Overview

The Sanseries of Automated Wet Chemistry Analyzers also known as Continuous Flow Analyzers have been designed as modular systems to meet the needs of laboratories which process a few samples or large volumes of samples. Based on the Continuous Flow Analysis (CFA) or also called Segemented Flow Analysis (SFA) technique, up to 16 analytical measurements (depending on the model) can be made on a single sample simultaneously. With the addition of rinsing valves and software the Sanseries of analyzers can automate; start-up, shut-down, dilutions, re-runs, clean-up, and raw data storage.

Skalar, the world leader in wet chemistry technology, offers over 300 proven applications utilizing various combinations of automatic dilutions, additions, mixing, heating, dialysis, extractions, distillation, digestion, phase-separation, hydrolysis, ion-exchange/reduction, and more. Skalar has developed a proven systematic approach to provide a quality system starting with complete applications engineered on customer samples to provide the best possible configuration to the customer needs and requirements, training, and installation by qualified specialists, and complete application and service support.

San^series range of continuous flow analyzers: 

The NEW San^compact continuous flow analyzer is specifically designed for smaller laboratories. The modern and compact design of the unit gives laboratory the opportunity to save on valuable laboratory bench space, whilst incorporating all the features of the San⁺⁺ series. The chemistry section is now fitted with a larger peristaltic pump unit with 21 pump tube positions and can accommodate up to three chemistry modules.

The San⁺⁺ continuous flow analyzer can accommodate up-to 5 chemistry modules and detection channels which can be run simultaneously. Furthermore, complex chemistries such as Total UV Nitrogen, Total UV Phosphate and Total Cyanide are easy to accommodate with the additional space within the chemistry unit.

Samplers

The Skalar range of autosamplers offers for each routine laboratory and application the perfect match-saving operators time and errors. With the unique automatic standard preparation and over range dilution facility, high workloads are fully automatically analyzed outside working hours, without any operator supervision.

Skalar Samplers offer the highest degree of automation available today with:

• Real Automatic pre-and post-dilution runs
• Full automatic standard preparation
• XYZ/XYθ Random access
• Automatic multiple range operation
• Built-in rinse pump
• Customized sample containers and racks
• Automatic barcode reader
• Multiple sample probes
• Extended operation outside working hours with automatic start-up and shut down
• Full analyzer control

1100/1150 SamplerThe SA1100 and SA1150 samplers accommodate up to 2 x 50 sample positions, with built in rinse pump. Optionally, 10 dedicated standard positions are available for working standards. Furthermore, they can be equipped with a second needle for dual needle sample pick-up and extended sample positions (up to 100 positions). The samplers are random access and computer controlled, the SA 1150 sampler is extended with a soft keypad to run in or computer or manual control mode.1050 SamplerComputer controlled RØZ sampler, series 1050, for up to 140 samples with separated standard and QC sample positions, built in rinse pump, optional automatic diluter station with dual dilutor for automatic pre- and post run dilutions, and automatic standard preparation, with optional dual sample pick up (SA 1053) and optional stirrer.1074 SamplerComputer controlled XYZ sampler series 1074, for 300 samples, with separate positions for standards and QC samples, with container volumes of 35 mL. Build in rinsing pump. Optional automatic diluter station with multiple dilutors for automatic pre- and post run dilutions and automatic standard preparation, Extendable with 2 to 4 needles for simultaneous sample pick up with different matrices, with optional stirrer and automatic bar code reader and customized sampler container racks also available with larger footprint for more then 300 samples.1075 SamplerThe SA1075 Random Access auto sampler carries standard 576 sample positions, divided over 6 racks of 96 samples each. In addition, there are 26 positions available in a separate tray for working standards, QC samples and drift control samples, with container volumes of 35 ml. Extendable with 2 to 4 needles for simultaneous sample pick up with different matrices. Optional automatic diluter station with multiple dilutors for automatic pre- and post run dilutions and automatic standard preparation.

Chemistry Section

The unique concept of the chemistry section has proven its performance for hundreds of applications, with maximum operator convenience and lowest routine maintenance. The latest developments in Continuous Flow Analysis (CFA) have been integrated into the chemistry modules.
The throughput of the analyzer depends upon application and can vary from 25 to 120 analyses per hour. Complex manipulations such as distillation, in-line UV digestion, extraction, etc. are incorporated on the chemistry modules.

• Robust unique double radius pump deck for accurate dosing with up to 32 or 16 pump tubes (San⁺⁺) 
• 2 separated pump decks for 2 x 2 channel concept (San⁺⁺)
• Single pump deck wit 21 pump tube positions (San^compact)
• Controlled synchronized 10 channel air injection with separated build-in compressor for increased flow stability and fast start up.
• Easy access to chemistry modules with flexible ultra low carry-over connections between dialyzers, reactors, coils, flow cells and other components.
• Leak detection
• 3 – Cuffs long life pump tubes.
• Manual operated and automatic software controlled rinsing valves for easy automatic start up and overnight operation.

The chemistry section is compact and easy to handle. It houses up to 5 chemistry modules with build in robust dosing pump and air injection system, up to 5 easy interchangeable modules with built-in photometric detectors and up to 5 separated waste receptacles (depending on the San^series model).

Detectors

The Skalar San^series range of detectors comprises digital dual channel colorimetric detectors, the unique digital matrix correction detector with automatic background correction for specific sample matrixes, but also covers a range of detectors for I.R., UV, Fluorimetry, ISE, Flame Photometry, pH meter, Density meters, etc. The Skalar range of detectors covers all detectors required for the hundreds of Skalar field tested SFA applications available today.

Special features of the detectors for the San ^series Continuous Flow Analyzers (CFA) are:

• Compact design and software controllable
• Allows the implementation of bubble gating
• Easy access and no alignment of robust flow cells
• Increased stability, sensitivity and auto-scaling by digital detectors
• Automatic matrix and blank correction
• Wide linear measuring range