PCA 200 – Portable Contact Angle Goniometer for Fast, On-Site Surface Energy Evaluation
The PCA 200 by DataPhysics Instruments is a revolutionary portable contact angle goniometer, engineered for fast and precise surface energy evaluation directly on-site. Designed with mobility and efficiency in mind, this compact device delivers laboratory-grade results in production and field environments.
With its integrated computer and touchscreen interface, the PCA 200 functions autonomously—no external PC or software required. It’s ready to perform static contact angle measurements within seconds, using both water and diiodomethane droplets to assess the polar and dispersive components of surface energy. This dual-liquid capability supports widely accepted models such as OWRK and Wu, ensuring reliable and comparable data.
The device features live image previews for accurate sample alignment, and results are displayed immediately after measurement, enabling swift decision-making on-site. Ideal for analyzing large or immobile surfaces like automotive panels, coated glass, or composite materials, the PCA 200 excels where traditional lab instruments are impractical.
Each set of disposable liquid cartridges delivers over 1,000 measurements, and the built-in rechargeable battery supports full-day operation. The PCA 200 also allows easy data export via USB-C and browser-based interface, with optional dpiMAX software for deeper data analysis and management.
For industries that require rapid, reliable verification of surface conditions—such as painting, bonding, or printing—the PCA 200 offers unmatched portability, precision, and ease of use. It’s a powerful upgrade from subjective testing tools like dyne pens, providing objective, reproducible results every time.
The Portable Contact Angle Goniometer – PCA 200 by DataPhysics Instruments is a compact, handheld device designed for on-site, non-destructive measurement of surface energy on solid surfaces of any size. It serves as a quantitative alternative to traditional test inks, offering objective and reproducible assessments of surface wettability
Features of Portable Contact Angle Goniometer – PCA 200
- Stand-alone, mobile device: as a compact and mobile hand-held device, the PCA 200 can be used directly on site, wherever it is needed. Thanks to the integrated computer and software, it can be operated as a wireless, stand-alone measurement solution.
- Display with live preview image: before the measurement, the device display provides a live preview image of the surface to be analysed. This function allows visual inspection and adjustment to ensure that each measurement is taken in exactly the right place. After the measurement, the device immediately shows the measured values on its display.
- Measurement with two test liquids: the PCA 200 can dispense the test liquids diiodomethane and water simultaneously, and directly measure their contact angles on the solid sample. This makes it possible to determine the surface energy at the touch of a button, increasing the efficiency of work processes.
- Quickly determine the surface energy: the PCA 200 determines the surface energy of samples quickly and reliably using well established interaction models (OWRK and Wu model). These models enable a differentiated analysis of the polar and dispersive components of the surface energy.
- Long operating time: with a powerful lithium-ion battery, the PCA 200 is equipped for a long operating time. In addition, the cartridges for the two test liquids are sufficiently large to allow a great number of measurements without having to refill them.
There are no reviews yet.