This publication is not intended to form the basis of a contract,and the company reserves the right to amend the design and specifications

of the instruments without notice.

Lit. no. L002/J31 Copyright 2003, Lachat Instruments

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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

0 5 10 15

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

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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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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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