Expect more flexibility from your AA

Atomic Absorption

AAnalyst 400 atomic absorption spectrometers

Inorganic Analysis Chromatography Molecular Spectroscopy Thermal Analysis Informatics

flexibilityfor a no-compromise approach

You can expect more flexibility from yourAtomic Absorption (AA) system then ever before.Whether you need the most powerful andversatile software or the easiest system to use and service, the AAnalystTM 400 meets thesechallenges. The AAnalyst 400 provides a no-compromise approach to Atomic Absorption—from sample introduction to results.

The modular design of the AAnalyst 400 ensureseasy maintenance and allows you to simplyreplace components for quick service, saving timeand money while getting your instrument up andrunning right away. The AAnalyst 400 system is designed for the rigorous needs of today’sanalytical laboratory, with proven WinLab32TM

software providing all the flexibility and power you need in an easy to use, easy tolearn package.

The AAnalyst 400 dramatically changes the wayinstruments are used and serviced, whilemaintaining the performance users have come toexpect from PerkinElmer. The system incorporatesinnovations typically offered only on expensiveresearch-grade instrumentation. True double-beamEchelle optics combined with the power of asolid-state detector deliver performance levelsnot typically available with mid-range AA. And, fully automated gas controls and integratedsafety checks yield the safest AA system available today.

The AAnalyst 400 is flexible enough to meet the challenges of the most routine analyses andof the most demanding applications, making it the perfect choice for any laboratory needing areliable, trouble-free solution for AtomicAbsorption analyses.

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Expect more flexibility from your AA

• Rugged design can handle the toughest matrices

• Modular parts are easily replaced so there is

no down time

• WinLab32 software is easy to learn and

easy to use

• PerkinElmer reliability and performance at a

price that is easy to afford

Q U I C K G L A N C E

Designed for easy maintenance

The sampling compartment is extremely spacious (25cm wide by 25cm deep) allowingeasy access when you need to change burnerheads or nebulizers. The burner system uses anew innovative quick-lock design (Figure 1) thatallows the complete burner assembly to simplyglide and lock into place. All connections are madeautomatically, so tedious manual disconnectionof gas lines to remove the burner assembly iseliminated. There are no fittings to tighten orconnections to make and most importantly, notools are required.

No down time

The AAnalyst 400 makes troubleshooting andrepair easy. All electronics are located in a single,user-replaceable module. The operator can just slide the module out from the front of theinstrument and replace it with a new one (Figure 2).Instrument operators can replace most partsquickly and easily without a service visit. Inaddition, integrated diagnostics can be used toquickly help troubleshoot the system. All errormessages are clearly written to provide usefultroubleshooting information, eliminating crypticnumeric codes. These capabilities ensuremaximum uptime and reduced cost of ownership.

easy maintenance and modular design

ensure maximum uptime

Figure 1. Improved sample introduction system and burnerassembly makes operation safe and easy.

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Figure 2. User-replaceable electronic module simply slidesout for easy replacement.

“With the AAnalyst 400

troubleshooting and repair are so easy

that I can do it myself.”

Rugged design for real-worldapplications

Whether your AA is in a state-of-the-art laboratoryor a remote mining location, the AAnalyst 400ensures dependable operation. The entireoptical system in the AAnalyst 400 is sealed in a protective housing to shield it from corrosiveenvironments. The optical system can also bepurged to ensure optimum performance inextremely corrosive or dirty environments.

The PerkinElmer burner system is equally userfriendly. The corrosion-resistant solid titaniumburner head installs easily in the burner chamber.A fail-safe mechanism ensures that the burnerhead is always properly restrained without theneed for hold-down cables. No tools are requiredto assemble or disassemble the burner system forroutine maintenance. For convenience, a largecorrosion-resistant tray that can accommodate avariety of sample vessels is included. The tray is detachable and mounts quickly and easily onthe front of the instrument.

Worry-free sampling

An inert polymer spray chamberprovides superior performance for the analysis of corrosive and high-solids samples. The spray chamber is manufactured from a high-strengthcomposite, which eliminates the need forpressure-relief devices.

The high-precision nebulizer maximizes stabilityand sensitivity, even for the toughest matrices(Figure 3). The nebulizer is adjustable so a widevariety of sample matrices— aqueous or organic,acids or bases, diluted or concentrated—can beanalyzed under optimum conditions. Whateveryour application, the AAnalyst 400 provides trouble-free operation.

Safety first

The entire instrument is not only easy to use andmaintain, it also includes safety features normallyfound only on top-of-the-line AAs. The fullyautomatic gas box is standard on every system,providing the highest level of safety available on any flame AA. The system automaticallyrecognizes which burner head is installed andadjusts the gas settings correctly for the type of flame used, providing worry-free and safe operation.

The AAnalyst 400 continuously monitors criticalcomponents, including burner, flame ignition,gas pressure, drain status, and many others. Ifany system check indicates an unsafe operatingcondition, the flame is automatically extinguished.When nitrous oxide is used, the gas box willautomatically light the flame under air-acetyleneconditions and properly switch to nitrous oxideand adjust the gas flows to the proper levels forsafe operation.

designed to handle the

toughest matrices

Figure 3. The AAnalyst 400 nebulizer isdesigned to handle the toughest samples.

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Combining double-beam optics with a solid-state detectorimproves performance

The AAnalyst 400 features the first true double-beam Echelle optical system used in an AA. True double-beam systems compensate forchanges that may occur in lamp intensity duringan analysis. The system ensures a more stablebaseline and improved performance—precisionand detection limits—plus simpler operation.Compared to pseudo double-beam systemsoffered in other systems, which move an optic or the burner head, the AAnalyst 400’s truedouble-beam system compensates for signal driftmany times per second rather than only oncebetween each sample.

At the heart of the high-performance opticalsystem is a unique solid-state detector designedto provide high-quantum efficiency in the UVregion. When combined with the high lightthroughput of the Echelle optical system, evendifficult elements can be measured with excellentsignal-to-noise ratios. Plus, using a solid-statedetector means that no expensive photomultipliertubes will ever have to be replaced, once againlowering the cost of ownership.

Automatic lamp selection andalignment ensure proper installation

The systems include a four-lamp mount withbuilt-in power supplies for both hollow cathodeand electrodeless discharge lamps (EDLs) (Figure 4).EDLs provide much higher light output andlonger lifetime when compared to conventionalhollow cathode lamps. The patented PerkinElmercableless LuminaTM lamps ensure proper connection.Just slide them in—you can’t connect themincorrectly. The Lumina lamps are then recognizedby the AAnalyst 400 and the wavelength, slitand lamp parameters are automatically set andthe lamps aligned.

the performanceyou expect

Figure 4. Four-lamp mount for maximum flexibility.

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improve productivity with WinLab32 software

WinLab32 software combines ease of use andflexibility to bring a new level of productivity toyour laboratory (Figure 5). Designed withextensive input from laboratory managers andAA users around the world, WinLab32 softwareprovides all the tools and features needed toquickly start running samples and meet therequirements of today’s laboratory.

Easy to learn and easy to use

With WinLab32, extensive Wizard featuresmake complex tasks easy with step-by-stepinstructions. (Figure 6). Tool Tips, available insix languages, provide additional informationabout screen text and entry fields. Status Panelsdisplay the status of each instrument componentfor easy monitoring. The Analysis List combinesstandard, sample and method information intoone list showing the exact order the analysis willbe run. This list also displays the analysis statusat all times and can be printed as a summary atthe end of the run.

Improved productivity

WinLab32 software improves laboratory productivity by reducing the time required formethod development, sample analysis andreport generation. Furnace method developmentis completely automated helping to optimize thepyrolysis and atomization temperatures as wellas sample and modifier volumes (Figure 7).Create methods, review or reprocess data offline,even add samples anytime without interruptingthe active analysis. Recall Calibration eliminatesthe need for initial calibration while EditCalibration gives you complete control over thequality of your calibration curve before youproceed with QC and sample analysis.

Easily work with data

Once you have performed an analysis, Winlab32software makes it easy to work with your data in any way you wish. The Reporting wizard inData Manager allows you to report and save data in a variety of formats compatible withcommercial word processing and spreadsheetformats, even HTML (Figure 8). The Export

Figure 5. A suite of task-oriented windows can be displayed.

Figure 6. Wizards make complex tasks easy.

wizard in Data Manager allows comma-(or othercharacter) delimited files to be created. You canalso select and export data items describing thesample, mean values or replicate values from the results library. Peak profiles can be exportedand read by most spreadsheet programs. Use aPerkinElmer LABWORKS LIMS system to createsample information files from backlog lists orQA batches and to store results.

Meeting regulated laboratoryrequirements

Many laboratories must comply with a variety of regulations imposed by government agenciesor quality protocols and WinLab32 software canhelp your laboratory meet these regulations.Leveraging the powerful security features of theMicrosoft® Windows® operating system, WinLab32software provides the protection your laboratoryneeds. Winlab32 software allows the administratorto define groups and assign permission levelsusing password controlled access. Once ananalysis is completed, a copy of the method isstored with the results and the software even

“signs” its data during storage. This ensures thatany alteration is readily detected using DataManager’s Verify Signature feature. Reprocessingdoesn’t change the stored data, but rather newdata will be written to the database with anappropriate notation.

The optional Enhanced Security (ES) softwareadds additional capabilities needed for regulatoryrequirements such as 21 CFR Part 11. Some ofthe regulatory features include the following:

• A Master Event Log records all actionsperformed by the user.

• Version numbers added to all files and data sets.• Options to prevent analysis without data storage.

Figure 8. Data Reporting Wizard allows you toreport your data in a variety of formats.

Figure 7. Method development is simplified using the Furnace Method Development Wizard.

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Whatever your needs, you can trust PerkinElmer,the leader in inorganic analysis, to provide you with the right tools for the job. A variety ofaccessories designed for specific types of analysesare available for the AAnalyst 400.

Graphite furnace with autosamplerfor lower detection limits

More than 30 years after PerkinElmer introducedthe world’s first commercial system, graphitefurnace atomic absorption spectroscopy is still an excellent choice for quantitative trace metal determination. Through decades ofPerkinElmer pioneering developments andimprovements, today’s HGA-900 graphitefurnace offers numerous advantages including:

• Lower capital investment• Exceptional detection limits• Lowest sample consumption• Freedom from interferences• Fully automated• Proven reliability

With the included AS-800 autosampler accessory, the AAnalyst 400 can accommodateup to 146 samples with true random sampling.Digital, micro-stepper motor-driven pumpsprovide unmatched accuracy and reproducibility.The autosampler completely automatescalibration, reducing operator time and eliminatingdilution errors (Figure 9). The autosampler canbe easily programmed to automatically addspikes and matrix modifiers, perform multipleinjections and dilute over-range samples.Solutions can be automatically injected intopreheated tubes to optimize drying conditionsand analysis speed. Additionally, the AS-800offers variable pipetting speeds to improvereproducibility for viscous solutions.

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integrated solutions for your application

Figure 9. AS-800 furnace autosampler providesunmatched accuracy and reproducibility.

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Flame autosamplers improvethroughput

The AS-90plus or the AS-93plus FlameAutosamplers automate standard and sampleintroductions for instrument calibration andsample analysis, extending the spectrometerscapabilities to those of a fully automated analyticalworkstation. Both PerkinElmer autosamplerscome with a self-rinsing sampling probe and the flexibility to select from multiple trayconfigurations. An advanced drive system movesthe sampling arm in the X and Y coordinatessimultaneously, minimizing changeover timebetween samples (Figure 10). Random accessgives you exceptional flexibility in the placementof samples and reference solutions. Corrosion-resistant sampling components are made entirelyof acid- and solvent-resistant material ensuring

longer life. With the AS-93plus, a built-inperistaltic pump permits continuousrinsing of the sampling capillary betweensamples, significantly reducing the risk of carry over. In addition to the standardsample trays, the AS-93plus is compatible

with trays from many3rd-party suppliers

providing increasedflexibility.

Mercury/Hydride Analysis Systems

The MHS-15 Mercury/Hydride Systemcan adapt your AAnalyst 400 for high sensitivitydeterminations of Hg and hydride-formingelements such as As and Se (Figure 11). TheMHS-15 offers detection limits down to the ngrange, while minimizing capital investment and operating costs.

An optional automated flow-injection basedmercury/hydride system can be also added tothe AAnalyst 400. These Flow-InjectionAtomic Spectroscopy (FIAS) Systemscombine the advantages of mercury/hydride AA with those of flow injection thus providingtrue automation and exceptional detection limitseven for sequential multi-element determinations(Figure 12).

Figure 11. MHS-15 Mercury/Hydridesystem offers superior detection limits for hydride forming elements.

Figure 10. AS-93plus autosampler for fully automated flame analysis.

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FIAS-Furnace coupling combines the largesample handling capability of a flow-injectionsystem with the sensitivity of the graphitefurnace. This provides detection limits that aretwo to three orders of magnitude lower thanthose obtained with conventional graphitefurnace for hydride-forming elements such as As and Se and for Hg. With flow injection orcontinuous flow sampling, you can analyzemilliliters of sample instead of the normalmicroliter volumes typical for graphite furnaceAA. Since the matrix is completely removed,analysis is simplified.

AutoPrep 50 Automatic DilutionSystem automates flame AA

With automatic, intelligent on-line dilutioncapabilities, the AutoPrep 50TM eliminates thetime-consuming manual portion of your flameAA analyses. The AutoPrep also eliminatesproblems associated with manual dilution, suchas carry-over and contamination. When used in conjunction with PerkinElmer autosamplers,the AutoPrep 50 provides fully automatedsample introduction.

Multiwave Microwave Digestion System

The Multiwave 3000® system is a versatile andpowerful microwave sample preparation systemthat is easy to operate (Figure 13). Ideally suitedfor atomic spectroscopy techniques, the Multiwavesimplifies sample preparation for all sampletypes, including foods, oils, plastics and environmental samples.

Figure 12. FIAS 100 Flow Injection system with AS-91 Autosampler for improved detection limits.

Figure 13. Multiwave 3000 for fast, easy sample preparation.

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With over 40 years experience and aproduct line that includes flame AAsystems, high-performance graphitefurnace AA systems, flexible ICP-OESsystems, and the most powerful ICP-MSsystems; PerkinElmer is the undisputedleader in inorganic analysis. We haveplaced over 40,000 systems throughoutthe world, performing inorganic analysesevery hour of every day. With the largesttechnical service and support staff in theindustry and a solid reputation for qualityproducts and service, the AAnalyst 400high-performance Atomic Absorptionspectrometers deliver the maximum inperformance and flexibility.

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