Klotz Syringe® Manufacturer Brochure
Original English manufacturer datasheet covering the corresponding model specifications, construction and configuration.
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Syringe® combines syringe sample feeding with optical particle counting for laboratory liquid analysis. Sensor and software choices support pharmaceutical particulate testing, contamination control of water and beverages, residual-contamination measurement and particle-size analysis.
Measurement and sample feeding
An electronically controlled syringe draws liquid through a laser sensor. Optical extinction is used to size and count individual particles, including in samples with low particle occurrence. Exchangeable syringes hold 1 ml, 10 ml or 25 ml; the manufacturer datasheet specifies a minimum measuring volume of 10 µl.
Key features
- Sensor/software combinations distinguish pharmaceutical, general-liquid and residual-contamination applications.
- Quickly exchangeable syringes accommodate different sample volumes and rapid measurement sequences.
- A slanted measuring tip can pierce closed sample vessels to reduce airborne-particle ingress; polished stainless-steel tips are optional.
- SW-CA provides up to 8 fixed particle-size channels; SW-PE supports up to 256 selectable size channels.
- Cumulative or differential evaluation, tabular results, report printing and Excel export depend on the selected software.
- Magnetic stirring, automatic sample changing and dedicated sampling accessories are optional.
- Manufacturer literature lists automatic calibration and a calibration set for checking and recalibrating the system.
Main measurement configurations
| Sensor | Size range (µm) | Maximum concentration (particles/ml) | Software and application |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDS 23/25 usp | 1–50 | 100,000 | SW-CA: pharmaceutical solutions and testing |
| LDS 30/30 | 0.9–139 | 120,000 | SW-PE: water, beverages and general process liquids |
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Measuring principle | Optical particle counting by light obscuration |
| Syringe capacities | 1 ml, 10 ml and 25 ml; exchangeable |
| Minimum measuring volume | 10 µl |
| Power supply | 230/115 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 405 × 260 × 260 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Sample-feeder interface | RS-232 C (V.24) |
| Magnetic stirrer (optional) | Adjustable, 0–200 rpm |
Sensor flow rates and cells
| Sensor | Maximum flow (ml/min) | Cell dimensions (µm) | Maximum concentration (particles/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDS 23/25 bs | 20 | 230 × 250 | 150,000 |
| LDS 23/25 usp | 20 | 230 × 250 | 100,000 |
| LDS 30/30 | 30 | 300 × 300 | 120,000 |
| LDS 45/50 | 50 | 450 × 500 | 22,000 |
| LDS 1/1 | 200 | 1000 × 1000 | 4,000 |
Flow rates, cell dimensions and concentration limits follow the manufacturer sensor table and are specific to each sensor.
Construction and dimensions
Software and data processing
SW-CA
- Designed for pharmaceutical testing, with manufacturer-listed USP and European Pharmacopoeia evaluation workflows.
- Supports company-specific measurements and sequences, volume- or sample-mass-based evaluation and diluted-sample evaluation.
- Report printing, tabular displays and calibration options are available; SW-CA Version 2 additionally lists batch evaluation.
SW-PE
- Up to 256 freely selectable particle-size channels.
- Cumulative or differential evaluation by particle number or volume, with mean-value calculation.
- Excel export for further analysis and presentation.
- An optional rotary sample changer enables automated measurements from up to 20 sample cups.
Extended measurements and optional accessories
| Sensor / accessory | Range | Application |
|---|---|---|
| LDS 23/25 bs | 0.8–120 µm | Additional liquid particle-size configuration listed in the datasheet |
| LDS 45/50 | 1.5–100 µm | Oil measurement and residual-contamination applications |
| LDS 1/1 | 5–500 µm | Residual contamination in flushing liquid with a funnel |
| Particle-size accessory | 1–200 µm | Particle-size-analysis application accessory listed in the brochure |
- Magnetic stirrer and rotary automatic sample changer are optional.
- Manufacturer literature lists bag sampling, a calibration set and an optional housing for pressurising sample bottles.
- Residual-contamination configurations use an optional funnel with an LDS 1/1 sensor, or LDS 45/50 for oils.
Applications
Laboratory liquid particle counting, pharmaceutical particulate testing, contamination control of water and beverages, quality control of chemicals and process liquids, residual contamination in flushing liquids and particle-size analysis.
System components and selection
The manufacturer lists the Syringe® feeder, PCI 1.0 PC interface card, evaluation software and computer as system components, with a laser sensor selected for the application. Confirm size range, concentration limit, sampling volume and software evaluation requirements; select stirring, automatic sample changing and sampling accessories separately.