TA Instruments
DHR Optic Plate Accessory
The new Optics Plate Accessory (OPA) permits direct visualization of structure during rheological experiments, revealing important insights about the material’s behavior under flow. The visual information, combined with DHR’s ability to collect excellent bulk rheology data, enhances the understanding of the shear-induced response of a range of materials, especially suspensions and emulsions. The accessory is simple to use and install, accommodates diverse optical systems, and offers accurate temperature control over a wide range.
Features and Benefits
•Transparent optical path for observing sample behavior under shear
•Digital microscope camera option for high resolution images (1280 x 1025 pixels) and videos (up to 30 fps)
•Microscope mounts on a 2D stage to adjust field of view and focus
•Flexible, open platform design allows easy adaptation for mounting custom optics
•Compatible with Upper Heated Plate (UHP) for temperature control from -20 °C to 100 °C
The Optics Plate Accessory mounts to the DHR Smart Swap base and consists of an open platform with a borosilicate glass plate that provides a transparent optical path through which the sample can be viewed. Experiments can be run under ambient conditions, or at controlled temperature using the highly accurate Upper Heated Plate (UHP) from -20 °C to 100 °C. The OPA can be used with cone or parallel plate geometries up to 60 mm in diameter.
The OPA is available either preconfigured with a digital microscope camera, or an open system that facilitates customization. A set of 8 M2 tapped holes allows for the easy adaptation of any optical system onto the platform.
The digital microscope configuration includes a high resolution digital camera for capturing still images or video. The camera is mounted on a 2D positioning stage to adjust the field of view and focus; sample illumination is provided by the microscope’s 8 white LEDs.
DHR Optic Plate Accessory
The new Optics Plate Accessory (OPA) permits direct visualization of structure during rheological experiments, revealing important insights about the material’s behavior under flow. The visual information, combined with DHR’s ability to collect excellent bulk rheology data, enhances the understanding of the shear-induced response of a range of materials, especially suspensions and emulsions. The accessory is simple to use and install, accommodates diverse optical systems, and offers accurate temperature control over a wide range.
Features and Benefits
•Transparent optical path for observing sample behavior under shear
•Digital microscope camera option for high resolution images (1280 x 1025 pixels) and videos (up to 30 fps)
•Microscope mounts on a 2D stage to adjust field of view and focus
•Flexible, open platform design allows easy adaptation for mounting custom optics
•Compatible with Upper Heated Plate (UHP) for temperature control from -20 °C to 100 °C
The Optics Plate Accessory mounts to the DHR Smart Swap base and consists of an open platform with a borosilicate glass plate that provides a transparent optical path through which the sample can be viewed. Experiments can be run under ambient conditions, or at controlled temperature using the highly accurate Upper Heated Plate (UHP) from -20 °C to 100 °C. The OPA can be used with cone or parallel plate geometries up to 60 mm in diameter.
The OPA is available either preconfigured with a digital microscope camera, or an open system that facilitates customization. A set of 8 M2 tapped holes allows for the easy adaptation of any optical system onto the platform.
The digital microscope configuration includes a high resolution digital camera for capturing still images or video. The camera is mounted on a 2D positioning stage to adjust the field of view and focus; sample illumination is provided by the microscope’s 8 white LEDs.