Optical Emission Spectrometers MERLIN 4
Small Design Big On Performance
The MERLIN 4 is the ideal spark OES Spectrometer for obtaining precise and reliable elemental analysis of metals and alloys. The MERLIN 4 is one of our popular compact desktop metals analysers. It is chosen mostly by customers in the aluminium industries and related metal segments.
Technical Specifications:
| MERLIN 4 Visible | MERLIN 4 Ultra |
| Suited for all non-ferrous applications when UV elements are not required. Wavelengths 205-521nm |
Suitable for ferrous applications with important elements in the UV spectral range. e.g. C, P, S, As, Sn, B, etc Wavelengths 175-680nm |
| Optical System | Paschen-Runge |
| Detector Technology | CMOS |
| Applications | Fe, Al, Cu, Co, Mg, Ni, Pb, Sn, Ti, Zn |
| Measurement of Nitrogen | No |
| Measurement of Phosphorous | Yes (MERLIN 4 Ultra) |
| Measurement of Sodium and Lithium | No |
| Software | • Intuitive software for simple routine operations • Various user levels for secure and task-specific operations • Functions for qualitative and quantitative analysis |
| Number of Optical Systems | MERLIN 4 Visible – 1 Optic MERLIN 4 Ultra – 1 Optic |
| Number of CMOS Detectors | MERLIN 4 Visible – 12 MERLIN 4 Ultra – 13 |
| EMC | IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5 |
| Working Temperature | 10o to 35oC |
| Argon Purity | 99.998% Minimum 99.999% Ideal |
| Argon Flow | When Burning - 5L/min Standby Mode - 0.5L/min Sleep Mode - 0.1L/min |
| Dimensions | 65 x 39 x 79 cm |
| Weight | 67kg |
| Power Supply | Line input 90 or 260 volts, AC 50 to 60Hz |
Efficient Optical and Self-Purification System
The sealed environment of the MERLIN 4 optical system maintains constant pressure and temperature settings, and is self-purified. This means no argon gas is consumed. The purifier absorbs both H2O and O2. The H2O does not require replacing.
Optical Emission Spectrometers ARTUS 8
Delivers PRECISION and RESULTS
The ARTUS 8 is the ideal choice for obtaining precise and reliable elemental analysis of metals and alloys. It is the foremost preferred instrument of choice by aluminium and steel customers.
| ARTUS 8 Visible | ARTUS 8 Standard | ARTUS 8 Ultimate |
| Suited for all non-ferrous applications where UV elements are not required. 200-600nm | Suited for ferrous applications with more important elements in the UV spectral range (C, P, S, As, Sn, B, etc…) 170-680nm | Capable of anlaysing even deep-UV elements like nitrogen. 120-680nm |
| Detector Technology | CMOS |
| Applications | Fe, Al, Cu Co, Mg, Ni, Pb, Sn, Ti, Zn |
| Measurement of Nitrogen | Yes (ARTUS 8 Ultimate model) |
| Measurement of Phosphorus | Yes (ARTUS 8 Ultimate and ARTUS 8 Standard models) |
| Measurement of Sodium and Lithium | Yes (All ARTUS 8 models) |
| Software |
• Intuitive software for simple routine operations • Various user levels for secure and task-specific operations • sCAL3.0* one sample standardisation • Functions for qualitative and quantitative analysis *Smart CAL3.0-function allowing to standardise the program using 1 SUS sample |
| Number of Optical Systems | ARTUS 8 Ultimate - 2 Optics ARTUS 8 Standard - 2 Optics ARTUS 8 Visible - 1 Optic |
| Number of CMOS Detectors | ARTUS 8 Ultimate - 15 ARTUS 8 Standard - 14 ARTUS 8 Visible -13 |
| EMC | IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5 |
| Working Temperature | 10o to 35o C |
| Argon Purity | 99.998% or 99.999% purity |
| Argon Flow | When burning - 3L per minute, Standby 0.1L per minute |
| Dimensions | 730 x 440 x 770mm |
| Weight | Approximately 80kg |
| Power Supply | Line input 90 or 260 Volts AC 50-60 Hz |
| Maximum Excitation Power | 400VA |
| Optical System | Paschen - Runge |
| Optical Source Type | 50VA |
| Discharge Frequency | 400Hz maximum |
| Discharge Current | 150A maximum |
| Spark Stand Aperture | 12mm |