Malvern Mastersizer Series User Manual

Receiver for the
Mastersizer S.
Fourier transform lens mount.
Range lenses of 300RF (reverse Fourier), 300mm and 1000mm (1000mm
for long bench Mastersizer only).
Composite detector array measuring a large angle range and two back
scatter detectors in the 300RF range lens assembly.
Detector carriage with motorised X-Y positioning under computer control for
automatic alignment.
Laser safety covers.
Detector electronics.
Receiver for the
Mastersizer X.
Fourier transform lens mount.
Range lenses with 45mm (reverse fourier), 100mm, 300mm focal lengths
and 1000mm for long bench Mastersizer X only.
Detector on sliding rail carriage with automatic positioning at preset optical
positions.
Detector carriage with motorised X-Y positioning under computer control for
auto alignment.
Laser safety covers.
Detector electronics.
Detector for the
Mastersizer S.
42 element composite solid state detector array - optimised for light
scattering measurement, 1 centre detector, 2 alignment detectors, 2
backscatter detectors and 1 laser monitor.
Detector for the
Mastersizer X.
31 element solid state detector array - optimised for light scattering
measurement, 1 centre detector.
APPENDIX A
GETTING STARTED Page A.3

Malvern Mastersizer Series Specifications

General

Measurement principle	Laser Diffraction
Compliance	ISO 13320, USP <429>, EP 2.9.31
Particle size range	0.01 μm to 3500 μm
Light source	Red laser, Blue laser
Sample dispersion	Wet or dry dispersion
Software	Mastersizer software