SPECTRO ARCOS ICP-OES ANALYZERS When results matter SPECTRO ARCOS For the most demanding elemental analyses in industry and research The new ARCOS analyzer represents SPECTRO ARCOS excels in industrial Its design ensures exceptionally a new pinnacle of productivity and and academic applications for the low operating costs over a long, performance for inductively coupled most advanced elemental analysis of reliable service life. It packs a mod-plasma optical emission spectrome-metals, chemicals, petrochemicals, ern, ergonomic chassis with proven ters. It’s a worthy successor to and other materials. Its unique new features such as no-purge UV-PLUS previous industry-leading ARCOS MultiView plasma interface option sealed gas purification technology, models — as well as the capstone provides truly uncompromising no-external-cooling OPI-Air interface, to more than 30 years of SPECTRO axial-view and radial-view plasma simplified sample introduction, and experience in producing the world’s observation in a single instrument. easy accessibility for service and leading ICP-OES instruments. Its innovative, exclusive solid-state maintenance. Its new software offers generator offers the industry’s unequaled ease, speed, and trace-highest power in an energy-efficient, ability. And SPECTRO ARCOS delivers future-proof package. unmatched performance, without any need for added techniques or instruments. 2 SPECTRO ARCOS advantages: analysis without compromise Revolutionary resolution Highest speed Lowest cost of ownership and sensitivity With its fully simultaneous SPECTRO ARCOS combines ultra-high SPECTRO ARCOS provides exception-performance, the system can performance with an intense focus ally high continuous optical resolu-complete a single analysis in as on long-term cost savings. Examples: tion over the widest spectral range. little as 30 seconds. That makes patented air-cooled technology This enables easy separation of it the fastest in its class. From eliminates an external chiller with neighboring lines in line-rich spectra, the simplest sample to the most its continuing energy expenses and minimizes spectral interferences, challenging, SPECTRO ARCOS possible early-replacement costs. simplifies method development, and delivers better analyses at high And compared to conventional improves accuracy. In addition, via speed. Result: the user analyzes constant-purge designs, its sealed direct light paths and other advan-more samples in less time. optical system typically saves tages, the system offers the best thousands of dollars annually in sensitivity in its class, especially gas consumption alone. in the VUV/UV range — critical for sub-ppm analyses in metals or in material science applications. Best-in-class stability Unparalleled ease of use Thanks to its uniquely sealed, ther-Every aspect of the system is built for mally stabilized optics and extremely maximum operator safety and ease of robust generator, SPECTRO ARCOS use. For example, the plasma torch’s demonstrates superior stability over bayonet coupling is self-aligning, elim-time. The instrument avoids inating the need for optimization after measurement drift, minimizing re-installation. The software is simple, reruns and maximizing throughput intuitive, speedy, and fully traceable. in process or production control. Plus connection points and components allow easy front or side access for service and maintenance. Unique flexibility The system is designed to provide the fastest and most accurate measurement of any sample typically encountered in industrial or research analysis. MultiView gives users the flexibility to choose axial or radial plasma observation according to their desired application profile. 3 Innovative technologies for spectacular performance The new SPECTRO ARCOS breaks ground with the introduction of a bold new approach to the heart of any ICP-OES instrument: its plasma viewing interface. Truly axial, truly radial, truly radical: introducing MultiView SPECTRO ARCOS revolutionizes spectrometer design with its optional new periscope-free MultiView mechanism. This lets an operator literally “turn” a radial-view instrument into an axial-view device, or vice-versa, in 90 seconds or less! Consider a user utilizing a MultiView-equipped SPECTRO ARCOS in radial-view mode to analyze major concentrations, who now needs axial view to analyze sub-ppm trace elements in metal matrices. With the few simple steps shown below, the user can access dedicated plasma view performance — without compromises. 1) Simply remove radial torch 2) Rotate load coil into desired 3) Install axial torch 4) Reconnect sample and interface horizontal orientation and interface introduction system “Dual” view: a question of compromise High-sensitivity axial plasma observation Conventional dual-view designs plus, the periscope path cannot be excels at trace analysis, whereas privilege axial observation with a direct effectively purged. Overall, sensitivity high-precision radial plasma observation view, adding on radial-view capability is affected particularly in the UV/VUV is ideal for analyses requiring compat-via a small periscope. range, while stability and precision suffer ibility with high matrix loads, and for Unfortunately, this inherently compro-in case of high matrix loads or organics. organic solutions. Until now, dual-view mises performance. In the radial view, In the end, no periscope-based design instruments have been the only choice light must encounter multiple mirrors, can provide the performance available when users require both. suffering up to 15% loss of light with two dedicated single-view models. (and thus information) at every step; 4 ower Range With LDMOS Generator Added P 2500 2000 Added range for high plasma load applications New 1500 ARCOS Plasma LDMOS ARCOS tube generator power [W] 1000 generator Added range for cool plasma applications 500 0 Ultimate new power source Plasma power enters a whole new era with the system’s The results are impressive. innovative generator. This unique component is based This new generator is on laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor (LDMOS) • Compact technology. SPECTRO ARCOS is the first ICP-OES analyzer • High-powered to deploy this type of powerful and extremely rugged • Robust • Energy-efficient solid-state generator. • Future-proof Superior power Unequaled agility The generator delivers the highest plasma The generator exhibits high matrix power available today, with a tested and compatibility. Samples can be analyzed proven range of 500 W to 2000 W. in lower dilutions, which results in Combined with the system’s exclusive lower limits of detection. optics, these serious power reserves Additional sample preparation is often enable previously impossible feats of not necessary, and specialized tech-analysis at the highest plasma loads. niques such as cooled spray chambers For example, the SPECTRO ARCOS are no longer required. spectrometer can actually analyze vola-Longest lifetime tile organic samples such as gasoline at room temperature! Finally, this generator is extremely robust Yet it’s highly energy-efficient. Thanks to and trouble-free. Its advanced design is the unique SPECTRO ARCOS air-cooled completely short-circuit-proof. design, the system operates without In addition, with no parts subject to external cooling, thus achieving low wear, the generator minimizes time and running costs. expense for maintenance or repair. It’s designed to provide excellent uptime and the longest possible service life. 5 Proven solutions for superiority, simplicity, and savings Highest-performance No expensive gas purging [2] No complicated, costly optical system [1] external cooling [3] The UV-PLUS sealed optical system The analyzer’s innovative Optimized is permanently argon-filled, SPECTRO produces the only known Rowland Circle Alignment (ORCA Poly-recirculating gas through a small completely air-cooled ICP-OES chromator ) optical technology utilizes cleaning cartridge good for at least analyzer on the market. (All others few mirrors, providing a direct, high-lu-2 years of life. This eliminates the are water-cooled.) Its unique, minance light path that minimizes light waste and expense (typically more innovative OPI-AIR interface saves loss. than $3000 per year) required by users from having to buy, install, In addition, SPECTRO ARCOS delivers costly conventional designs, which power, and maintain an elaborate, excellent, constant resolution over must consume purge gas on a expensive — and often short-lived — a wide spectral range. It’s proven to constant basis, and may also risk external cooling system. provide the industry’s best transparency system contamination by purge in the spectral range below 180 nm. This gases. It also helps SPECTRO ARCOS simplifies method development, even in achieve high stability and excellent heavy metal matrices, and allows easier low wavelength performance. So processing of line-rich spectra. Result: it provides stable analytical results best-in-class measurement accuracy. immediately, without purge delays at startup. [3] [1] [2] 6 [5] [6] [4] Ergonomic Easy, flexible sample Easy interface / full traceability [6] benchtop design [4] introduction system [5] New SPECTRO ICP Analyzer Pro software, a The system’s modernized design The spectrometer’s thermally total redesign for the latest SPECTRO ARCOS fits on any standard laboratory insulated, illuminated models, offers a greatly simplified, intuitive bench, with polyurethane/ compartment provides plenty of experience. Natural, streamlined workflows aluminum construction that’s room to accommodate a large are backed by raw data processing speeds up resistant to chemicals and variety of sample introduction to 1500X faster. Modules and plug-ins allow corrosion. Its layout includes systems. Preadjusted setup makes customization to each user’s skills and needs. thoughtful features such as for rapid startup, without the need Inexperienced operators; labs processing ultra-short fluid paths. Users for comprehensive optimization. huge amounts of data; challenging scope enjoy easy, safe accessibility to changes — this package handles them all components from both sides and with ease and speed. front for fast, convenient service or maintenance. The software’s simple yet powerful audit trail functionality logs any changes, each result is stored with its method, version, calculations, user, and timestamp. Retrieval is rapid, audit trail entries were displayed in clear text. In addition, a user manager feature determines rights and restrictions for each user or auditor. Results: solid security and total traceability. 7 COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY The flagship ARCOS leads SPECTRO’s Also in the suite is the SPECTROBLUE High-performance services most advanced suite of ICP-OES analyzers. analyzer, which capitalizes on more So that SPECTRO ARCOS spectrometers than 25 years of benchmark service by keep functioning with utmost reliability, Included is the SPECTRO GENESIS SPECTRO inductively coupled plasma SPECTRO offers AMECARE Performance spectrometer, which sets a new optical emission spectrometers. That Services. More than 200 service standard for condition monitoring with heritage is highlighted in its Opti-engineers based in over 50 countries analysis of wear metal in oil. Available mized Rowland Circle Alignment (ORCA help ensure uninterrupted performance with a complete set of factory-calibrated Polychromator ) optical system, which as well as maximum ROI over the methods, this ICP-OES provides “plug provides unmatched optical resolution instrument’s life. Available programs and analyze” performance, with no need and sensitivity. include proactive performance for initial method development. It swiftly Engineered for everyday use in industrial maintenance, performance upgrades, and accurately assesses component or environmental applications, applications solutions, consultation, wear trends, detecting additives, wear SPECTROBLUE is available in three targeted training, and ongoing support. elements, and contaminants. Unlike rugged, ultra-reliable versions, featuring Unique, secure new AMECARE M2M previous ICP analyzers, the innovative plasma observation in dedicated radial, remote monitoring even offers ongoing SPECTRO GENESIS is easy to use, dedicated axial, or twin interface modes. diagnostics and alerts! possesses industrial-grade durability, and is surprisingly affordable to Whatever the product, SPECTRO’s years purchase and operate. of experience in elemental analysis — plus its heritage of technical innovation and excellence — ensure the best possible analytical results. www.spectro.com GERMANY U.S.A. CHINA SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH SPECTRO Analytical Instruments Inc. AMETEK Commercial Boschstrasse 10, D-47533 Kleve 91 McKee Drive Enterprise (Shanghai) CO., LTD. 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