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For 20 years, Lachat Instruments has led the world
in productivity for automated ion analysis based
on flow injection analysis (FIA) technology. The
simplicity and ruggedness of FIA, the outstanding
accuracy, precision, minimum detection limits and
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Organic Acids
0 5 10 15
Cations
20
Selection of the QuikChem Cation Profiling Module will allow determinationof both alkali metals and alkaline earths in about 20 minutes.
Up to 10 organic acids can be determined in under 20 minutes by insertingthe QuikChem Organic Acids Profiling Module.
The QuikChem IC Option is available with your original system
purchase, integrated at the factory, or as a simple field upgrade.
With the availability of both Flow Injection Analysis and
Ion Chromatography, Lachat Instruments offers the most
comprehensive ion analysis solutions available today. For
complete information on QuikChem Ion Chromatographs,
please request Lachat Catalog No. 1103/6-97.
FIA and IC MethodsCommonly Used forUSEPA/ISO/DIN RegulatoryMonitoring of Wastewaterand Drinking Water
Alkalinity
Ammonia
Bromate
Bromide
Chlorate
Chloride
Chlorite
Chromium
Conductivity
Cyanide
Fluoride
QuikChem® 8000 SeriesFlow Injection Analysis System
dynamic ranges of our guaranteed QuikChem methods
and our unique Data Quality Management closed-loop
software system combine to give the best analytical
results in the shortest time compared to any other
ion analyzer.
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Anions
105
Just one sample injection into a QuikChem IC Anion Profiling Moduleprovides concentration values for 7 anions in under 10 minutes.
Maximum Productivity in Automated Ion Analysis
Hardness
Kjeldahl Nitrogen
Nitrate
Nitrate + Nitrite
Nitrite
Ortho-phosphate
Phenolics
Phosphorus, Total
Silicate
Sulfate
Surfactants
Keys to Productivity
Simplicity
Daily operation of a QuikChem
Flow Injection Analyzer is simple:
Analytical Flexibility
Over 400 QuikChem methods testify
to the ability of flow injection
analysis and ion chromatography to
address a tremendous diversity of
analytical challenges. From acidity
to zinc, the table below illustrates the
sample types and analytes for which
QuikChem methods are available.
Guaranteed Data Quality
Whether your laboratory is performing regulatory monitoring or product quality
control, data quality is of the utmost importance. While initial and ongoing
instrument validation protocols are important to perform, a need exists for
continuously monitoring data quality in daily operation to absolutely ensure that
the instrument, method, and software are all operating according to specification.
Data Quality ManagementTM (DQM) is a unique software tool pioneered by
Lachat Instruments to perform closed-loop control of the analytical process. DQM
supports many different QC/QA protocols and provides the following benefits:
• Assured accuracy and precision of results
• Minimal operator intervention
• User-defined quality control samples and standards
• User-defined quality control limits
• User-defined corrective actions
• Maximum confidence of customers and regulatory agencies in results
• Reports generated automatically in your format
Aci
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Chl
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Con
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Drinking WaterWaste Water
Sea WaterBrackish Water
BrinesSoils
PlantsFeeds
Cell LiquorsFermentor Solutions
Wines
Anal
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Analytical Method
FIAIC
All NEWOmnion 3.0 Software System
Omnion is the first software to offer a completely unified computing
environment for both flow injection analysis and ion chromatogra-
phy. Easy-to-use, but tremendously powerful and versatile,
Omnion 3.0 significantly improves the operation of the QuikChem
8000 Automated Ion Analyzer. This 32-bit software system is
entirely compatible with Windows NT and Windows 2000.
Complete Automation withOptional XYZ Sampler andPrecision Dilutor System(PDS200)
To accommodate large sample loads, the XYZ Sampler offers
up to 360 sample and 16 bulk standard positions for both
calibration and QC standards. The integral wash bath ensures
complete washout of the sampling line to prevent inter-sample
carryover and cross-contamination.
The Precision Dilutor System automates preparation of
working standards from a stock standard. Also, a unique
algorithm called Intelligent Automated Dilution estimates
the concentration of off-scale samples, performs the required
dilution and re-runs the sample, all automatically with no
operator intervention.
Laboratories with smaller budgets and lower automation
requirements can select the Sequential Sampler. This unit
provides 60 sample and 16 standard positions and incorporates
a wash bath. It is not compatible with the PDS200.
Precision Dilutor System and XYZ Sampler
*USEPA/DIN/ISO Approved
FeaturesNo. Benefits
Windows 95/98,Windows 2000Windows NT4 compatible.
Integrated Run Worksheet
WYSIWYG Run worksheet
Integrated Data Quality Management to Schedule, Identify and Report Quality Assurance samples
All Omnion 3.0 files are written and saved as Microsoft (.mdb) database files
A/D Device included with Omnion 3.0 is 24-bit converter and can be installed as a PCI card or as a plug-in to a USB port.
Sample Flagging capabilities
Simple re-runs
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Save time and money by minimizing downtime as Windows 2000 is a very reliable operating system (improvement over Win 95/98)
Save operator time as Win 2000 will be the most familiar OS for personnel and will reduce learning curve and software operation errors
Save IT personnel time by delivering a productthat is compatible with the most current IT systems
Save training time for personnel as the simpler interface will reduce their learning curve
This improved ease of use will save time byreducing the opportunity to make an error
Save operator time by making intelligent decisions during the run on what needs to be done next, and how the run is progressing
There are no blind or hidden samples to surpriseyou and waste time running samples not needed
Save training time for personnel as the simpler interface will reduce their learning curve
This improved ease of use will save time byreducing the opportunity to make an error
Save time reviewing and transferring data
Save IT personnel time by creating data that is compatible for seamless exporting to LIMS
Save money by eliminating or minimizing the needto custom build data export/review programs
Save time by maximizing the dynamic range of methods to reduce re-runs and dilutions (as software detection systems are not limiting)
Save time by easy installation of software devices
Save time by eliminating installation errors or failures
Save time and money be minimizing IT resourcesto setup instrument
Save report reviewing time by operator and QA staff as samples with pre-defined criteria will be easy to find
Save operator time by eliminating spurious or unwanted data in sample reports
Save IT personnel time by creating more concise reports for import into LIMS
Save time by eliminating operator errors during startup. Intuitive setup eliminates need to reference manual or call technical support.
As the technology developed, many other aspects of FIA were
discovered that have become uniquely beneficial to routine
analytical laboratories.
Startup and shutdown times are so short that it is practical to
change over between analytical methods rather than dedicating
channels as is required with SFA.
Short analysis times, enabled by the highly reproducible sample
volumes and residence times, allow samples to be analyzed in
near real-time.
Data quality can be monitored and controlled as the analyses
proceed, not at the end of a tray run when it is too late.
FIA Productivity Characteristics
• Fast Startup~5 minutes
• Rapid Analysis20 to 60 seconds is typical
• High Sample Throughput60 to 120 samples per hour is typical
• Broad Working RangeParts per trillion to percents
• Complete Baseline ResolutionNo carryover between samples
• Wide Dynamic Range2 to 3 decades is typical
• Fast Shutdown~5 minutes
• Rapid Method Changeover~10 minutes
Integrated with the flow injection analyzer or
available as a standalone instrument, QuikChem Ion
Chromatography adds the power to profile samples
for a class of ionic species. While flow injection
analysis is ideally suited for processing relatively
large numbers of samples for between 2 and 4
analytes simultaneously, ion chromatography
enables the determination of multiple ions from
a single injection.
FIA and IC are complementary analytical techniques
that are commonly used in the same laboratory.
By incorporating both technologies into a single
instrument, the following benefits are achieved:
A World of Difference in Ion Profiling
QuikChem® 8000 SeriesIon Chromatography System
FIA was originated in 1975 by scientists who were trying to
process large numbers of samples and became frustrated with
the bottleneck to their productivity caused by their segmented
flow analyzers (SFA). Their initial innovations leading to
Flow Injection Analysis were as follows:
• Eliminating the bubbles from the analytical stream
• Decreasing the inner diameter ofthe reactor tubing
• Precisely injecting samples into the analytical stream
The result was analytical peaks with very rapid rise and
recovery times and complete inter-sample washout.
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Fia Data
Sec.
Typical FIA peaks illustrating high precision and completeinter-sample washout.
• Operation of FIA and IC simultaneouslyand independently on the sameinstrument platform
• Shared use of several peripheralsincluding sampler, dilutor, sampling pump, electronics unit, and data station
• Uniform operating protocols
• Training and support provided byone company
• Reduced footprint