The Aquakem 250 is easy to use discrete chemistry analyzer
capable of random access or batch analysis and the use of multiple chemistries.
Types of matrices analyzed include clean water, wastewater, soil/sludge digests,
effluents and saline. The Aquakem 250 has automatic start-up and shut down
protocols for true walk-away analysis. No reagent priming is required, enabling
results from the first sample to be available within minutes of starting the
analysis. The Aquakem system can be custom-programmed to meet individual needs
in each laboratory.
Product Detail
The Thermo Scientific Aquakem 250 analyzer provides
convenient automated photometric analysis of water and environmental samples at
an analytical rate of up to 250 tests per hour. All method protocols are based
to those recommended in the standard methods for the examination of water and
wastewater in different countries and those published in the U.K. Blue Book.
Applications include tests, like Ammonia, Alkalinity, Aluminium, Boron, Calcium,
Chloride, Cyanide (post distillation), Hexachrome, Ferrous ion, Magnesium,
Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate (ortho and total post digestion), Silica, Sulphate,
Total Hardness, TKN post digestion.
Discrete, selective either random access or batch analysis.
Analysis Type :
Colorimetric end-point, linear and non-linear reactions, turbidimetric and bichromatic with or without sample blanking.
Analytical Rate :
Up to 250 tests/hour
Measurement :
Single channel interference filter photometer with beam splitting reference. The 12 reaction cells are measured in sequence, 13 wavelegths supplied, 340 - 880 nm.
Samples :
Suitable for raw, potable, wastewater, saline and boiler water. Max on-board capacity 6 segments each with 14 positions for samples. Continuous access without interrupting test processing.
Reagents :
On-board 35 pos. in the cooled reagent disk. All reagents are automatically identified using barcode labels. Real time reagent status clearly displayed. Up to four reagent additions / test possible. Continuous access to reagents without interrupting test processing.
Reaction Vessel :
Disposable multicell cuvettes. Continuous loading of cuvettes with capacity for 600 tests.
Sample Dilution :
Automatic sample dilution of over-range tests with automatic re-run. Manual dilution by operator if required, corrected result identified.
Calibration :
Up to 8 standards per chemistry, standardisation interval user definable. Polynomial curve fitting and modification, previous curve comparison. Calibration with separate standards or by automatic dilutions of a stock standard. Automatic bias correction possible.
Quality Control :
Up to 6 levels per chemistry, control frequency is user definable. Poor control results are flagged. Summaries of SD, CV's and mean on all controls are displayed graphically.
Data Handling :
Separate workstation, sw running under Windows XP, graphical user interface. Sample barcodes in use: Code 128, Code 39, USS Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5.
Dimensions and weight :
80 cm width, 115 cm height, 79 cm depth, weight 142 kg.
Power requirements :
100-240 V +/-10%, 50-60 Hz +/-5%, less than 400 W.
Distilled Water Consumption :
Typically less than 1 litre/hour, no plumbing required.