Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA30S – Krüss

Optimize Your Surface Analysis with the DSA30S Drop Shape Analyzer

The DSA30S Drop Shape Analyzer represents the pinnacle of semi-automatic static and dynamic contact angle measurement technology, providing accurate insights into surface wettability and surface free energy (SFE) assessments. Tailored for ensuring the reliability of surface pre-treatment processes and for the development and optimization of wetting and coating procedures, this instrument is essential for quality assurance and R&D departments across various industries.

Whether you are involved in the activation processes such as plasma, flame, or corona treatment, or you are analyzing the wettability of diverse materials including plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, paper, or metal, the DSA30S offers unparalleled precision. Its capacity for wetting analysis at controlled temperatures, coupled with accessories for ultrafast one-click SFE measurement, broadens the instrument’s application spectrum significantly.

Moreover, its high-resolution camera and intelligent image evaluation algorithm employed by the ADVANCE software, ensure precise, user-independent results. Enhance your laboratory capabilities by integrating the optional Dosing Hub for automated surface chemistry assessment with up to four liquids and achieve fast, accurate surface free energy measurements.

Technical Specifications


Dosing System
  • Syringe Dosing: 1 × software-controlled
  • Liquid Needle double pressure dosing: optional
  • Multi-dosing system (optional): up to 4 liquids software-controlled
  • Drop deposition (syringe dosing): software-controlled
  • Syringes, volume: glass (1 × 450 μL), disposable (900 μL)
  • Resolution (syringe dosing): 20 nL
  • Speed (syringe dosing): 0.004 to 25 µL/s
Camera system (standard)
  • Model: Camera CF04
  • Connection: USB 3.0
  • Resolution: 1920 × 1200 px
  • Frame rate: 2300 fps
  • Dark noise: 7 electrons
  • Dynamic range: 73 dB
Optics (standard)
  • Focus: manual
  • Zoom: 6.5× zoom, manual
  • View angle: ±3°
  • Field of view: CF04: 3.2 mm × 3.2 mm to 18.5 mm × 18.5 mm
  • Resolution of optics: CF04: 2.5 to 16.2 μm
Illumination
  • Types: high power monochromatic LED
  • Wave length, dominant: 470 nm
  • Field of light: Ø 42 mm
Stages
  • Control: x-axis: manual (software-controlled optional available)y-axis: manual (software-controlled optional available)z-axis: manual
  • Length: x-axis: 100 mmy-axis: 100 mmz-axis: 45 mm
  • Resolution: x-axis: 2 mm/turny-axis: 2 mm/turnz-axis: 16 mm/turn
  • Accuracy: x-axis: -y-axis: -z-axis: -
Liquid Needle pressure dosing system
  • Included in setup: optional
  • Types: double
  • Control: software-controlled
  • Cartridge, volume: disposable (1 mL)
  • Resolution: 0.1 μL
  • Speed: fixed (fast jet)
Camera system (optional)
  • Model: 5 megapixel high speed camera CF10
  • Connection: USB 3.0
  • Resolution: 2592 × 2048 px
  • Frame rate: 3450 fps
  • Dark noise: 9.3 electrons
  • Dynamic range: 60 dB
Optics (optional)
  • Focus: manual
  • Zoom: 6.5× zoom, manual
  • View angle: ±3°
  • Field of view: CF10: 7.1 mm × 5.6 mm to 49.8 mm × 39.4 mm
  • Resolution of optics: CF10: 2.7 to 19.2 μm
Tilting (optional)
  • Types: internal tilting table
  • Control: software-controlled
  • Range: 0 to 90°
  • Resolution: 0.01°
  • Accuracy: 0.3°
Optics with extender lense (optional)
  • Zoom: 2× magnification, fixed
  • Field of view: with CF04: 1.5 × 1.5 to 10.1 × 10.1 mmwith CF10: 2.7 × 2.1 to 18.0 × 14.2 mm
  • Resolution: with CF04: 1.3 to 8.4 μmwith CF10: 1.0 to 7.0 μm
Software
  • Software type: ADVANCE
  • Software languages: Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Software modules: Contact angle (recommended)Surface free energy of solids (recommended)Interfacial and surface tension of liquids: - pendant drop, rising drop (optional)- Contrained Sessile Drop (optional)Adhesion Analysis (optional)Remote Control API (optional)Fiber contact angle: - Meniscus (optional)

FAQ - Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA30S – Krüss

What is the primary use of the DSA30S Drop Shape Analyzer?

The DSA30S Drop Shape Analyzer is designed for semi-automatic static and dynamic contact angle measurements. It is vital for analyzing surface wettability, ensuring the reliability of surface pre-treatment processes, and assisting in the development and optimization of wetting and coating procedures. It serves a wide range of industries for quality assurance and R&D purposes.

Can the DSA30S analyze different types of materials?

Yes, the DSA30S is capable of analyzing the wettability of various materials including plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, paper, and metals. This versatility makes it a comprehensive tool for surface analysis across diverse applications.

What features does the DSA30S offer for precise measurements?

The DSA30S features a high-resolution camera and employs an intelligent image evaluation algorithm through ADVANCE software, guaranteeing precise, user-independent results. Additionally, it has a range of dosing systems and optional accessories for controlled wetting analysis and surface free energy measurements at different temperatures.

Is it possible to automate the surface chemistry assessment with the DSA30S?

Yes, with the integration of the optional Dosing Hub, the DSA30S can automate surface chemistry assessments using up to four liquids. This allows for rapid and accurate surface free energy measurements, enhancing the instrument’s functionality and efficiency.

Does the DSA30S support software customization?

The ADVANCE software supporting the DSA30S is available in several languages and includes a variety of modules for different analyses, including contact angle, surface free energy, interfacial and surface tension, and more. Optional modules allow for further customization based on the specific needs of the user.

What are the camera and optics specifications of the DSA30S?

The standard camera system, Camera CF04, features a USB 3.0 connection, with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 px and a frame rate of 2300 fps. Optically, it includes a manual 6.5× zoom, offering a variable field of view and resolution designed for detailed analyses. Optional upgrades offer enhanced capabilities for more specialized requirements.

Can the DSA30S measure surface free energy quickly?

Yes, the DSA30S is equipped with accessories for ultrafast one-click measurement of surface free energy (SFE), streamlining the analysis process and providing quick, accurate insights into surface properties.

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