A state-of-the-art particle analysis and categorization tool, the Smart Particle Investigator (SmartPI) transforms scanning electron microscopes into fully functional applications for metal and steel or industrial cleanliness.
SmartPI将元素分析（EDS），SEM控制和图像处理的所有方面结合到一个应用程序中。
- 产生可重复的数据和行业标准标准的报告。
- 将SmartPI与蔡司光显微镜粒子分析解决方案集成在一起，以构建相关工作流程。
- SmartPI具有ISO 16232和VDA 19清洁标准的灵活性。
- 从全球蔡司服务中获利，并支持完整系统。
- 通过一个软件程序控制SEM成像和EDS分析的能力。
- Run automated and neglected particle analyses.
颗粒的能量分散X射线（EDS）分类。yabo214图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
好处
Tailored Precisely to the Needs of Industry
汽车零件的跨国供应商，对强大但用户友好的粒子识别和分类系统有特殊要求，在SmartPI的开发中紧密合作。
这表明，除了考虑到当前的工业清洁分析要求外，还考虑了典型工业环境的可用性问题，在这种情况下，并非每个操作员都被认为是显微镜专家，并且当解决方案在世界各地分散时。
简单的力量
SmartPI automation greatly simplifies operation; thus, users do not need to be experts in microscopy to get high-quality data. At the same time, highly skilled operators have the ability to quickly create or modify recipes and adapt the analytic algorithms to specific requirements.
为了简化数据检查和导出，所有配方，系统设置和粒子数据都保存在可审核的数据库中。
智能粒子检测
SmartPI is also capable of identifying, describing, and classifying particles that are distributed over several fields of vision, such as truncated particles inside the particle dataset, using an advanced border particle stitching method.
This is particularly important when it comes to ensuring that larger particles are included in the statistics. It is a behavior that could affect the analysis of steel quality or cleanliness.
完全集成的解决方案
Users can manage both SEM imaging and EDS analysis with the use of a single software application on a single PC. Data integrity and efficient data recall are both guaranteed by ZEISS SmartPI, which keeps all data together for SEM and EDS.
Additionally, when the EDS system was purchased from an EDS provider, the worldwide ZEISS service and applications team supported the whole SmartPI system, putting all customer care under one roof.
示例过滤器。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
Analysis Start of Tiles. Image Credit: Carl Zeiss Raw Materials
Image Acquisition. Image Credit: Carl Zeiss Raw Materials
功能检测。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
Automated Segmentation. ImaGE信用：Carl Zeiss原材料亚博网站下载
EDS Classification. Image Credit: Carl Zeiss Raw Materials
报告。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
Smartpi在工作中
自动校准程序
Before and during each auto-run, SmartPI periodically performs auto-calibration and self-diagnostic procedures. This ensures consistency, accuracy, and system stability.
An auto-recovery procedure is started whenever there is a break in the auto-run, such as when a filament change is required.
EDS检测器的能量校准。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
Morphological and Chemical Classification
For each particle that has been discovered, SmartPI uses cutting-edge image processing and analysis techniques to measure a variety of morphological traits. Later, each particle’s chemical makeup is determined via EDS analysis.
Advanced ZEISS Feature Scan Mode enables users to swiftly study particles in Spot Mode or in more detail. This provides a more accurate categorization by scanning the entire particle form.
形态学和化学分类。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
Measurement Exclusions
SmartPI使客户能够排除不感兴趣的粒子，从进一步的图像和元素分析中排除了yabo214粒子，从而确保用户的粒子收集是连贯的和缩短的运行时。
例如，在过滤器上的延伸纤维可能是由于周围环境中的灰尘而源于源自制造过程的颗粒的情况。yabo214
例如，通过参数伸长来排除纤维。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
高级停止标准
由于许多可配置的停止标准，当自动运行达到预定阈值时，可以自动停止该分析。用户定义的停止标准可以包括分析持续时间，粒子或现场计数，特定类别，粒度或其他因素。
此功能可以应用于一个或多个样本，从而大大降低了整个运行时间。操作员可以遵循进步，并确定使用实时结果窗格是否需要任何干预措施。
停止标准设置页面。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
互动和回顾性粒子分类
By carefully analyzing the results, users can utilize the Review Output mode to improve and refine the categorization recipes. Moreover, users can go back and change any particle by moving the stage to the proper particle coordinates.
通过使用新的分类标准，用户可以在回顾性分析模式下重新评估当前结果。为此，不必重新分析样品。
使用审核模式重新检查单个颗粒，并查看其所有特性，包括EDS组成和材料分类。yabo214图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
SmartPI Explorer
该独立应用程序可让用户浏览或搜索结果，以获取单个光谱，粒子图像，现场图像，边框粒子或用户可能会选择的其他过滤器。yabo214
In addition, SmartPI Explorer includes options for archiving, as well as an image montage feature for creating a stitched image from the fields analyzed. Explorer can also be used offline to free up system time for analysis.
带有多粒子视图的SmartPi Explorer导航窗口。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
SmartPI Reporter
该独立程序具有许多内置功能，使用户创建目标报告。用户可以选择选择ISO或VDA标准报告，更改当前报告模板或使用拖放控件。
一旦定义了报告，用户就可以将其保存为其他报告的模板。在线使用SmartPI记者即时报表生成或脱机，以便以后检查结果。
VDA 19清洁报告中生成的清洁报告。图片来源：卡尔蔡司原材料亚博网站下载
Recommended SEM Platforms
evo
扫描电子显微镜
The traditional SEM of choice for use in routine materials analysis or commercial quality control and failure analysis is EVO. With the help of a sizable motorized 5-axis stage and user-friendly SmartSEM software, EVO offers a highly flexible imaging platform for particle analysis applications.
由于EVO具有可变的压力（VP），因此可以对非导电材料（例如过滤器）进行成像和分析，而无需进行导电涂亚博网站下载层，使滤光片完好无损，以进行进一步检查，例如FTIR或RAMAN。
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西格玛
Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope
For users who require improved resolution for particle analysis in the nanometer scale range, Sigma is the SEM of choice. With Gemini column technology, Sigma’s field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) provides excellent imaging and analytical results.
在非常适合元素分析的平台上，双子座光学器件提供了最高的分辨率成像。这尤其是针对磁性样品。
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