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DROPimage Software

The ramé-hart DROPimage series software was written and developed by Dr. Finn Knut Hansen, a Scientist and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oslo, and is available exclusively from ramé-hart instrument co. Our lineup currently includes three editions as detailed in the matrix below.

 

ramé-hart DROPimage Matrix
 

Included with Model 90 CA Edition and Model 190

   

Included with Models 210 and 400

   
Included with Models 250, 260, 290, 500, 590, 790    
Supports U1, U3, and U4 Series SuperSpeed Cameras
Supports G1 and U2 Series High-Speed Cameras    
Measures Contact Angle
Measures Surface Energy (7 Different SE Tools)  
Measures Surface Tension  
Measures Interfacial Tension  
Methods-based Experiment Design Tool    
Calibration Command
Automatically measures left and right contact angle and drop dimensions (height and width)
Images can be saved and opened
Results can be saved to a (text) log file
Supports Automated Dispensing System (100-22)  
Profile data can be saved and opened  
Includes Phase Editor for adding and modifying liquids and solids  
Method Editor, Parameter Editor, Time File Editor, Event File Editor, Phase Editor, and Session Control    
Supports optional Automated Tilting Base (100-25-A)    
Supports optional Oscillator (100-28) for measuring surface dilatational elasticity and viscosity    
Supports Relaxation Experiments    
Includes an Advanced Reporting Tool    
Includes an Advanced Graphing Tool    

Upgradeable to DROPimage Pro

   

Upgradeable to DROPimage Advanced

 

Click on the icons below to learn more about each edition of DROPimage:

 DROPimage CA
Calibration Tool and Contact Angle Tool - included with Model 190

 

 DROPimage Pro

Calibration Tool, Contact Angle Tool, Surface Energy Tools, Surface Tension Tool - included with Models 210 and 400.

 

 DROPimage Advanced
Static and Dynamic Contact Angle Measurements, Surface Energy, Surface Tension, Interfacial Tension, Methods-based experiment  using Pendant and Sessile Drops, and fully automated Advancing and Receding Studies (requires Automated Tilting Base). Support for Oscillator (100-28) and Automated Tilting Base (100-25-A). DROPimage Advanced is shipped with Models 250, 290, 500, 590, and 790.

DROPimage and Legacy Software

In 2018 DROPimage Standard was replaced by DROPimage Pro and the Surface Tension Tool was added. The first version of DROPimage Pro was v3.1808 and was released on 1-Sep-2018.

In 2002 ramé-hart retired the RHI imaging software and in 2006 support for that product was phased out. We strongly recommend that RHI users upgrade to one of the current editions of DROPimage. Please contact us for upgrade pricing. Here are some advantages to DROPimage over RHI:

  • Real Live Display

  • More Accurate Contact Angle Measurements from Circular Curve Fit Option

  • Improved optimization routines

  • Better Results Output and Presentation

  • Spreadsheet-style Output and Log Files

  • Calculation of Standard Deviations of Surface Energy using the Monte Carlo Simulation

  • Additional Solid/Liquid/Liquid Tool and Single Liquid SE Tool

  • Easy to understand Graphical User Interface

  • Supports Automated Dispensing System (Standard, Pro and Advanced)

  • Supports Automated Tilting Base (Advanced only)

  • Supports Oscillator (Advanced only)

  • Frequent updates and patch fixes are available

  • DROPimage is constantly being improved with new features and support for new options

  • DROPimage is backward compatible with RHI

  • DROPimage supports some legacy cameras and frame grabbers.

For more information or a quotation, please contact us
or call 973-448-0305
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