OCA 15EC

The OCA 15EC is the entry level measuring device for professional contact angle measurements and drop shape analysis.

The sample table of the OCA 15EC can slide freely in X- and Y-direction and is locked into position with its switchable magnetic base. In Z-direction the sample table is adjustable using precision mechanics with a hand wheel.

The fast 6.5-fold zoom lens with manual focus and adjustable observation angle in combination with the USB 3 camera ensures pin-sharp drop images and facilitates the effortless analysis with the software.

With a single direct dosing system SD-DM or a double direct dosing system DD-DM liquids can be positioned and dosed with one or two electronic syringe modules ESr-N, respectively.

Direct tubeless dosing of the syringe content and the ability to use cost-saving disposable syringes and needles allow for short preparation times and minimal cleaning efforts.

Even though the OCA 15EC is a high precision measuring device designed for laboratory use, it is highly mobile and can effortlessly be taken apart with two star grip screws and be stored securely in a transport case.

Main features

• sample table horizontally movable (magnetic slide system) and adjustable vertically with precision mechanics
• high performance 6.5-fold zoom lens
• integrated continuous fine focus, and adjustable observation angle
• video measuring system with USB 3 camera
• LED-lighting with manual and software controlled intensity including automatic temperature drift compensation

Software

The software for the optical contact angle measuring and contour analysis systems of the OCA series is continuously being developed and enhanced with new features.

Learn more about the capabilities of the OCA software

Accessories

Due to the modular product design the OCA 15EC can be combined with a multitude of options of the versatile OCA accessories range. Learn more about the available accessories.

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OCA 25

The OCA 25 is the all-purpose measuring device for contact angle measurements and drop shape analysis.

The sample table of the OCA 25 is adjustable along all three directions in space via precision axes with hand wheels. Hence, a fast and exact manual positioning of the sample is always guaranteed, even when using high-performance temperature chambers like the electrical temperature control unit TEC 700U.

Analysis of even the fastest processes is possible recording up to 4276 frames/s using the 6.5-fold zoom lens and the high-performance camera with USB 3 interface. Hence, contact angles on adsorbing surfaces like tissues or powders can be measured reliably.

For dosing liquids the manual single and double direct dosing systems SD-DM and DD-DM can be used as well as the electronic multiple direct dosing systems DDE/x. The latter are able to electronically position one to four electronic syringe modules ESr-N.

Furthermore, a nanolitre dosing system can be used to generate extra small liquid drops. Even these are no challenge for the OCA 25 due to its high resolution optics.

Main features

• sample table adjustable in all three axis with precision mechanics
• high performance 6.5-fold zoom lens
• integrated continuous fine focus, and adjustable observation angle
• video measuring system with high-performance camera using USB 3 interface
• LED-lighting with manual and software controlled intensity including automatic temperature drift compensation

Software

The software for the optical contact angle measuring and contour analysis systems of the OCA series is continuously being developed and enhanced with new features.

Learn more about the capabilities of the OCA software

Accessories

Due to the modular product design the OCA 25 can be combined with a multitude of options of the versatile OCA accessories range. Learn more about the available accessories.

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OCA 25 special models

The universal device platform opens the way to special models of the OCA 25, which satisfy even highest customer expectations and cope with the most challenging measuring environments.

OCA 25-HTV 1800

The high temperature measuring system OCA 25-HTV 1800 is capable of measuring contact angles at high temperatures of up to 1800 °C and under vacuum down to 10^-5 mbar or under inert gas atmosphere, respectively.

Main features

• high temperature furnace up to 1800 °C
• vacuum tight flanges with connectors to an optional turbomolecular pump (flanges require a water counter cooling)
• inlets and gas supply system for Ar and N₂
• high power supply and control electronics
• high performance 6.5-fold zoom lens with zoom extender
• integrated continuous fine focus, and adjustable observation angle
• video measuring system with high-performance camera using USB 3 interface
• LED-lighting with manual and software controlled intensity including automatic temperature drift compensation

Accessories

The application range and ease of use of the OCA 25-HTV 1800 can be further increased with optional accessories:

• dosing system for measurements at room temperature
• trolley cart for easy transport of the whole system
• turbomolecular pump for low pressures down to 10^-5 mbar

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OCA 25-PMC 750

The OCA 25-PMC 750 with its high pressure measuring chamber provides the opportunity to measure interfacial tensions and contact angles at pressures of up to 750 bar and under temperature conditions ranging from -30 °C to 200 °C.

Main features

• high pressure chamber with optical sapphire glass
• high pressure unit for generation and control of bulk liquid/gas pressure and drop liquid/gas pressure (manual or automatic)
• temperature controller for control of chamber temperature
• removable magnetic positioning system for solid samples
• a set of needles with different diameters for various interfacial tension ranges
• high performance 6.5-fold zoom lens
• integrated continuous fine focus, and adjustable observation angle
• video measuring system with high-performance camera using USB 3 interface
• LED-lighting with manual and software controlled intensity including automatic temperature drift compensation

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OCA 50 & OCA 50EC

The OCA 50 is the fully automatic measuring device for the time-saving analysis of the wettability of solid surfaces and the determination of the surface energy of solids.

The sample table of the OCA 50 can be positioned along all three directions in space via electronic high-performance axes, with both extraordinary speed and highest precision.

Combined with an electronic multiple direct dosing system DDE/x and up to four electronic syringe modules ESr-N the determination of surface parameters can be automated completely.

The automation of measurements succeeds easier than ever before thanks to the intuitive automation dialogue of the OCA software and its visual drop positioning system. Hence it is possible to determine, for example, the surface energy with four test liquids at different position of even large samples without any manual user intervention. This facilitates a complete and automated sample mapping.

In order to map silicon wafers, electronic turn tables with vacuum fixation are available. They allow to access any position for contact angle measurements, even on 12″ wafers.

In any case, the 6.5-fold zoom lens and the high-performance camera with USB 3 interface ensure optimal images of the deposited drops.

For a fast and intuitive device control, even during complex measurements, the TP 50 control panel with touch screen and precision control wheel is included with every OCA 50.

Main features

• sample table adjustable in all three directions in space with electronic high-performance axes
• high performance 6.5-fold zoom lens
• integrated continuous fine focus, and adjustable observation angle
• video measuring system with high-performance camera using USB 3 interface
• LED-lighting with manual and software controlled intensity including automatic temperature drift compensation
• included TP 50 control panel with touch screen and precision control wheel

Software

The software for the optical contact angle measuring and contour analysis systems of the OCA series is continuously being developed and enhanced with new features.

Learn more about the capabilities of the OCA software

Accessories

Due to the modular product design the OCA 50 can be combined with a multitude of options of the versatile OCA accessories range. Learn more about the available accessories.

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OCA 200

The OCA 200 is the contact angle measuring and drop contour analysis system for microscopic and macroscopic structures.

The software-controlled, electrically driven optic alignment enables the OCA 200 to adjust the observation angle and to focus automatically.

With the trendsetting 10-fold zoom lens and the reliable auto focus system by DataPhysics Instruments, the OCA 200 is equipped to handle any kind of sample size from a macroscopic silicon wafer to the microscopic mesh structure of a coronary stent.

In combination with the high-performance camera with USB 3 interface even smallest drops of highly volatile liquids can be monitored.

The electrically driven sample table makes it possible to position micro-structured samples with highest precision and exceptional speed for fast automated measuring procedures.

With an electronic multiple direct dosing system DDE/x and up to four electronic syringe modules ESr-N liquids can be deposited on a macroscopic sample and its surface parameters can be determined automatically.

For the analysis of micro-structured samples the nanolitre dosing system is available which can generate down to 10 nanolitre small droplets. These droplets are small enough to fit, for example, between the screw threads of a dental implant whose surface is to be analysed.

Even smaller structures can be analysed using the FDDS FlexDrop dosing system which can dose down to 25 picolitre small droplets. These allow contact angle measurement, for example, on the individual wires of the mesh structure of a coronary stent or on single fibres.

Main features

• sample table adjustable in all three directions in space with electronic high-performance axes
• trendsetting 10-fold zoom lens
• software-controlled, electrically driven optic alignment for autofocus and adjustment of the observation angle
• video measuring system with high-performance camera using USB 3 interface
• LED-lighting with manual and software controlled intensity including automatic temperature drift compensation
• included TP 50 control panel with touch screen and precision control wheel

Software

The software for the optical contact angle measuring and contour analysis systems of the OCA series is continuously being developed and enhanced with new features.

Learn more about the capabilities of the OCA software

Accessories

Due to the modular product design the OCA 200 can be combined with a multitude of options of the versatile OCA accessories range. With its extended zoom range and high resolution optics the OCA 200 is the device of choice when utilising smallest droplets like with the FDDS FlexDrop dosing system.

Learn more about the available accessories.

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