Optical Emission Spectrometry
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Q6 COLUMBUS – Top Performance Benchtop OES Metals Analyzer

Q6 COLUMBUS – productivity & quality, partner for iron-foundries and the metal industry where the limit of detections of CCD instruments not sufficient

Q6 COLUMBUS - ideal spectrometer for laboratory and on-site analysis
Q6 COLUMBUS - ideal spectrometer for laboratory and on-site analysis

Technical Information

Optical system

  • Paschen Runge Mounting
  • Focal length: 400 mm
  • Wavelength range: 133 nm – 615 nm
  • Channel photomultipliers (CPM)
  • Up to 32 analytical channels
  • Vacuum system with rotary pump

Read-out system

  • Microprocessor controlled read-out system
  • Integrators matched to detector characteristics
  • Spark Accumulation Readout Technology (SAROS)

Instrument control

  • Communication through Ethernet and TCP/IP between PC and instrument

Source

  • Digital generation of any discharge current curve through programmable logic modules
  • Integrated emergency stop
  • Maintenance-free, inductive ignition
  • Discharge time 10 µs to 2 ms
  • max. 100 (200) A peak current
  • max. 1000 Hz spark sequence

Spark Stand

  • Easy change, self-centering, ArgonStop© function to reduce consumption
  • Exchangeable window with vacuum lock
  • Sample clamp for easy use, stow-away for large and heavy samples

Software

  • True Windows XP-Pro software
  • Analysis software QMatrix
  • Alloy grade monitoring with dynamic internal and external limit check; Material identification of unknown samples
  • Integrated analysis management using SQL data base
  • Comprehensive data storage & retrieval functions
  • Office export to Word and Excel*, SPC charts (option)
  • Email supported reporting system
  • Integrated systems for diagnosis via Internet or telephone

Electrical data

  • 230 or 115 V (50/60 Hz)
  • 950 W during measurement, 350 W standby
  • 16 A slow blow fuse or 25 A slow blow fuse

Weights & Dimensions

  • 720 x 600 x 800 mm / 28 x 24 x 30“ (W x H x D)
  • Supporting cabinet (Optional) 330 mm / 13” high
  • Weight ~ 330 lbs. / 150 kg

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