Oxford Instruments Launches a Portable Cordless Metal Analyser

Uedem, Germany, 10/10/2013 – Oxford Instruments introduces a new portable arc / spark metal analyser, the PMI-MASTER Smart. It is the only true portable and full range optical emission spectrometer in the market, designed for metal analysis especially in hard to reach places. Despite its 33 lbs/15kg light weight and compact dimensions, the PMI-MASTER Smart offers full analysis functions and high performance. The powerful rechargeable battery pack and well thought-out transportation concept complement the mobility.

Full analysis functions
Metal analysis, grade identification and sorting – the PMI-MASTER Smart offers the full range of analysis functions. In comparison to other compact size OES analysers, it offers a wide wavelength range at optimum resolution. The patent pending optics, made of carbon fibre, is the key. Mechanical expansion and tension, triggered by temperature changes and distortion due to change of position are virtually eliminated, guaranteeing stable measuring results. “Our goal was to develop a truly portable metal analyser without compromising on the functions and analysis quality. The PMI-MASTER Smart even exceeded our own targets.” says Vito Angona, General Manager of Oxford Instruments Analysis GmbH.

Truly cordless
Power connections are typically not available in hard to reach places. Equipped with a rechargeable and optional replacement battery pack the PMI-MASTER Smart is truly cordless and completely independent from mains supply. The battery pack provides power for the analysis of some hundred samples in ARC and/or SPARK mode, and 7 hours in standby. It also can be operated with the external power supply / charger, with or without battery and even during recharging.

Transportation concepts
The cases for the transportation of the PMI-MASTER Smart and its accessories easily fit into a car boot. Stacked up they can be dragged with a foldable trolley. For more intensive use a cart, holding a 10l bottle of Argon, probe and all accessories is also available. If you need to climb up to reach the place of analysis, the PMI-MASTER Smart can safely be carried on the back with the back pack frame.

Probe options
Three different probes are available for the PMI-MASTER Smart. The UVTouch probe analyses low carbon content (L grade separation) besides many others, the arc probe sorts different metals with Arc in air atmosphere in only 3 seconds, the rugged spark probe analysis standard elements with minimum Argon consumption (Linde ECOCYL 1l Argon bottle recommended).

For more information please visit www.oxford-instruments.com/smart.

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About Oxford Instruments plc
Oxford Instruments designs, supplies and supports high-technology tools and systems with a focus on research and industrial applications. It provides solutions needed to advance fundamental physics research and its transfer into commercial nanotechnology applications. Innovation has been the driving force behind Oxford Instruments' growth and success for over 50 years, and its strategy is to effect the successful commercialisation of these ideas by bringing them to market in a timely and customer-focused fashion.
The first technology business to be spun out from Oxford University over fifty years ago, Oxford Instruments is now a global company with over 1900 staff worldwide and is listed on the FTSE250 index of the London Stock Exchange (OXIG). Its objective is to be the leading provider of new generation tools and systems for the research and industrial sectors.
This involves the combination of core technologies in areas such as low temperature, high magnetic field and ultra high vacuum environments, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X-ray, electron and optical based metrology, and advanced growth, deposition and etching.
Oxford Instruments aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of our world through science and technology. Its products, expertise, and ideas address global issues such as energy, environment, security and health.
About Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis
Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis offers a range of Optical Emission Spec¬troscopy (OES), analytical X-ray Fluo-rescence (XRF), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instruments essential for quality control in a diverse range of industry. For materials analysis, thickness measurement, product optimisation and research applications, the Indus¬trial Analysis products incorporate the latest field proven technology coupled with over 30 years of experience in de¬signing, producing and supporting world class instruments.

The expanded range of ARC/Spark mobile OES and X-MET handheld XRF analysers are specifically designed for positive material identification, alloy analysis and screening. The OES systems comprise the FOUNDRY-MASTER range, PMI-MASTER PRO and TEST-MASTER PRO. Benchtop XRF spectrometers, X-Supreme and Lab-X, span the price/performance range for routine chemical analysis. From sulphur in petroleum products to the analysis of lime-stone, users may select the spectrometer to match their application. The X-Strata systems and thickness gauges pro-vide world-class performance for coating thickness measurement.

The NMR portfolio includes the MQC benchtop analysers which have broad applications across the agriculture, foods, consumer products, textiles and polymer industries. The GeoSpec range of NMR Core Analysers is designed specifi¬cally for studies of core samples from oilfield reservoirs with installations in almost every major oil producer and SCAL laboratory world-wide. With leading products and a global sales and service network, Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis continues to explore innovative ways to deliver instrument solutions for faster and easier measurements.
Visit www.oxford-instruments.com for more information on the company and its products.

For further information please contact:

Oxford Instruments Analyses GmbH +49 2825 9383-566
Jin-Joo Kim – Marketing Communications Manager OES
Jin-joo.kim@oxinst.com

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