105924 GBC SensAA HG3000

User Manual: HG3000

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SensAA

Spectrometer

Atomic Absorption

Who is GBC Scientific Equipment?

multi-element capability with no

compromise in performance.

The compact design of the spectrometer

is perfectly complemented by an

IBM-compatible computer and

Windows® operating system. The system

includes complete software for flame,

furnace, vapour generation and

high solids analysis. Simply add the

SDS-270 autosampler for automated

flame analysis and, optionally, the

PS-270 prep station for totally

automated sample preparation and

dilution. The further addition of the

System 3000 graphite furnace provides

fully automated graphite furnace

analysis. Other add-ons include the

HG3000 for automated hydride

generation or cold-vapour mercury

analysis, the MC3000 for trace level

mercury analysis and the HSA3000 for

high dissolved solids analysis. The

computer provides complete control of

the spectrometer and accessories for

simplified set-up and ease-of-use.

GBC customers benefit from our

efficient and effective global

organization. Access to information,

applications support and technical

service is never more than a phone

call or email away.

GBC Scientific Equipment was

founded in 1978 and is now one of

the world's largest manufacturers of

atomic absorption spectrometers

with a sales and service network

covering around 100 countries.

GBC's growth has been fuelled by

its extensive AA expertise,

innovative thinking and an

obsession for quality and reliability.

GBC now produces the widest

range of AA spectrometers in the

world, with options and accessories

to suit every analytical requirement.

This innovative thinking is

exemplified by the SensAA Dual

and the single beam SensAA

spectrometers, both of which utilize

the revolutionary, patented

Application Source to give

ISO 9001 QUALITY

ACCREDITATION

GBC has always placed a strong

emphasis on quality in all aspects

of our operation, from design and

manufacture to the provision of

service and support to our

customers, and we are fully

committed to continuous

evaluation and improvement in

all areas.

The GBC Quality Management

System has been accredited to

the ISO 9001 quality standard by

Lloyd’s Register Quality

Assurance Limited. This

certification is your assurance

that the procedures and

processes used to produce the

goods and services which GBC

provides comply with the

relevant International

Standard, and demonstrates our

commitment to meeting

the needs and expectations of

our customers.

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What is the GBC vision?

GBC Scientific Equipment

will

and

advance people’s knowledge

for all humankind.

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their capacity to enhance the quality of life

Advanced features include:

•Storage of signal graphics.

Since graphics traces are stored,

the operator can view the graphics

for previous samples and zoom in

for a close-up if necessary.

•Complete report presentation.

This includes printing of

operator-defined text, headings,

sample labels, calibration graphs,

operating conditions, results

and statistics.

•Simple operation is ensured with

the easy-to-use Windows® XP

environment, together with an

extensive on-line help facility.

No other AA spectrometer can offer

the simplicity and user-friendly

operation for your specific

application.

•Automatic wavelength and slit setting

for maximum convenience and

error-free set-up.

•Optional automatic flame

control system with a full range

of safety interlocks and integrated

liquid trap.

•The unique GBC HYPER-PULSE

background correction system,

included as standard with

all models.

•The GBC performance guarantee -

sensitivity and precision superior

to that of any other instrument

manufacturer.

•Data storage using a high capacity

hard disk. Storage is provided for

applications, results, graphics,

sample labels, weights and dilutions,

report headings, etc.

GBC makes validation

easy.

The GBC IQ/OQ/PQ procedure

provides qualification of the

Installation, Operation and

Performance of your SensAA and

SensAA Dual Atomic Absorption

Spectrometer.

Touch screen technology

GBC offers a full range of AA

accessories to ensure the widest

application.

- System 3000 Graphite Furnace

- SDS-270 Autosampler

- PS-270 Diluter/Sample Preparation

- FS 3000 Autosampler

- HG 3000 Hydride Generator

- HSA 3000 High Solids Analyser

- EHG 3000 Electric Hydride Heater

- MC 3000 Mercury Concentrator

The SensAA offers touch screen technology for ease of use.

Unique Turn-Key

Analytical Solutions

GBC’s innovative technology

provides optimum performance and

sensitivity within a modest budget.

This unique combination of hardware

and software provides efficient solutions

to meet the specific needs of the

analysts. In addition the SensAA and

SensAA Dual offers the following:

•easy to operate single and

multi-element sampling

•priority sample introduction for

manual sampling

•fast flexible work flow for high

productivity analyses

With just one mouse click on

your desktop your application is

underway. You can begin with preset

optimised methods.

Application Source

The heart of the SensAA is the

patented Application Source which

brings unprecedented levels of

simplicity, performance and cost

savings to atomic absorption

spectrometry. The Application Source

or “Mini Turret” consists of six individual

cathodes aligned in a circle within

the one unit. The type of cathodes

are user selectable and can be

customized for various applications

such as:

•environmental

•food

•petroleum

•clinical

It simplifies lamp handling, operation

and alignment. Due to the unique

design of the GBC Application Source

there is no need to change lamps

when changing elements. This provides

additional cost savings.

The SensAA is versatile in that while

offering unprecedented benefits the

application source is interchangeable

with older hollow cathode lamps

allowing the use of extra lamps if

required.

Optional features

Unsurpassed innovation

Automatic wavelength and

slit setting for maximum

convenience

The large, self-calibrating 0.33 metre

(focal length) monochromator has

been specifically designed to provide

the high light throughput and stability

needed for atomic absorption.

Spectral bandwidth is continuously

adjustable between 0.1 and 2 nm (in

0.1 nm increments) and, for furnace

work, reduced slit height is available

with all slit widths. You simply select the

required element, and the wavelength,

lamp current, slit width and slit height

are set automatically. Graphical displays

of wavelength scans are available for

flame emission work or as a trouble-

shooting aid. A wide-range

photomultiplier tube covers the full

wavelength range.

SensAA for maximum energy

The GBC SensAA uses the simplicity

and high energy of single beam optics

to provide the best possible

performance/price ratio. An automatic

baseline zero between samples allows

the SensAA to be used for extended

periods with flame or furnace

autosamplers without the problem of

baseline drift.

SensAA Dual for true double

beam stability

The genuine double beam optical

system of the SensAA Dual measures

the sample and reference signals

every mains cycle to give the best

correction for lamp noise and the

most stable baseline possible.

Protected optical system

ensures long-term performance

The SensAA and SensAA Dual use

mirrors throughout the optical system to

ensure that correct focus and high

energy throughput are maintained at

all wavelengths. To protect the optical

surfaces, a dust cover is fitted over the

optical system and additional protection

is provided by coating the mirrors

with quartz.

Asymmetric Modulation

reduces noise

GBC introduced asymmetric

modulation for double beam

instruments and continues it with the

SensAA. Today, the technique has

been optimised for the best possible

double-beam performance, and

further refined for use in the SensAA.

Most of the noise in an atomic

absorption measurement comes

from the sample beam. By spending

more time measuring the sample

beam (twice that of most conventional

systems) the GBC SensAA reduces

noise by up to 40%.

SensAA

Choice of flame

Guaranteed performance

Hyper-Pulse background

correction

The Hyper-Pulse background corrector,

one of the fastest systems available,

has been further improved by

pulse interpolation. This allows for

more accurate interpolation of

“Transient Signals” such as GF and

HSA 3000 signals.

With all background correction

systems, there is a small time delay

between the measurement of

background and total absorbance.

When the background is changing

very rapidly, as is often the case with

graphite furnace work, this delay can

lead to an error in the background

corrected reading. Systems with slower

sampling rates and longer delay times

show greater errors.

Most background correctors measure

the background absorbance 50 or 60

times per second and the delay

between the measurement of

background and total absorbance can

be as much as 10 milliseconds.

The GBC Hyper-Pulse system takes

200 (50 Hz) or 240 (60 Hz) sample

measurements per second and the

delay between the measurement of

background and total absorbance is

about 1 millisecond. This produces a

dramatic reduction in background

correction errors. Accuracy is further

improved by interpolating between

background measurements to

calculate the background when the

atomic signal is measured.

This system also allows correction for

higher background levels than most

systems-up to 2.5 total absorbance.

Interlocked flame control

This system allows the flame to be

ignited only if a burner is installed, the

liquid trap is full and an air-acetylene

flame is selected. Changeover to

the nitrous oxide-acetylene flame is

allowed only if a nitrous oxide-acetylene

burner is present. Push-button flame

ignition is included.

GCM (Gas Control Module)

This system is interlocked to protect

against faults in gas supplies, burner

type, flame detector, mains power, liquid

trap, nebulizer bung and relief bung. It

provides a programmed ignition and

shutdown sequence - if nitrous oxide-

acetylene is selected, an air-acetylene

flame is first established and then the

acetylene flow is automatically

boosted before automatic changeover

to the nitrous oxide-acetylene flame.

Extended Lamp Life

In addition, the design of the high

intensity D2 lamp and associated power

supplies ensures unequalled lamp

lifetime. The GBC lamp will operate for

1000 hours even at full current.

Compare this to some alternative brand

instruments where the D2 lamp is

guaranteed to last only 90 hours of

operation, and add up the savings!

Guarantee of performance

GBC is so confident of instrument

quality that it guarantees both sensitivity

and precision. GBC's guaranteed

performance is superior

to that of any other company in the

world - greater than 0.8 absorbance

for 5 mg/L copper with an RSD less

than 0.45% for ten 10-second

integrations. This performance is

achieved by an efficient blend of good

design and durable materials.

Flame atomization

system delivers reliability

and performance

All materials in contact with the sample

have been selected for maximum

corrosion resistance.

The spray chamber is made from inert

polypropylene. The burner is made

entirely of titanium. The nebulizer has a

platinum-iridium capillary and a

titanium venturi.

The nebulizer also has an adjustable

sample uptake rate, essential for

optimum performance with refractory

elements or organic solvents. The whole

flame atomization system is easily

removed for cleaning or for changeover

to graphite furnace.

GBC SensAA software

Fast and powerful

GBC has earned a world-wide

reputation for superlative AAS software.

Easy for the first-time user to operate,

it has the power to handle the most

demanding applications.

The software comprises six individual

modules which simplify analysis and

setup, so that only one mouse click is

required to initiate an analysis.

Operation is further simplified by an

extensive context-sensitive on-line help

system which includes tutorials on

analytical technique.

The system provides fully integrated

software for instrument and accessory

control, graphics, data acquisition,

storage and reporting - there is

no need to switch to add-on

software packages.

Advanced features of SensAA

software

•High resolution graphic display

for methods development and

quality control

The graphics signal is linked to

individual sample readings, allowing

atomic and background traces to be

displayed simultaneously.

For graphite furnace work, graphics

are overlaid with the furnace

temperature program, simplifying

method development.

•Choice of calibration routines to

provide the most accurate results

The SensAA and SensAA Dual allow

for automatic preparation of

calibration curves using up to ten

standards. Choose an exact fit to the

calibration points, rational or linear

least squares fit, or linear least

squares fit through zero. You may also

calibrate using standard additions or

bracketing standards.

•The software is available in a wide

range of international languages.

Element selection is made easy with SensAA software

GBC SensAA software

Fully integrated software

•Storage of signal graphics provides a valuable

quality assurance aid

To aid in method development and quality assurance,

signal traces for all analyzed samples are stored with

the corresponding numerical result. If a problem is

suspected, simply clicking on the suspect replicate will

display the graphical result on the same page. Zoom

and cross-hair facilities also enable a close up

inspection that can be used to quickly diagnose any

problem.

•Choice of measurement mode enhances productivity

Choose from peak height, peak area, integration or

running mean. The automated running mean

mode provides a significant reduction in measurement

time since the measurement is completed

when the required precision is achieved.

•Results editing facility means that samples need to

be run only once

To ensure that samples and calibrations do not need

to be repeated, the software features full editing

capabilities for individual replicates as well as the

ability to delete complete samples or standards. To

prevent unauthorized editing, all results are password

protected to ensure data integrity.

• Status Panels

The user can monitor or access information on their

samples or instrument parameters and conditions by

using status panels. The user can select from nearly

400 parameters to incorporate into their own

personalized status panels.

Each parameter can be displayed as editable or non

editable text, dial or slide meters, switches, buttons,

graphs or scans further adding to the flexibility of the

SensAA software. These paratmeters can be assigned

to customizable status button.

Results and graphics display

Customize selection via the status panel

GBC SensAA Software

Valuable quality assurance

•Analytical applications are stored

for instant recall

When you select the element to be

determined, the software automatically

selects the recommended wavelength,

lamp current, slit width and flame

type. After selecting the other

parameters for your application, all

information may be stored in an

application file for instant recall

at any time.

•All data is preserved on hard disk

All results are stored on disk and

can be recalled for viewing or

printing at any time, or transferred

to another disk for archiving.

The time and date of analysis is

stored with the results, enabling you

to monitor the progress of samples,

identify batches of results and

comply with the statutory regulations.

•Reporting facility enables fully

documented analyses

Produce printed reports in

comprehensive single element or

summarized multi-element formats.

Single element reports can contain

any combination of information

including replicates, sample labels,

calibration graphs, method

parameters and weights and

volumes. Reports can include page

footers, headers and individual

margins, and all columns and rows

can be individually sized. A full

selection of fonts and font sizes may

be used. Connect an electronic

balance to directly transfer sample

weights to the weight and dilution

table, or use a bar code reader to

directly enter sample labels.

•Help is instantly available

Context-sensitive on-line help

explains all aspects of the hardware

setup, including operation, safety

and maintenance. Learning to use

the instrument is made easy via

multi-media tutorials. While running

a tutorial or displaying context-sensitive

help, you can work through the

software to create an application

using as much or as little help as

is required.

•Continuous display of concentration

for rapid sampling

The digital concentration read-out

on the results and graphics screens

is continually updated, invaluable

for optimization and rapid

manual sampling.

•Touch Screen Technology

Intuitive icons make operating the

software both easy and user friendly.

Works when operator is wearing gloves.

Comprehensive quality control protocols.

Regulatory compliance

Compliance

GMP/GLP compliance

The SensAA and SensAA Dual

hardware and software offer full

GMP/GLP compliance for those

analyzes requiring certification.

•AA certification procedure

package - ISO9001 accredited

•Automatic wavelength

calibration software

•Calibration failure

control using calibration

algorithm statistics

•Comprehensive Quality

control software suite

•Concentration

range checking

•QC check samples

including a full

range of fail actions

•Automatic spike

recoveries allowing

enhancement &

suppressive

interference

checking

•Password protection

allowing user

access control

•Full date & time

stamping of results

•Method linked to results

- eliminates confusion

and enforces traceability

•Real time data export to any LIMS,

allowing enhanced flexibility

•Y2K compliance certificate

provided with software

Regulatory Compliance

•Full compliance with USA Food and

Drugs Authority, CFR 21, part 11

“Electronic Records and Signatures”

•Security Menu to provide Electronic

Records and Signatures

•Tamperproof Audit Trail File

•User levels with password log on to

provide method security

System 3000 graphite furnace for ultra-trace analysis

Performance

The System 3000 graphite

furnace suits applications

requiring the measurement of

very low concentrations.

This system achieves state-of-the-art

performance enabling most elements to

be determined at sub-part-per-billion

concentrations. It blends all of the latest

developments in graphite furnace

technology into a fully integrated system.

The GF3000 power supply and

PAL3000 autosampler are both

controlled from the AA computer. The

superb System 3000 incorporates all of

the features expected in an advanced

graphite furnace:

Rapid heating (2000°C/sec)

under full control

The unique GBC temperature control

system uses true power feedback to ensure

reproducible analytical conditions. This

system has a fast response and is

independent of fluctuations in mains

voltage or conductivity of the graphite

components and covers the full

temperature range.

Flexible temperature program

The temperature program allows any

number of steps, enables performance

to be optimized for even the most

complex samples.

High performance

furnace assembly

The furnace enclosure allows the graphite

tube to be surrounded by a carefully

controlled flow of inert gas.

The tube itself is designed for optimum

performance, with raised sections ensuring

that all samples are safely confined to the

central part of the tube.

Total pyrolytic graphite

platform for reduced

interferences

Chemical interferences can be a

problem in many graphite furnace

applications. Sensitivity is often reduced

and complex sample treatment schemes

are required to overcome the

interferences. The platform for the

System 3000 eliminates or reduces most

chemical interferences.

Programmable gas selection

The provision of two gas supplies gives

maximum flexibility for handling the

widest range of samples.

The GF3000 graphite furnace workhead

Simple furnace program interface

Automatic furnace sampler

Accuracy and productivity

Performance

The System 3000 is designed to

achieve state-of-the-art sensitivities

and detection limits. Approximately

50 elements can be determined, most

at sub part-per-billion concentrations.

The typical characteristic mass for

some of the elements is shown in the

following table. (Characteristic mass

is the mass of the element required to

give an absorbance of 0.0044).

Element Charac. Element Charac.

Mass (pg) Mass(pg)

Ag 0.9 Fe 1.5

Al 5 Mn 0.7

As 6 Mo 8

Au 4 Ni 5

Ba 12 Pb 2.5

Cd 0.25 Se 20

Co 4 Ti 45

Cr 1.5 V 20

Cu 2.5

The PAL3000 Programmable Auto

Loader provides automatic

calibration with up to 10 standards

and automatic analysis of up to 40

samples. Any sample volume between

1 and 100 µL may be selected.

Automatic mixing of standards

saves time and improves

reliability

The PAL3000 will automatically prepare

a series of up to 10 standards from a

single stock solution and can also

automatically prepare standard additions

from the stock solution. This procedure

eliminates errors in the preparation of

standards, reduces the likelihood of

contamination and saves considerable time.

Automatic dispensing of

chemical modifier eliminates

the need for manual sample

treatment

With many applications, the addition of

a chemical modifier to the sample

improves sensitivity, reduces background

absorbance or reduces chemical

interferences. The PAL3000 can

automatically add a specified volume

of chemical modifier to each sample

and standard.

Automatic dilution

Manual dilution is time and labour-intensive

and is also prone to errors and

contamination. The PAL3000 eliminates

these problems by automatically diluting

any over-range samples to bring them

into the calibration range.

Multiple injections for

automatic pre-concentration

Several aliquots of a sample may be

injected and dried prior to atomization.

This allows the effective sample

volume to be increased and permits

very low concentrations to be measured

without the need for chemical

pre-concentration procedures.

Heated injection reduces

analysis time

The PAL3000 can be programmed to

inject the sample after the graphite tube

temperature has been raised above

the boiling point of the solvent.

The sample then dries as it is injected

and the time-consuming drying stage

is eliminated.

Simple set-up and storage of

probe co-ordinates

The sampler capillary tip is conveniently

aligned with the furnace tube sampling

hole with the use of the cursor keys on

the keyboard. Once established, the

co-ordinates are stored in the computer,

even when the power is switched off.

Top view of the PAL3000 autoloader

Specifications

SensAA

Optics

Single beam (SensAA) or double beam

(SensAA Dual) with background

correction and flame emission

capability. The SensAA Dual has

asymmetric modulation with 2:1

sample-to-reference ratio for noise

reduction. All-reflective system with

quartz overcoating on mirrors.

Dust cover over optical system.

Monochromator

Ebert-Fastie design with 333 mm focal

length and 175-900 nm wavelength

range. 1800 line/mm holographic

grating with dual-blazed profile and 1.6

linear reciprocal dispersion. Automatic

wavelength selection and peaking.

Continuously adjustable slits with 0.1

to 2 nm spectral bandwidth (0.1 nm

increments). Reduced height for furnace

operation available with all slit widths.

Automatic setting of slit width and

height. Automatic scanning.

Selected wide range multi-alkali

photomultiplier tube.

Choice of lamp types

Plug-in mounting for hollow cathode

lamp or Application Source with vertical

and horizontal adjustments for

optimizing light throughput.

Lamp supply

Allows warm-up for next element using

the Application Source.

Background correction

Hyper-Pulse background corrector takes

200 (50 Hz) or 240 (60 Hz) sample

readings per second for correction of

fast background peaks. With

approximately 1 ms between pulses and

interpolation between measurements,

the best possible accuracy is assured.

High intensity deuterium arc lamp

provides 175 - 423 nm correction

range.

Corrects to 2.5 total absorbance.

Footprint

Minimum bench space of 455 mm x

810 mm is all that is required

Performance guarantee

Greater than 0.8 abs for 5 mg/L

copper with an RSD less than 0.45%

for ten 10-second integrations.

Interlocked flame control

Flame ignition only on air based flames.

Nitrous oxide ignition inhibited.

Push button actuated glow plug ignition

system. Safety interlocks on burner,

nebulizer, pressure relief bung and liquid

trap. Safety interlock system also

prevents nitrous oxide selection with

air-acetylene burner. Fast change

selection of nitrous oxide-acetylene flame.

Integrated liquid trap

The liquid trap is now integrated into the

spray chamber to enhance the safety of

the instrument.

Gas control module GCM (optional)

Microprocessor controlled. Monitors gas

pressures, flame and safety interlocks.

Keypress selection of air or nitrous

oxide-acetylene flames with automatic

fuel enrichment for nitrous oxide flames.

Automatic flame shutdown upon mains

power failure.

Flame atomization system

Premix design with solid polypropylene

mixing chamber. All-titanium burner

construction. Nebulizer has platinum-

iridium capillary and titanium Venturi.

Liquid trap with liquid level interlock.

Quick-change mounting to enable easy

changeover to graphite furnace.

Options

Graphics

High resolution display of atomic

absorbance and background signals,

furnace temperature programs, calibration

curves, peaking meters and wavelength

scans. Different scales may be used for

atomic and background signals.

Signals may be displayed in the single

shot, overlay or overview mode.

Consecutive signals may be overlaid.

Graphics cursor may be used to obtain

numerical information from graphics

traces. Zoom function allows graphics

traces to be expanded.

Data storage

Storage is provided for signal graphics,

applications, results, sample labels,

weights and dilutions, and report headers.

Quality

Quality control software satisfying GLP

and GMP is supplied as standard.

Report generation

Reports may be printed during a run or

from stored result files. They may include

headings, notes, operating parameters,

calibration graphs, sample labels, results

and statistics. Results from different runs

(e.g., flame, furnace and vapour

generation) may be combined into a

single report. Reports may be printed

sequentially by element or in a

multi-element format.

Dimensions

Spectrometer module: 830 x 580 x 520

(WxDxH, mm)

Weight

Spectrometer module: Unpacked 48 kg,

Packed 60 kg.

Electrical Requirements

110/220/240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz,

300 VA.

AAS

SensAA

In-built computer

Touch screen interface computer

incorporating Intel Pentium™ or AMD

CPU technology. A minimum of 256

MB RAM, one parallel port, four USB

ports, firewire port and a mimimum of

40 GB data storage capacity.

Software

Microsoft Windows®XP operating

system for true multitasking.

Controls SensAA and SensAA Dual Plus

AAS, SDS-270 autosampler, PS-270

auto-diluter, GF3000 graphite furnace

and PAL3000 furnace autosampler,

HSA3000 high solids analyzer and

MC3000 mercury concentrator.

Data processing

Analysis by atomic absorption or

emission. Absorbance range to 2.5.

Measurement by integration, running

mean, peak height or peak area.

Mean and RSD of up to 50 replicate

readings. Calibration using up to 10

standards. Curve correction by linear

least squares, linear least squares

through zero, exact fit or concentration

least squares (polynomial), plus standard

additions or bracketing standards.

Programmable rescale using a single

standard or complete recalibration.

Result editing to remove unwanted

readings. Weight and dilution

correction. All editing available either

during or post-run.

Specifications

Samples are contained in three separate

racks allowing for different tube sizes

within a batch. The SDS-270 is

controlled by the AAS software, providing

random access, micro-sampling capability

and standard additions analysis, plus

check samples and quality control limits,

plus programmable measurement time,

delay time, rinse time, re-slope and

re-calibration rates, number of samples,

number of standards and number of

replicates. A built-in diaphragm pump

provides a continuous stream of clean

rinse solution.

Dimensions

260 x 160 x 290 (WxDxH, mm)

Weight

Unpacked 7 kg, packed 10 kg

Electrical requirements

110/220/240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz.

Dispensed volume is 1–100 µL,

programmable in 1 µL increments.

All-PTFE capillary. 1 L rinse container.

Probe set-up controlled by computer with

co-ordinates stored in memory.

Program options include automatic

mixing of standards, automatic mixing

of standard additions, automatic dilution

of over-range samples, automatic

injection of chemical modifier, multiple

injection, heated injection, automatic

rescale or complete recalibration, check

sample and spike recovery.

Inert gas requirement

Argon or nitrogen at a pressure of

70–200 kPa (10–30 psi).

Dimensions

GF3000: 380 x 360 x 290 (WxDxH, mm.)

PAL3000: 220 x 209 x 140 (WxDxH, mm.)

Weight

GF3000: Unpacked 35 kg, Packed 45 kg.

PAL3000: Unpacked 7 kg, Packed 10 kg.

Electrical requirements

208/220/240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz,

Rated current 15A, surge current 40A.

SDS-270 sample delivery system

The SDS-270 sample delivery system is a

full random access X-Y-Z autosampler

providing unmatched productivity,

capacity for up to 270 samples and ten

standards, and a small footprint.

Accessories

System 3000 Graphite Furnace

Automated graphite furnace system.

Comprises GF3000 graphite furnace

power supply and workhead plus

PAL3000 programmable automatic

sample loader. Controlled by the

AAS computer.

GF3000 furnace assembly

Furnace assembly includes graphite tube

(and platform if required) mounted in

enclosure with quartz windows.

Permanently connected to power

supply by umbilical cord carrying gas,

cooling water and electrical supplies.

Inert and auxiliary gas supplies.

Temperature range ambient to 3000°C.

Computer-controlled maximum heating

rate of 2000°C/sec. Temperature program

has unlimited number of steps, each

with ramp and hold, gas selection,

graphics display option and read option.

Temperature controller monitors current

and voltage and uses power feedback

to provide accurate control over the full

temperature range, and during both

ramp and hold stages. Interlocked to

inert gas and cooling water pressures.

Corrects for changes in cooling water

temperature.

PAL3000 furnace autosampler

Accommodates up to 49 samples and

one stock solution or 40 samples and

10 pre-mixed standards or one stock

solution for automatic mixing of up to

10 standards. Container volumes are

2 mL for samples and standards, 5 mL

for automix standard, 10 mL for

blank and chemical modifier.

Specifications

Full range of AA accessories

SDS-270 Sample Delivery System

Requirements

HSA3000 high solids analysis

The HSA3000 high solids analyzer

enables analysis of solutions containing

high concentrations of dissolved solids.

In conventional sample introduction,

samples with more than about 2%

dissolved salt can cause blockage of

the nebulizer or burner. The HSA3000

allows analysis of samples containing

up to 30% dissolved solids. Samples may

be presented manually or automatically

with the autosampler.

Weight

Unpacked 12 kg, packed 19kg

Electrical requirements

110/220/240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz,

120 VA

HG3000 automatic hydride analysis

The HG3000 hydride generator is an

automatic continuous flow system.

Coupled with the SDS-270 autosampler,

it provides totally automated analysis of

arsenic, selenium, and the other hydride

forming elements at part-per-billion

levels. It can also be used to determine

mercury by the cold vapour method.

The optional EHG3000 electric heater

provides controlled heating of the

hydride cell to temperatures up to

1000°C, allowing hydride analysis to

be performed without the use of a

flame. With a precision of around 1%

at ppb concentrations and a sample

throughput of 60 samples per hour,

the HG3000 provides the ultimate

in fast, accurate and convenient

hydride analysis.

MC3000 mercury concentrator

Regulations for mercury analysis are

pushing the required detection limits

well below the level achievable using

the standard cold vapour technique.

The MC3000 mercury concentrator

accessory for the HG3000 addresses

this problem. By concentrating the

mercury vapour on a gold foil, detection

limits of 5 ppt can be readily achieved.

The MC3000 accessory is fully

controlled by the AAS software

and unattended analysis can be carried

out when used in conjunction with the

SDS-270 sample delivery system.

Specifications

Accessories

PS-270 Prep Station

The PS-270 is used in combination with

the SDS-270 auto-sampler, removing

the need for manual standard and

sample preparation and sample dilution

for flame and hydride applications.

The PS-270 is totally controlled through

the AA software enabling true

fully-automated analysis. Simple and

reliable automation of standard

additions and spike recovery, or

sample matrix modification through

the addition of up to two chemical

modifier solutions provides hands-off

operation and versatility.

Dimensions

300 x 200 x 370 (WxDxH, mm)

Weight

Unpacked 5 kg, packed 11 kg.

Electrical requirements

110/220 volts AC, 50/60 Hz

FS3000 autosampler

For flame and hydride use only.

Carousel holds 10 standards and 60

samples. Separate positions for rinse,

blank and rescale standard.

Dimensions

420 x 230 x 380 (WxDxH, mm)

Designed and manufactured by

GBC Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd

A.C.N. 005 472 686

GBC reserves the right to

change specifications without

prior notice.

GBC publication number

01-0966-00

September 2004 Australia

GBC SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer of world-class

scientific instruments and

accessories -

AA, HPLC, ICP-OES, ICP-TOFMS,

Rheometry, UV-Vis and XRD

12 Monterey Road

Dandenong, Victoria 3175

Australia

Telephone 61 3 9213 3666

Facsimile 61 3 9213 3677

email gbc@gbcsci.com

URL www.gbcsci.com

All trade-marks and trade-names

are the property of their

respective owners.

Ordering Information

Model Optics Background Flame Control Part Number

SensAA Dual Double Beam Yes GCM 99-0538-00

SensAA Single Beam Yes GCM 99-0548-00

SensAA Dual Double Beam Yes Interlocked 99-0539-00

SensAA Single Beam Yes Interlocked 99-0540-00

SensAA G Double Beam Yes None 99-0542-00

All SensAAs are supplied with an inbuilt P4 computer operating at 2.4 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 80 GByte Hard Disk, one parallel

port, two serial ports, 4USB and firewire, 15 inch High Resolution Resistive Touch LCD, Sound Blaster Sound Card and Ethernet

Card. The PC is loaded with Windows XP, SensAA software and touchscreen drivers.

The SensAA G is not capable of flame operation and is designed to operate with a graphite furnace or hydride generator only.

All SensAAs are supplied with operation manual and SensAA software.

All flame SensAAs are supplied complete with air-acetylene burner, spray chamber, adjustable nebuliser, gas hoses, and flame

methods manual.

Accessories

Nitrous oxide – acetylene burner 99-0075-00

Recommended spares and consumables for 2 years operation 95-0637-00

Fume extraction system (complete) 220/240V, 50 Hz 99-0012-00

Fume extraction system (complete) 110V, 60 Hz 99-0012-01

Fume extraction system (complete) 220, 60 Hz 99-0400-00

Air compressor (oil filled) 110V, 60 Hz 75-0005-00

Air compressor (oil filled) 220/240V, 50 Hz 75-0006-00

Air compressor (oil fiIled) 220V, 60 Hz 75-0045-00

Air compressor (oil less) for high humidity or high altitude 220/240V 75-0049-00

Air compressor (oil less) for high humidity or high altitude 110V 75-0050-00

Nitrous oxide cylinder regulator with heater 99-0050-02

Air cylinder regulator 99-0099-00

Acetylene cylinder regulator 99-0100-00

Balston gas purifier 99-0284-00

Gas purifier maintenance kit 95-9912-00

Flame Autosampler

FS3000 Flame Autosampler 99-0106-00

Supplied complete with test tubes, beakers, stainless steel probes

cables, tubing and 60 position sample rack

SDS-270 Sample Delivery System 99-0326-11

Supplied complete with test tubes, PTFE–coated probes, cables,

tubing, inbuilt wash pump, fixed wash reservoir and three 60–position sample racks

PS-270 Sample Preparation System 99-0407-11

HSA3000 High Solids Analyser 99-0155-00

Sampler/accessory trolley 96-0021-00

Hydride

HG3000 Automatic hydride generator 99-0276-00

Recommended spares and consumables for HG3000 95-0016-00

EHG3000 Electric heater for hydride cell 99-0237-11

MC3000 mercury concentrator unit for HG3000 99-0245-11

Graphite Furnace

System 3000 automated graphite furnace system (complete) 99-0108-00

Comprises GF3000 power supply and workhead plus PAL3000 automatic sampler

loader. Supplied complete with 10 Pyrollytically coated graphite tubes, 5 platforms,

500 sample vials, Furnace Methods Manual, beakers, hoses, cables and tubing

Graphite Furnace Tubes, pyrollytically coated (pack of 10) 99-0059-00

Pyrolltic graphite platforms (pack of 10) 99-0060-00

Pyrollytically coated graphite furnace tubes with integrated platform (pack of 10) 99-0342-00

Pair of electrodes 99-0061-00

Sample vials for PAL3000 (pack of 500) 99-0022-00

Recommended spares and consumables for 2 years operation for System 3000 95-0015-00

105924 GBC SensAA HG3000

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