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Flame Photometers
The
Model 410 has been accepted world wide as the standard manual
Flame Photometer. It can measure Sodium, Potasium, Lithium, and with interchangeable
filters, Calcium and Barium and is used in laboratories serving a very
wide variety of industries. In the clinical field the addition of a Lineariser
module enables direct reading of Sodium as well as Potassium and Lithium
values.
The Model 410 has all the safety features required in a modern flame photometer and helps the user with a convenient work-area for the standards and samples. Operation of the instrument is straight forward with auto ignition and manual optimisation of the gas/air mixture.
The measurement of clinical samples can be semi-automated with the use of the Model 805 Diluter which can take serum, plasma and pre-diluted urine samples and apply 200:1 dilution.
The Model 410 has an analogue output for continuous monitoring of the single channel displayed. Standard output is 200 millivolts FSD this can be replaced with a 5 volt output to interface with "auto-analyser" systems.
The Model 420 has been developed from the Model 410 with the objective of improving the productivity and analytical performance of the laboratory when measuring Sodium and Potassium.
The biggest improvement is dual channel operation allowing both Sodium and Potassium to be measured and displayed simultaneously. The Model 420 retains the heart of the Model 410 as described above but now adds a new auto flame optimisation and sophisticated software to achieve much enhanced operation.
The time taken to set up and calibrate the instrument is much reduced; this is achieved by the automatic ignition and optimisation of the flame conditions.
The analytical performance is improved by the use of a Lithium Internal Standard signal which reduces any fluctuation in flame conditions and dilution errors. The readings on both channels are linear over the working range of the Model 420.
There are several monitoring and control functions included in the software driving the Model 420 thus measurements can only be made after blanking and calibration.
The Model 420 can operate in Continuous or Peak mode. In Continuous mode the Instrument displays the current value on each channel and through the analogue ports and an instantaneous reading can be printed at any time. In Peak mode the Model 420 automatically detects a stable reading for transmission to a printer or computer and the display is frozen until the next sample is introduced.
Data output
The Model 420 readout is by two clear LED displays each of which can be continuously monitored via the analogue signal output which can be varied from 0.05 to 5.0 Volts. The readings can be transmitted via RS232 when requested by the operator.
With the optional printer, the date of analysis is printed at each calibration and the time is printed for each sample. QC and repeat samples are identified on the printout. Error codes and other diagnostic information is also printed out to aid the analyst.
Accessories
Specially designed Air Compressors are available for both models including a Models 856 which includes a water-cooled trap for operations in humid atmospheres.
The Model 805 Continuous Flow Diluter is ideally suited to the Model 420 for Clinical analysis where the user simply offers the undiluted serum/urine sample to the inlet of the M805 and this is diluted and directly aspirated into the flame.
Automated analysis
A fully automated system can be realised using the Model 420, Model 820 Autosampler and the printer giving both analogue trace and printed output.
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Design Features |
Model 410 |
Model 420 |
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Nebuliser/Mixing/Burner |
Same |
Same |
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Large accessible work area |
Yes |
Yes |
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Gas control/Optimisaton |
Manual |
Automatic |
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Display |
Single channel |
Dual channel |
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Result display |
Manual estimation |
Auto Peak |
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Result Held? |
No |
Yes |
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Internal Standard |
No |
Yes |
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RS232 (Printer/Computer Option) |
No |
Yes |
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Analogue Output Voltage |
Fixed |
User adjustable |
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Sample delay |
Manual |
User adjustable |
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User Help codes |
No |
Yes |
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QC and Repeat sample Numbering |
No |
Yes |
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Safety Features |
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Optical Instant Flame-On Detector |
Yes |
Yes |
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Air Pressure Detector |
Yes |
Yes |
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"Cool" Chimmey |
Yes |
Yes |
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Full CE compliance |
Yes |
Yes & Yr2000 |
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Accessories |
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Compressors |
Compressors |
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Diluter |
Diluter |
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Lineariser |
Built in basic instrument |
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Printer |
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Turntable |
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Performance |
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Sensitivity |
0.1ppm Na & K=100 units |
Same |
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Detection Limits (S/N=2) |
Na, K 20ppb |
Na, K 20ppb |
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Specificity |
Interference less than 0.5% |
Same |
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Drift |
2% |
<1% |
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Reproducibility |
1% |
<0.5% (peak mode) |
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Gas |
Propane/Butane/Natural Gas |
Butane/Propane/LPG |