894 Professional CVS

Cyclic Voltammetric Stripping for the determination

of additives in electroplating baths
 894 Professional CVS and viva – CVS flexible,
convenient and secure!

02 The 894 Professional CVS together with viva software is

the most powerful CVS system for the determination of
More convenience
Another key benefit of viva is the integrated database. In
organic additives in electroplating baths. addition to automatic data acquisition and evaluation, it
also enables convenient management of the measuring
More flexibility results.
The 894 Professional CVS stands out for its unique flexi­
bility. Due to the system’s entirely modular design, it can More security
be expanded and upgraded at any time with additional User administration with freely definable access rights as
units such as dosing devices, pumps, and sample changers. well as automatic backup functions ensure a high level of
The viva PC software too provides for maximum flexi- data security. Even better: Any solutions, electrodes, and
bility. All parameters are freely accessible in viva giving many accessories used in the system can be monitored
users virtually unlimited possibilities to put together their in compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) for
own methods. maximum reliability.

viva controls the 894 Professional CVS as well as any Last but not least, more than 10 years of experience in
other devices connected. Important methods are already CVS have made Metrohm a trusted and reliable partner
pre-installed in viva, so that the system can be put into in analyzing galvanic baths.
operation quickly and easily in just a few steps.

The most important applications

• Suppressor determination with DT
(Dilution Titration)
• Brightener determination with MLAT
(Modified Linear Approximation Technique)
• Brightener determination with LAT
(Linear Approximation Technique)
• Leveler determination with RC
(Response Curve)
• Chronopotentiometry (CP)
- Galvanostatic
- Open-circuit potential (OCP)
The most important benefits at a glance

894 Professional CVS

• Customized measuring system due to modular design
• Superior accuracy and reliability due to built-in calibrator
• Exchangeable measuring head
• Versatile automation options
• Straighforward liquid handling with 800 Dosinos, pumps, and level sensors

viva
• Individualized, task-focused method programming
• Database with numerous functions for convenient viewing and evaluation of measuring
results
• Data security and automatic backup functions
• Traceability and security of measuring results for customer audits
• Control chart functions
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Determination techniques for various additives

Suppressor determination with DT

With the proven Dilution Titration (DT), the concentration quired, the concentration of the suppressor is determined
of the suppressor component can be determined cost­ or a new calibration curve is recorded at hourly, daily or
effectively and efficiently. Without a method change re­ even weekly intervals.

Typical voltammogram DT calibration curve and DT determination

Brightener determination with (M)LAT
MLAT (Modified Linear Approximation Technique) or LAT measurement techniques (for pulse­plating procedures or
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(Linear Approximation Technique) enable the fast and electrolytes containing iron). Within just a few minutes,
straightforward quantification of the exact amount of the result is shown on the monitor, can be exported to a
brighteners. A wide spectrum of electroplating baths can LIMS or a report can be generated automatically.
be covered by the selective utilization of the CVS or CPVS

Typical chronoamperogram Typical calibration curve with an MLAT

Leveler determination with RC

Many electroplating baths contain a third additive (leveler)
in addition to those already mentioned (brightener and
suppressor). As simple as never before, this additive can
also be analyzed using the 894 Professional CVS, thus
making the comprehensive monitoring of the bath com­
ponents complete.

Save time and money with the 894 Professional

CVS
In order to reduce cost of ownership per determination,
it is possible with the 894 Professional CVS to reduce
the amount of the reagents used significantly* in com­
parison with other systems. Furthermore, the duration of
the analysis can also be reduced. This increases sample
throughput and helps keeping cost of ownership low.

* Up to 70% of the quantity usually used

 The 894 Professional CVS in detail

06 Even the manual version of the 894 Professional CVS is a

fully-fledged CVS analysis system when combined with a
Last but not least, the 894 Professional CVS is a class of its
own due to its attractive design.
separately available electrode kit for the respective applica­
tion. The system’s internal calibrator and the new potentio­
stat that is extremely accurate in all measuring ranges pro­
vide for superior accuracy and sensitivity of measurements.
Quick method change due to exchangable
measuring head
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Thanks to the new, exchangable measuring head, the
measuring system can be refitted for a different applica­
tion in just a matter of seconds. Three short steps are all
it takes to replace all of the electrodes and tubing con­
nections.

Superior reliability of measurements due to

integrated calibrator
The 894 Professional CVS has a built-in certified calibra­
tor. This is used to readjust the potentiostat prior to each
measurement. Even in the case of changing ambient con­
ditions (temperature, humidity, etc.), this ensures that the
measurement is always accurate and reliable.

High performance on a small footprint

With a footprint of only 18.8 cm × 45.2 cm, the 894
Professional CVS takes up only very little bench space.
The modular design makes it convenient to use and allows
maximum flexibility as desired and required.

Communication power
4 MSB connections permit the operation of several 800
Dosinos. The 894 Professional CVS is connected to the
computer via USB. An integrated USB hub enables the
connection of additional PC peripheral devices, e.g. print­
ers or barcode readers.

Temperature measurement
The optional temperature sensor does not only record
the temperature of measuring solution. Together with a
temperature controlled water bath it is possible to control
the temperature of the measuring solution for even more
reliable measuring results.
 Metrohm CVS systems – flexible automation

08 Flexible and modular

Thanks to the modular concept, a manually operated 894
MVA-21 894 Professional CVS automated
Fully automated system is recommended wherever a
Professional CVS is quickly upgraded to a fully automatic particularly high sample throughput is required. On this
CVS analysis system. The 894 Professional CVS grows system the suppressor content can be determined in up
with the requirements in the laboratory. to 56 samples by using an 858 Professional CVS Sample
Processor. The possibility of recalibrating methods during
894 Professional CVS manual a sample series guarantees highest accuracy. The robotic
Even the manual version, the 894 Professional CVS en­ arm and the integrated peristaltic pump allow up to 28
ables reliable routine analysis in plating operations. The samples to be fed into the measuring system automati­
solutions necessary for analysis are added manually. All cally for brightener content determination. In addition to
available calibration techniques are of course supported that, for the first time, a combination of different calibra­
without any additional limitations. tion techniques is possible without limitation.

894 Professional CVS semiautomated

Routine analysis is made significantly easier with the semi­
automated system. The 894 Professional CVS semiauto­
mated is recommended for routine analysis of organic
additives in individual plating bath samples. It enables the
convenient performance of determinations with a mini­
mum intervention by laboratory personnel. VMS and the
sample are automatically added with 800 Dosino dosing
systems.

An optional accessory kit is available for semiautomated

brightener determinations. This enables the automatic
addition of intercept solution and brightener standard
solution. Only the sample needs to be added manually.
The measuring vessel can be rinsed automatically after
each analysis by an optionally available 843 Pump Station.
This enhances both user convenience and measuring
accuracy, as the need for user intervention is reduced to
a minimum.

MVA-20 894 Professional CVS automated

The MVA-20 894 Professional CVS automated is a fully
automated system with sample changer intended for
CVS analysis in any routine laboratory for a small to me­
dium-sized number of samples. With the MVA-20, the
samples are automatically introduced by a 919 IC Auto-
sampler plus for CVS. On this system the suppressor con­
tent can be determined in a series of up to 27 samples.
Up to 14 samples can be analyzed automatically during
brightener determination series. The possibility of recalib­
rating methods during a sample series provides for high­
est accuracy. It is also possible to combine various calibra­
tion techniques in a determination series.
System overview

Suppressor
Automatic Automatic Number of
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dosing rinsing samples / run
Solutions Sample
894 Professional manual × × × 1
894 Professional semiautomated √ (1×) × × 1
894 Professional semiautomated
√ √ √ 1
+ rinsing equipment
MVA-20 √ √ √ Maximum 27
MVA-21 √ √ √ Maximum 56

Brightener
Automatic Automatic Number of
dosing rinsing samples / run
Solutions Sample
894 Professional manual × × × 1
894 Professional semiautomated √ (1×) × × 1
894 Professional semiautomated
√ (3×) × × 1
+ equipment for 2 Dosinos
894 Professional semiautomated
√ √ √ 1
+ rinsing equipment
MVA-20 √ √ √ Maximum 14
MVA-21 √ √ √ Maximum 28
 viva – the new Metrohm software for voltammetry

10 viva is the most powerful software for CVS determina­

tions. Easy to use and highly flexible, viva is the first
CVS software in the market allowing individual, task­
focused method programming.

The user­friendliness of the software is clearly visible in

the «Workplace» of the user interface. All of the informa­
tion required for the determination is presented here. It
goes without saying that the layout of «Workplace» can
be configured at discretion so that only data relevant to
the user is displayed.
The «Run» window is the «Cockpit» for viva, from which
all measurements can be controlled. The desired method,
mouse clicks, a sample table for implementing a deter­
mination series can be compiled and then saved for later
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any problem identification data and the volumes used, use on any storage medium.
among other things, are defined here. With just a few

Animated graphics and text information in the live win­

dow provide the user with an overview of the progress
of the current measurement. The display of the measured
voltammogram in real time, information on the remain­
ing measurement time or on the status of the pumps or
800 Dosinos being used are all information that is avail­
able at any time while a method is running and that pro­
vide information on the current measurement.

The method used and the associated evaluation para­

meters are clearly displayed in the method window. The
current command is highlighted in color during a mea­
surement.

Curves
The measured voltammograms are superimposed on tion curve and the measurement results are shown with
each other in the curve window. The associated calibra­ a simple click.
 viva – smart features for superior usability

12 viva is the first and only software for voltammetry enab­

ling individual, task-focused method programming.

viva does not impose a preset measuring sequence on

the user. Instead, methods can be programmed step by
step adding command by command and following the
logic of the application – it is that simple! Even parallel
execution of commands is possible!
However, the intelligence of viva does not stop there:
The sequence of any method can be made dependent on
With viva, the user no longer has to think about calculat­
ing volumes, results, etc. – that is all done automatically.
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results already calculated for the current measurement or Even the correct unit of the result (µL/L, mL/L, ...) is auto­
on other events. For example, standard addition volumes matically determined by viva.
can be automatically calculated by viva.
However, viva is also perfect for anyone, who does not
viva supports the user in creating his own methods. Thus, want to create his or her own methods: Method tem­
the software checks the plausibility of any sequence of plates which are already pre­installed for manual, semi­
commands, and, if not plausible, suggests possible solu­ automated, or fully automated operation make method
tions. This prevents errors making programming even of programming easy and can be used as a basis for indivi­
complex methods easy. dual adaptations.
 viva – convenient data management

14 All determinations are stored in the viva database.

The determinations can be viewed in the «Database» pro­

gram part, along with all of the determination, method,
and instrument parameters.

The determination overview can be freely configured.

This means that all measurement results can be easily
viewed. In the «Curve» and «Information» subwindows,
the respective measurement curve, calibration curve, and
other information on the determination, method, and
instrument parameters can be viewed for the selected
determination.

Easy­to­use sort, search, and filter functions simplify the

finding of data.
 Reprocessing a determination
Is the voltammogram showing unidentified lated in a single step. Of course, the original data is not
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peaks? Has the concentration of the standard lost and all versions of the determination are archived.
solutions being used changed? No problem
with viva, as determinations already carried out can be The «History» function can be used to retrieve
recalculated at any time. Retroactive recalibration with a not only the original and the final versions, but
newly measured standard solution is also possible. Mea­ also all of the intermediate ones between them.
sured data that belongs together is marked and recalcu­

Report creation
The report generator offers a wide range of choices when ferent report templates which can be adapted without
designing the analysis report, whether it is an individual any great effort to meet the respective requirements. This
report with all relevant sample and method information means a customized report can be created in just a few
or a tabular overview report containing all of the results seconds.
of a measurement sequence. viva offers a range of dif­

Individual report with all the relevant details for the determination Tabular report (with or without curve), in portrait or landscape
format, provides an overview of larger measurement series

Control chart
The control chart function offers the option of defining
and visualizing warning and intervention limits.
 viva – convenient data management and maximum
security

16 Central data management possible

The viva client­server version does not differ from local is that any data produced can be viewed and edited from
installations with respect to operation and scope of func­ every PC that has a viva client installed on it, whether at
tions. However, all of the methods and determinations the work station in the lab or in an office. This means that
are saved centrally on the viva server. The benefit of this all measured data is available across the company.

Simple user administration

Data security and traceability of results is of increasing data is prevented by means of password protection.
importance. Access rights for each user can be defined This allows program parts to be hidden which are not
in viva in accordance with in­house company security required, simplifying operation even further.
guidelines. Unauthorized access to program parts and

Data export
Today it is often not enough just to enter a result in a the user with a wide range of export functions and file
table. Measurement results need to be transferred to a formats.
QM system or LIMS. In this step as well, viva supports
Data security
viva also manages data security. The entire database and
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all methods can be saved at freely definable intervals. This
means that lost data can be restored as quickly as possible.

GLP – Good Laboratory Practice

With viva, the regular maintenance intervals of the com­ termination of determination) are triggered. Thanks to
plete analysis system, along with the accessories used, this built­in quality assurance tool, expired solutions, un­
can be monitored automatically and in compliance with checked electrodes or dosing units overdue for mainte­
GLP. If the defined working life is exceeded, then corre­ nance are a thing of the past.
sponding measures (e.g. automatically generated e­mail,
 Technical specifications

18 894 Professional CVS

Voltammetric measurement stand with built.in potentiostat and galvanostat
Dimensions with measuring head and drip pan
Width 188 mm
Height 322 mm
Depth 452 mm
Weight without 7.4 kg
accessories
Potentiostat Sweep potential range ±5V
Current range ± 224 mA
Current measuring ranges +63 pA...+224 mA
Galvanostat Potential measuring ranges -5.000...+5.000 V
Resolution Applied potential 15 μV
Measured potential 150 μV
Applied current 0.0031% of current measuring range
Measured current 0.0031% of current measuring range
Current measured in the smallest current measuring range
(63 pA) 2 fA
Accuracy Applied current ± (0.2% of current +0.2% of current measuring range)
Measured current ± (0.2% of current +0.2% of current measuring range)
Potential applied ± (0.2% of potential ± 1 mV)
Measured potential ± (0.2% of potential ± 1 mV)
Temperature Measuring range (Pt1000) 0...+100 °C
measurement Accuracy (Pt1000) ± 0.5 °C
Power connection Voltage 100...240 V
Frequency 50...60 Hz
Power consumption 45 W
Requirements PC with Windows operating system with min. 1 USB interface (Version 1.1 or higher)
for the PC per connected device. The detailed hardware requirements for the PC and the supported
operating systems can be found in the installation instructions for the current viva software
version, which is provided digitally on the product pages of the Metrohm webiste.
Client/Server Network min. 10 Mbit/s, stable and permanent
operation Communication via TCP/IP
Ordering Information

2.894.0210
Manual
894 Professional CVS manual
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Partially automated
2.894.1210 894 Professional CVS semiautomated

MVA-20: Fully automated for small sample series

2.894.1210 894 Professional CVS semiautomated
2.919.0120 919 IC Autosampler plus for CVS
2.843.0240 843 Membrane Pump Station for Professional CVS Systems
6.2441.300 Remote cable
2.800.0010 800 Dosino (2 ×)
6.5339.500 Equipped with 2 dosing units

MVA-21: Fully automated for large sample series

2.894.1210 894 Professional CVS semiautomated
2.858.0110 858 Professional CVS Sample Processor
2.843.0240 843 Membrane Pump Station for Professional CVS Systems
6.2441.300 Remote cable
2.800.0010 800 Dosino (2 ×)
6.5339.500 Equipped with 2 dosing units

CVS electrode kits

6.5339.000 CVS electrode equipment with 1 mm platinum electrode for Professional CVS instruments
6.5339.010 CVS electrode equipment with 2 mm platinum electrode for Professional CVS instruments
6.5339.020 CVS electrode equipment with 3 mm platinum electrode for Professional CVS instruments
6.5339.060 CVS electrode equipment with 2 mm platinum electrode for Professional VA/CVS instruments
for intensive use

Temperature sensor
6.1110.120 Pt1000 temperature sensor (class B) for Professional CVS instruments
6.2104.140 Electrode cable for connecting temperature sensors to plug-in head G

viva
Information regarding the current viva software version and available
licenses can be found on the product pages of the Metrohm website.
Subject to modifications
Design Ecknauer+Schoch ASW, printed in Switzerland at Metrohm AG, CH-9100 Herisau
8.894.5003EN – 2020-02

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