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Tender Requirements
Latest Technology based stable and actively shielded superconducting magnet (9.4 Telsa) with an
operational frequency of 400 MHz for 1H. Vendor should quote their latest model.
Shortest possible 5G radial and axial field from the centre of the magnet
Vendor should quote for the magnet currently available with alteast 200 days hold time.
Anti-vibration feet pad for dampening the floor vibrations (frequency damped above 5.0 Hz).
All support equipment for cryostat (e.g., liq. He and liq. N2 transfer lines).
Advanced feature based two broadband frequency generation independent RF channels (full
frequency range generation) with best frequency and phase resolution; fast switching time for all
parameters, without any hidden delays. It should include wave form generators for pulse shaping,
amplitude, phase and composite pulse decoupling generator, preamplifiers with standard filters and
digital receiver control with oversampling and quadrature detection with digitizers facility for
complete elimination of quadrature spikes
a. Controller should be for long term temperature stability at both high and low ranges.
b. High temperature range:
1. Ambient to approx. +150 C
c. Nitrogen cooling system range: -100 to Room Temperature
5 mm multinuclear broadband observe probe head with Z-shielded gradient. Automatic tuning and
matching (ATM).
High performance state-of-the-art workstation (Windows operating system) for acquisition and
processing that can be easily serviced in India in case of any fault:
22/24 LCD monitor, one terabyte Hard Disk, 3 GHz Processor, 4 GB RAM etc.
TOCSY, COSY, HETCOR, NOESY, HMBC, DOSY etc.), Experiment Simulation, Spectra
Reconstruction Spectroscopy.
b) The vendor should provide ten floating licenses along with one processing PC (with latest
configuration) for off-line processing (Processing, Plotting, Structure Verification,
1. 2 containers of 55 litres capacity along with liquid Nitrogen transfer line required for regular filling
3. An ISO-9001 certified oil-free scroll air-compressor complete with dryer with proper ratings and
specification capable of catering all the needs, with a sufficiently big buffer tank along with the
Power backup:
1. A suitable ISO-9001 certified UPS (5 KVA) for the whole system with a minimum of 2 hours backup
Installation:
The liquid helium required for installation should be provided by the NMR supplier at
their expense. Supply and refilling contract of liquid Helium is for 3 years from the date of
installation.
Warranty:
Comprehensive on-site warranty for 2 years after completion of standard one year warranty
including:
(a) All parts and labor
(b) Free maintenance and service
(c) Regular upgrades to all software during the entire warranty period.
(D) Trained operator for NMR for a period of 3 years to be provided at our site by vendor.
(e) 2 nos of room ACs to be provided for maintaining room temperature.
(f) One additional Auto Tuneable BBFO Probe for backup.
ITEM NUMBER 02: HIGH RESOLUTION QUADRUPOLE TIME OF
FLIGHT MASS SEPCTROMETER (Q-ToF) WITH SUITABLE LIQUID
CHROMATROGRAPHY SYSTEM
Parameter Description
17 Solid Analysis Probe An atmospheric pressure solids analysis probe for the direct
sampling and introduction of solids and liquids into the
instrument must be quoted.
18 LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY HPLC /UPLCSYSTEM:
A liquid chromatography system should provide an integrated configuration for solvent and
sample management with the following specifications
Specifications:
XRD system should be capable of carrying out applications including powder diffraction,
thin film and small angle scattering for characterization of nano-powders and nano-particles.
System should be upgradable for further incorporation of additional components such as
High/Low temperature attachment.
Tender Description:
Tender for the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of one unit of DSC-
TGA-DTA with simultaneous scanning facility in single run.
Technical Specification:
The system should have built-in TGA/DSC/DTA/DTG/T mode with simultaneous
scanning facility in single run.
Temp range from 15oC to 1000 C or better
The system must cool down from 1000C to 50C in under 12 min or better.
The system should have heating and cooling rates from 0.1 to 100 C/min or better.
Thermocouple: Pt/Pt-Rh.
Temperature Accuracy and reproducibility: 0.5C or better
TGA should have ultra-Microbalance with minimum 0.1 micro gram sensitivity with
top load design.
Balance measurement Range (sample size) up to 1200 mg or better
The system shall be supplied with Pt and Ceramic pans.
The system should be upgradable to Auto-sampler in future.
Built-in Mass Flow controller for two difference gases viz. N2, O2 or any other. It
should also select the flow of gases through software and shall be displayed on the
screen for on line display as well as getting stored with method..
Reference Materials for DSC and TGA calibrations should be included.
The system should be supplied with windows based software and include Kinetics
software along with main unit. Standard software shall have the flexibility of various
standard calculations like onset, peak area, compare, derivatives, subtraction, % wt
loss, overlay of curves, delta Y calculations, real time reference curve capability, real
time calculation capability, save several different data files into one file, Software
must allow running upto 8 units/ multiple Thermal instruments simultaneously etc.
It should have the flexibility of upgradationof hyphenated analytical techniques to
FTIR and MS form the same vendor,.
Accessory: Suitable PC, Julabo/Polyscience Chillier through OEM, N2 Cylinder and
regulator , printer, On line UPS of 5 KVA with 30 min Backup should be supplied
along with System
All the specifications must be guaranteed with printed and authentic literatures.
ITEM NUMBER 05: HIGH RESOLUTION FIELD EMISSION
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
Essential Specifications :
High resolution Schotkey emitter FESEM with latest technology must have following
minimum specs.
Specifications:
2. Magnification Up to x10,00,000
X >110mm
Y >75mm
Z >10 mm
Tilt=0-70
R=360
c) CCD camera
8. User Interface Keyboard, Mouse, Hard Panel with multifunction for the control
and adjustment of frequently used SEM parameters, Manual
Joystick control for stage axis, Optical Mouse.
b) Chiller.
c) Compressor.
EDS: LN2 Free SDD detector with 20mm crystal area and
127eV resolution. The EDS should be capable of selective
element mapping (Mn K alpha) line scan, selected area
Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Multipoint
Analysis. Standard sample
14 General FESEM quoted must be complete in all respect with stage of art
technology. It should have capability to image thin films,
polymers, ceramics, semiconductors and magnetic specimen at
high mag. FESEM should have suitable technology for
optimum performance of all the detectors particularly In-Lens
SEI.
Vendor must substantiate the technical feature of the system with documentary proof and
send compliance statement of each and every feature. Vendor must high light the best
features other than the tendered features of the system
Essential Specifications
1 Feature Specifications
1 General Characteristics State of the art High resolution TEM with specified high
resolution and tilt angles
Specify model quoted and provide product brochure indicating
the capability for future up gradation
2 Acceleration voltage 20KV to 200 kV lower kV voltage (Preferable)as low as that
required for imaging and analytical analysis of samples like
STEM ( BF, DF & HAADF) imaging, EELS,EDX etc
Specify mode of variation to lower voltage - in steps and/or
continuous
Specify minimum step
HT Stability 2 ppm or better
3 Electron Emitter LaB6 emitter
Filament operating hours counter
4. Resolution
Point Resolution (nm) 0.24 nm or better
Line resolution (nm) 0.14 nm or better
STEM Resolution 1.0 nm or better
5 Vacuum System Clean and Fast Dry Vacuum System
Fully interlocked differentially pumped column
Differential Aperture: specify the size (minimum aperture size
preferred)
Gun and column area pumped by separate Ion Getter Pumps
Built in anti contamination device
Minimum dose/low dose system
Specify approximate pump down time for the requisite level of
vacuum
6. Specimen chamber and Goniometer stage, fully computer-controlled, eucentric side-
Stage: entry, high stability
Maximized tilts for any X,Y,Z, and coordinates
Capable for accommodating a variety of
specimen holders such as low background
double-tilt holders, cooling holders, heating holders etc.
X, Y movement 1 mm or more
Z movement 0.2 mm or more (preferred)
specimen grid size 3 mm
Drift 1 nm/minute with a standard holder
There should be inbuilt safety system to limit translation and
tilt to ensure that there is no damage of pole-piece, objective
aperture holder, specimen holder or any other parts when the
specimen is titled or moved, using all kinds of specimen
holders.
Capable of accommodating a variety of specimen holders
including low background double tilt holder
Specimen tilt 40 or more with specimen tilt holder
EDS solid angle 0.17 srad for silicon drift detector
7 Illumination modes High Magnification
Low Magnification
Diffraction (both micro- and nano-probes)
Dark field
8 Lens System Lens system should be highly versatile with maximum number of
required lenses at various stages capable of all analysis.
RF/DC Magnetron sputtering system with automated process control for depositing thin film
multi-layers with following capabilities and specifications
Vacuum System: Vacuum chamber should be a rectangular or D-shaped box type made
of SS304 stainless steel (Leak tested down to 10-10Torr) with front access door. The size
of this box should be such that it can accommodate necessary view ports and all of the
other essential modules mentioned below.
Pumping System: The vacuum production should be based on an atleast 300 l/sair
cooledturbomolecular pump (Leybolds/Varian/Edwards/Pfeiffer) capable of producing a
vacuum of 1x10-6Torr in 30 minutes with a backing rotary pump (Leybolds/Varian/
Edwards/Pfeiffer) and a pneumatic gate valve. The process is expected to be carried out
in the pressure range of 1 to 100 mTorr, therefore an appropriate solution in the form of
throttling plate or related means should be provided.
Pressure Gauges: One inverted magnetron based pressure gauge that measures down to
1 x 10-9Torr (Leybolds/Varian/Edwards/Pfeiffer/Inficon/MKS) and one capacitance
manometer for measuring process pressure (Leybolds/Varian/Edwards/Pfeiffer/Inficon/
MKS).
Two number of two inch (or closest dimension to it) diameter magnetron cathodes
(preferably Angstrom Science) with possibility of both RF and DC operations. It
should also have the facility of adjustable distance from substrate, adjustable tilt
angle and a shutter.
The system should be upgradable to add two more magnetron cathodes in future.
Hence the system should be able to accommodate four magnetron cathodes.
Rotatable substrate holder capable of holding substrates of sizes from one cm to one
inch diameter (up to 5 substrates are expected to be coated in a given run). Substrate
shutter should also be supplied.
Substrate heating up to 8000 C with necessary temperature monitor and controller. The
heater should preferably be a lamp based radiant heater (This may be used either for
in-situ or post deposition annealing of samples).
The distance between substrate holder and sputtering source should be adjustable.
The minimum distance required is ~ 55 mm for the cathode.
Digital thickness monitor: A quartz crystal based digital thickness monitor with
necessary electronic modules, feedthroughs and arrangements should be provided.
Provision should be there for adjusting the position of the quartz crystal monitor. Some
spare crystals (at least 10 crystals) are to be supplied.
Power Supplies: One cathode is to be powered by a 300 W (or close it) RF power supply
(RFVII/Seren/Huttinger/Advanced Energy) with auto tuning and matching network. The
other cathode is to be powered using a DC power supply (1000 V and 1 A) with
adjustable arc suppression time, Voltage, Current and power regulation modes, digital
display of parameters etc.. (Note: The system should be suitable for running both supplies
at a time for co-sputtering. It should also be suitable for running two or more RF sources
simultaneously for our future applications.).
Gas handling: Gas inflow should be controlled using two mass flow controllers
(preferably MKS): One for Argon and the other for nitrogen / oxygen.
Power input should be compatible with Indian power system (230 V and 50 Hz AC).
Three phase connections should be avoided.
Vacuum and water interlocks should be provided and pump on/off should be integrated
with mains on/off.
ITEM NUMBER 08:FTIR SPECTROMETER
Wavelength Ranges:
Excitation: 200 nm 800 nm or better.
Emission: 200 nm 900 nm or better.
Spectral band width:
Excitation: 2.5, 5, 10 and 15 nm with 0.1nm increment or better.
Emission: 2.5, 5, 10, 20 nm with 0.1nm increment or better.
Wavelength Reproducibility: 0.5 nm or better
Wavelength Accuracy: 1.0 nm or better
Sensitivity: Minimum signal-to-noise level using the Raman band of water, excitation
350 nm, is 750:1 RMS measuring noise on the Raman peak, and 2500:1 RMS
measuring noise on the baseline.
Wavelength Scan Speed: In increments of 1 nm from 10-1500 nm/min; data should
also be collected with respect to time.
Photometric System: Computer-controlled rationing fluorescence spectrometer that
can measure fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and
bioluminescence.
Should Include Single-position, water-thermostatted cell holder
Incorporates a software-controlled filter wheel in the emission monochromator
with 290, 350, 390, 430 and 515 nm cutoff filters, 1% T attenuator and clear beam.
Includes automated polarization accessory that consists of 2 filter wheels; each
wheel containing a horizontal and vertical polarizing element. Polarizer positions are
software controlled and can be manually set or automatically controlled for
polarization, anisotropy or G-factor
Includes sample compartment purge nipple to allow dry air or nitrogen to be blown
into the sample area to prevent the optics fogging for low temperature applications.
Light Source: Xenon flash-pulse lamp with long life time.
Detector: High performance photomultiplier detector
Slew Speed : 2800 nm/minute or better
Limiting Resolution: < 2.5 nm or better
Software Functions : Software for control data acquisition, graphical display, result
presentation, prints, data exchange between other windows Applications, spectrum
addition, subtraction, superimposition, spectral smoothing, normalization, derivative
spectra, peak search, kinetics, align, mathematical calculation.. The software provides
specific applications such as Scan, Time Drive, Ratio Data Collection, Well Plate
Reader and 3D view.
Accessory: Liquid sample Holder, solid sampling unit and various cuvette
Note: The above specification should be supported by a printed and authentic literature.
ITEM NUMBER 10:UV VIS NIR SPECTROMETER
The Double beam Spectrometer should cover the wavelength range 190-3300nm or
better
With fully controlled by external PC through Windows based software.
Should have all reflecting optical system (SiO2 coated) with holographic grating
Double monochromator with 1400 Lines/mm UV/Vis blazed at 240 nm and 360
Lines/mm NIR blazed at 1100 nm, Littrow mounting, sample thickness compensated
detector optics or better
It should have minimum 4 segmented chopper mechanism for dark current
compensation for sample and reference.
System must have photomultiplier detector, PbS detector and/or InGaS detector for
reflectance acc measurements.
The optical resolution should be 0.20 or better for the NIR range and for UVVIS
should be atleast 0.17 nm or better.
Stray light should be less than 0.0001 %T at 220,340 and 370nm as per the ASTM
methods.
Wavelength accuracy should be less than 0.16 nm for UV-VIS range and 0.5 nm
for NIR range.
Photometric accuracy at 1A should be +/- 0.0012A or better.
Photometric Reproducibility at 546.1 nm and 1A should be 0.0008 A or better.
Photometric Range must be at least 6 A or better
Photometric Stability 0.0002 A/h peak to peak or better
Baseline Flatness 0.00015 A (190 to 3000 nm or more) or better.
Cuvette for Liquid sample is to quote.
The software should be capable of performing following functions:
Fully integrated Scan, Timedrive, Wavelength Program data collection modes
included with real-time spectral display and live instrument and accessory status bar.
Quant and Scanning Quant applications, optimization of calibration curves,
calibration lifetime and calibration acceptance criteria. Methods comprise instrument
and accessory parameters, sample table, spectral processing, math calculations,
conditional results checking, report template. Password-protected method security..
Results and reports are created automatically as defined by the method when an
analyst runs or reprocesses data. A secure, encrypted relational database is used to
store all data created. .
Suitable PC-Printer and online UPS is to quote for operation of the system.
ITEM NUMBER 11:Focused Monomode Microwave Synthesis System
Tender Specifications
The system must be able to insure efficient operation for the synthesis of compounds in a
sealed vial for volumes up to 10 ml, & under atmospheric conditions (Open Vessel reaction
under reflux condition) in flasks up to 125 ml.
The system must be compatible in size to fit and work inside of standard fume hoods.
The system must be single mode microwave applicator design and provide a uniform field
with a high power density of at least 900 watts/liter. The system should have minimum power
output of 300 watts.
The System must feature a power delivery system that automatically adjusts during the
synthesis procedure for changes in the polar and/or ionic properties of the reaction mixture.
The System must incorporate the ability to simultaneously apply microwave energy while
cooling the reaction environment. This capability permits reactions to be performed that
require high energy input at lower temperatures.
The System must feature a cooling capability to quench reactions at the end of the synthesis
procedure.
The System must have a built in controller to operate without an external controller.
The System must have an in situ stirring system to affect the stirring of the reaction
The System must have non invasive IR sensor for Temperature Measurement. The system
must have temperature range up to 300 C. It must feature a sensor positioned under the
cavity floor so that the temperature measurement is independent of sample volume and
reaction container size.
System must allow the user to change all operating procedures in the midst of the run.
The System must have the ability for Pressure Measurement and Feedback Control. Itmust
use a vent and re-seal technology that allows for safe venting of excessive pressure.
The vial sealing system should provide a high-pressure seal {>20 Bar (300 psi)}
The System must also allow the automatic and safe relief of residual pressure and normalize
the reaction vial immediately after the reaction procedure concludes.
The System must incorporate a design such that the System can accept various applications
specific instrument modules, such as automation modules, solid-phase peptide synthesis
modules, spectroscopy modules or scale -up modules, to upgrade the base System. All
modules must be forward and backward compatible throughout the product line.
The System must have a removable, protective liner to handle spills in the cavity.
Optional
System must have ability to perform sub ambient (up -800C) and hydrogenation reactions.
System should also have option to perform reaction in a 80 ml closed vials.
Please quote above mention accessories as optional items.
ITEM NUMBER 12: Confocal Raman Spectrometer
Tender Description
Tender for the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of one unit of
Confocal Microscopy, MicroRaman (Raman Imaging), Raman Spectroscopy along with
Photo Luminescence Imaging System having option for Atomic Force Microscopy &
Scanning Near Field Optical Microscopy (SNOM), all in a single system with common
controller and platform.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Confocal Microscope and Raman Imaging
1.1. Research grade confocal microscope with 6x turret.
1.2. Sample size: 120 mm in x and y direction, 25 mm in z direction. Should be adaptable to
fit larger sizes in Z direction.
1.3. Motorized z-stage system, automated approach, 30 mm travel range, single step size
10nm.
1.4. Lasers coupled to microscope using single mode fibers.
1.5. Objectives 20x, 50x & 100 x (minimal and additional with detailed specifications to be
offered separately)
1.6. Confocal microscopy in reflection with diffraction limited lateral resolution ~ 250 nm @
532 nm excitation
1.7.Raman imaging with error-correction based on closed feedback loop of scanner.
1.8. Scan range 200 m in x and y directionwith good position accuracy
Optional:3D imaging and depth profile based on confocal configuration.
2. Spectrometer
2.1. Spectrometer with >60% transmission (or better) @ 532nm.
2.2. Fiber coupled to microscope. 25, 50, 100 micron fiber.
2.3. Spectral resolution approximately one wavenumber pixel to pixel. Peak position
accuracy 0.02 wavenumber.
2.4. Lens based spectrometer
2.5. Focal length 300 mm
2.6. Molecular (Chemical) information less than or equal to 200nm laterally
2.7. Gratings optimized for visible range
.
3. CCD
3.1. Back-illuminated CCD detector,
3.2. peak QE > 90%,
3.3. Minimal 1024 x 127 pixel format.
3.4. flexible and highly sensitive confocal signal detection and guidance with multi-mode
optical fibre
4. Lasers
4.1. 532 nm
4.2. 40mW power at laser output
4.3. Single mode fiber with angled FC connector
5. Controller
5.1. Flexible and expandable digital controller based on a single Field Programmable Gate
Array (FPGA) chip
5.2. Fully digital feedback control
5.3. True Scan dynamic position error correction
5.4. High speed overload protection for photon counting detectors
5.5. Two free FPGA slots for future extensions
5.6. 80MHz FPGA
6. Extended PL Module
7. Computer
7.1. 1 Computer with the latest configuration
7.2. Two(2) identical 19 LCD monitors.
8.1. On-site Installation and Training by an experienced engineer. Three years warranty from
the installation date
ITEM NUMBER 13: Thermal CVD
2. High Quality Mass Flow Controllers 3, with gas manifold and high vacuum valves.
The MFCs response time ~ 1 sec
3. Electronic Pressure controller for automatic control of the set pressure with a self
contained closed-loop electronic system with baratron full scale pressure range of 1000
Torr.
4. A double stage Rotary Pump with speed better than 5 m3/hr, intake/exhaust port of
KF25 and ultimate vacuum ~ 10-3 Torr
5. Electrical control panel for the complete system with Emergency switch and interlocks
for safe operation of the system
10. A suitable UPS with 15-30 min batter backup to run the complete system (optional).
ITEM NUMBER 14: Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM)
1. Measuring modes:
Following measuring modes should be provided by offered specification of device:
1.1. Contact mode
1.2. Noncontact and semi-contact mode
1.3. Lateral Force Microscopy
1.4. Phase Imaging
1.5. Force Modulation Microscopy (Viscoelastisity)
1.6. Adhesion Force Microscopy
1.7. AFM Lithography Voltage and Force
Nanomanipulation
1.8. Magnetic force microscopy
1.9. Electrostatic force microscopy
1.10. Kelvin Probe Microscopy
1.11. Piezo Response Force Microscopy
1.12. Spreading Resistance Imaging (30pa-50nA)
1.13. AFM/STM spectroscopies (F-D, I-V etc.)
1.14. Force-Distance curves capabilities
1.15. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (30pa-50nA)
Possibility to use AFM head in stand alone mode separately from the main system
will be considered as an advantage.
2.4. Must include integrated top view optics and optical microscope with real-time color
video display / image capture and cross hair (inside the AFM software).
2.5. Must include temperature and humidity sensors to monitor control of atmosphere during
the measurements
2.6. Compatible for operations in low vacuum (10-4 Torr) is an additional advantage.
2.7. Must be a sample scanner system while tip maintaining its XYZ position relative to laser
and photodiode fixed. Possibility to use additional measuring head for the tip scanning with
fixed XYZ position of sample is considered as an advantage. Please quote optionally for
appropriate measuring head if available.
2.9 Scanners should be of piezo tube construction for highest resolution. Flexure stage based
system will not be considered.
3. Performance capabilities:
Kelvin Probe Microscopy mandatory measuring mode with all required hardware and
software. The system must enable different measuring capabilities of Kelvin Probe including
Single Pass mode based on multi-lock in detection, where KPFM signal is recorded
simultaneously with sample topography during one scan without lifting the tip and repeating
the topography profile. Although the classical Kelvin Probe based on two pass method with
lifting the tip from the surface in the second pass should also be available.
PiezoResponse Force Microscopy - mandatory measuring mode with all required hardware
and software. The system must enable different measuring modes including imaging of
amplitude and phase signals of vertical and lateral piezoelectric domains. The system must
offer comprehensive measurements of hysteresis loops and PFM spectroscopy. The system
should also offer software or hardware implementation for compensation of mutual cross-talk
of the vertical and lateral signals from photodetector that will minimize cross-talk in the
imaging of lateral and vertical domains accordingly.
Raster Spring Imaging or equivalent measuring mode a topography measuring mode
with minimized lateral interaction of tip and sample for measurements of soft and delicate
objects. The vertical approach of the tip to the sample must stop when interaction force
reaches its predefined setpoint value and then move back. The lateral translation of the tip
relative to sample is made only far away from the sample surface thus minimizing the lateral
forces. Simultaneously with topography mapping this mode should also enable quantitative
maps of other mechanical properties such as adhesion map or yang modules.
6. Controller
USB 2.0 connectivity
Fast DSP 320MHz floating point or better
Three 16 bit DACs for each channel (X,Y,Z). in total 9 DACs.
Two 16-bit DACs for user output
Capable to image 8 independent signals simultaneously in one trace and up to 16
signals on trace and retrace.
Up to 8000 x 8000 data pixels
10 ADC of 1MHz, 18-bit
Switchable 500KHz DAC, 18-bit (5 channels with software controlling gain
amplifiers 1,10,100,1000). Individual digital filter on each channel.
6 digital Feed Back loops
Integrated closed loop control
2 broadband lock-in amplifiers: up to 5MHz each, 0.1Hz resolution
3 low frequency lock-ins: up to 10KHz
Digital generators with 32 bit frequency resolution driven by high-speed 80 MHz 14
bit DACs
Low voltage operation
16-bit DAC for Bias Voltage control
12-bit DAC for user output
5 external inputs for user flexibility
Supports signal access module (break-out box) for user defined experiments and
access to all signal
Self-diagnostic board for automatic testing of the system
7. Software
7.1. Automatic cantilever spring constant calibration required
7.2. Graphical User Interface within software for customized force Measurements: enables
design of complex force experiments, implementation of Macro routines etc. Scripting
support of user-defined force curve paths. Users have immediate access to all other
microscope functions because the interface is self contain within the software and is not an
external package. Powerful off-line export and processing tools.
7.3. Free life-time software update
9. Manuals:
Complete set of service manual for diagnostics, trouble shooting and maintenance should be
provided on DVD/CD disks with free copy lisence.
10. Warranty:
The complete system should be warranted for 36 months from the date of commissioning at
site. Warranty should cover:
1. All parts including accessories and labour
2. Free maintenance and service
11. Options:
1. Liquid cell: appropriate liquid cell for AFM measurements under liquid media. The
cell must enable optical access to the tip sample also.
2. Mode to do Research in Elasticity :
Offered system can able to do research in Elasticity, have the technique for local elasticity to
provide direct imaging of polymer domains and texture as well as direct measurement of Youngs
Modulus. Need to offer relevant mode of microscopy with the sample actuated by piezoelectric
transducer which emits acoustic waves into the sample. The surface vibrations are transmitted into
cantilever via the sensor tip.
5. Vacuum Attachment:
In order to remove water layer from the surface, increase sensitivity measurements
and enable controlled homogeneous environment around the sample during SPM
measurements the system must be equipped with compatible vacuum pumping/gas injection
system:
SPM base system must be hermetic and allow for connection to external vacuum pumping
station and gas injection
SPM base system must have inbuilt industry standard flanges for connection to external
vacuum pumping station
. While operating SPM system in low vacuum/gaseous atmosphere there must be optical
access to the tip and sample
XY motorized sample positioning must be possible while operating SPM system in low
vacuum/gaseous atmosphere
Vacuum pumping station must include appropriate pumps, vacuum gauge, shutters,
flanges, gas injection system and all necessary accessories.
Vacuum pumping station must allow for down to 5x10-4 Torr operation
This station must not limit functionality of the SPM system, e.g. allow for sample and
probe scanners operation, simultaneous use of heating stages and other SPM accessories.
Closed loop scanning is essential for SPM system operation in low vacuum also.
6. Nanoindentation :
- Hardware Nanoindentation
- Maximum load, which is ~ 30 150 mN
- Nanoindentation head with optical force displacement sensor
- Modes of operation: Surface topography, hardness and local coefficient of elasticity
mapping;
Nanoindentation and Scratching;
- Hardness measurement in the range 1-100 GPa
- Young Modulus measurement in the range 1-1000 GPa
- Berkovich diamond probes (with tuning fork sensor)
- Stiffness 10-15x103 N/m
- Stiffness 10-15x103 N/m
Confocal Raman:
Scanning Probe Microscope with integrated scanning confocal scheme in combination
with regular AFM and spectrometer to detect Raman scattering spectrum.
ITEM NUMBER 15: VACUUM FURNACE
With 1 Segment programming facility for heating rate control along with automatic
fault Indication & RS232C Interface.
Over Temperature Alarm with light indication.
PHASE ANGLE control Thyristor power drive for long life and safe guard of heating
elements
and for high accuracy and power save. Along with voltage control and Limit facility.
1.5 times higher from actual furnace load.
POWER SUPPLY: Input Supply 415 V AC 50 HZ, 2 / 3 PH + Neutral. Load: 8.4 Kw. (
Approx.)
Air Cooled Type step down Transformer, suitable for Thyristor Drive.
Rating: 1.5 times higher Volt. 400V + Neutral .
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
Max. 2000C for short period.However, 1900C for continuous operation.
CONSTRUCTION:
Upper Part Furnace and lower portion Control Unit or Table Top Furnace mounted
with
Heavy channel welded frame & separate control unit should be provided side by side.
Furnace body temperature not over 50o C. at 1900oC operational temperature.
FURNACE SHELL:
Horizon Top / Front opening type S. Steel ( SS-304L) cold wall with 4mm thick outer
shall and 6mm inner shell with water circulation round the total furnace body, door
opening with adequate vacuum proof gas tight sealed water cooled system, provision
for gas inlet, 25 CFF Vacuum port with Isolation Valve, pressure relies valve and
safety valve suitable capacity of 2 PSI pressure inside the chamber.
Furnace (Vacuum Chamber) should be fabricated as per ASME code Section VIII,
Div 1.
SYSTEM OF DOOR: Manual operated mechanical movement system for easy opening &
closing, along with all side extended flange with O ring fitted.
VACUUM SYSTEM:
Ultimate vacuum should be of lower than 10-2torr using direct driven rotary pump with
necessary required accessories.
Solenoid isolation valve and automatic Gas inlet to the pumping for safety.
Gas inlet connection to the furnace chamber with purge solenoid valve and safety
relief valve to purge inert gas along with Pirani gauges etc.
VIEWING PORT: Suitable design 5-8 mm Dia. silica glass cover double wall water/Air
cooled viewing port , shall be provided for continuous display inside the chamber, in hot
condition,
The Furnace shall be capable to operate with Inert gas Heating, i.e. N2, H2, & Argon etc.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
Following things must be provided along with the furnace:
Two set of drawing, electrical circuit diagram operation manual shall be supplied with
equipment.
Essential spares for two years normal operation should be separately quoted.
List of customers in India along with phone numbers and email addresses. Also, indicate
the level of training for local service capability in India and indicate the typical response
time for service.
ITEM NUMBER 16: Microwave furnace
Technical specification
Micro-oven rectangular in shape 300 mm X 450mm X 350mm mm made of ASTM A
240 304Lmaterial.
Operating temperature up to 1000oC.
The pumping system consists of diffusion pump with liquid nitrogentrap and 4"
butterfly valve used as high vacuum isolation valve.
2nos of 1" valve used one of roughing and another one for backing.
250Lts/Min rotary pumpshould be attached to the diffusion pump with Pirani Gauge
digital and penning gauge.
Magnetron source will be one kilowatt with Rtype thermocouple.
ITEM NUMBER 17: Planetary Mono Mill
Technical Specification
Maximum Feed Size: 10mm
Final Fineness < 1m
Minimum Sample Quantity: 10ml
No. of Bowl: 2 bowls of 250ml
Gas Pressure and Temperature measuring system
Diameter of Balls: 10mm
Bowl and Balls of Hard metal Tungsten Carbide and Stainless Steel
Various deformation modes should include hardware for 3-point bending, tension,
Compression, Single cantilever, Dual Cantilever and Shear modes should be included.
Rotational analysis head with 45 degree change. With very easy sample loading,
Built-in TMA mode should be available. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) can
be determined with this mode. In addition to operation in dynamic mode, the DMA should
permit operation in a constant force vs. time or temperature (TMA) mode. Applications
such as expansion coefficient, softening and penetration, or extension or contraction in
tension geometry should be possible.
Detector: LVDT
Frequency Range from 0 to 300 Hz.max. with 100 frequencies per experiment
Temperature Range from 190C to 400C or 600C or better
Modulus Range : ~103 to 1016 Pa with Resolution 0.0001 Pa or better
Tan Delta resolution : 0.00001 or better
Liquid Nitrogen consumption less than one litre per run
Displacement range : + 1000 with 1 nm resolution
Heating and cooling rate : 0.1 20 C/min or better
Force Range : + 10 N
Should be upgradeable to humidity studies.
Should include Fluid bath for immersion studies.
Material packets should be included for powdered or non-self supported materials, such as
powdered drugs, gels, natural products like tea, coffee, herbs, etc. and low viscosity
materials, to be investigated by DMA.
Time-Temperature Superposition software should be included. It should allow
manipulation of frequency scan data to generate Master Curves.
Locally required Suitable Branded computer & Printer and Nitrogen Purge Gas Cylinder
with Two stage Gas Regulator should be Included.
Vendor has to quote all the necessary pre-installation requisites required for the complete
installation of the system.
ITEM NUMBER 19: Ultra Low temperature bath
Technical specification:
-40C 0.75 kW
-60C 0.58 kW
-80C 0.2 kW
Pump capacity flow rate (l/min) 11-16
Pump capacity flow pressure (bar) 0.23-0.45
Bath opening / bath depth (W x L / D cm) 13 x 15 / 16
Pump connections M10x1
Barbed fittings diameter (inner dia. / mm) 8 / 10
Filling volume (liters) 8
Refrigerant R404a R508B
A compact, self-contained, bench-top ion mill system having ease of use and low
maintenance.
Suitable for all types of materials (semi-conductors, ceramics, multi-phase metals,
composites, high Tc Superconductors, etc.).
All the functions should be controlled through an intuitive color touch screen
display.
Ion Source
Containing two Penning ion guns each with independently adjustable gas control
utilizing mass flow controllers to permit either rapid milling or slow precise ion
polishing.
Ion beam energy: adjustable from 100eV to 8keV.
Beam width at the sample: no larger than 400m FWHM for standard guns
The milling angle: continuously variable from +10 to 10 and fully adjustable
during operation.
Motorized guns should be controllable through the graphical user interface.
The ion guns shall have no consumable parts and gas throughput should be less
than 0.1cc/min per gun at 8keV
The current range should be variable from 0 to 100 micro Amps.
The current should be measurable for each gun independently and measured at the
gun.
Special Operational Mode available for preparing cross sectional samples for
TEM Analysis.
Stage and Specimen Holders
A specimen exchange mechanism should be incorporated in the system to permit
loading or unloading of samples without venting the work chamber to
atmosphere.
Minimum specimen exchange time: 1 minute (or less) to unload a specimen, load
a new sample, the ion beams turned on (gas, voltage, current stable), and milling.
The Stage should incorporate X, Y motion to assist the user in positioning the
specified mill location at the center of the beam polishing area. The minimum
stage travel shall be +/-0.5mm ( (i.e. 1mm in total ) in X and Y directions.
Sample holder material options should include at minimum: graphite,
molybdenum, and copper.
The specimen holder attached to the exchange mechanism should be available to
optimize ion milling with or without cooling the specimen.
Specimen heating: A glue-type specimen holder should be supplied to optimize
heat dissipation.
The stage should be equipped with a rotational stage utilizing an encoder. The
readout of this encoder should be displayed on the Touch Screen Interface in
degrees.
Rotational speed: continuously variable from 1 6 rpm (12 rpm through the
inactive sectors when using Beam Modulation.)
Sector milling over a range of 5 to 90 degrees should be available and set via the
Touch Screen.
During Sector milling, only one gun shall be milling during each sector.
Cold stage should offered following standard specifications:
o Dewar and conductor rod should share the main vacuum system
o 6-8 hour Dewar capacity
o Sample temperature: -120OC (+/-25OC)
o Electronic temperature regulation: minimum range (-180OC to +
100OC)
o Through transmission illumination of sample
o Built in Dewar heater
Specimen Viewing
In-situ viewing: Any time without shutting down the ion guns or raising the
sample into the airlock.
Shutter: An automatic shutter should be provided to reduce window
contamination when not viewing the specimen.
Sample illumination: Reflection and through transmission with the intensity set
via the Touch Screen.
Sample viewing: as standard- Magnification range: 40X or 80X using
stereomicroscope
An optional Digital CCD imaging system with a minimum of 5Mpixels shall
provide real time viewing on a desktop computer. The camera system shall be
controlled by software. Operator shall be able to view the sample live, acquire
single frame images, or acquire multiple images automatically during the milling
process. ( Optional Item )
o Image storage: (Minimum of two formats)
o The camera should have the ability either in recipe mode or manual
mode to change the image capture sequence from every rotation to
programmable. This should be accomplished via the Touch Screen or
system PC.
o Playback: While running the system and capturing images, the system
should be able to play back the previous 10 captured images.
o The system should be able to capture images while displaying a live
image.
The operator should be able to start, stop, or pause the milling process from the
system
Milling Termination
Milling termination by elapsed timer or optional light operated Auto-Terminator.
User Interface
A 10 color touch-screen graphical user interface (GUI) will be supplied as
standard. The GUI must be located on the front panel of the system for easy
access and viewing. All system functions (gun settings, gas flow controls, stage
movements, etc.) shall be controlled through this screen.
Multi utilization of Argon Voltage/Current Voltage should be possible either
automatically (all the way through perforation) or semi automatically (after
completion of high voltage milling.)
The system must provide the capability of stopping the milling process for user
confirmation before proceeding forward onto subsequent steps.
The Argon gas flow shall be automatically optimized and available prior to and
during the milling process: For each accelerating voltage and for individual gun
Vacuum System
The vacuum system should be totally oil-free (2 stage diaphragm pump backing a
70 liter/second Molecular Drag Pump) and self-contained within the enclosure.
Work chamber base pressure: 5E 6 Torr and operating pressure: < 6E 5 Torr.
Penning gauge and solid state sensor should be provided to monitor the chamber
vacuum and backing pressure respectively.
Operating condition
Less than 200 Watts during operation, less than 100 Watts at idle
100/240 VAC at 50/60Hz
The system should operate with high purity Argon at 25psi (1.72 bar)
Manufacture and product safety
The system shall have CE certification
Cooling
The system shall be air cooled only (no water).
ITEM No. 21B. DISC PUNCH
For 3 mm dia circular samples
Preferable user independent, horizontal cutting action
Polishing unit:
The polishing unit should be compatible to the control unit and the specimen should be
polished from both sides simultaneously. The polishing unit should also have the
following features:
Should have a specimen holder for 3mm diameter and 0.5 mm thick specimens
where one part of the holder should carry a platinum conductor so that electrical
connection to the polishing circuit is automatically established.
Should have set of jets of 1mm diameter for thinning 3mm diameter specimens.
Infrared detector to stop the thinning process automatically once the perforation
appears.
All the parts, which would be in contact with chemicals, should be made of
corrosion-resistant material.
List of customers in India along with phone numbers and email addresses.
Also,indicate the level of training for local service capability in India and indicate
thetypical response time for service.
ITEM No. 21F: HIGH SPEED SAW FOR PRECISION CUTTING
The high speed precision cutting saw is used to cut materials automatically at high speed.
This can be used to section smaller and hard samples which are difficult to section using
an abrasive saw.
Description Specifications
Shaft speed Around 5000 RPM continuously
variable with digital speed indicator.
Drive motor 746 W (1.0 HP) or higher
Cutting chamber clean out hose manual, blade Required
positioning, durable hood and aluminium cast base.
Precise thickness adjustment micrometer with least 10 m or better
count.
Easily adjustable and variable load. Electronics Required
Microprocessor controlled with LCD display.
Removable coolant tank with easy cleaning 35 l approx capacity,
mechanism. approx. 2.5 l/min flow rate
Feed rates. 1.0-20.0 mm/min, 0.2-0.3mm
increment
Description Specifications
Mounting material Phenolic / Acrylic
Mounting of more than one specimen. Desirable
Pressure application. Electro-hydraulic
Requiring no air.
Mount sizes with easy 25 mm (1) and 38 mm (1.5)
interchangeability.
User selectable pressure, temperature, Required
Heating time, cooling time, mount size
Moulding pressure. Preferred range
75 kg/cm2 to 325 kg/ cm2 in steps of 5 ~ 10 kg/
cm2
Moulding Temperature. 150 & 180 C suitable for phenolic and acrylic
material.
Adjustable heating and cooling time in Maximum 30 minutes in steps (mention steps).
30 minutes or better in steps of 10
seconds. LCD with user friendly touch
panel controls.
Heating unit. Minimum 1000 W
Insulated closure with effective heat
control.
Robust mould closure mechanism. Bayonet type for safety.
Effective Heating and cooling system. Required
Electronic touch pad controls for easy Required
operation.
Microprocessor programmed mounting Required
steps and cycle. Should retain the last
used programme.
Cylindrical moulds with duplex Required
mounting rams with spacers.
Alarm signal for cycle completion. Required
Input supply 220V, 50Hz
Offer should include suggested consumables for mounting of 500 samples. Free installation
and training to 2-3 persons at the installation site (MNIT Jaipur). Warranty for three years.
Recommended spares trouble free operation. Manuals two copies.
ITEM No. 21H: TWIN WHEEL GRINDER / POLISHER FOR
MANUAL OPERATIONS
QUANTITY REQUIRED: ONE
This grinding / polishing machine can be used for manual polishing. Microprocessor
controlled machine.
Description Specifications
Provided with variable speed, high torque geared motor; for 10-500 rpm, 746 W minimum
polishing & geared motor for sample holder. (1.0 HP), 40.0 W 50.0 W
Corrosion resistant, non conductive, chemically inert body Required
with vibration free base.
Platen rpm Variable rpm of 10-500,
continuously variable.
Disc Aluminium or suitable
material with a diameter of
200 mm (8)
Manual and semi-automatic programmable when connected Required
with a power head.
Facility draining water. Required
Electronic touch pad controls for easy operation with Required
parameter memory to retain last speed setting.
Wheel speed to be independent of load. Required
Spare magnetic discs & bimetallic plates. One each, required
Input supply 220V, 50 Hz.
Suggested consumables for polishing 500 samples. Free installation and training to 2-3
persons at the installation site (MNIT Jaipur). Warranty for three years. Recommended
spares for trouble free operation. Two copies of manual.
ITEM No. 21I:SEMI AUTOMATIC GRINDER/POLISHER WITH
POWER HEAD
QUANTITY REQUIRED: ONE
Suggested consumables for polishing 500 samples. Free installation and training to 2-3 persons at the
installation site (MNIT Jaipur). Warranty for three years. Recommended spares for trouble free
operation. Two copies of manual.
ITEM No. 21J:VACCUM IMPREGNATION EQUIPMENT
The vacuum pump supplies sufficient vacuum to quickly evacuate entrapped air from any
porous specimen. High strength plastic chamber maintains vacuum throughout the
impregnation period by means of a simple O ring seal.
Technical Specification
Equipment should have high strength plastic vacuum chamber, built-in synchronous
motor and rotating turn table, pouring mechanism, vacuum gauge, hoses, filtering flask,
glass tubing, rubber stopper, 100 graduated paper cups, 12 SAMPL-KUPS, 100 vacuum
table liners, Drierite dehydrating agent and vacuum pump.
Several specimens should be impregnated at one time using a unique rotary table, within
the vacuum chamber.
The ingenious pouring mechanism should enable the premixed mounting compound to be
placed inside the chamber and then poured into molds one at a time. A variety of epoxy
castable (cold) mounting compounds can be used. Since the specimens are encapsulated
under vacuum, the possibility of air entering is completely eliminated.
Free installation and training to 2-3 persons at the installation site (MNIT Jaipur).
Warranty for three years. Recommended spares for trouble free operation. Two copies of
manual should be provided.
ITEM No. 21K: Automatic and Manual bench top Abrassive
cutter
QUANTITY REQUIRED: ONE
Technical Specifications:
X-axis(Left/Right): 2.75(70mm)
Free installation and training to 2-3 persons at the installation site (MNIT Jaipur).
Warranty for three years. Recommended spares for trouble free operation. Two copies of
manual should be provided.
ITEM No. 21L: ULTRASONIC CLEANER
QUANTITY REQUIRED: ONE
This equipment should have single piece cabinet, solid-state 185 watt power source, 47
kHz transducer, 29.2cmx24.1cmx15.2cm stainless steel transducer tank, sample of
Cleaning Solution, mechanical timer controls the cleaning cycle time, tank cover, cord,
and plug. The new cleaners are sealed tight to prevent leaks and they are safer to fill. The
control board is mounted high for more accessible, spill-resistant controls. The new
design consolidates components to reduce wiring, connectors, and failures, ensuring
added safety. For operation on 220V/50Hz/1 phase. Overall dimensions not more than
14.6x15.7x15.8 (32.0cmx39.9cmx40.1cm). Shipping weight 10lbs.
Free installation and training to 2-3 persons at the installation site (MNIT Jaipur).
Warranty for three years. Recommended spares for trouble free operation. Two copies of
manual should be provided.
ITEM NUMBER 22: List of instruments for department of Electronics and
Communication Engineering
Specifications
Specifications
1Hz to 30MHz, Sine, Square, pulse frequency range with 1Hz resolution
Warranty: 3 Years
22G Vacuum Coating Unit
Specifications
6 KW power supply,
Planetary drive,
Digital Thickness Monitor
It should connected with Water chiller plant
Accessories:
25 Nos P and N type Si Substrate (wafer)
ITO Glass substrate
Tungsten , Tantalum and Molybdenum Boat Sources(10 sets)
Warranty: 3 Years
Specifications
Warranty: 3 Years.
ITEM NUMBER 23: Sample Preparation chamber with chemical hood
SPECIFICATIONS:
Prefilter unit
A Prefilteration unit with 5 & 1 micron filter to remove the particulate matter &
booster pump for feed pressure should be provided.
Ist stage system Analytical Grade Water System
RO grade water system with following purification stages:
Prefilter with antiscaling& activated carbon for the removal of free chlorine &
organics.
Reverse osmosis for removal of ionic & inorganic impurities.
Conductivity cell present before RO stage (cell constant 0.01/cm) to measure the
RO feed conductivity.
Self regenerating Electro-deionisation principle with Carbon beads on cathode for
less recurring cost & consistent water quality.
No softening cartridge should be present immediately before Electro de ionization
principle.
Feed water handling of conductivity up to 2000 microS/cm, Free chlorine up to 3
ppm & Fouling Index up to 12.
Water quality: Flow rate: 3 Ltr/hr, Ions organics removal upto 99%, Resistivity:
5-15 Mohm.cm, TOC < 30 ppb.
Reservoir
Reservoir of 50 liter capacity.
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