Metal Analyzers deliver all-digital sample excitation.
Press Release Summary:
SPECTROLAB and SPECTROMAXx stationary metal analyzers are available with digitally controlled sample excitation system. SPECTRO Plasma Generator excitation system employs 32 MHz digital control processor that drives discharge and pulse generation as well as offline control of pulse generation. System lends to energy output stability and minimizes number of nominally, empirically determined interference factors and metallurgical side effects.
Original Press Release:
Revolutionary New Sample Excitiation System "Spectro Plasma Generator" Powers Metal Analysis to New Levels of Performance
Digitally controlled sample excitation system offers better reproducibility of results, faster analysis and increased flexibility
Marlborough, MA - September 1st, 2005 - SPECTRO is proud to announce that it has started shipping their stationary metal analyzers (SPECTROLAB and SPECTROMAXx) with a revolutionary new excitation system that brings performance to levels not seen before in this industry. The new SPECTRO Plasma Generator is the foundation for the optimization, improving the excitation technique required to analyze metal samples. The SPECTRO Plasma Generator is the first sample excitation system based totally on digitalized circuit technology. This radical improvement results in better reproducibility and a higher degree of accuracy in measurements. "The new SPECTRO Plasma Generator is the most recent highlight of the continuing revolutionary advancements in our stationary metal analyzers, " reports Franzotto Hornung, President of SPECTRO Analytical Instruments. "With numerous innovations, like the ICAL logic system, a lightning fast readout unit, and best-of-breed optical systems, SPECTRO has established itself as the market and technology leader. With our strong commitment to continual innovation, we intend to maintain this position, " added Hornung.
Completely Digital Excitation System - The SPECTRO Plasma Generator is completely digital: A 32 MHz digital control processor drives the discharge and pulse generation as well as the offline control of the pulse generation. The new system enables a much more stable energy output along with greater reproducibility of the measurement compared to conventional source technology with analog pulse generation and analog pulse generation control. "We have greatly reduced the number of normally empirically determined interference factors and metallurgical side effects. This leads to an enhancement in the reliability of the individual measurements and an improvement in the overall reproducibility, " reports Kay Todter, Product Manager for the Stationary Metal Analyzers at SPECTRO.
