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Bettersizer S3 Plus Particle Size and Shape Analyzer

Bettersizer S3 Plus Particle Size and Shape Analyzer

Product Item : Bettersizer S3 Plus
Category： Particle Size and Shape Analyzer
Product name: Particle Size and Shape Analyzer
Model :Bettersizer S3 Plus
Package : Wooden box
Product description：The Bettersizer S3 Plus is a laser diffraction particle size and shape analyzer equipped with two high-speed CCD cameras (0.5X and 10X magnification) to capture images of the sample being measured.
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1) Bettersizer S3 Plus Particle Size and Shape Analyzer Overview
The Bettersizer S3 Plus is a laser diffraction particle size and shape analyzer equipped with two high-speed CCD cameras (0.5X and 10X magnification) to capture images of the sample being measured. During measurement, the particles dispersed in the medium of choice are pumped through two sample cells. In the first one, short-wave laser light (532 nm) illuminates particles and is scattered. The 96 detectors detect optical signals in an angle range of 0.02° - 165°. The CCD cameras continuously take pictures of particles through the second sample cell to provide shape information in the range of 2 to 3500 µm.

2) Patented DLOI (Dual Lenses Oblique Incidence) System: Laser Diffraction
Laser diffraction technology for routine particle size analysis remains the method of choice across various industrial sectors. The Bettersizer S3 Plus applies the patented DLOI system, which is designed based on the Fourier structure to guarantee the accurate measurement of ultrafine particles from 0.01 μm.

Features and Benefits:

Measures ultrafine particles accurately with the large angular range (0.02 - 165°) with 96 detectors
Robust optical system with superior resolution using the dual lenses design
Single short-wave laser system (532 nm) delivers a continuous scattering spectrum with a consistent wavelength
Zero stabilization and preheating time needed with a solid-state light source

3) Dual-Camera System: Dynamic Image Analysis

Dynamic image analysis can strengthen your understanding of materials with the comprehensive shape or morphological information that is independent of laser diffraction. Individual particles with specific geometric properties such as agglomerates, crushed particles, and foreign particles can be effectively tracked through the dual-camera system.

Features and Benefits:

0.5x and 10x cameras - photograph an extremely wide size range of particles
High-speed strobe lights - capture up to 10,000 particle images in 60 seconds, offering authentic shape results
Suitable for measuring heterogeneous samples with unknown optical properties

4) Groundbreaking Combination: Laser Diffraction with Dynamic Image Analysis
The Bettersizer S3 Plus integrates laser diffraction and dynamic image analysis into one instrument to simultaneously characterize particle size, size distribution, and particle shape over a wide dynamic range. Working in tandem, users can gain a deeper understanding of material behavior to fasten the troubleshooting process and method development process.

Features and Benefits:

DLOI System - precisely measures ultrafine particles down to 0.01 μm
Dual-camera Imaging System - efficiently detects oversized particles up to 3,500 μm
2-in-1 System - simultaneously obtains particle size and shape results
Fast time-to-result - rapidly generates results in 10 seconds

Bettersizer S3 Plus Particle Size and Shape Analyzer Performance

1) High Resolution and Sensitivity

The Bettersizer S3 Plus achieves exceptional resolution and sensitivity for particle size measurements. The DLOI system allows the size distributions of polydisperse samples to be determined precisely, and the size changes of products to be detected sensitively.

2) Multiple Shape Parameters

An example of additive manufacturing for shape analysis using the Bettersizer S3 Plus is shown below. A representative number of individual particles are recorded from two AlSi10Mg samples, and the number-weighted aspect ratio and circularity are evaluated in compliance with ISO standards. (Adapted from F. Schleife, C. Oetzel. Chem. Ing. Tech. 93.8 (2021): 1199–1203.)

3) Oversized Particle Detection

Laser diffraction in combination with image analysis can sensitively detect oversized particles that are statistically underrepresented within a wide-distributed sample, such as oversized grains, agglomerates, air bubbles, etc. An example of an off-specification abrasive is displayed below. The Bettersizer S3 Plus confirms the presence of oversized particles, by showing a size peak at around 120 μm and the images of overly coarse particles.

4) Analysis of Samples with Extremely Broad Distributions

Bettersizer S3 Plus Particle Size and Shape Analyzer Speicification：

Bettersizer S3 Plus
Parameter Measured
Particle size distribution	Suspension, emulsion, dry powders
Particle shape	Suspension, emulsion, dry powders
General
Principle	Laser diffraction and dynamic image technologies
Analysis	Mie scattering theory and Fraunhofer diffraction theory
Typical measurement time	Less than 10 seconds
Measurement Performance
Measuring range	0.01 - 3500 μm (Laser System) 2 - 3500 μm (Image System)
Accuracy	<0.5% (NIST certified standards)
Repeatability	<0.5% (NIST certified standards)
Number of size classes	≤100 (adjustable)
Feeding mode	Automatic circulation or semi-automatic circulation
Special functions	Refractive index measurement, SOP settings
Image recognition	Up to 120 fps, up to 10,000 particles per min
Main Device
Optical system	Patented DLOI (Dual Lenses & Oblique Incidence) System
Laser	Polarized light-pumped solid-state laser (10 mW / 532 nm)
Detector	96 detectors (forward, lateral and backward arrangements)
Measuring angle	0.02 - 165°
CCD cameras	0.5x and 10x *
Image analysis	1.2 megapixels
Dispersion Module
Circulation speed	300 - 2500 r/min
Circulation flow rate	3000 - 8000 mL/min
Untrasonication	Dry run protection, Max 50 W (adjustable)
Circulation tank capacity	600 mL
Software
Conformity	21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13320, ISO 13322, USP <429>, CE
Report	Customizable reporting
System Parameters
Dimensions (L x W x H)	820 × 610 × 290 mm
Weight	48 kg
Voltage	DC 24 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 20 W
Computer Configuration (Recommended)
Computer interface	At least one high-speed USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port required
Operating system	Windows 7 / Windows 10
Hardware specification	Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 500GB HD, two PCI-E X16 interfaces
* The Bettersizer S3 Plus is also available in a single camera (0.5x) model. Contact us for more information.