The EthosEZ 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, and includes many safety features to operate within the new USP methods
Milestone is
committed to making the world's safest laboratory microwave systems and has further improved the safety of the EthosEZ 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)
The
ETHOS EZ 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
Convenient, user-centric design
The EthosEZ 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 EthosEZ 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
All stainless-steel construction
The chassis of the EthosEZ is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel,
not moulded 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 rotating diffuser evenly distributes the microwaves in the cavity. This design ensures
optimal microwave distribution, preventing localised hot and cold spots
Advanced User Interface
The
EthosEZ 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
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
Highest safety through unique pressure responsive door
Choice of pulsed or unpulsed microwave emission
Transfer methods and data to PC
