Malvern Mastersizer 3000 User Manual

Chapter 4 Making measurements
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Output - Averaging
An SOP can be set to run through a number of measurements, with an average
result then being created at the end; as set by the Output - Averaging window.
Section/option Description
Averaging After the measurements have finished it may be advanta-
geous to see the average value produced from all the meas-
urements run. Selecting the Create average measurement
on SOP completion check box will enable this option.

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