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SMP40
SMP40
Automatic melting point apparatus,
SMP40
• Maximum temperature 400°C
• Utilises latest technology in digital imaging
• 5.7” colour VGA touch screen display
• Unique split design concept
• Integrated cooling, 350°C to 50°C in 10
minutes
Key Features
The SMP40 automatic melting point uses the latest technology
in digital image processing, to accurately identify the melt of
up to three samples simultaneously. The unit comes with a 5.7”
colour VGA display, on which the melt can be watched real time,
or the melt video will automatically be saved as an AVI file that
can be reviewed later, either on the unit or via PC, providing
traceability long after the sample has gone. The result can also
be overridden if for any reason you don’t agree with the result
calculated by the image processing algorithm.
The SMP40 is fully programmable via the touch screen display,
once the user has set the plateau temperature they can select
the ramp rate, between 0.1 and 20°C in 0.1°C increments. During
use a library of preset methods can be built up to streamline the
method input for repeat measurements. For materials where the
user is unaware of an approximate melting point, and therefore
unable to set the plateau temperature, the SMP40 can be used in
rapid melt mode. During rapid melt mode a fast scan of the full
temperature range is undertaken to provide an approximatemelt
temperature, then a method will be automatically programmed
with the appropriate plateau temperature to allow a more
accurate measurement to be carried out.
The SMP40 has an innovative split design concept, the unit can
be used as normal or the control side and the melt side can be
separated, allowing for the maximum in footprint flexibility.
After the samples have been loaded the melt side of the unit
can be placed at the back of the bench or even in a fume
cupboard to catch any potentially dangerous fumes. Once the
unit has been split the control panel side can be used in two
orientations, either landscape or portrait to allow the perfect
viewing angle whether you are sat or stood at the bench, the
screen automatically changes orientation with the unit.
The unit can store up to 200 result files with videos, if required
data can be easily transferred from the unit to a flash memory
drive or PC via one of the USB connectors.
The unit has been designed to include a number of other useful
features such as slots to accommodate pre-prepared samples
and a draw to house your unused melting point tubes. Also
included in the draw is a handy glass cutter, which can be used
to accurately cut tubes in half quickly and cleanly for users who
prefer to use half tubes.
All units are supplied with a calibration certificate showing
individual serial numbers for traceability. The SMP40 conforms
to Pharmacopeia and GLP.