The VASCO-FlexTM is a unique and fully agile nanoparticle size analyzer combining the power of Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and the flexibility of optical fibers.
Technologies & innovations
The main unit of the VASCO-Flex includes:
- High sensitivity – low noise single photon detector
- High resolution linear timescale correlator (up to 1000 channels)
- External high accuracy temperature sensor
- Visible alignment laser for easy positioning of the probe
- Various plug & play measurement head options with Optical Fiber umbilical
Main characteristics
- Particle size (diameter) : 0.5nm -10 μm
- “A la carte” and pay-as-you-grow configuration
- Flexibility and upgradability with various plug & play options: one main unit and various interchangeable heads
- On-demand optical fiber umbilical length from 1m up to 20 m
- Powered by the NanoQ proprietary software
Interchangeable measurement heads
- VASCO-FLEX with Dual Thickness Controller head
- VASCO-FLEX with in situ head
- VASCO-FLEX with Thermalized head
- VASCO-FLEX with Custom head
VASCO-FLEX with in situ head
Features
- In situ and contactless measurements: no risk of contamination
- Robust & Compact : easy to integrate in limited access environment
- Embedded visible alignment laser: easy installation and accurate positioning
- Adjustable working distance /scattering angle
- Cost- & Time-saving : no consumable, no tedious batch sampling
Applications
- In situ process monitoring
- Instrumental coupling
VASCO-FLEX with Dual Thickness Controller head
Features
- Ideal for concentrated and/or dark suspensions (inks, emulsions, crude oil, etc.)
- No consumable : indebted sample cell
- Online measurement option (on demand)
- Compact : ability to work in confined environment (glove box)
Applications
- Measurement in controlled environments
- Routine lab measurements
VASCO-FLEX with Thermalized head
Features
- Broad temperature range : 5° to 80°C ; +/-0.05°
- Compact : ability to work in confined environment (glove box)
- Compatible with standard 10×10 mm2 cuvette (disposable or QS)
- No cross contamination, easy sampling
- Fluorescence filter option
- Various cuvette options : disposable cell, glass cell, micro-cell, flow cell …
Applications
- Batch sampling measurements
- Routine lab measurements
VASCO-FLEX with Custom head
Features
- Lab set up for dedicated and advanced applications
- On-demand configuration (scattering angle, beams position, Fluorescence filter option , type of cell, monitoring, thermalization, etc)
Applications
- Measurements in specific environments or specific conditions