DROPimage software > Rame-hart

The ram?-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 ram?-hart instrument co. Our lineup currently includes three editions as detailed below.

ram?-hart DROPimage Matrix
Included with Model 190
Included with Models 200, and 400
Included with Models 250, 290, 500, and 590
Supports U and F Series Cameras
Supports High-Speed G Series Cameras
Version available with support for legacy analog camera and frame grabber
Includes 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
Includes suite of (7) surface energy tools
Supports Automated Dispensing System (100-22)
Profile data can be saved and opened
Includes Phase Editor for adding and modifying liquids and solids
Measures surface tension and interfacial tension
Methods-based Experiment Wizard and design tool including 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
Upgradeable to DROPimage Standard		n/a	n/a
Upgradeable to DROPimage Advanced			n/a

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DROPimage and Legacy Software

In 2002 ram?-hart retired the RHI imaging software and in 2004 support for that product was phased out. We strongly recommend that RHI users upgrade to 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 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