AutoTrace® SPE Workstation
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Overview
A perfect complement to high-speed analytical techniques, the AutoTrace SPE is a powerful, high-throughput workstation dedicated specifically for automating Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) for environmental cleanup. The AutoTrace automates the cartridge conditioning, sample loading and elution steps for large volume aqueous solution sample extractions (up to 2000ml's) traditionally used in environmental sample cleanup and analysis.
The unit can process up to six samples in parallel, automatically conditioning, washing, and eluting SPE cartridges with a choice of up to five reagents. The unit also segregates aqueous and solvent waste using separate waste lines for efficient, cost effective waste handling.
Primarily used for environmental water analysis, the unit is designed to automate the requirements of standard US EPA water analysis methods, as well as other sample preparation and clean up methods.
Applications
Autorace Applications include many of the U.S. EPA methods and a variety other Solid Phase Extraction (S.P.E.) sample preparation clean up methods. Some of these methods include:
• U.S. EPA Method 525
• U.S. EPA Method 549.2
• U.S. EPA Method 608
• U.S. EPA Method 625
• Extraction of Total Petroleum Hydocarbons
• Extraction of Acid Herbicides in Water
• Extraction of Triclosan in River Water
• Extraction of Nitrosamines in Water
• Extraction of Steroids and Phytoestrogens in Water
• Extraction of Endocrine Disruptors in Water
• Extraction of Pharmaceuticals in Water
Markets and Customer Segments:
• Environmental Cleanup
• Water Testing
• Public Water Works
• Food and Beverage Industry
• Agrochemical Industry
• Oil and Petroleum Industry
Features
The AutoTrace automatically conditions, rinses and elutes industry standard Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) cartridges and disks with a choice of up to five reagents.
• Powerful valveless positive displacement pumps simultaneously load six samples for single or batch processing.
• Wide range of sample volume allows the AutoTrace to loads ample volumes from 10mL to 2000mL.
• Offers choice of four different elution containers:
o 16mm x 100mm test tube, 17mm x 60mm vial,
o 11mm GC vial or 4mL WISP vial, and Conical
o Bottom, 15mL centrifuge tube racks.
• Segregates aqueous and solvent waste using separate waste lines affording cost savings on waste disposal
• Operates on the lab-bench with solvent vapor venting to hood
o RS 232 connection for connection to Controller (PC)
o User friendly software ideal for method development and method creation
Specifications
Gas Regulator and Gas Gauge Range |
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| Output: 0-20 psi (0-1.4 bars) Input: 100 psi (6.9 bars) maximum | |
Net Weight |
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| 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) | |
Part Numbers |
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| P/N 113150 - AutoTrace SPE Workstation 6 Position w/6mL Cartridge without racks P/N 113151 - AutoTrace SPE Workstation 6 Position Disk w/o Racks | |
Dimensions |
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| 23" X 25" x 27” (57 X 63.5 X 69 cm) Sample rack: 12" X 14" (30 X 36 cm) | |
Operating System Software |
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| Windows XP | |
Electrical |
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| Voltage | 100, 120, 220, or 240 V ± 10% |
| Frequency | 47-63 Hz |
| Power | 150 VA max. |
Liquid Management |
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| Air Syringe | One 10 mL air syringe |
| LH Syringe | One 10 mL liquid handling syringe |
| 12-port Valve | Rotary, sliding RulonTM seal |
| Valves | 3-way, Teflon® |
| Nozzles | Stainless steel |
| Tubing | TFE, 1/16“ID, most lengths critical Solvent & 1 liter (6 total supplied) |
Collection Container Racks |
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| Tube Racks | 16 x 100 mm stainless steel |
| Vial Racks | 11 mm GC, WISP, 17 x 60 mm |
| Conical Racks | 15 mL |
Sample Pumps |
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| Displacement | Positive |
| Accuracy | ± 2.5% |
| Tube Fitting | KynarTM |
| Piston & Liner | Ceramic |
| Non Use | Not for use with acetic acid and Acetone |
Solid Phase Extraction |
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| Column Plunger | Adapters available for four column types 47 MM extraction disks |
SPE Columns |
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| 1 mL Syringe | Compatible columns |
| 3 mL Syringe | Compatible columns |
| 6 mL Syringe | Compatible columns |
| 6 mL Glass Syringe | Compatible columns |
| 8 mL Glass Syringe | Compatible columns |
