Abstract:
An automatic optical measurement system (100) is provided. The measurement system (100) includes a sample vial (10) and an automatic optical measurement apparatus (90) configured to receive the sample vial (10). The automatic optical measurement apparatus (90) is configured to detect a presence of the sample vial (10) in the automatic optical measurement apparatus (90) and measure a light intensity of light substantially passing through the sample vial (10) if the sample vial (10) is present. The measured light intensity is related to sample material properties of a sample material within the sample vial (10).
Abstract:
A standard media suspension body (150) for verification and calibration of an optical particulate measurement instrument and configured to be at least partially immersed in a sample fluid is provided according to the invention. The body (150) includes a substantially solid outer surface including a first end (151) and a second end (152) disposed along an axis of illumination A and at least one outer surface (153). The first end (151) is configured to admit impinging light. The suspension body further includes an inner volume. At least a portion of the inner volume includes a substantially suspended light scattering material (155) that is configured to scatter a predetermined quantum of the admitted light. The suspension body (150) further includes an end cap (156) formed on the second end (152) and comprising a light absorbing material. Light exiting the second end (152) is substantially absorbed by the end cap (156).