The Smartest Way to Measure Particle Size
The Mastersizer 3000+ Pro is a mid-tier laser diffraction device for particle size analysis when a vast size range is not required. This instrument provides accurate size measurements ranging from 0.1 to 1000 microns and has a more advanced software experience with Mastersizer Xplorer and automatic dispersion options.
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Features
The Mastersizer 3000+ Pro produces the finest quality data for applications that require micron-scale scaling capabilities and the sophisticated software choices of Mastersizer Xplorer.
- Robust and dependable sizing performance in the range of 0.1-1000 µm, ideal for users that do not require sub-micron or millimeter scale size information.
- The user-friendly software includes tools for automated measurement setup, method creation, and live data monitoring. Includes new Data Quality Guidance and SOP Architect functionality.
- Various manual and automatic attachments for measuring suspensions, emulsions, and powders provide flexibility to match specific sample needs.
- Smart Manager provides real-time health monitoring to save downtime and enhance the particle size experience.
- Upgrade option to Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra
Mastersizer 3000+: Class leading performance with added intelligence
Specification
Source: Haydale Limited
| General |
| Particle size |
Suspensions, emulsions, dry powders |
| Principle |
Laser light scattering |
| Analysis |
Mie and Fraunhofer scattering |
| Data acquisition rate |
10 kHz |
| Typical measurement time |
<10 sec |
| Dimensions (W, D, H) |
690 mm x 300 mm x 450 mm |
| Weight |
30 kg |
| Optics |
| Red light source |
Max. 4 mW He-Ne, 632.8 nm |
| Blue light source |
None |
| Lens arrangement |
Reverse Fourier (convergent beam) |
| Effective focal length |
300 mm |
| Detector |
| Arrangement |
Log-spaced array |
| Angular range |
0.032 - 60 degrees |
| Alignment |
Automatic |
| Size |
| Particle size |
0.1 - 1000 µm * |
| Number of size classes |
100 (user adjustable) |
| Accuracy |
Better than 0.6% ** |
| Precision / Repeatability |
Better than 0.5% variation * |
| Reproducibility |
Better than 1% variation * |
| System compliance |
| Laser safety |
Class 1, IEC60825-1:2007 and CFR Chapter I: Sub-chapterJ: Part 1040 (CDRH) |
| Regulatory testing |
RoHS and WEEE-compliant, CE / FCC-compliant. Meets requirements of the European Low Voltage Directive |
| System |
| Power |
100/240 V, 50/60 Hz 50 W (no dispersion units connected) 200 W maximum (2 dispersion units connected) |
| Humidity |
80% maximum for temperatures up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C. Non condensing. |
| Operating temperature (°C) |
+5 °C to +40 °C |
| Product storage temperature |
-20 °C to +50 °C |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP41B |
| Patents |
| Patents |
The Mastersizer optical bench is protected by patents based on applications WO2013038161, WO2013038160 and WO2013038159. |
* Sample and sample preparation dependent
** Accuracy defined for the measurement of monomodal latex standards. This specification accounts for the manufacturer’s uncertainty in the latex size. Sample and sample preparation dependent.