Milestone microwave digestion systems - Ethos 1

The all-new ETHOS 1 is a multifunctional system and can be used for closed and open vessel acid digestion, sample drying, solution evaporation, and even solvent extraction or protein hydrolysis through the wide choice of rotors, vessels, and accessories. It offers an integrated approach to microwave sample preparation, with full control of all reaction parameters
 

All stainless-steel construction
The chassis of the ETHOS 1 is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, not molded plastic. The cavity and the door are plasma-coated with PTFE to protect the unit. Milestone's warranty covers the cavity coating against corrosion for 5 years!

Homogeneous microwave distribution
A pyramid-shaped rotating diffuser evenly distributes the microwaves in the cavity. This unique design ensures optimal microwave distribution, preventing localized hot and cold spots
 

Choice of pulsed or unpulsed microwave emission
The ETHOS 1 is the only microwave system allowing the user to select microwave emission in a pulsed or unpulsed mode, to safely control even the most exothermic reactions

Unpulsed 750 watt

Pulsed 750 watt

Highest safety through unique pressure responsive door
Milestone is committed to making the world's safest laboratory microwave systems and has further improved the safety of the ETHOS 1 system, featuring a door opening and selfresealing mechanism. In case of sudden over-pressurisation of the cavity, the door opens slightly for immediate and safe release of the overpressure using spring-loaded steel bars. Microwave power is instantaneously cut off. Immediately afterward, the door is pulled back by the springs, resealing the cavity.This is the same principle of selfresealing employed in the Milestone pressure vessels! (US Patent 5,767,493)
 

Convenient, user-centric design
The ETHOS 1 door includes a shock resistant double-glass window, for easy viewing of the pressure vessels. The door opens downward and it can be used by the user as a working platform to facilitate the loading of the vessels into the microwave cavity.

Fast vessels air cooling for higher throughput
The ETHOS 1 is equipped with a heavy duty air flow system, placed above the microwave cavity. The air flow rapidly cools the external surfaces of the vessels. An acid resistant flexible hose connects the exhaust fan to a fume hood ensuring a safe working environment. Alternatively, the Milestone vessels can be cooled in a water bath, further reducing the total cooling time to less than 10 minutes

Advanced User Interface
The ETHOS1 is operated via a compact terminal with bright, full-color, touch-screen display. The terminal runs Milestone's unique EasyCONTROL software, to provide simple, user-friendly control of the microwave sample preparation process.

EasyCONTROL software
Milestone's new EasyCONTROL software is the most advanced and powerful operating system in the field of microwave sample preparation. Automatic, real-time monitoring and feedback-based control of multiple parameters offering unsurpassed process control. Simply recall a factory stored program or create a new one. Press 'Start', and the system will follow the drawn temperature or pressure profile, utilising a sophisticated PID algorithm

Transfer methods and data to PC
The flash card is removed from the START MOD terminal and introduced into a standard PCMCIA laptop slot for methods and runs storage, viewing and data transfer