Technical Specification for Zeta Potential and Particle Size

Analyser

This specification is for the supply of a zeta potential and particle size analyser including all
necessary accessories, software and warranty.
This technical specification is designed to act also as a compliance statement. Suppliers
should indicate whether they Comply, Partially Comply or Do Not Comply for each
item. In the case of partial compliance the supplier must state what aspects comply and what
do not. For Comply and Do Not Comply suppliers are strongly encouraged to indicate
the value. In some instances items which do not comply for all aspects of the technical
specification may still be accepted based on the overall strength of the instrument. Under no
circumstances should a supplier return this form with elements deleted. Suppliers should
provide all relevant brochures and technical sheets on any instrument quoted to support all
claims of compliance. All documents should be provided by supplier also in electronic, text-
editable version (Pdf, Word, Excel, others and no jpg or pdf scan), using CD, DVD, USB

Main Components

The system should include the following components

Components Compliance statement

1 Zeta Potential and particle size analyser
2 Must be compatible with autosampler and the sample
introduction system. Include dimensions and brochure
information.
3 Must be compatible with auto-titrator
procedure/device. Include dimensions and brochure
information.
3 Instrument software
4 Computer control system
6 Necessary spare parts

Dip cell
High concentration cell.
Surface zetapotential cell (5mm * 4mm)
Narrow band fluoresence filter
Advanced protein measurement software

Feature Compliance statement

 1 Should be able to measure samples in the form of
particles, solutions and surfaces
2 Measure zeta potential using laser wavelength phase
changes. Standard laser 10mW, 633 nm
3 Measure particle size using dynamic light scattering
(DLS)

4 Be capable of measuring microrheology by dynamic

light scattering (DLS) and tracer probes
5 Come with TWO standard
volume quartz cuvettes
6 Come with microvolume cuvette
7 Come with solid surface zeta potential sample
holder/adaptor
8 Come with a flow cell
9 Condensation control
10 Two angle measurement
11 Temperature control at least 0C - 90C +/-0.1

Performance requirements for size measurements

1 Sample temperature control of at least 0-90 C, +/-
0.1
2 Particle size measurement range of at least 0.3nm
10.0 m,
3 Size measurement: Minimum concentration of sample
0.1 mg/ml 15 KDa protein
4 Size measurement: Maximum concertation 40% w/v
5 Minimum volume sample 12 micro litre

Performance requirements for Zeta-potential

1 Zeta potential sensitivity ; 1 mg/ml, 15 kDa Protein
2 Zeta potential range of at least 500 mV
3 Zeta potential conductivity operating range of 0 <
sample < 200 mS/cm inclusive
4 Zeta potential range of at least 500 mV
5 Minimum Sample volume 20 micro litre

Molecular weight
 1 Molecular weight range <1000Daltons 2X 107
Daltons

Physical Compatibility Requirements

1 Combined footprint for the Zeta Potential and particle
size analyser, autosampler, auto-titrator and computer
system, including all recommended maintenance
space must be less than 1000 mm (W) x 610 mm (D).
2 Dimensions D x Wx H mm (weight) = 600*320*260
(19 kg)
3 All units compatible with 220-240 V and 50 Hz
power supply with total current draw < 13 A
4 UK style plugs on all electrical cords or necessary
adapters
5 Operate in relative humidity range of 35% - 80% non-
condensing @ sea level
6 Operate in 10 35C temperature range

Supply Inclusions (must be included in the main technical offer

Item Compliance statement

1 Delivery, installation and commissioning (including

performance verification)

2 Onsite training including all associated costs of

personnel travel and lodging

3 Warranty, minimum 2 years including labor and parts

(excluding consumable items)

4 Hardware support (parts) for at least 2 years

5 List of additional/recommended spares and options

along with description of their purpose (AS OPTION)

6 2 year preventative annual maintenance contract

comprising of at least 1 visit per year including all
associated costs of personnel travel and lodging PLUS
parts typically replaced in the recommended
maintenance plan.
Supplier should consider

1 Less than 120 days, Installation and commissioning Delivery, Installation and
included and Onsite training included Training
2 1 years Warranty
3 2 years After Sales Service