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Coating thickness
measurement area
Sample holder
After system startup,
press (1) and then
(2) to start deposition.
Matrix boat/heater

Interior of the system

Specifications Size and Weight
Item Component (No.) Size (mm) Weight (kg)
Applicable matrix*¹ DHB, 9-AA, CHCA W H D
−2
Vacuum level attained 1×10 Pa (a) Main unit 416 610 450 80
Max. temperature 250 °C (b) Power supply 296 230 390 28
Sample one glass slide (c) Rotary pump 430 230 163 30
Note: This system applies matrix coatings via vacuum deposition. It cannot be used
for pretreatment of highly volatile samples. Liquid matrices or highly volatile
matrices cannot be used. Use transparent glass slides to control the system by
checking the transmitted laser light. Utilities
Power AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz, 15 A
Max. power consumption 700 VA
Installation Example Current 30 A or more (15 A of this: in the fume hood)
Temp. and humidity 18 °C to 28 °C / 40 % to 70 %

Control mode
Coating thickness Set the type of matrix and coating thickness by
a
measurement mode deposition for automatic operation
b
Deposition time Set the type of matrix and deposition time for
control mode automatic operation.
Adjust the deposition time manually while
Manual adjustment checking the intensity of the transmitted laser
mode
light.
*¹ Contact your Shimadzu representative regarding other matrices.
C Matrix coating is performed via vacuum deposition. Liquid matrices or highly volatile
matrices cannot be used.

Please prepare for the draft chamber at the inside dimension of more
than D650 × W1000 × H60 (mm).
Sirrocco fan: CES-V

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