Agilent SPS 3 Autosampler (Refurbished)

The Agilent SPS 3 is an automated sample introduction system designed for Agilent FAAS, ICP-OES, MP-AES, and selected Agilent Cary UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometers. It provides fast and reliable automated sample handling and, with its high-speed arm movement, flexible rack configurations, and the ability to exchange racks during analysis, helps increase laboratory productivity, reduce analysis time, and minimize manual intervention.

The SPS 3 supports a wide range of laboratory racks as well as user-defined rack configurations. An optional diluter extends the system with automated off-line sample dilution, reagent addition, and preparation of multi-element calibration standards, including standard additions. For FAAS and ICP-OES systems, it also enables on-line dilution of over-range samples and sample pre-mixing before analysis. An integrated flow-through rinse system minimizes rinse solution consumption while reducing carry-over and cross-contamination.

Key Features

• Automated autosampler for Agilent FAAS, ICP-OES, MP-AES, and Cary UV-Vis-NIR systems
• High-speed arm movement for rapid sample-to-sample operation
• Supports up to three sample racks and one standard rack (two standard racks for ICP-OES)
• Rack exchange during analysis for virtually unlimited sample capacity
• Compatible with universal and user-defined rack configurations
• Supports a wide range of sample tube sizes
• Integrated flow-through rinse system with built-in peristaltic pump
• Low rinse solution consumption and reduced cross-contamination
• Optional diluter for automated off-line sample dilution, standard preparation, and reagent addition
• Optional on-line dilution of over-range samples (FAAS and ICP-OES)
• Optional sample pre-mixing before analysis (FAAS and ICP-OES)
• Programmable dilution and mixing parameters for samples with different viscosities
• Optional environmental enclosure to protect samples from airborne contamination and remove corrosive or toxic fumes

Technical Specifications

• Compatibility: Agilent FAAS, ICP-OES, MP-AES, and Cary UV-Vis-NIR
• Arm movement: X, Z, and rotational (θ) axes
• Communication: RS-232
• Rinse system: integrated variable-speed peristaltic pump
• Capacity: up to 3 sample racks plus 1 standard rack (2 standard racks for ICP-OES)
• Supported sample tube sizes: approximately 90 × 13 mm to 21 × 30 mm
• Rack material: chemically resistant polypropylene
• Optional diluter performance: dilution error <1%; reproducibility <1%
• Optional RoboPrep software for automated sample preparation and standard preparation