The MERLIN 4 is well suited for the metal production and inspection & contract lab industries and perfectly suited for the metal processing industry. It is available in 2 models: the MERLIN 4 Ultra and MERLIN 4 Visible. Contact us for more information and to arrange a demonstration of the MERLIN 4 .
The MERLIN 4 is a mid-range CCD spectrometer available as a dedicated single-base unit as well as a versatile multi-base system. It is well suited for the metal production and inspection & contract lab industries and perfectly suited for the metal processing industry. It is available in 2 models: the MERLIN 4 Ultimate and MERLIN 4 Visible. The MERLIN 4 Ultimate covers a range of 175-521 mn and the MERLIN 4 Visible: 201-521 mn. Most calibration elements are covered.
| MERLIN 4 Visible | MERLIN 4 Ultimate |
| VIS | UV – VIS |
| Al, Mg, Zn, Sn, Pb | Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Al Mg, Zn, Sn, Pb, Ti |
| All alloying elements and major traces | All alloying elements and major traces Fe |
| Digital source for high precision | Digital source for high precision |
| ARUN factory calibration | ARUN factory calibration |
| Gas consumption: Low flows, no optic flush, lower grade | Gas consumption: Low flows, no optic flush, lower grade |
| Light path – direct | Light path – direct |
Here are some of the MERLIN 4’s main features:
- Compact bench-top model
- High-resolution, full-spectrum optical systems
- Self-purification system
- No vacuum pump, nor argon purge in optics
- Holographic diffraction grating
- High-resolution CCDs
- Digital spark source
- Ethernet connectivity
| Optical System | Paschen – Runge |
| Wavelength Range | 175-521nm (Visible)/206-521nm (Ultra) |
| Power Supply | Line input 90 or 260 Volts AC 50-60 Hz |
| EMC | IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5 |
| Working Temperature | 10° to 30° C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80% |
| Argon Purity | 99.998% or 99.999% purity |
| Argon Flow | When burning – 3L per minute, Standby 0.1L per minute |
| Dimensions | 650 x 390 x 780mm |
| Weight | 70kg |
| Maximum Excitation Power | 400VA |
| Optical Source Type | 50VA |
| Discharge Frequency | 400Hz maximum |
| Discharge Current | 150A maximum |
| Spark Stand Aperture | 12mm |
The MERLIN 4 supports a wide choice of analytical programs for all applications and their alloys including:
- Aluminium
- Magnesium
- Zinc and its alloys
- Copper
- Nickel
- Cobalt
- Titanium
- Silicon
- Lead
- Tin
The MERLIN 4 is well suited for the metal production and inspection & contract lab industries and perfectly suited for the metal processing industry. It is available in 2 models: the MERLIN 4 Ultra and MERLIN 4 Visible.