What is a Discrete analyzer?
A discrete analyzer is an automated chemical analyzer in which the instrument performs tests on samples that are kept in discrete cuvettes in contrast to a continuous flow analyzer (SFA and/or FIA) that uses a peristaltic pump for a continuous stream of reagents.
Discrete analyzers have had a long, successful history in the clinical market, and were introduced into the Environmental and Wine markets about a decade ago.
Like other discrete analyzers, Astoria-Pacific’s rAPID-T system is very simple to operate:
- The Operator selects the test(s) he/she would like to run and enters the Sample IDs and any other pertinent information for the analysis
- Sample cups and reagent bottles are loaded onto the system
- The run is started
- The system uses its robotic arm, sample needle and syringe to mix samples and reagents in replaceable and reaction cuvettes. NOTE: If selected to do so, the system can create a calibration curve from a single stock standard, thereby reducing time and errors related to manual techniques
- Once the end point of the reaction is completed, the photometer measures the resultant absorbance
- The data is collected by the rAPID-T software. NOTE: The data can then be exported to your LIMS system or other worksheet
rAPID-T allows for online calibration prep, autodilution of off-scale samples and easy export of data and run files. It is compact, highly versatile and affordable:
- Dimensions: 20″ x 24″ x 15″
- Weight: 32lbs
- Runs common applications for Drinking Water/Waste-Water: Nitrite, Nitrate, Ammonia/Ammonium, Orthophosphate, etc.
- Runs common applications for Wine: Acetic Acid, L-Malic Acid, Ammonia, NOPA, Glucose+Fructose, Total Sulfite, etc.
- Compact and affordable for any lab
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Please contact Astoria-Pacific to see how our discrete analyzer can complement an existing SFA system or how it can automate your applications for the first time.