Overview

The San++ Automated Wet Chemistry Analyzer also known as Continuous Flow Analyzer has been designed as a modular system to meet the needs of laboratories which process a few samples or large volumes of samples. Based on the Continuous Flow Analysis (CFA) or also called Segemented Flow Analysis (SFA) technique, up to 16 analytical measurements can be made on a single sample simultaneously. With the addition of rinsing valves and software the San++ system can automate; start-up, shut-down, dilutions, re-runs, clean-up, and raw data storage.

Skalar, the world leader in wet chemistry technology, offers over 1000 proven applications utilizing various combinations of automatic dilutions, additions, mixing, heating, dialysis, extractions, distillation, digestion, phase-separation, hydrolysis, ion-exchange/reduction and more. Skalar has developed a proven systematic approach to provide a quality system starting with complete applications engineered on customer samples to provide the best possible configuration to the customer needs and requirements, training and installation by qualified specialists and complete application and service support.

Samplers

The Skalar range of San++ samplers offers for each routine laboratory and application the perfect match saving operators time and errors. With the unique automatic standard preparation and over range dilution facility, high workloads are fully automatically analyzed outside working hours, without any operator supervision.

Skalar Samplers offer the highest degree of automation available today with:

● Real Automatic pre- and post dilution runs

● Full automatic standard preparation

●  Random access

● Automatic multiple range operation

● Built in rinse pump

● Customized sample containers and racks

● Automatic barcode reader

● Multiple sample probes

● Extended operation outside working hours with automatic start up and shut down

● Full analyzer control

1100/1150 Sampler
	The SA1100 and SA1150 samplers accommodate up to 2 x 50 sample positions, with built in rinse pump. Optionally, 10 dedicated standard positions are available for working standards. Furthermore, they can be equipped with a second needle for dual needle sample pick-up and extended sample positions (up to 100 positions). The samplers are random access and computer controlled, the SA 1150 sampler is extended with a soft keypad to run in or computer or manual control mode.
1050 Sampler
	Computer controlled RØZ sampler, series 1050, for up to 140 samples with separated standard and QC sample positions, built in rinse pump, optional automatic diluter station for automatic pre- and post run dilutions, and automatic standard preparation, with optional dual sample pick up (SA 1053) and optional stirrer.
1074 Sampler
	Computer controlled XYZ sampler series 1074, for 300 samples, with separate positions for standards and QC samples, with container volumes of 35 mL. Build in rinsing pump. Optional automatic diluter station for automatic pre- and post run dilutions and automatic standard preparation, Extendable with 2 to 4 needles for simultaneous sample pick up with different matrices, with optional stirrer and automatic bar code reader and customized sampler container racks also available with larger footprint for more then 300 samples.
1075 Sampler
	The SA1075 Random Access auto sampler carries standard 576 sample positions, divided over 6 racks of 96 samples each. In addition, there are 26 positions available in a separate tray for working standards, QC samples and drift control samples, with container volumes of 35 ml. Extendable with 2 to 4 needles for simultaneous sample pick up with different matrices. Optional automatic diluter station for automatic pre- and post run dilutions and automatic standard preparation .

Chemistry Section

The unique concept of the chemistry section has proven its performance for hundreds of applications, with maximum operator convenience and lowest routine maintenance. The latest developments in Continuous Flow Analysis (CFA) have been integrated into the chemistry modules.

The throughput of the analyzer depends upon application and can vary from 25 to 120 analyses per hour. Complex manipulations such as distillation, in-line UV digestion, extraction, etc. are incorporated on the chemistry modules.

● Robust unique double radius pump deck for accurate dosing with up to 2x 16 pump tubes.

● 2 separated pump decks for 2 x 2 channel concept.

● Controlled synchronized 10 channel air injection with separated build-in compressor for increased flow stability and fast start up.

● Easy access to chemistry modules with flexible ultra low carry-over connections between dialyzers, reactors, coils, flow cells and other components.

● Leak detection

● 3 - Cuffs long life pump tubes.

● Manual operated and automatic software controlled rinsing valves for easy automatic start up and overnight operation.

The Chemistry section is compact and easy to handle. It houses up to 5 chemistry modules with build in robust dosing pump and air injection system, up to 5 easy interchangeable modules with build in photometric detectors and 5 separated waste receptacles.

Detectors

The Skalar San++ range of detectors comprises digital dual channel colorimetric detectors, the unique digital matrix correction detector with automatic background correction for specific sample matrixes, but also covers a range of detectors for I.R., UV, Fluorimetry, ISE, Flame Photometry, pH meter, Density meters, etc. The Skalar range of detectors covers all detectors required for the hundreds of Skalar field tested SFA applications available today.

Special features of the detectors for the San++ Continuous Flow Analyzer (CFA) are:

● Compact design and software controllable

● Allows the implementation of bubble gating

● Easy access and no alignment of robust flow cells

● Increased stability, sensitivity and auto-scaling by digital detectors

● Automatic matrix and blank correction

● Wide linear measuring range

Software

The San++ FlowAccess™ V3 data acquisition Windows® software package controls the complete analyzer, with auto start-up and shut down, hardware functions control, detector auto-scaling, pre-and post run sample dilutions, result calculation and statistics. 1 to 16 channels, with multiple samplers and multiple needles are handled simultaneous. Each chemistry can be grouped for analysis. As of it GUI the package is extremely users friendly and easy to operate, and will integrate easily into a network.

Some features highlights:

Table wizard

Dilutions

FlowAccess™ V3 includes the function of automatic preparation of pre- and post dilutions with enhanced settings. The pre- and post dilutions factors can be defined by the user per chemistry parameters. Advanced settings for automatic post-dilutions are available like series of post-dilutions where the user can define the maximum number of times a diluted sample has to be re-diluted and re-analyzed.

Real time

During the run, all the analysis peaks can be viewed, each channel separately in detail or multiple channels simultaneously, maximum of 16, in one single screen view. Peak marking, sample ID and calculated results are displayed in real time. Advanced peak diagnostics is available. Real time results are calculated by 1st, 2nd order calibration curve according to ISO 8466 or 3rd order and inverse logarithm for use with Ion Selective Electrodes.

Contract Laboratory Program (CLP)

Optional add-on software programs:

QAccess™
For individual runs statistical info is standard available within FlowAccess™. Flow charts display the data analyzed for QC samples in comparison to its preset limits and correction data for baseline and sensitivity drift, all during the analysis run. Optionally for data retrieved over an extended period of time, a separate software program QAccess™ is available.

This program facilitates statistical evaluation on e.g. correlation coefficients, drifts, washes; multiple QC’s providing information for Residual Standard Deviation, Relative Standard Deviation, Detection and Determination Limits and more specific CFA parameters.

FlowReport™

FlowReport™ is a powerful reporting tool to generate customized reports from the results obtained in FlowAccess™. These reports allow customized set up with different configurations for data and graphics. The software enables reports to be generated quickly and easily. The design possibilities are extensive. A report consists of four parts: Methods, Results, Real Time and Calibration Curve, which have to be set up separately. All parts of the custom made report can be viewed, printed and exported to an ASCII/Excel file or in a picture format.

Typical Applications

The Skalar San++ Analyzers are operating worldwide for hundreds of different applications. It is for decades the reliable "workhorse" for many routine laboratories; analyzing waters, soils, fertilizer, detergents, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages such as beer, wine, milk, etc. Skalar methods meet standard methodology whenever possible, such as EPA, ASTM, ISO, AOAC, Standard Methods, EBC, Coresta, etc., etc. and are tested in our well equipped application laboratory. Skalar San++ Analyzers are supplied with detailed method description of reagent make up, flow diagram and any information required running a specific application trouble free for many years.

The amount of available Continuous Flow Analysis applications is nearly unlimited; popular ones are listed below:

Model:San++ Continuous Flow Analyzer

● Real Automatic pre- and post dilution runs

● Full automatic standard preparation

●  Random access

● Automatic multiple range operation

● Built in rinse pump

● Customized sample containers and racks

● Automatic barcode reader

● Multiple sample probes

● Extended operation outside working hours with automatic start up and shut down

● Full analyzer control