Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Manual

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Accessory controls panel
Note:Only available with the Mastersizer 3000 / Mastersizer 3000E with Exten-
ded software option. Users with the Basic software feature set control the dis-
persion unit with the Accessories option on the Tools ribbon.
Use the Accessory controls panel from the manual measurement mode to control the
attached accessory independently of the measurement process. This is useful when
observing the effects of variation to the accessory's settings on the Live laser and Light
Scattering panels, in order to optimise the sample's concentration and circulation prior to
making a measurement. This option could also be used as part of a manual cleaning pro-
cess. .
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Select Manual Measurement mode.
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Click the Accessory controls tab on the right. Each section can be collapsed to
save space on the Measurement window.
Figure 3-1: Accessory controls tab.
Note: If required, click Stop to stop all operations and close all valves. The
accessory is returned to the standby status.
Tip: The controls are also available from the Active accessory control feature
(Select Tools–Accessories).

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