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Introduction
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Introduction
This manual covers the operation of the Scirocco 2000 sample dispersion unit:
This manual is a supplement to the following manuals:
Mastersizer 2000 User Manual (termed “the main User Manual”).
Mastersizer 2000 Essentials Manual (termed “the Essentials Manual”).
This dispersion unit manual focuses on some specific issues of the dispersion unit
that are not covered by the above manuals. It aims to:
Describe what the dispersion unit is and explain in simple terms how it works.
Identify the physical features of the dispersion unit.
Describe the software and explain how to use the dispersion unit to make a
measurement on the system.
Warning!
The dispersion unit or the samples to be measured may be hazardous if
misused. Users must read the Health and Safety information in the
Essentials Manual before operating the system.
We recommend that users who have never operated a Malvern particle analyser
before read this manual fully before starting the first measurement.
Instrument Model number
Scirocco 2000 (stainless steel venturi) ADA2000
Scirocco 2000 (ceramic venturi) ADA2001
Hopper for Scirocco 2000 option DPF2267
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