KSV 2000 Series

- Highly Sophisticated Modular LB Systems

KSV 2000 System is a modular Langmuir trough system which expands from a conventional film balance to a high performance Langmuir-Blodgett instrument for large substrates, or to a fully equipped alternating multilayer Langmuir-Blodgett system. The main difference compared to the KSV 5000 Series devices is the static position of the holders for the surface balance and dipper.

The heart of the KSV 2000 is the Interface unit with the barrier drive. The system set-up is built around the Interface unit by using the modules and accessories. The system set-up is factory installed and ready to use.

The KSV 2000 Series is available in three basic modular configurations, however the modularity of the KSV 2000 allows the configuration to be upgraded at any time.

Features/Capabilities	System 1	System 2	System 3
Langmuir film studies
Simple LB deposition
Controlled architecture multilayer deposition
Max. substrate dimensions		10x10 cm	10x10 cm
Effective trough dimensions	530x150 mm	530x150 mm	775x240 mm
Subphase volume	0.75 l	0.95 l	5.5 l

Common features

• Symmetric or one-sided compression of the monolayer by two inter-linked surface barriers
• Leak-proof hydrophilic Delrin barriers
  
• Form-sintered single piece, non-porous PTFE trough
  
• Subphase temperature control facilitated by aluminum heat/cool base plate operated by external circulating water bath (sold separately)
• Digital display for surface pressure value
• Super-sensitive film balance with platinum Wilhelmy plate, 100 paper plates and a hook for paper plates
• Complete KSV WINLB software for Windows operating systems
• Comprehensive instruction manual and instructional video CD on how to set up the instrument and start making measurements.
• Complete starter kit to make your first measurements (see accessory KSV-LBKIT)
• Optional remote control keypad for stand-alone use
  
• Optional environmental chamber to protect the instrument from airborne particles and other disturbances