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AF402

SIMULTANEOUS ATOMIC FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER

The AF402 is an ideal instrument for elemental analysis in various market and research industries including:

  • Agricultural
  • Public Health
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Mettallurgical
  • Food and Beverage
  • Clinical
  • Geological
  • Petrochemical

STANDARD FEATURES

Light Source

  • High Intensity Hollow Cathode lamps for greater intensity and stability.
  • Up to three lamps can be installed for simultaneous analysis.
  • All lamps are uniquely data coded offering important information to the PF Win operating software.
 
Optical System
  • Shielded optical design greatly reduces light interference.
  • Enhanced signal to noise ratio for increased analytical sensitivity.
  • Unique optical configuration for increased fluorescence intensity. Up to twice the fluorescence intensity found in traditional AFS systems.
  • High Quantum Solar Blind Photomultiplier Tube fitted as standard to ensure optimum stability.
 
Atomiser System
  • High precision quartz atomiser tube designed for optimum performance, durability and long life.
  • Self-igniting Argon/ Hydrogen flame with software controlled heater coil.
  • Adjustable height control for improved optimisation.
  • Integrated fume exhaust  system to decontaminate pollution.
 
Safety Features
  • Pressure monitoring for all gases
  • Burner Identification
  • Flame sensor 
  • Drain Trap level Sensor
  • Gas Leak Detector
  • Over Pressure in Premix
  • Safety Cut off Switch

Hybrid generator

  • Built in Hydride generator with continuous flow.
  • Multi-pump with individual pressure adjustment for uptake control of reagents and carrier liquids.
  • Introduction of sample using motorised syringe drive and unique three way control valve. Software controlled for greater accuracy.
  • High efficiency glass liquid separator which optimises the separation minimising pressure fluctuations and improving measurement precision.
  • Reagent compartment stores reagents safely and cleanly. Storage for up to four containers. 
  • Low level reagent monitoring.
  • Embedded PC system built into the instrument as standard. Pre-installed PFWin software, user manual and windows operational system.
 
Autosampler
  • Integrated autosampler.
  • XYZ configuration.
  • 2 x 45 vial trays for automated sample introduction.
  • Auto dilution using motorised syringe drive and selection valve.
  • Full calibration using only one stock standard solution.
  • Fully controlled by the PF Win software.
 
Electronic Control System
  • High technology electronics and PCB components.
  • Rear mounted and separated electronic section to eliminate carry over from hydride technique.
  • Built in embedded PC operating system. No extra PC control required.
  • Windows operating software. 
  • PFWin instrument control software.