DandruffMeter DA 20

analyse number and size of dandruff flakes

Easy and Quick Method to Analyse Dandruff Accurately

Analysing dandruff is an important subject in research of hair care products and their efficacy testing. With the DandruffMeter DA 20 a very economic and extremely convenient image analysis system is on hand.

Advantages of the DandruffMeter
- Quick and easy handling of the device
- Simple connection to the computer by USB
- Dandruff is evaluated by number & size (in pixel and mm²) for 9 different size categories which can be determined by the user.
- The average of up to 4 images is automatically calculated.
- Software conveniently allows evaluation of complete studies.
- Easy calibration of the system
Measurement Principle

The system consists of a device in which the collected dandruff* is inserted. A circularly arranged LED light source illuminates the sample homogeneously on a dark background. The high resolution camera above the sample takes the image and the software detects all dandruff and categorizes it in 9 different size classes.

*photo: Princeton Consumer Research
Fields of Application

There are a variety of applications in hair care and cosmetic research, as well as efficacy testing and claim support.
Technical Data

Dimensions: approx. 13.5 x 13 x 15.3 cm (H x W x L), bevel: 10° on the front, 60° on the back, Opening: approx. 9.2 x 3.1 (W x H), Weight: 1.56 kg, Port: USB 2.0, type B connector, Power supply: Input: 110-240 V, 50-60 Hz, Output: DC 12V/max. 4A, Light source: white LED light, arranged circularly, USB-Camera: 1/2" CMOS, Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Pixel = 1.3 Megapixel, max. 25 images/second, Objective: M12 6 mm focal length, distance camera to sample: approx. 9 cm, Petri dish: Ø 8.5 cm, visible field Ø 7.5 cm

Computer: Windows^®10, USB 2.0/3.0, performance must meet system requirements (please ask for computer requirements).

Technical changes may be made without prior notice.