VCA
OPTIMA SURFACE ANALYSIS SYSTEMS
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VCA Optima XE system
VCA-3000S
VCA-4600 Series
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The VCA Optima series incorporates lightweight design, easy assembly, the latest WindowsT standards and user-friendly software to create a contact angle instrument that's accurate and easy to use. VCA-optima systems
are suitable for research or quality control in R&D and processing engineering.
Systems range from the basic Optima to the fully
equipped Optima XE. Features include
Dynamic capture capability, Motorized syringe,
Surface energy analysis and Pendant drop
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VCA Optima series Spec & Data Sheets
APPLICATIONS (include but not limited to):
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- Evaluate surface cleanliness and cleaning methods
- Study adhesion, wetting behavior, bonding quality, surface treatments and coatings on fiber, fabric, polymer, semiconductor wafer, hard disk, flat panel displays and biomaterials
- Absorption Studies
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| CAPABILITIES |
- Static and dynamic (time-based) contact angle,
up to 60 frames/second
- Advancing and receding contact angle
- Surface energy analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Advanced numerical Pendant Drop surface tension analysis
- Multiple liquid dispensing (with STS 5 syringe dispenser,
optional)
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| ACCURACY |
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Precision hardware and advanced calculation models ensure measurement
accuracy of contact angle to less than 0.1 degree and that of surface
tension measurement to less than 0.5 dyne/cm.
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| HARDWARE FEATURES |
- High-resolution video camera with powerful lens system for fine image focus
- Solid state lighting for sharper and brighter images
- High-end PC standard with high-performance video board for advanced
image capture and fast results
- Three dimensional adjustable stage for accurate sample position
- Standard motorized syringe for XE model
- Single control box for easy set up
- Small footprint requires less counter space
- 15" TFT Flat Screen monitor (XE Model)
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| SOFTWARE FEATURES |
- Complete surface analysis software package
- Windows™ XP or Windows NT based with enhanced tool bar control
- Wizard assisted dynamic image capture, Pendant Drop analysis
and calibration procedures
- Graphical data charting, easy data storage and exporting accessories
Examples of some of the VCA Optima Series
software features
- Dynamic Capture software at 60 Frames/sec.
- DataView Software - Charting and Graphing
Software
- Pendant Drop/Surface Tension Software
OPTIONAL HARDWARE FEATURES
- Film sample clamp
- Environmental chamber
- Heated environmental chamber
- Tilting stage
- Heated syringe
- Multiple dosing system (holds up to 5 syringes)
- Motorized syringe system (standard for XE)
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