The new ETHOSTM UP is Milestone's most sophisticated yet user-friendly microwave sample preparation system. It provides the ideal combination of pressure vessels, digestion sensors, a user interface, and microwave hardware.
Productivity up. Simplicity up. Safety up
The ETHOS UPTM perfectly embodies Milestone's microwave sample preparation philosophy. Its features are specifically tailored for closed-vessel microwave acid digestion, and they include productivity, safety, ease of use, connectivity, expertise, and application flexibility.
The ETHOS UP microwave digestion system, which comes with a wide range of accessories, incorporates Milestone's groundbreaking idea of “Total Microwave Sample Preparation,” providing a comprehensive first-class solution for vacuum evaporation, high-temperature fusion, organic and inorganic synthesis, and even protein hydrolysis.
- Dependability and safety. Top-rated temperature and pressure sensors and microwave hardware
- Throughput and performance. Sophisticated rotor technology and simpleTEMP temperature control
- Ease of use and control. EasyCONTROL operating software
- Expertise and know-how. 30+ years experience in your lab with the Milestone Connect
- Flexibility. Rotor-based digestion system for hundreds of applications
Rugged, reliable microwave platform
Milestone makes the most robust, dependable, and secure microwave system on the market. It uses 316 stainless steel throughout, whereas other manufacturers use molded plastic.
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The largest stainless-steel microwave cavity
The microwave cavity is the largest on the market, with a more than 70 L volume. As a result, digestion rotors with additional sample locations can be used, increasing sample throughput and productivity. Secondly, in the event of an unexpected overpressurization, a larger cavity allows gases to escape from vessels more effectively, improving inherent safety.
Pressure-responsive door for maximum safety
The ETHOS UP has a fully stainless steel door with a novel opening and self-resealing mechanism for added security. If the cavity suddenly becomes overpressurized, the microwave power is immediately cut off, and the door opens slightly for a quick and safe pressure release. The microwave cavity is then sealed again by pulling the door back immediately.
The most powerful microwave digester
The ETHOS UP includes two 950-watt magnetrons, totaling 1900 watts. The system also uses a rotating diffuser to disperse the microwaves uniformly throughout the cavity. This diffuser's high power enables the thorough digestion of even the most challenging samples and the extremely quick heating of high-throughput rotors.
Live monitoring with milestone safeVIEW
The Milestone safeVIEW, a high-definition digital camera interfaced with the instrument terminal, is integrated into the ETHOS UP. The instrument's all-stainless steel door provides complete protection while enabling the chemist to monitor the digestion process. A real-time video of the entire run is displayed.
Sensors
For unparalleled digestion control
Temperature regulates sample decomposition during digestion and directly impacts the quality of digestion. Milestone was the first to use an in-situ temperature sensor with infrared sensors.
Milestone fuses the advantages of in-situ and infrared sensors into the Milestone easyTEMP, a direct contactless temperature sensor.
Temperature control with easyTEMP
The easyTEMP contactless sensor directly controls the temperature of all samples and solutions and provides precise temperature feedback to guarantee full digestion in all vessels with the highest level of safety. This technology combines the flexibility of an infrared sensor with the quick and precise reading of an in-situ temperature sensor.
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The ETHOS UP software provides temperature measurement and traceability of digestion history for each sample. Temperature profiles and diagrams on the ETHOS UP terminal can be saved and shown in real time.
Combined with these sensors, the “vent-and-reseal” vessel technology guarantees safe, thorough digestion without losing volatile compounds.
Smart software: To save time
The ETHOS UP has a dedicated touchscreen terminal with easyCONTROL software, which enhances the process overall and offers complete documentation and control over all digestion parameters.
Method development is unnecessary because the ETHOS UP terminal comes preloaded with hundreds of applications, including all US EPA methods. The ETHOS UP has a backlit logo that shows the true state of the digestion process, further streamlining lab operations.
- Hundreds of factory-stored methods
- Temperature and pressure values are shown visually
- Procedures and runs that are saved as PDF files or printed
- Trail tracking of the instrument (compliance with CFR-21 Part 11)
- Bright, full-color, touchscreen display that is easy to read
- Multilingual, icon-driven software
Hundreds of methods are factory-stored. Image Credit: MilestoneTM Srl
Editing a temperature profile. Image Credit: MilestoneTM Srl
Easy view of temperature and pressure values. Image Credit: MilestoneTM Srl
Visual indication of temperature in all vessels. Image Credit: MilestoneTM Srl
Methods and runs printed or saved as PDF files. Image Credit: MilestoneTM Srl
Instrument's trail tracking (CFR-21 Part 11 compliance). Image Credit: MilestoneTM Srl