Theta Optical Tensiometer Modules and Accessories Theta optical tensiometer is modular: you can choose exactly the features that you require for your studies. The minimun setup requires one choice from each of the module categories of camera, sample stage, liquid dispenser and liquid dispenser motion. Module choices range from camera speeds to manual or motorized movements. Available accessories add measurement types, control temperature or allow improved measurements. Attension offers also ready-made Theta packages with pre-selected modules adapted to different needs. For more information on those packages please contact your nearest sales representative. LIQUID DISPENSER LIQUID DISPENSER HOLDER CAMERA SAMPLE STAGE Table of Contents I - Mandatory modules 2 MODULE A: CAMERAS & OPTICS 2 MODULE B: SAMPLE STAGES 2 MODULE C: LIQUID DISPENSER HOLDER AND ITS MOTION 2 MODULE D: LIQUID DISPENSERS 3 II - Accessories 4 1. 3D TOPOGRAPHY MODULE 4 2. PICOLITER DISPENSER 4 3. TILTING CRADLE AND RELATED ITEMS 4 4. MEASURING CHAMBERS, TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEMS 5 5. CUVETTES 6 6. INTERFACIAL RHEOLOGY 7 7. CALIBRATION 7 8. CONSUMABLES: PIPETTE TIPS, SYRINGES AND NEEDLES 7 9. COMPUTER 8 10. MAINTENANCE & SERVICES 8
I - Mandatory modules Module A: Cameras & Optics 60 fps digital video camera with zoom I ref. T200-60 With imaging speed 60 frames per second (fps) and 640 x 480 resolution. Includes zoom lens 0.7 4.5 magnification. 420 fps digital video camera with zoom I ref. T200-420 With nominal imaging speed 100 fps with a 656 x 491 resolution, actual imaging speed 130 full frames and up to 420 fps with a 512 x 150 resolution. Includes zoom lens 0.7 4.5 magnification. 1550 fps high speed digital video camera with zoom I ref. T200-1550 With nominal imaging speed 1550 fps with a 640 x 336 resolution. Includes zoom lens 0.7 4.5 magnification. Module C: Liquid Dispenser Holder And Its Motion Liquid dispenser holder with manual movements I ref. T221 Enables quick and easy manual drop deposition with a simple push of the trigger. The liquid dispenser holder allows vertical and lateral manual movements. Designed to be used with precision syringe and needle package C205M or liquid dispenser C201 (other liquid dispensers cannot be used). Liquid dispenser holder with motorized vertical movement I ref. T301 For all dispensers. Enabling motorized vertical movement of the liquid dispenser and automatic drop placement on the substrate. When combined with an automated dispenser and a motorized sample stage fully software controlled measurements are possible. Suitable for any liquid dispenser with easy switch between dispensers if using several. Module B: Sample Stages Manual XYZ sample stage I ref. T310 Sample stage with manual precision x-y-z movement. Motorized X sample stage (YZ manual) I ref. T320 Sample stage with motorized lateral movement (X-axis). Drop samples can be placed at desired intervals to test several locations of one substrate (programmable). When combined with an automated dispenser and motorized vertical liquid dispenser motion, fully software controlled measurements are possible. Motorized movement range 150 mm. Movement resolution 0.1mm. Motorized XYZ sample stage ref. T330 Motorized XYZ sample stage I ref. T330 Sample stage with motorized X-Y-Z movement. Drop samples can be placed at desired locations to test any location of one substrate. When combined with an automated dispenser and motorized vertical liquid dispenser motion, fully software controlled measurements are possible. It is possible to program deposition sequences along the X axis. Motorized movement ranges: X = 180 mm, Y = 60 mm, Z = 30 mm. Movement resolution 0.01mm. Motorized X sample stage ref. T320 Manual sample stage ref. T310 2 Attension Theta Accessory List
Module D: Liquid Dispensers Manual single liquid dispenser syringe and needle package I ref. C205M Hamilton 1 ml continuously adjustable precision syringe with gauge 22 needle for both dispenser holders T221 and T301. Automatic single liquid dispenser I ref. C201 Automated liquid dispensing. Comes with Hamilton 1 ml syringe C205A with tubing and dispensing needle C209-30. Dispensing resolution 0.1µl. Enables dynamic contact angle measurements. When combined with a motorized sample stage and motorized vertical liquid dispenser movement, fully software controlled measurements are possible. For both liquid dispenser holders T221 and T301. Automatic single liquid dispenser using disposable pipette tips I ref. C311-1000 & ref. C311-200 Automatic single liquid dispenser for disposable pipette tips of 1000µl and 200µl nominal dispensing volumes. The actual maximum dispensing volumes are 700µl and 140µl and dispensing resolutions are ±0.7µl and ±0.2µl respectively. Comes with 96- rack of appropriate polypropylene tips. Enables dynamic contact angle measurements. Requires motorized vertical liquid dispenser movement T301 (cannot be used with T221). When combined with a motorized sample stage fully software controlled measurements are possible. Automatic multi-liquid dispenser I ref. T314 Motorized syringe pump for four 1 ml syringes enabling automated dispensing of the desired liquid. Dispensing resolution 0.1µl. Vessels, pump, tubing and needle array included. Enables dynamic contact angle measurements. Requires motorized up/down liquid dispenser movement T301 (cannot be used with T221). When combined with a motorized sample stage fully software controlled measurements are possible. Recommended for surface free energy studies and other studies where multiple liquids are used. Please see the accessory list on the following page for the picoliter dispenser. Dispenser holder with manual movements ref. T221 Dispenser holder with motorized vertical movement ref. T301 Manual single liquid dispenser syringe and needle ref. C205M Automatic single liquid dispenser for disposable pipette tips (200 µl yellow, 1000 µl blue) ref. C311-1000 & ref. C311-200 Automatic single liquid dispenser ref. C201 Automatic multi-liquid dispenser (shown with Theta) ref. CT314 Attension Theta Accessory List 3
II - Accessories 1. 3D Topography Module 3D Topography module I ref. T316 A module for 3D and 2D surface roughness characterization. Makes it possible to perform topography measurement from the same sample location than contact angle measurement. OneAttension software automatically calculates the roughness corrected contact angle and surface free energy values. Motorized XYZ sample stage required. Dispenser Topography module Convex sample holder I ref. T315C A convex sample holder to improve image quality especially in picolitre drop measurements. A paper or other flexible sample is fitted into the convex holder Sample holder for horizontal single fiber I ref. T315D Sample holder for easy picoliter drop placement on a single fiber or hair placed horizontally. The minimum fiber lenght is 25 mm. Camera for contact angle measurement Motorized XYZ sample stage 2. Picoliter Dispenser Screw/unscrew to hold or free the fiber Expandable to fit different enghts Picoliter dispenser I ref. T315A A single liquid dispenser for nano- and picoliter drops of volume range* from 20 to 380 pl and viscosity range** from 0.4 to 20 mpas. The dispenser is connected to the Theta for direct control over the drop dispensing from the Theta Software. The picoliter dispenser includes a control unit equipped with a touch screen which provides control over the dispenser heating, the drop velocity and the drop volume. In addition to the dispenser head, it also includes additional optics and light source for improved image quality, a calibration tool and necessary connection cables. Possibility to choose dispenser head with different nozzle size to obtain required drop sizes: please note that the smallest nozzle sizes do not allow the use of a nozzle heater (T315B). A convex sample holder (T315C) is recommended to improve the image quality of picoliter drop measurements. 3. Tilting Cradle And Related Items Tilting cradle I ref. C204A A software controlled tilting cradle. Used for studying dynamic contact angles. Tilting range from 0 to 90o, tilting resolution 0.1o. The vacuum stage top (C204B) is highly recommended to be used with this option. Vacuum stage top I ref. C204B A vacuum operated sample stage top, used to fix a substrate in place while tilting. Requires an external vacuum pump (C204C). Additional light source Vacuum pump I ref. C204C Additional optics Dispenser head Control unit with touch screen Vacuum pump for the vacuum stage top (C204B). Vacuum stage top ref. C204B Vacuum pump ref. C204C Nozzle heater I ref. T315B The nozzle heater enables wider viscosity range from up to 100 mpas*. Possibility to choose dispenser head with different nozzle sizes. For higher viscosity (up to 10 000 mpas) please ask us for customized solution. Tilting cradle (shown with Theta) ref. C204A 4 Attension Theta Accessory List * depending on liquid used ** depending on nozzle size used
4. Measuring Chambers, Temperature Control And Anti-Vibration Systems Active vibration isolation system small I ref. AVS-SMALL The active vibration isolation system eliminate disturbing vibrations caused by motors and machine tools, air conditioning systems, etc. It is especially recommeded to prevent influence of vibrations in pendant drop measurements. It includes two long isolation elements, an external controller, a breadboard table and necessary mechanics. Specifications: Element dimensions: 636 x 130 x 111 mm Breadboard size (effective surface area): 100 x 600 x 60 mm Load capacity: 300 kg (150 kg per element) Isolation performance: min. 25 db (94.4%) at 5 Hz, 35 db (98.2%) beyond 10 Hz Manual load adjustment Analog diagnostic output (BNC) Active bandwidth: 1.0-200 Hz Please contact us for any other needs (e.g. for compatibility with large accessories such as tilting cradle). Measuring chamber, water bath heated 100 C I ref. C203W Thermostatted water bath measuring chamber for air phase temperature control of substrate and drop. Requires water bath (e.g. T102MC). Note: The Pt-100 measurment probe (TCP) is recommended to control the temperature in the chamber rather than the temperature of the water bath. Liquid/liquid measuring chamber, room temperature I ref. C217 Liquid/liquid measuring chamber for room temperature measurements. Can be used for liquid/liquid contact angle studies. Liquid/liquid measuring chamber, water bath heated 100 C I ref. C217W Thermostatted water bath liquid/liquid measuring chamber. Can be used for liquid/liquid contact angle studies. Requires water bath (e.g. T102MC). Note: The Pt-100 measurment probe (TCP) is recommended to control the temperature in the chamber rather than the temperature of the water bath. Temperature measurement probe I ref. TCP Measuring chamber, room temperature I ref. C202 Room temperature measuring chamber for environmental protection (e.g. air flow) of substrate and drop. Max. diameter of substrate 75 mm. Pt-100 temperature measurement probe. Fits C202, C203W, C208W, C217 and C217W. Also fits C203E but is already provided together with these 2 items. Measuring chamber, electrically heated 250 C I ref. C203E Thermostatted electrically heated measuring chamber for air phase temperature control of substrate and drop. Operation temperature from ambient to + 250 C. Max. diameter of substrate 75 mm. Includes temperature controller and Pt-100 temperature measurement probe (TCP). Note: The cuvette kit C208A is recommended for high temperature. Temperature probe ref. TCP Measuring chamber, room temperature ref. C202 Measuring chamber, water bath controlled 100 C ref. C203W Measuring chamber, electrically heated 250 C ref. C203E Liquid/liquid measuring chamber, room temperature or water bath controlled 100 C ref. C217 and C217W Attension Theta Accessory List 5
Bath/circulator, Julabo F 12-MA I ref. T102MC A constant temperature bath/circulator, for sample temperature regulation. OneAttension software controlled, fully automatic operation or standalone. Temperature range -20 to +200 C. Stability ±0.02 C. Digital readout. Bath opening 130x150mm, bath depth 130mm, volume 4.5L. Dimensions 200 x 360 x 560 (W,L,H). Note: If software controlled requires temperature probe (TCP) to enable computer control in the sample vessel. 5. Cuvettes Cuvette kit, for room temperature I ref. C208 A cuvette kit for measurement of interfacial tension between two liquids by pendant/raising drop method at room temperature. Includes cuvettes C208C and sample stage cuvette holder. Cuvette for high temperature I ref. C208A Cuvette for measurement of interfacial tension between two liquids by pendant/raising drop method at high temperature (suitable for the electrically heated chamber C203E, 250 C). Cuvettes, 1 quartz and 1 plastic I ref. C208C Bath/circulator Julabo F12 (left) and F25 (right) ref. T102MC, T102ME, T102ED Bath/circulator, Julabo F25-ME I ref. T102ME A constant temperature stand-alone or software controlled bath/ circulator for sample temperature regulation. Temperature range -28 to +200 C. Stability ±0.01 C. Digital readout. Bath opening 120x140mm, bath depth 140mm, volume 4.5L. Dimensions 230 x 420 x 610 (W,L,H). Note: If software controlled requires temperature probe (TCP) to enable computer control in the sample vessel. Note: If standalone, can be equipped with external PT100 temperature probe (T102MT) to maintain the desired temperature in the sample vessel. Please note that this is not possible with Julabo F12-MC or F12-ED. 1 optical quality quartz cuvette and 1 plastic cuvette (Attension does not recommend the use of the plastic cuvette above 70 C) Cuvette kit with water bath thermostation I ref. C208W For measurement of interfacial tension between two liquids by pendant/raising drop method. Includes cuvettes C208C and water bath thermostatted sample stage cuvette holder. Requires water bath (e.g. T102MC). Cuvette kit, for room temperature ref. C208 Cuvettes, 1 quartz and 1 plastic ref. C208C Temperature probe for the Julabo bath circulator F25ME (T102ME) I ref. T102MT PT-100 temperature probe to enable standalone temperature control by the T102ME in the sample vessel. Water bath thermostatted sample stage cuvette holder ref. C208W (includes also c208c) Temperature probe for Julabo F25ME ref. T102MT Bath/circulator, Julabo F12-ED I ref. T102ED Cuvette for high temperature ref. C208A A constant temperature stand-alone bath/circulator for sample temperature regulation. Temperature range -20 to +100 C. Stability ±0.03 C. Digital readout. Bath opening 130x150mm, bath depth 130mm, volume 4.5L. Dimensions 200 x 360 x 560 (W,L,H). 6 Attension Theta Accessory List
6. Interfacial Rheology Pulsating drop module PD-200 I ref. T214 Software controlled drop size pulsing. For measurement of viscoelestic properties of interfacial layers at air-water or oil-water interfaces. Includes tubing. Frequency and amplitude can be easily adjusted to fit your experiment requirements. 8. Consumables: Pipette Tips, Syringes And Needles Disposable polypropylene tips for C311-1000, 1000 µl, 1000 pieces I ref. C514PP-1000 Disposable polypropylene tips for C311-200, 200 µl, 1000 pieces I ref. C514PP-200 Disposable polypropylene tips for C311-1000, 1000 µl, 96 pieces rack I ref. C514PPR-1000 Disposable Polypropylene Tips for C311-200, 200 µl, 96 pieces rack I ref. C514PPR-200 Pulsating drop module ref. C214 Disposable PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy) tips for C311-200, 100 µl, 96 pieces I ref. C514PFA-100 7. Calibration Disposable tips made of PFA-Teflon for improved solvent resistance. Even though they are used with the 200 µl single liquid dispenser (C311-200), these tips have a 100 µl capacity. Calibration ball, with certificate I ref. C216 Calibration kit with certified calibration ball made to NIST No. 821/263669-00 including original certificate document. Already provided with all Theta system. Parylene coat tips for C311-1000, 1000 µl, 96 pieces rack I ref. C514PC-1000 Disposable tips, specially coated for improved solvent resistance (Parylene N coating). Contact angle and surface tension calibration kit I ref. C216A Contact angle and surface tension calibration verification kit. Glass plate with contact angle and surface tension images. Comes with certification. Parylene coat tips for C311-200, 200 µl, 96 pieces rack I ref. C514PC-200 Disposable tips for C311-200, specially coated for improved solvent resistance. Precision syringe without needle, 1 ml I ref. C205 Calibration ball ref. C216 Contact angle and surface tension calibration kit ref. C216A Precision syringe without needle, 1 ml, for the automatic single liquid dispenser (C201) I ref. C205A Stainless steel needle for C205 and C205A/C201, gauge 14 I ref. C209-14 Good to know Stainless steel needle for C205 and C205A/C201, gauge 22 I ref. C209-22 Item Material Common Usage Pipette tips for liquid dispensers Polypropylenes For general use Parylene For improved solvent resistance (Parylene N coating) PFA-Teflon (Perfluoroalkoxy) For best solvent resistance Needles for liquid dispensers Stainless steel For general use Hydrophobic For optimal dispensing of solvents that wet stainless steel Attension Theta Accessory List 7
Stainless steel needle for C205 and C205A/C201, gauge 30 I ref. C209-30 Hydrophobic needle for C205 and C205A/C201, gauge 14, 20 pieces I ref. C209A-14 Hydrophobic needle for C205 and C205A/C201, gauge 22, 20 pieces I ref. C209A-22 Hose tubing for automatic single liquid dispenser (C201) I ref. KSP100008 It connects the syringe with the needle. Stainless steel hooked needle for C205 and C205A/C201 I ref. C210 For surface tension and interfacial tension measurements with the raising drop method, where the dispensed liquid is lighter than the liquid in cuvette. 10. Maintenance & Services Start up and training I ref. STUP-EU, ref. STUP-NEU Installation, on-site training and first customer sample measurements by an Attension specialist. Includes installation, aligning and calibration of one instrument and a training at the customer premises. All travel expenses are included in the price. OneAttension upgrade I ref. 1A-UG One time purchase of the latest available OneAttension software version. Service contract Repair* I ref. ATT-REPAIR Extend the benefits of the warranty throughout the life of your instrument. Service contract Basic** I ref. ATT-BASIC Annual preventative maintenance at our service center. Service contract Premium* I ref. ATT-PREMIUM Stainless steel hooked needle ref. C210 On-site annual preventative maintenance visit, scheduled to fit around your work and minimize downtime. 9. Computer Computer with pre-installed OneAttension Software I ref. C215 Extended warranty I ref. ATT-WARRANTY One year instrument and customer specific extended warranty. Theta compatible computer with OneAttension already installed. Core features Repair * Basic ** Premium * Preventative maintenance service (yearly) - 1 1 Travel to your lab - - Shipping cost to and from service center N/A Emergency repairs Parts and labor included*** Technical support by telephone and email Priority response Software upgrades Optional 25 % discount Annual performance certificate Optional 50 % discount * All Attension products. ** All Attension products, except for Theta, Theta Lite and Sigma 700. *** Excludes all consumables. Parts include typical replacement parts only. Therefore certain parts may be charged separately depending on the instrument type. 13082013 Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice. Biolin Scientific shall not be liable for any errors in this document. For further information please contact your UK Distributor Dyne Testing Ltd on telephone 01543 411460 or email sales@dynetesting.com 8 Attension Theta Accessory List www.dynetesting.com