Particle and Surface Sciences has launched the Pola 3000 On-Line Analyser, designed for online particle analysis that integrates a number of different components into one complete unit.
The system is based on an image analysis principle and has a charge coupled device (ccd) built inside the unit.
The analyzer also features a computer in the form of a chip inside meaning that no external PCs are required.
All the electronics, such as frame grabbers and synchronisation electronics to control feeders for supplying the particles to the Pola 3000 for analysis, are also inside the sealed case.
The system is powered by 24 volts, which according to the company, reduces heat problems associated with high voltages.
Once images of the particles have been acquired, each image is analysed continuously and the data put into database which can be transmitted to the PLC at regular intervals.
The data outputs can be in the form of rs232 or, more usually rs485 or rs422 in process situations where data needs to be transmitted long distances.
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