Safety

Uniquely SciAps Product Features

The Z features a sample detection system that yields the safety of Class 1 conditions. If there’s no sample present, the laser will not fire a single pulse, meaning no stray laser light fired into empty space. If a sample is removed during testing, the laser immediately stops firing once the sample is ¼” or more away from the window. Because the Z will not fire into empty space, it may be operated under Class 1 conditions, with proper training (ANSI Z136.1). Thus the Z provides the analytical advantages of a 3b laser in a device that may be operated in Class 1 conditions. This safety benefit is ONLY achievable with a milli-joule, low rep-rate laser. High rep rate class 3b lasers, like those featured in other LIBS devices, cannot operate with this safety mode

Uniquely SciAps Product Features

Spectrometer

The Z-900 Series uses a patented stack-spectrometer design that delivers wide wavelength range and high resolution – superior to any other handheld LIBS. Depending on your application, the 900 Series can be purchased with 1-3 spectrometers.  The 3-spectrometer Z-903 range is 190 nm – 950 nm. In addition to the elements measured by the Z-902, this wider wavelength range also measures: H, F, Br, Cl, N, O, S, Rb, Cs and K.

Camera/Video

The SciAps Z-900 Series offers dual cameras.  A wide-area lens “macro-camera” provides for photo-documentation of samples tested and can read bar codes or QR codes for sample identification.  The internal camera allows pinpoint viewing and aiming of the laser for sample analysis. The internal  camera augments the power of LIBS analysis. The laser is automatically focused to < 100 µm beam size, without requiring any external, intensity-killing collimation commonly found with XRF. The Z’s camera can be used to precisely strike many types of samples. Welds can be analyzed in multiple locations when examining weld chemistry changes across the weld. The Z’s camera can hone-in on particular regions for non-homogenous samples. Images are automatically saved with results for photo-documentation. And, the Android platform enables sharing of the data and high resolution images when collaborating with colleagues or reporting results.

Laser

The key to good LIBS analysis is creating a good plasma. The best plasma’s come from the highest power densities on the sample. The Z’s PULSAR laser technology fires laser pulses in the 5-6 mJ/pulse range, at up to 50 Hz frequencies, with 1 ns wide pulses. It is well established that mJoule, rather than micro-joule laser pulses yield superior analytical results.

Data Sharing & Connectivity

The Z is built on Google’s Android Platform and offers compatibility and connectivity to smartphones, tablets and other devices via the Android SHARE feature.  It’s also available with Cloud-based data sharing, data merging between multiple instrument platforms, and report generation.  It avoids the tedious process of downloading and importing data – including the Android SHARE feature. The powerful processor offers Wireless, Bluetooth communications and is GPS enabled.