Model 575 Gen 2
Intrinsic Viscometer
Client: Haiku Instruments
Sector: Analytical Instrument / Polymer Analysis R&D and QC
Scope: Hardware design, power management, fluidics integration, heated system chambers, pilot production
Status: Completed – Pilot Units Delivered
Summary:
ZEDion integrated precision fluid‑control and auto sampling modules into a custom enclosure for the Model 575 Intrinsic Viscometer. We engineered low‑ and high‑temperature heated sample chambers and developed a power management PCBA for several dedicated heaters and subsystem controllers with peak capacity of 720W at 48 VDC. Our team produced complete design files to support pilot‑production prototyping and coordinated fabrication of all hardware. The finished instrument processes up to 24 polymer samples with about one minute of operator input per sample before the automated workflow takes over.
ZEDion’s Development Role:
Industrial and Mechanical Desing
Developed complete system enclosure with all internal mounting interfaces with user / service access.
Fluidics and Sample Handling Integration:
Integrated OEM sample handling module with access to a heated sample tray with up to 24 samples
Integrated multiple OEM fluid control elements including pumps, valves and degassing for sample and solvent control
Electronics:
Engineered power management and distribution PCBA with relay-controlled outputs for several integrated system heaters
Thermal Management & Heated Systems:
Designed custom low and high temperature heated sample chambers.
Developed custom heated needle assembly for high temperature system
Implemented integrated sensors.
Pilot Production & Manufacturing:
Delivered a comprehensive engineering design package facilitating streamlined pilot production.
Coordinated manufacturing and quality control for custom fabricated system components.
Technologies Utilized:
CAD (Autodesk Inventor) for mechanical system design
Altium Designer
Precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing (FDM)
Compliance:
RoHS compliant materials
Adhered to analytical instrument safety and quality guidelines (IEC 61010)
