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Fast and accurate background correction at all Improve sensitivity and concentration
absorbance levels range with these high performance options
Background Correction Improve detection limits, Measure high concentrations
sensitivity and linearity with quickly and accurately without
In many instances background
built-in Super Lamp capability dilution using Automatic
correction is required to correct for
the absorbance associated with Burner Rotation
Super Lamps are high intensity
non-atomic species that can be hollow cathode lamps, designed to To further increase the productivity Data for iron measurements comparing
present when the sample is atomised. improve the quality of the data of your laboratory, add GBCs automatic burner accuracy with manual
obtained from your AAS. They are unique Automatic Burner Rotation dilution accuracy
The unique Ultra-Pulse background
particularly useful for low intensity (ABR) accessory. ABR will extend Actual Measured % Measured %
correction system which is standard
elements such as As, Se, Cd, Ni, the measurement range of your Conc Conc. Recovery Conc. Recovery
on the Avanta provides the best all (g/mL) Using Using Using Using
and Pb, providing improvements in instrument, allowing the measurement
round background correction ABR ABR Dilution Dilution
detection limit, sensitivity and linearity. of higher concentration samples
capability available. 10.0 10.01 100.1 10.01 100.1
without time consuming and
When used in conjunction with the 10.0 9.99 99.9 10.17 101.7
There are a number of requirements error-prone dilutions. Automatic 200 200.2 100.1 198.3 99.2
ABR, the instruments dynamic
of a background correction system, Burner Rotation increases the 200 200.4 100.2 197.6 98.8
range can be extended by more
which when met will ensure measurement range by a factor of 200 200.9 100.5 198.1 99.1
than two orders of magnitude. With
accurate results. forty, in some cases eliminating the
the Avanta AAS, an optional one- or
need for additional sample
Firstly, the background correction High Speed for Accuracy Guarantee of Performance four-lamp Super Lamp power supply
preparation. In comparison with
system needs to be able to correct to can be built into the instrument.
Ultra -Pulse is the fastest background GBC has always led the way in automatic on-line dilution systems,
high absorbance levels, preferably ABR is at least twice as accurate
correction available, with a delay performance of atomic absorption A comparison of detection limits for flame
over two absorbance units. analysis between Super Lamps and normal and up to ten times faster.
of only one milli-second between spectrometers and has always Hollow Cathode Lamps
Secondly, the speed of background successive measurements. been prepared to guarantee the Results for fertilizer and brine samples using
correction is critical. There must be Other systems can have a delay performance. This tradition Element Standard Super Detection Automatic Burner Rotation
a minimal delay between taking the of as much as ten milli-seconds, continues with the Avanta. GBC HCL Lamp Limit
(g/mL) (g/mL) Improvement Matrix Element Actual Measured %
total absorbance measurement and increasing the errors associated with guarantees that, when optimized, Conc. Conc. Recovery
the background absorbance the correction by a factor of ten, as the instrument will give an absorbance As 0.5 0.1 5.0 (g/mL) (g/mL)
Se 0.4 0.06 6.7
measurement since the magnitude the diagram shows. of at least 0.7 (typically 0.9) for a Cd 0.014 0.05 2.7 Fertilizer Al 550 550.3 100
of the background signal can 5 mg/L copper solution and that on Pb 0.14 0.05 2.7 Fertilizer Al 550 536.7 97.6
change rapidly with time. the same measurement the relative Fertilizer Cd 40.07 39.05 97.5
standard deviation will be less than Fertilizer Cd 40.07 39.29 98.1
Thirdly, the background corrector 0.5%. This guarantee is unique to
10% NaCl Si 890 889.3 99.9
10% NaCl Si 890 889.3 99.9
must not degrade sensitivity, GBC. Other manufacturers who
precision or linearity. offer a guarantee need to optimize
The GBC Ultra-Pulse background for either sensitivity or precision.
corrector is the only system that They do not guarantee sensitivity and
meets all of these requirements. It is precision on the same measurement.
able to correct for signals of up to Put simply, it means that with a GBC
2.5 absorbance units, using a AAS you never need to compromise
combination of high intensity the performance of the instrument
deuterium lamp, high throughput on any measurement.
narrow beam geometry optics and
rapid electronic modulation.
Accuracy Sensitivity
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Powerful AAS software uses the Windows Platform With a simple user-interface
Fast and friendly multi-tasking Context-sensitive on-line help
software explains every aspect of hardware
setup, operation, maintenance
The design of the Avanta software and safety.
was guided by several requirements
expressed by GBC users. High on Learning to use the instrument is
the list was ease of use, and the made easy through multi-media
tutorials. While running a tutorial or Rapid method development Flexible sample handling Integrity of results is assured
graphical environment of
Windows95 was an obvious displaying context-sensitive help the The method module of the software The samples module is used to The results section of the software is
choice. Good software design operator can work through the allows the operator to set up and identify the samples and to used to collect, display and process
Avanta software to build an store all parameters associated with determine in which order they will data collected by the instrument. As
ensures that comprehensive and
application, using as much or as an elemental analysis including be analysed, when and how often all the raw data is collected for each
powerful features do not compromise instrument, quality control, calibration, spike recoveries, check samples, standard and sample it is possible to
the simplicity of method set-up or little help as may be required.
flame and graphite furnace, sampling re-calibrations and re-slopes will re-calculate results post-run, based
sample measurement, and that prompt The Windows platform offers and measurement parameters. be carried out. on different criteria. For example,
and appropriate access to help is advantages of speed, power, results that were collected in peak
provided when needed. As all the parameters are within one Once a sample file has been
compatibility with third party area mode can be calculated in
module it is a simple task to develop created it can be saved for later use
software and true 32-bit pre-emptive peak height mode. This can be
The Avanta software addresses these a method. Once an element is or modification. Also included with
invaluable for method development,
requirements with a complete multi-tasking. selected from the periodic table, and the sample identification are sample
particularly in furnace work.
easy-to-use package. For instance, based on the required working weights and dilutions which can
range of analysis, recommended be used to calculate the element The calibration routine can also be
only one mouse click is required to
conditions are recalled. concentration in the original sample. changed post-run to get the best
initiate an analysis. The structure of
Methods can be created or modified, The weights can be read in directly possible fit of the calibration. Even
the program ensures that method, from an electronic balance with
even while the instrument is weight and dilution data can be
sample identification, analysis, report an RS232 port or the information
collecting data. added after the analysis and results
generation, instrument set-up and can be imported from other re-calculated. Of course, erroneous
results are clearly separated and Password protection can be applied software packages. results can be deleted, meaning that
easily accessible. to method files to ensure that samples or calibrations need not be
unauthorized changes or erasure Manual sampling is fast and
repeated. The entire results section
cannot take place. simple can be password protected to
For rapid manual sampling analysis, ensure the integrity of the data.
accept default sample names and
click to start. Its that simple.
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Comprehensive reporting and instrument control Quality Control protocols
Quality control for Good
Laboratory Practice
At GBC we realise how important it
is for your laboratory to be able to
assure the quality of the data it
Complete instrument diagnostics produces. To this end, GBC has
incorporated extensive quality
The instrument module
independently controls all hardware control protocols into the software.
functions of the instrument, from They include:
initial setup to optimization and Upper and lower limits for quality
diagnostics. assurance of samples, ideal for
situations where your lab is running
It can be an invaluable tool for
samples that have to fall within a
problem solving, method optimization
pre-determined range. Samples
and trouble shooting, saving valuable
outside the specified range will The selective use of quality control protocols enables compliance with almost any regulatory
time and money for your laboratory. be flagged. requirement and ensures that your laboratory maintains good laboratory practice.
Check sample analysis. Once a
check sample of known concentration
Combine graphs, data and customizable has been analysed, further analysis
headers or footers in the report is dependent on the result of the
check sample. If the check sample
falls within an operator-selected
range then the analysis will proceed
Customized reports as normal. If the check sample should
fall outside the selected range then
Comprehensive reports have never the analysis will follow a pre-selected
been easier to generate and customise action. Possible actions include: stop,
in either the single element format or continue and flag, re-slope and
as a combined multi-element report. continue, re-calibrate and continue,
A single element report can contain re-slope and repeat all the affected
any combination of information samples or re-calibrate and repeat
including replicates, calibration all the affected samples.
graph, method parameters and
weights and volumes. Spike recovery samples allow for
sample measurement followed by Automatic Sensitivity Correction Calibration fit gives the operator the
All reports can include page footers the analysis of a spiked sample as a (ASC) is a unique GBC feature option of pausing if the calibration
and headers, individual margins, check for possible interferences. which provides automatic has failed an operator-determined
separate header file, and all columns If the spike fails a pre-determined compensation for sample results curve fit criteria.
and rows of information can be recovery range then the analysis will affected by changes in conditions Automatic re-slope rate can be set
individually sized. In addition a full proceed according to the procedure during an analytical run (for either as a function of time or of the
selection of fonts and font size is specified by the operator. The choices example, aging of a graphite number of samples being analysed,
available. available include all those available furnace tube). It means that samples thus further ensuring data quality.
Reported data may be easily and for check sample error. need not be re-analysed and that
Automatic re-calibration rate can
automatically exported to third party Sample blank is used when the re-calibrations only need to be
also be set either as a function of
software packages, either on-line or standards and samples have performed when required.
time or of the number of samples
post-analysis. Direct connectivity to different matrices and so may The productivity improvements and
that have been analysed.
Laboratory Information Management require separate blanks. savings on consumables using ASC
Systems (LIMS) is easily enabled can make a significant difference to
without additional software. your profitability.
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System 3000 Fully automated Graphic Furnace system
Fully automated high unit and workhead. The entire system Un-matched sensitivities are
performance System 3000 is controlled by the Avanta software achieved for over fifty elements,
which provides all of the features a selection of which is shown in
Graphite Furnace the table.
required for rapid, simple and
More and more often the analyst is accurate analysis. Chemical modifiers are dispensed
required to measure at levels well automatically. With two modifiers
below the detection limits achievable Flexible temperature program allows available almost all manual sample
for even the most complex samples. pre-treatment is eliminated.
by flame AAS. For these analyses the
use of a graphite furnace is required. High performance furnace tubes with Variable injection speed can be
Using a graphite furnace allows raised sections contain the sample particularly useful with viscous
routine measurements to be made within a small area of the tube to samples such as oils, or when using
eliminate temperature gradients. the hot injection technique.
in the parts-per-billion concentration
range for most elements. Programmable gas selection switches Hot injection for faster analyses
gases during the temperature means greater productivity for
The System 3000 graphite furnace is program, allowing for different your laboratory.
a complete graphite furnace system ashing techniques.
Unique set-up and storage of probe
which includes a powerful Total pyrolytic graphite platform The ultimate in graphite
co-ordinates through the computer
autosampler for more rapid and enhances sensitivity and ensures keyboard saves time and effort, furnace sensitivity Element Charac- Element Charac-
accurate analysis, a power supply that samples are atomised into a simplifying autosampler set-up. teristic teristic
hot atmosphere, reducing or The System 3000 is designed to The typical characteristic mass for Mass (pg) Mass (pg)
Multiple injections allow automatic achieve state-of-the-art sensitivities some of the elements is shown in
eliminating interferences.
pre-concentration. For especially and detection limits. Approximately the following table. Characteristic Ag 0.9 Fe 1.5
low concentration work the Al 5 Mn 0.7
50 elements can be determined, mass is the mass of an element
autosampler will deposit the sample, As 6 Mo 8
the furnace will then dry and ash
most at sub part-per-billion required to give an absorbance
Au 4 Ni 5
it before the cycle is repeated concentrations. change of 0.0044. Ba 12 Pb 2.5
as many as fifty times, totally Cd 0.25 Se 20
eliminating messy and time Co 4 Ti 45
consuming extraction or Cr 1.5 V 20
pre-concentration techniques. Cu 2.5
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A full range of hydride accessories Mercury Concentration for trace level analysis
Continuous flow HG3000 Typical sample throughput is 60 Improve hydride results with Measure mercury at less than
Hydride Generator for samples per hour, measuring three the EHG3000 Electrically 10 ppt with the MC3000
best results replicates on each sample. Other Heated Hydride Cell Mercury Concentrator
systems only allow 30 to 40 samples
The HG3000 is an automatic to be measured each hour when The EHG3000 is used to electrically Regulations for mercury analysis are
continuous flow hydride generator measuring three replicates on each heat the quartz cell used in hydride continually lowering the required
for the analysis of the hydride sample. The HG3000 will increase generation analysis, as an alternative detection limits, well below the level
forming elements such as arsenic, the productivity of your laboratory. to flame-heating of the cell. The achievable using the standard cold
selenium, antimony and bismuth at advantages of using an electrically vapour technique. The MC3000
Element Characteristic Detection
parts per billion concentration level. Concentration Limit heated cell include: more accurate mercury concentrator accessory for
The same system can be used to (g/L) (g/L) temperature control, more stable the HG3000 addresses this problem.
measure mercury at parts per billion Antimony (Sb) 0.1 0.08 temperatures, less noise as the By concentrating the mercury
concentration utilizing the cold Arsenic (As) 0.05 0.05 flame is not present, and improved vapour on a gold foil, detection
vapour technique. Bismuth (Bi) 0.1 0.04 sensitivities and detection limits for limits of 5 parts per trillion can be
Mercury (Hg) 0.3 0.05
As the system is a continuous flow Selenium (Se) 0.13 0.04
most elements. readily achieved. The MC3000
system, signals can be integrated, Tellurium (Te) 0.2 0.13 accessory is fully controlled by the
Tin (Sn) 0.4 0.20 As the EHG3000 does not require
thus filtering noise and reducing the Avanta software and the analysis
a flame, hydride analyses can be
detection limits when compared to can be carried out unattended High speed SDS-270 Sample
carried out unattended or even
hydride generation systems that when used in conjunction with the
HEATED overnight, saving the laboratory time Delivery System
produce transient signals. To achieve ABSORPTION CELL SDS-270 sample delivery system.
and money. In addition, the
the same sensitivity with flow injection OPTICAL PATH
The SDS-270 Sample Delivery and sample dilution for flame and
EHG3000 can be used for warming
systems, much larger sample volumes MIXING
System is an X-Y autosampler which hydride applications. The PS-270
PERISTALTIC MANIFOLD
the cell for cold vapour mercury
are required, meaning longer set up PUMP
provides unmatched productivity with is totally controlled through the
NaBH 4 analysis, eliminating any condensation
and analysis times. INERT full random access capability and a Avanta software enabling true
ACID
GAS in the quartz tube. The electrical
SAMPLE small footprint. Samples are contained fully-automated analysis. Simple and
The continuous flow process also heating blanket can also be used
in three separate racks, meaning reliable automation of standard
means faster analysis when following GAS-LIQUID with the graphite furnace-only
good analytical procedures and
SEPARATOR
that different tube sizes can be used additions and spike recovery, or
version of the Avanta AAS,
measuring more than one replicate. REACTION Mercury trace at 20 ppt within a batch. The autosampler is sample matrix modification through
LOOP DRAIN enhancing its analytical capability.
SAMPLE CERTIFIED MEASURED totally controlled by the Avanta the addition of up to two chemical
VALUE VALUE software, providing random access modifier solutions provides hands-off
Water 9645-9647 1.74 ppb 1.76 ppb as well as micro-sampling capability operation and versatility. The ability
and standard additions analysis. to work in combination with
Sewage Sludge 3.23 ppb 3.65 ppb
Check samples and quality control Automatic Burner Rotation (ABR)
limits are also an integral part of the extends the dynamic range beyond
autosampler operation. A built-in that of other dilution systems.
diaphragm pump provides a
continuous stream of clean rinse
solution.
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High Solids Analysis Atom trap for Specifications - GBC Avanta
without dilution improved sensitivity Optics Flame Control
Eliminate burner blockage Better flame sensitivities with Double beam with background INTERLOCKED FLAME CONTROL
with the HSA3000 High atom trap correction and flame emission capability. Manual setting of flame type and gas to graphite furnace. Manual height
Asymmetric modulation with 2:1 flows. Press button ignition. Interlocks and horizontal adjustment of the
Solids Analyser
Quite often the analyst needs to sample-to-reference ratio for noise monitor burner presence, burner type, burner and graphite furnace workhead.
The analysis of samples with a high measure a sample that is at or just reduction. All-reflective system with liquid trap level, presence of nebulizer
dissolved solids content has always below the lower measurement range quartz overcoating on mirrors. bung and pressure relief bung. Ignition AUTOMATIC BURNER ROTATION
been a problem in flame atomic for flame work. The option is to then Sealed against dust and vapour. is prevented if a fault is detected. Error Motorized burner rotation allows the
absorption spectrometry. There is pre-concentrate the sample or to lights show interlock status. burner angle to be set as part of a
MONOCHROMATOR
a tendency for salts to crystallize analyse the sample by graphite method. Samples outside the calibration
and cause blockages in the Ebert-Fastie design with 333 mm focal PROGRAMMABLE FLAME CONTROL
furnace, both options being more range can be automatically re-measured
nebulizer or burner. Historically, the length, 1800 line/mm grating and (option P) at a greater angle after a further
difficult and time consuming.
only way to avoid this problem has 185-900 nm wavelength range. Automatic setting of flame type and gas calibration. Angle is settable to 0.1
been to dilute the sample until the The cost effective and easy Automatic wavelength selection and flows from stored conditions. with a rotation angle from 0 to 90.
concentration of dissolved solids is alternative is to use the GBC atom peaking. Continuously adjustable slits Programmed ignition and shutdown
less than 2%. The difficulties with Ba standards at 5, 10, 15 and 20 g/mL trap. The atom trap is a slotted with 0.2 to 2 nm spectral bandwidth. sequences. Automatic change of flame PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
this approach are that it is time in 30% NaCl solution (peak height mode) Reduced height for furnace work
quartz tube positioned on the conditions during automatic multi-element Greater than 0.7 abs for 5 mg/L copper
consuming, it dilutes the analyte burner, slowing the passage of available with all slit widths. operation. May be programmed to solution with an RSD of less than 0.5%.
concentration and can lead to errors Automatic setting of slit width and automatically extinguish the flame at the
atoms through the light path and
in the analysis. The HSA3000 solves height. Automatic wavelength scanning. end of an analysis. Interlocks monitor COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
hence concentrating them.
all these problems, allowing the Selected wide range multi-alkali air, acetylene and nitrous oxide pressure, An IBM compatible computer
analysis of solutions containing as The resulting improvement in photomultiplier tube. burner presence, burner type, liquid incorporating an Intel Pentium
much as 30% total dissolved solids sensitivity means that more trap level, presence of nebulizer and microprocessor operating at 200 MHz
MANUAL LAMP TURRET
without blockage to the nebulizer or analyses can be performed by the pressure relief bung, oxidant flow, flame with 64 Mbyte RAM, 1.44 Mbyte floppy
burner, or compromising the quality faster, less complicated flame Four-lamp manual turret with individual condition and mains power. Ignition is disk drive, 2GB hard drive, one parallel
of the results. lamp peaking. prevented or flame is shutdown if a port, two serial ports, SVGA video card
technique. When used in
conjunction with a Super Lamp, the fault is detected. Screen display of and 15" SVGA colour monitor. In
MOTORIZED LAMP TURRET (option M)
sensitivity improvement can be as interlock status. addition, a quad speed CD drive and
Optional eight lamp motorized turret Sound Blaster compatible sound card,
much as 10 times. with automatic lamp selection and FULLY AUTOMATED AVANTA (option PM) bus mouse and 101 key keyboard.
Characteristic Concentrations (g/mL) individual lamp peaking. Automatic Combining programmable flame
Element Standard Atom Improve-
optimization in two planes for maximum control and the eight lamp motorized General
Flame Trap ment light throughput. Automatic multi-element turret for fully automated analysis.
Factor operation, with the next lamp in the DIMENSIONS
Silver 0.015 0.0075 2.0 sequence automatically warmed up. Flame Atomization System 86 x 55 x 39 cm
Gold 0.05 0.03 1.6 Compatible with standard hollow
Bismuth 0.10 0.035 2.9 cathode lamps and Super Lamps. Pre-mix design with solid inert polymer WEIGHT
Cadmium 0.0086 0.0025 3.4
mixing chamber. All-titanium burner Spectrometer module: Unpacked 71 kg,
Copper 0.022 0.009 2.4
BACKGROUND CORRECTION construction. The optional nitrous oxide
Iron 0.030 0.019 1.6 Packed 110 kg
Mercury 1.3 0.42 3.1 ULTRA-PULSE background corrector burner is designed to reduce carbon
Manganese 0.016 0.005 3.2 takes 200 (50 Hz) or 240 (60 Hz) build up. Nebulizer has platinum-iridium ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lead 0.06 0.021 2.9
corrected sample readings per second capillary and tantalum venturi for
Selenium 0.20 0.06 3.3 110/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 600 VA
Antimony 0.19 0.06 3.1 for correction of fast background peaks. resistance to acid attack. Adjustable
Tellurium 0.25 0.07 3.6 With approximately 1 ms between pulses sample uptake rate with locking
Zinc 0.005 0.003 1.6 and interpolation between measurements, mechanism. Inert impact bead.
best possible accuracy is assured. Interlocked nebulizer bung and pressure
Comparison of characteristic concentrations High intensity, long life deuterium arc relief bung. Integral liquid trap with
for a range of elements, determined with
lamp provides 185-425 nm correction liquid level interlock. Quick-change
and without the GBC atom trap.
range. Corrects to 2.5 total absorbance. mounting to enable easy change-over
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Specifications - Software and System 3000 Graphite Furnace Specifications - Accessories
Software trace to the result. Also stored are the selection, graphics display option and SDS-270 Sample Delivery Typical sample throughput is around DIMENSIONS
Microsoft Windows operating platform methods, sample labels, sample read option. Temperature controller System 60 samples per hour taking three 26 x 16 x 29 cm
sequences, method sequences, weights monitors current and voltage and uses replicate measurements with typical
for true multi-tasking. X-Y-Z autosampler with capacity for up WEIGHT
and dilutions, report headers and power feedback to provide accurate precision of 1%.
footers, calibrations and the results. control over the full temperature range to 270 samples and ten standards. Unpacked 10.6 kg, Packed 13.6 kg
Controls AVANTA spectrometer, SDS-270
and during both ramp and hold stages. Can be used for flame analysis, DIMENSIONS GAS REQUIREMENTS
sample delivery system, PS-270
REPORT GENERATION Interlocked to inert gas and cooling hydride generation and mercury cold 30 x 20 x 26 cm
Preparation Station, GF3000 graphite High purity argon or nitrogen gas
Reports may be printed from all stored water pressures. Corrects for changes in vapour analysis. Controlled by the purge, flow rate 30 mL/min and inlet
furnace, PAL3000 furnace autosampler, WEIGHT
results in either single element or cooling water temperature. AVANTA computer. Programmable pressure of 150 kPa.
HSA3000 high solids analyser and Unpacked 6 kg, Packed 10 kg
multi-element format with results being measurement time, delay time, rinse
MC3000 mercury concentrator. COOLING WATER REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
combined from different runs and time, re-slope and re-calibration rates, GAS REQUIREMENTS
different measurement techniques. 12 L/min at 100200 kPa (1530 psi). number of samples, number of High purity argon or nitrogen at 110/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
DATA PROCESSING
All operating parameters, calibration INERT GAS REQUIREMENTS standards and number of replicates. 30 mL/min (+120 mL/min for SnCl2
Provides analysis by atomic absorption HSA3000 High Solids Analyzer
graphs, headings, footers, method Argon or nitrogen at a pressure of Full random access. operation) and an inlet pressure of
or emission. Absorbance range to
notes, sample labels, results statistics 70200kPa (1030 psi). 150 kPa Allows analysis of high dissolved solids
3.0 Abs. Measurement by integration,
and weight and dilution factors may be DIMENSIONS solutions of up to 30% w/v. Peristaltic
running mean, peak height or peak DIMENSIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
printed. Software supports a full range 40.5 x 37.5 cm pump fills a sample loop before the
area. Mean and RSD of up to 50 38 x 36 x 29 cm
of printers. 110/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
replicate readings. Calibration using WEIGHT solution is passed into the spray chamber.
WEIGHT
up to 10 standards. Linear least squares QUALITY CONTROL PROTOCOLS Unpacked 13 kg, Packed 16 kg EHG3000 Electrically Heated Controlled by the AVANTA computer.
Unpacked 35 kg, Packed 45 kg
curve correction, linear least squares Programmable initial fill time, replicate
through zero curve correction, exact fit
Complete range of quality control
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Cell for the HG3000 fill time, delay time, read time and
functions available including check 100260 V AC, 47440 Hz, 30 VA
curve correction, concentration least 208/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Rated Temperature controlled electric heating number of replicates.
samples, spike recovery, upper and
squares (polynomial) curve correction, current 15 A, surge current 40 A blanket for heating the quartz cell
lower QC limits, calibration correctness. PS-270 Preparation Station DIMENSIONS
standard additions or bracketing used in hydride generation AAS.
Checks can be carried at pre-determined
standards. Programmable re-slope PAL3000 Furnace Autosampler A syringe pump dilution system for Includes power supply with temperature 30 x 20 x 37 cm
intervals based on time or number of
using a single standard or complete flame and hydride applications. Can be controller and workhead.
samples analysed. Alternately checks Accommodates 40 samples and 10 WEIGHT
re-calibration, rate settable by either used for automated sample dilution,
can be carried out randomly. All checks premixed standards and one stock Unpacked 5 kg, Packed 11 kg
time or frequency of samples. Password preparation of working standards and DIMENSIONS
have operator settable failure limits and solution for automatic mixing of up to
protected result editing to remove standard additions, addition of chemical 26 x 16 x 29 cm ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
failure actions. Flagging for all failed tests. 10 standards. Container volumes are 2
unwanted readings on either samples or modifier solutions, automated spike 110/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
mL for samples and standards, 5 mL for WEIGHT
standards. Weight and dilution correction. System 3000 recovery, and can be used in
automix standard, 10 mL for blank and Unpacked 7 kg, Packed 10 kg
All editing available either during the conjunction with Automated Burner
Automated graphite furnace system. primary modifier. Auxiliary modifier can
run or post run. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Comprises GF3000 graphite furnace be placed in any position on the Rotation for extended dynamic range.
power supply and workhead plus autosampler. Dispensed volume is 110/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz
GRAPHICS
PAL3000 programmable automatic 1100 mL, programmable in 1 mL DIMENSIONS
High resolution colour display of atomic 32 x 14 x 22 cm MC3000 Mercury Concentrator
sample loader. Controlled by GBC increments. All-PTFE capillary. 1L rinse
absorbance, background signals, furnace
AVANTA computer. container. Probe set-up controlled by WEIGHT Gold amalgamation mercury trapping
temperature programs, calibration
computer with co-ordinates stored in accessory for use with the HG3000 to
curves, peaking meters and wavelength GF3000 Graphite Furnace Unpacked 5 kg
memory. Program options include enable ppt analysis of mercury. Consists of
scans. Graphics can be displayed in a ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Furnace assembly includes graphite automatic mixing of standards, a power supply and workhead with
number of different modes including
tube (and platform if required) mounted automatic injection of chemical 85264 V AC, 47-440 Hz, 30 VA built-in gold foil trap and quartz
overlaying non-successive peaks.
in enclosure with quartz windows. modifier(s), multiple injection, heated absorption cell. Controlled by the
Selectable absorbance scale for traces.
Graphics cursor can be used to obtain Permanently connected to power supply injection, automatic re-slope or HG3000 Hydride Generator AVANTA computer. Programmable load
by umbilical cord carrying gas, cooling complete re-calibration, check sample, Continuous flow hydride generation time, number of replicates, flush time
numerical information from graphics
water and electrical supplies. Two and spike recovery. system for the analysis of the hydride and clean.
traces. Zoom function allows graphics
traces to be expanded. independent gas supplies. Temperature DIMENSIONS forming elements; arsenic, selenium,
range ambient to 3000C. Computer bismuth, germanium, antimony, tin,
22 x 29 x 14 cm
DATA STORAGE controlled maximum heating rate of tellurium and mercury by the cold
2000C/sec. Unlimited number of WEIGHT
Storage is provided for all data vapour technique. Detection limits of
steps, each with ramp and hold, gas Unpacked 7 kg, Packed 10 kg
including the linking of the graphics less than 1 ppb are routinely achievable.
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