Introducing the LabFit AS-3000 Series Automated pH Analyzers
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Introducing the LabFitAS-3000 Series
Automated pH Analyzers
Labfit Pty Ltd102 Goodwood Parade
PO Box 343 Burswood, Western Australia 6100
Tel +(618) 9361 2228Fax +(618) 9361 2216
The AS-3000 pH & EC Analyzers
The Benefits of Automation in General
Reduced labor costs No staffing issues – sick, holidays etc. High throughput of samples > ~ 20,000 samples/yr Only accepts results from programmable settings Very low cost for Automation Capital expenditure quickly amortized
Why the AS-3000’s?
The LabFit automated AS-3000 analyzer provides consistent results and eliminates inherent operator
errors which are unavoidable doing pH & EC’s manually.
Each sample is consistently handled in exactly the same manner.
It will only record results according to programmable settings
Electronic Comparison on NAPT Samples
The Labfit Robotic system reduces potential errors from manual pH determinations
Manual pH
AS3000 pH
AS-3000 Series – Instrument Configurations
1 Tray Configuration
3 Tray Configuration
Single or Dual Syringe Pump option for Buffer additions
Soil Testing Accessories
Automatic Washpot for AS-3000• Actively cleans sampling probes to prevent
cross contamination Water Dispensing Systems
• Solution to automate dispensing of liquids into samples
Buffer Pumps for AS-3000• Connects directly to AS-3000 software to add
the desired buffer volume to the sample
Accessories – Automatic Wash
Automatic Probe Rising system to prevent sample cross contamination.
Available in single, dual or quad configurations.
Accessories – Water Dispenser
The SP-100 dispensing pump quickly adds water to sample cups.
The SP-100 is fully adjustable from 0-80ml
Cycles dispensing once started
Accessories – Buffer Pump
The AS-3000 Buffer Pump connects directly to the software to automatically add buffers to samples.
Many syringe sizes available.
AS-3010D Dual pH with quad Stirrers
The new look AS-3000 from LabFit
Automating Soil Lime Buffer Capacity
Top View Side View
Adding buffer while reading pH
Labfit Robotic pH vs NAPT Soils
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How the Method Works
AS3010D will analyze all samples for pH & buffer without technician intervention
pH’s are determined before buffer determination Buffer is added and stirred while pH is being read in
adjacent row Buffer reaction time with soil is determined by
individual laboratories After reaction time, the AS3010D automatically reads
the buffered samples
New UGA Automated pH & Buffer
Read pH in samples 1 & 2 Buffer # in blank row
Following images provided by Dr. Frank Sikora at UK
Direction of
Analysis
New UGA Automated pH & Buffer
Read pH in samples 9 & 10 Buffer added to samples 1& 2
Direction of
Analysis
Stirred while adding buffer & reading pH
New UGA Automated pH & Buffer
Read pH in samples 9 & 10 Buffer added to samples 1& 2
Direction of
Analysis
Buffer added to last row & pH not read
Typical AS3010D 3 Tray Setup
Tray #1
Tray #2
Tray #3
Why LabFit? We can customize instruments to suit specific
applications Software can be customized to suit your
requirements Pricing on replacement parts is very cost effective LabFit can offer solutions for other applications even
if they do not form part of our existing range We provide customer service & support on a timely
basis
LabFit’s Product Range
AS-3000 Series:• Soil and Water Analyzers
CS-2000 Series: • A Better Alternative for CS Analysis
TGA-3000/4000 Series:• Robotic LOI’s
AS-3300 Series:• Automatic Sample Weighing
WD-3000• Automated water dispensing system
CS-2000 Carbon & Sulphur Analysers
We are currently in the process of adding Nitrogen to this instrument. It is expected to be ready at the end of the year.
TGA-3000 Thermogravimetric Analyser
Automate Moisture and Ash content in Soils
TGA-4000 Thermogravimetric Analyser
WD-3000 Water Dispensing System
Future AS-3000 Upgrades
New Control Box to increase speed Completely new software package Easier to use and configure New 10 probe pH analyser within the
next few months
AS-3000 Upgrades
A new Control Box without a PLC. The benefit will be that there will be no more delays between movements, ie it will be faster. Also no more PLC problems, losing it’s brain etc.
A completely new software package not using Citect. Much simpler system. Easy to use human interface, but with more functionality.
More Information
For more information, please see:
Bob Isaac
Or
Visit us on the web at
www.labfit.com.au
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