MILESTONE
USER MANUAL
Ethos EZ User manual MA073-006 Introduction Chapter -6-
Software
• "Easy-Control" Software for full GLP documentation with PID Algorithms to exactly
duplicate the required temperature curve, and for full Quality Assurance.
System control options includes the following devices
• APC-55 Automatic Pressure Control for direct sensing monitor of vessel content,
reaction pressure control up to 55bar.
• IRT Infra Red Temperature Control, advanced non-contact monitor to protect rotors
and vessels with optional magnetron regulation or system shutdown.
• QP Automatic Pressure limit control in all vessels.
• ASM-400, automatic stirring in all vessels with variable speed range of 10-400 rpm.
INTRODUCTION TO MILESTONE ETHOS EZ
The ETHOS EZ fully embodies Milestone’s philosophy in microwave sample preparation.
Specifically designed for closed vessel acid digestion, it offers an integrated approach to
microwave sample preparation, with full control of all reaction parameters. The ETHOS EZ is
built from the ground up to offer the highest performance and best safety features in the
industry. A wide choice of rotors is available, allowing the ETHOS EZ to process any kind of
samples, from the relatively easy environmentals, such as wastewater or sludge, to the most
challenging, such as ceramics or refractory materials. Furthermore, Milestone’s visionary
concept of Total Microwave Sample Preparation, finds in the ETHOS EZ its highest expression.
With the proper choice of accessory, the ETHOS EZ turns into a first-class instrument for open
vessel acid digestion, sample drying, solution evaporation, and even solvent extraction or
protein hydrolysis. All in a single microwave system: the all new ETHOS EZ.
HIGHEST SAFETY THROUGH UNIQUE PRESSURE RESPONSIVE DOOR
In our continuing commitment to making the world’s safest laboratory microwave systems,
Milestone has further improved the safety of the ETHOS EZ system, featuring a door with an
innovative opening and self resealing mechanism. The door is mounted on spring-loaded steel
bars. In case of sudden over-pressurization of the cavity, the door opens slightly for
immediate and safe release of the overpressure. Microwave power is instantaneously cut off.
Immediately afterward, the door is pulled back by the springs, resealing the cavity.
ALL STAINLESS-STEEL CONSTRUCTION
The chassis of the ETHOS EZ is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, not molded plastic.
The cavity and the door are plasma-coated with PTFE to protect the unit.