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Software Features






               Eliminates the mistake or trouble of selecting refractive indices                                                         Particle size distribution data and light intensity distribution data can be displayed in real-time


                                                                                                                                      This means that changes in the sample over time or shifts in the dispersion status can be monitored in real time. Since both the light
            Automatic Refractive Index Calculation Function
                                                                                                                                      intensity distribution data, which is the raw data, and particle size data can be monitored simultaneously, both data sets can be
            Selecting a refractive index was an unavoidable part of using the   appropriate refractive index based on the LDR (light intensity   compared to monitor any changes in the status of samples.
            laser diffraction method, where generally a published value was   distribution reproduction) method.
            entered, but such values were not necessarily appropriate,   Top 5 of the refractive index candidates (from No. 1 to No. 5) are
            considering the effects of particle composition and shape.   displayed with the evaluation point, and the particle size
            Therefore, tedious trial and error processes were used to select   distribution caluculated by the refractive index is also displayed as
            refractive indices.                                a thumbnail. An appropriate refractive index can be selected
            WingSALD II solves such problems by being the world's first   referring to the evaluation point and the thumbnail. The
            software to include a function that automatically calculates an   refractive index of the main material can be selected from the list.








                                                                                                                                                                                                    Updates particle size distributions
                                                   Evaluate                                                                                                                                            and light intensity in real time


                                 Specify a range for the
                                 refractive index
                                                     Display candidates from refractive
                                                     index and particle size calculation results

            Note: The LDR method automatically calculates an appropriate refractive index based on consistency between the actual measured light intensity distribution and one
               reproduced (recalculated) from particle size distribution data. This method was developed by Shimadzu and published in two technical papers. It is sometimes called   Continuous measurement of 1-second interval particle size changes
               the "Kinoshita Method", in academic communities, after the name of Shimadzu’s engineer.
                                                                                                                                      Changes in particle size distributions and particle diameters are measured continuously, at intervals as short as 1 second, and the results
                                                                                                                                      are saved. Furthermore, the results can be subjected to multifaceted analysis and evaluation using functions such as 3D graphing. For
               Assist function decreases operational error to ensure more accurate measurement
                                                                                                                                      example, the reaction processes that occur when particle groups disperse, aggregate, or dissolve can be monitored

            Measurement Assistant Functions: allow preparing SOPs to ensure measurements are always performed using the same
            conditions and procedures.
            Creating, saving, and sharing measurement conditions and
            procedures, including pretreatment methods and conditions,
            ensures measurements are performed using the same conditions                                                                      Normalized Particle Amount (Diff)
            and procedures, even if performed by a different operator or at a
            different location or plant, and allows safely comparing data.
            Furthermore, when the measurement assistant function is used,
            measurement instructions for the operator are displayed on the                                                                                    Particle Diameter (µm)
            screen. This enables even inexperienced operators to perform
            measurements correctly. In addition, administrators and operators
            can be assigned different operating privileges to ensure security.
                                                                 Create and save measurement
            Note: SOP is an acronym for Standard Operating Procedure.  conditions and procedures (SOP)
                                                                                     Procedures, remarks, and other information
                                                                                     are displayed interactively during
                                                                                     measurements. This standardizes measurement
                                                                                     procedures and prevents mistakes.                This is an example of light intensity distribution data and particle size distribution data for the dissolution process of calcium carbonate.
                                                                                                                                      It shows how dissolution progresses from smaller diameter particles and how the normalized amount of large particles increases.
                                                                                  Includes security features
                                                                                  that limit the functionality
                                                                                  available to operators


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