BWB - Automated Fluid Handling System (AFHS)

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

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 a 10:1 and 100:1 auto-diluter for the latest models of the BWB flame photometer.

• Specially configured to suit your needs
• “IRS” (internal reference standard) available
• Our non traditional 5th “unit of measure” allows the true innovation of units to display and link outbound via our FP-PC coupling to the inter or intra net
• Simultaneous detection and display of any combination of all 5 atoms of interest
• Compatible with BWB AFHS
• Intuitive user interface for true ease of use
• Display prompts step by step operation
• Built-in air compressor
• Solutions and labware included
• Data sharing via pc link
• Operator independent determination of results
• 4 user selectable units of measure with a fifth optional unit of measure
• User selectable decimal places
• Integrated printer uses readily available paper from any high street office supply company
• Correction of ca for the interference from high levels of NA

Sample rate

• 4ml/min

Tubing materials

• Translucent PTFE and Tygon

Amount of fluid used per sample based on dilution ratios,

• DR1 – 5.0ml
• DR10 – 0.5ml
• DR100 – 0.05ml

Specificity

• Na/K/Li =

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
• <1.5% Coefficient of variability for 10 consecutive samples within optimal range. (After instrument stabilisation).

Limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) displayed

• LOD: LOQ    
• Na – 0.1ppm   Na – 0.3ppm
• K – 0.05ppm   K – 0.15ppm
• Li – 0.05ppm   Li – 0.15ppm
• Ca – 1ppm     Ca – 3ppm
• Ba – 1.6ppm   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 standard.
• 5.0L available.

Amount of samples per dilution reservoir

• 2.5L – 120*    5L – 240*
• *dependant 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.

• PC Leads USB and RS232
• Power lead to suit your region
• Gas Hose
• Aspiration Kit
• Manuals covering all aspects of the BIO 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 
• 250 x 5ml AFHS screw top 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