Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pico

Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pico

Contact angle meter that measures the wettability on small areas effectively.

  • Static contact angle even on areas smaller than 100 µm
    Sessile drop
  • Surface free energy
    Sessile drop, captive bubble and meniscus methods 
  • Roughness-corrected contact angle and 3D surface roughness 
    Fringe projection phase shifting method 
  • Dynamic contact angle
    Dynamic contact angle, advancing and receding contact angle, contact angle hysteresis and roll-off angle 
  • Surface- and interfacial tension
    Pendant drop and reverse pendant drop methods 
  • Interfacial dilatational rheology
    Pulsating drop method

 




Introducing the Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pico

Theta Pico is based on the high-end Theta Flow which is characterized by its high automation level, ease of use, and high-end accuracy. It can also be used with the versatile Theta Flex contact angle meter.

 

Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pico



Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pico

Key Features

What you can measure

  • Static contact angle even on areas smaller than 100 µm
    Sessile drop
  • Surface free energy
    Sessile drop, captive bubble and meniscus methods 
  • Roughness-corrected contact angle and 3D surface roughness 
    Fringe projection phase shifting method 
  • Dynamic contact angle
    Dynamic contact angle, advancing and receding contact angle, contact angle hysteresis and roll-off angle 
  • Surface- and interfacial tension
    Pendant drop and reverse pendant drop methods 
  • Interfacial dilatational rheology
    Pulsating drop method

 



Key Benefits

3 reasons to invest

Designed for the small 

Theta Pico measures the contact angle even on the smallest surfaces of less than 100 µm. Single fibers, small components and tiny areas can be measured conveniently.  

Focus on the small 

In high magnification, it is particularly difficult to keep the droplet in perfect focus. Automatic focusing ensures that even the tiniest droplets are sharp for reliable results.   

Small droplets require high accuracy 

Automatically enhanced picture with 5 MP resolution is the optimal choice for a demanding application. 

Biolin Scientific Optical Theta Pico


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Specifications

A CLOSER LOOK

Theta Pico is based on the high-end Theta Flow which is characterized by its high automation level, ease of use, and high-end accuracy. It can also be used with the versatile Theta Flex contact angle meter. Check out the system specifications below.

Theta Flow
Theta Flex

Available Measurements

Static contact angle and captive bubble
Batch contact angle
Dynamic contact angle
Meniscus contact angle
Surface/Interfacial tension
3D surface roughness and roughness-corrected contact angle
Interfacial rheology
Surface free energy
Zisman Plot, OWRK/Extended Fowkes, van Oss Acid-Base, Wu, Neumann’s Equation of State, Schultz 1 and 2

Software and hardware

Measuring range (°, mN/m)
0…180, 0.01…2000 0…180, 0.01…2000
Accuracy (°, mN/m)
±0.1, ±0.01 ±0.1, ±0.01
Maximum sample size (mm)
Unlimited×100×320 Unlimited×100×320
Integrated sample holders
Maximum resolution (px)
2592 x 2048 (5 MP) 1984 × 1264 (2.3 MP)
Maximum measuring speed (fps)
3422 3009
Camera
CMOS 1” USB 3.0 digital camera with zoom CMOS 2/3” USB 3.0 digital camera with zoom
Image focusing
Software-controlled autofocus, manual fine focus in optics Manual fine focus in optics
Image quality
Enhanced with DropletPlus technology, native Native
Camera protection
Inside instrument covers Inside instrument covers
Camera view angle (°)
 -4.5 … 2.5, with digital scale  -4.5 … 2.5, with mechanical scale
Light source and size
LED based homogeneous background lighting, 62 x 62 mm LED based homogeneous background lighting, 62 x 62 mm
Field of view (Ø, mm)
1.44…45.3 1.44…32.3
Measurement indicator LED
Integrated touch display
Environment monitoring
Integrated digital ambient temperature, relative humidity and system levelness sensors
Disposable tip dispensing
Software
OneAttension, includes all measurement modes OneAttension, includes all measurement modes
Dimensions — Basic frame (L×W×H, mm)
765 x 230 x 435 765 x 230 x 435
Weight — Basic frame (kg)
29 26
Power supply (VAC)
100…240 100…240
Frequency (Hz)
50…60 50…60

 

Dispenser
Droplet placement
Sample stage
Camera
Possible upgrades
Special features
Theta Flow Auto 5
Auto, 4 liquid Auto Auto XYZ 2592 x 2048 px, max 3422 FPS Full Autofocus Touch display Environment tracing Measurement indicator
Theta Flow Auto 4
Auto, 2 liquid Auto Auto XYZ 2592 x 2048 px, max 3422 FPS Full Autofocus Touch display Environment tracing Measurement indicator
Theta Flow Auto 3
Auto, 2 liquid Auto Auto X, Manual YZ 2592 x 2048 px, max 3422 FPS Full Autofocus Touch display Environment tracing Measurement indicator
Theta Flow Auto 2
Auto, 1 liquid Auto Auto X, Manual YZ 2592 x 2048 px, max 3422 FPS Full Autofocus Touch display Environment tracing Measurement indicator
Theta Flow Auto 1
Auto, 1 liquid Auto Manual XYZ 2592 x 2048 px, max 3422 FPS Full Autofocus Touch display Environment tracing Measurement indicator
Theta Flex Auto 4
Auto, 2 liquids Auto Auto XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full Measurement indicator
Theta Flex Auto 2
Auto, 2 liquids Auto Auto X, Manual YZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full Measurement indicator
Theta Flex Auto 1
Auto, 1 liquid Auto Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full Measurement indicator
Theta Flex Plus
Auto, 1 liquid Manual Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full Measurement indicator
Theta Flex Basic
Manual Manual Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px,  max 3009 FPS Full Measurement indicator

 

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