to be supplied from an
unpressurized tank or flask. Contact Malvern Instruments for more details.
Setup and control
The ancillary switch unit will activate the connected pump using the same software com-
mands as indicated above.

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