Mars Features

The advanced technology of the MARS gives the system an easy-to-use feature set that will help improve your lab's capabilities and workflow.

Continuous Power
True continuous power delivery (1600 watts) ensures rapid completion of digestions by eliminating power surges that are typical of 1-second duty cycles.

• The most precise, uniform microwave field for reproducible results
• Multi-level power settings, including low-power settings for small or highly reactive samples
• Patented isolator mechanism ensures reproducible power output to meet USEPA requirements

Unmatched Safety
For more than 25 years, CEM has been the company more chemists trust for safe, dependable microwave laboratory systems.

• Fluoropolymer-coated cavity for long-lasting durability
• Precision-designed waveguide provides distributes microwave energy evenly throughout the cavity
• Rugged, solid steel construction
• Impact-resistant door with safety interlocks
• Software safeguards
• Built-in high-powered exhaust
• A variety of cavity and vessel monitoring options for optimum safety and control
• Patented isolator mechanism prevents heating of cavity components

Simple Operation
Advanced technology makes the MARS the most easy-to-use sample preparation system you can buy. A variety of temperature and pressure options with straightforward designs make the system's operation a snap!

• "Plug & play" options and sensors
• Contactless or "pop-in" temperature and pressure control
• Operate by fully-functional onboard computer or optional desktop computer for permanent data storage.
• Watch method progress using graphic or alphanumeric screens
• Pre-programmable methods including built-in library of USEPA, CEN and internal diagnostic methods
• MARSink™ software provides method storage, data collection, real-time display of temperature/pressure profiles and report writing capabilities
• Start last method run with single keystroke
• Software available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French
• Easy-to-read display

Software
The MARS has easy-to-use, integrated software options with an applications library for methods storage. The system may be operated from its keypad or from a PC.

• Method storage
• Data collection
• Real-time graphic display of temperature & pressure profiles
• Report writing capabilities

Vessel Options
CEM offers a large selection of pressurized vessels for the MARS System in a variety of sizes and materials including Teflon, PFA, glass, and quartz with completely sealed or vent and reseal covers. The MARS offers the highest temperature (300 °C) or pressure (1500 psi) vessels for a broad range of organic and inorganic samples to ensure complete digestions. The system can also be fitted with a port for use with an open flask and condenser.