Auto Fluid Handling System

AFHS
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The next generation of automation

Simple, robust & reliable Automated Fluid Handling System that works seamlessly with the range of flame photometers.

Instrumentation may run throughout the day processing tens or even hundreds of samples. Until now this operation has been a manual process and requires an operator present to introduce each sample.

Many organisations are striving for greater efficiency and automation of their laboratory processes.. The new Automatic Fluid Handling System (AFHS), which for the first time offers fast, reliable and effective automation of the flame photometry process.

New “Auto Read” Technology is the foundation for automation. The goal of an automated system is to perform tasks accurately, reliably and autonomously without the need for human intervention.

By intuitive software/firmware handling of the input from our multiple channel detectors, stability of readings are analytically determined and no longer a subjective user decision.


AFHS in action with the BIO Flame Photometer


Features

  • Built around BWB’s proprietary “auto read” technology
  • “IRS” (internal reference standard) available
  • Compatible with all 2014 and forwards BWB flame photometer models
  • 5 user selectable tray calibration correction points
  • User selectable dilution ratio
  • Purpose built auto diluter
  • On demand printing of key analysis data with BWB’s integrated printer
  • A single shared power source for the auto sampler and auto diluter
  • Up to 89 samples
  • Interchangeable sample tray
  • Additional sample trays available for 1ml & 3ml sample cups
  • Large stocks of sample cups held for same day dispatch to prevent delays

Printer

This ultra reliable thermal printer sits atop the main flame photometer enclosure for footprint reduction in valuable lab space. The printer is supplied with print stock derived from recycled paper, has a 10 year shelf life and comes with soy based ink as standard.

The dimensions of the unit were also designed to offer compatibility with standard calculator print paper available globally from any high street.

Autosampler

The BWB auto sampler is available as an optional extra for all the latest models of the BWB flame photometer.

Autodiluter

BWB has introduced an operator configurable 1:6 to 1:100 auto-diluter for the latest models of the BWB flame photometer.


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What's In The Box?

  • PC Leads USB and RS232
  • Power lead to suit your region
  • Gas Hose
  • Aspiration Kit
  • Manuals covering all aspects
    of the FP and AFHS
  • Quick Start guides
  • Warranty Registration Form
  • Certificates of analysis for all provided Fluids
  • Material Safety Data Sheets for all provided Fluids
  • IQ, OQ, PQ On-line Documentation. Certificate of Compliance will be issued upon completion of the
    PQ testing.
  • The FP-PC Software installation CD
  • 150ml of BWB recommended
    cleaning solution
  • Complete set of calibration fluids including Diluent Concentrate
  • 1000 x 5ml AFHS sample Vials
  • 100ml conical flask with screw lid
  • 100 disposable sample cups
  • 1L of De-Ionised water
  • 2m of waste tube
  • Set of spare fuses
  • 10 x 10ml pipettes
  • 10 x 1ml pipettes

AFHS with BIO Technical Specifications

Sample rate4ml/min

Tubing materials
Translucent PTFE and Tygon®
Amount of fluid used per sample
based on dilution ratios
DR1 – 5ml
DR10 – 0.5ml
DR100 – 0.05ml
SpecificityNa/K/Li = <1% to each other when
equal in concentration at <100ppm
Required desk space for Instrument 50cm (H) x 65cm (W) x 63cm (D)
*BIO Flame photometer with BWB Recommended set up positioning. For Safety reasons the Flame photometer requires 1m of unobstructed space above to allow dissipation of heat from the chimney.
Instrument size BIO Flame Photometer
51cm (H) x 38cm (W) x 41cm (D)
(20in x 14in x 16in)

Auto Diluter
30cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 43cm (D)*
(12in x 12in x 17in)

Auto Sampler
30cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 11cm (D)**
(12in x 7in x 4in)
Shipping62cm (H) x 55cm (W) x 47cm (D) x 2 boxes
(24in x 22in x 19in)

*Inclusive of Cannula operating arm.
** Excluding Dilution Reservoir.
Weight BIO Flame Photometer – 15.3kg
Auto Diluter – 3.75kg
Auto Sampler – 6.9kg
ShippingBIO Flame Photometer – 25kg
AFHS unit – 17kg
Optimal rangeMulti-point calibration
Na – 0.2 – 300mmol/l*
K – 0.2 – 200mmol/*
Li – 0.2 – 20mmol/l*
Ca – 1 – 20mmol/l*
*With required Dilution Ratios
Reproducibility <1.5% Coefficient of variability for 10 consecutive samples within optimal range.
(After instrument stabilisation).
Limit of detection (LOD)Na – 0.0013mmol/l
K – 0.0005mmol/l
Li – 0.003mmol/l
Ca – 0.0075mmol/l
Limit of quantification (LOQ)LOQ

Na – 0.0043mmol/l
K – 0.0013mmol/l
Li – 0.0072mmol/l
Ca – 0.025mmol/l
Time to stabilityLess than 15 seconds after sample is introduced into the flame
Single sample timeWith Auto Diluter: 130 Seconds including Sample Preparation, Acquisition and flush
Without Auto Diluter: 80 Seconds including Acquisition and flush
Amount of samples measured per hour With Auto Diluter: 25
Without Auto Diluter: 40
Ions measuredSerum Na and K or Li and Ca
Urine Na and K or Li and Ca
Dilution reservoir size2.5L with inbuilt low level control
Optional 5L tank available
Amount of samples per
dilution reservoir
2.5L – 120* 5L – 240*
*dependent on idle times between trays and sample
set-ups.
Amount of samples per tray89 with additional interchangeable trays
to speed up sampling time.
Calibration concentrationsURINE
Point 1 Point 2 Point 3
Na 25mmol/l Na 50mmol/l Na 100mmol/l
K 25mmol/l K 50mmol/l K 100mmol/l
Li 2.5mmol/l Li 5mmol/l Li 10mmol/l
Ca 2.5mmol/l Ca 5mmol/l Ca 10mmol/l

Point 4 Point 5
Na 200mmol/l Na 300mmol/l
K 150mmol/l K 200mmol/l
Li 15mmol/l Li 20mmol/l
Ca 15mmol/l Ca 20mmol/l

SERUM
Point 1 Point 2 Point 3
Na 120mmol/l Na 130mmol/l Na 140mmol/l
K 3mmol/l K 4mmol/l K 5mmol/l
Li 0.5mmol/l Li 0.5mmol/l Li 1mmol/l
Ca 1.5mmol/l Ca 2mmol/l Ca 2.5mmol/l

Point 4 Point 5
Na 150mmol/l Na 160mmol/l
K 6mmol/l K 7mmol/l
Li 1.5mmol/l Li 2mmol/l
Ca 3mmol/l Ca 3.5mmol/l
Recommended minimum warm up
time based on ambient temperature
21°C – 40 minutes
Power requirements 100V – 250V AC at 50 or 60Hz
Fuel requirementPropane, Butane or Natural Gas*
regulated to 19Bar. Flow rate of 0.4l/min
*with modifications. BWB Technologies recommends either Propane or Butane for optimum results.
ReadoutLCD, four line, alpha numeric, back lit.

AFHS with XP Technical Specifications

Sample rate4ml/min

Tubing materials
Translucent PTFE and Tygon®
Amount of fluid used per sample
based on dilution ratios
DR1 – 5ml
DR10 – 0.5ml
DR100 – 0.05ml
SpecificityNa/K/Li = <0.5% to each other when equal
in concentration at <100ppm
Required desk space for Instrument 50cm (H) x 65cm (W) x 63cm (D)*
*XP Flame photometer with BWB
Recommended set up positioning. For Safety reasons the Flame photometer requires 1m of unobstructed space above to allow dissipation of heat from the chimney.
Instrument size XP Flame Photometer
51cm (H) x 38cm (W) x 41cm (D)
(20in x 14in x 16in)

Auto Diluter
30cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 43cm (D)*
(12in x 12in x 17in)

Auto Sampler
30cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 11cm (D)**
(12in x 7in x 4in)
Shipping62cm (H) x 55cm (W) x 47cm (D) x 2 boxes
(24in x 22in x 19in)

*Inclusive of Cannula operating arm.
** Excluding Dilution Reservoir.
Weight XP Flame Photometer – 15.3kg (33.7lbs)
Auto Diluter – 3.75kg
Auto Sampler – 6.9kg
ShippingXP Flame Photometer – 25kg
AFHS unit – 17kg
Optimal rangeSingle point calibration
Na 0.1 – 60ppm
K 0.05 – 100ppm
Li 0.05 – 50ppm
Ca 1.0 – 100ppm
Ba 1.6 – 100ppm

Multi Point Calibration
Na 0.1 – 1000ppm
K 0.05 – 1000ppm
Li 0.05 – 1000ppm
Ca 1.0 – 1000ppm
Ba 5.0 – 3000ppm
Reproducibility <1% Coefficient of variability for 10 consecutive samples within optimal range. (After instrument stabilisation).
Limit of detection (LOD)LOD
Na – 0.1ppm
K – 0.05ppm
Li – 0.05ppm
Ca – 1ppm
Ba – 1.6ppm
Limit of quantification (LOQ)LOQ
Na – 0.3ppm
K – 0.15ppm
Li – 0.15ppm
Ca – 3ppm
Ba – 15ppm
Time to stabilityLess than 15 seconds after sample is introduced into the flame
Single sample timeWith Auto Diluter: 130 Seconds including Sample Preparation, Acquisition and flush
Without Auto Diluter: 80 Seconds including Acquisition and flush
Amount of samples measured per hour With Auto Diluter: 25
Without Auto Diluter: 40
Dilution reservoir size2.5L with inbuilt low level control
Optional 5L tank available
Amount of samples per
dilution reservoir
2.5L – 120* 5L – 240*
*dependent on idle times between trays and sample
set-ups.
Amount of samples per tray89 with additional interchangeable trays
to speed up sampling time.
Interfaces USB
0-2.5 volt output (based on sample concentration linked to element of users choice)
Optional 4-20mA output in place of the above
Optional integrated printer
.csv and .pdf generated reports and files via FP-PC software
Recommended minimum warm up
time based on ambient temperature
21°C – 40 minutes
Power requirements 100V – 250V AC at 50 or 60Hz
Fuel requirementPropane, Butane or Natural Gas*
regulated to 19Bar. Flow rate of 0.4l/min
*with modifications. BWB Technologies recommends either Propane or Butane for optimum results.
ReadoutLCD, four line, alpha numeric, back lit.

Contact us

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected], call us on +44 (0)113 286 4536 or submit a contact form.