Spectro has introduced the latest generation of Spectrotest mobile metal analysers
In addition to the instrument's analytical performance, the Spectrotest is equipped with a plasma generator and a newly designed UV probe.
Its ICAL (Intelligent Calibration Logic) logic system monitors the correct state of the measuring system independently from external influences, eliminating the need for time-consuming recalibration of the spectrometer.
The device's plasma generator claims to increase effectiveness: "The plasma generator requires less energy, making it possible to do hundreds of measurements with a single battery charge," reports Marcus Freit, Product Manager for Mobile Metal Analyaers at Spectro.
"This allows double the number of samples in arc excitation mode and nearly four times the number of samples in spark excitation mode during battery operation." In addition to improvements to the plasma generator, engineers have designed a new pluggable probe with integrated UV optic for special measurement applications.
For the first time, this probe can be used for both spark and arc excitation.
By incorporating a lightweight and robust transport trolley, Spectro's design engineers were able to cut the instrument's weight in half.
Ease of use is further supported by new instrument software that the company claims even inexperienced users can quickly grasp.
A factory-installed materials library can be extended with the Spectro Metal Database, in which nearly all standardised grades of metal in the world have been compiled.
Possible applications in the spark excitation mode include the analysis of carbon, phosphorous and sulfur as well as the identification of duplex steels using the nitrogen content.
