Auto Fluid Handling System
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.
Resources
Flame Photometers Brochure
Product Comparisons Table
Further Information
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Accessories
Warranty
Service
ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
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 rate | 4ml/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 |
| Specificity | Na/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) |
| Shipping | 62cm (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 |
| Shipping | BIO Flame Photometer – 25kg AFHS unit – 17kg |
| Optimal range | Multi-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 stability | Less than 15 seconds after sample is introduced into the flame |
| Single sample time | With 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 measured | Serum Na and K or Li and Ca Urine Na and K or Li and Ca |
| Dilution reservoir size | 2.5L 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 tray | 89 with additional interchangeable trays to speed up sampling time. |
| Calibration concentrations | URINE 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 requirement | Propane, 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. |
| Readout | LCD, four line, alpha numeric, back lit. |
AFHS with XP Technical Specifications
| Sample rate | 4ml/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 |
| Specificity | Na/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) |
| Shipping | 62cm (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 |
| Shipping | XP Flame Photometer – 25kg AFHS unit – 17kg |
| Optimal range | Single 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 stability | Less than 15 seconds after sample is introduced into the flame |
| Single sample time | With 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 size | 2.5L 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 tray | 89 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 requirement | Propane, 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. |
| Readout | LCD, four line, alpha numeric, back lit. |
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