AAS PLUS Series  manufactured by Motras Scientific  India

The AAS PLUS series Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers can be configured to meet a wide range of applications. We can build the smallest integrated dual atomizer system or Duo spectrometer system by adding flame analysis system with high analytical performance and safety, and a furnace analysis system with simplicity and high performance. It is possible to analyze various samples at a wide range of concentrations using ­flexible instrument accessory configurations. In addition, software supports safe and  secure data management.

AAS  PLUS  ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETER   FLAME & FURNACE ATOMIZER

INTEGRATED DUAL ATOMIZER

 AAS Plus series is fully automated and PC controlled atomic absorption MS AAS Plus is fully automated PC Controlled atomic absorption spectrophotometer with flame & Integrated Furnace, hydride system. The system compromises of automatic independent 8 lamp HCL turret and automatic variable spectral bandpass.

The system uses state-of-art, ultra-fast lamp modulation up to 1024 Hertz for D2 and 512Hz for Hollow Cathode Lamps, coupled with Hamamatsu Photomultiplier tube, true double beam optics and Deuterium lamp background correction results into extreme stable and reproducible results.

The AAS Plus can work in absorbance, emission and molecular modes with AABGC using ultra-fast modulation of 1024Hz

System supports fast sequential analyses for simultaneous elements in flame mode.

  General Specification

Features

  • Real Time true double beam spectrophotometer
  •   Monochrometer with working wavelength range from 185.0 to 900nm
  • Dual frequency simultaneous photometric system. 
  • Ultra-fast modulation up to 1024 Hz for D2 and HCL
  • High energy transmission with fiber optics light transmission double beam optics
  • Sensitivity > 0.95 ABS for 5.0 mg/L copper solution with RSD <0.5%
  • Detection limit Cu < 0.004ug/ml 
  • Automatic EHT optimization & selection

      Dual background correction. Deuterium arc & self reversal, Optional -Zeeman

Monochromator

  • Czerny Turner type design with precision motorized drive for wavelength selection
  • Double beam optics . Optional  Littrow / Ebert
  • Automatic calibration detection with correction
  • Original 30.0×30.0 Holographic Diffraction blazed at 250 nm grating with ruling density of 1800 lines/mm covers wave length 185– 900nm, Wavelength accuracy reproducibility  of +/-0.05nm
  • Wave length  repeatability 0.05 nm, Resolution 0.05 nm
  • Wavelength automatic peak searching, optimization
  • Front-surfaced, reflective optics with protective coating to ensures years of service with minimal loss of transmittance
  • Wide focal length 330.0mm. Special  focal length optional.
  • Continuously variable spectral bandwidth from 0.2nm to 1.0nm with step size of 0.1nm or better, dispersion less than 1.6nm/mm
  • Baseline stability +0.005Abs /30min,
  • Detector wide range Photomultiplier tube/  CCD optional

  Atomizer

Software controlled Horizontal, Vertical, and Angular movement of burner positionPTEF inert atomizer for both flame and VGA; accommodating Titanium 100mm Air-Acetylene burner &50mm Nitrous Oxide – Acetylene burnerNebulizer: High efficiency adjustable nebulizer with chamber made of engineering plastic PTEF. Platinum-Iridium orifice and impact ceramic bead.

             Push Fit burner

Gas Box System – Automatic Standard automatic  digital glow controlled gas  box with oxidant and fuel monitoring Automatic  ignition and extinguishing Minimum acetylene flow is boosted prior to the oxidant change when switching from Nitrous oxide – Acetylene operationFully software controlled with oxidant and fuel monitoring Inbuilt safety interlocks such as correct burner, oxidant and fuel pressure , liquid level in drain, flame detectionSafe shutdown from all operating modes even in case of sudden power failureFlame door lockReal time flame monitoringFlash back arrestorBurner type sensorDrain monitoring with continuous monitoring on both end stopsPressure monitoring on all linesBurner hear presence detectorInternal Fan Sensor, Vibration sensorOptional:  Dual flow meter  gas control box with safe, sturdy and independent  flow  controller  with oxidant and fuel monitoring  

Hydride generator accessory:

Auto sampler:

AAS Flame auto sampler  with dual tray each can take 67 vials.. Independent sample and standard locations. Connects to instrument directly, Easy removal and reloading of tray, via CSVS file, from other position option available

AAS Furnace  auto sampler-   

Graphite Furnace: Sample dispenser is an essential component of system, dispenses up to 90 µL in increment of 1 µL. It accommodates 135 vials

 Very fast & precisely controlled atomization Superior signal to noise ratio with Deuterium background correction. Minimal running cost. Gas consummation due to Special cavity design Auto sample dispenser with user friendly programmable method development. The temperature range of ambient to 3000° C is computer controlled with a maximum ramp rate of 2000°C/sec. It is an automated graphite furnace system used with MOTRAS AAS PLUS atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The Unit is stand-alone configuration consists of Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, Graphite tube power supply atomizer head, sample dispenser and software. Sample dispenser is an essential component of system, dispenses up to 90 µL in increment of 1 µL. It accommodates 135 vials.

 Main unit   Basic

Optics
Wavelength range 185.0 to 930.0 nm  standard (Optional upto 175nm, argon pursing required for 175- 190 nm)
MonochromatorCzerny-Turner mounting blazed holographic grating, 330 mm focal length. Wave length accuracy 0.05nm (Optional- Customized focal length & mounting Littrow/Ebert)  Narrow optics fiber compatible. 
Bandwidth0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.2,1.5, 2.0 nm or more (8-step automatic switching)
DetectorReal time  double-beam optical system, separate sample & reference beam  in flame mode &  Furnace: High-throughput single beam
Background correction method· BGC-D2 (D2 lamp method) (185.0 to 440.0 nm) · BGC-SR (high-speed self-reversal method)  (185.0 to 900.0 nm)  Optional; Zeeman for furnace 190-900nm.
Number of HC lamps  socket8 lamps  turret ,· 2 lamps simultaneously lit (1 for measurement, & 1 warming up for next measurement) Optional : 10 lamp turret.
Lamp modeEMISSION, NON-BGC, BGC-D2, BGC-SR
Software requirements  Microsoft Windows 7 and  above   
Parameter settingWizard method
Measurement modeFlame continuous method, ­same micro sampling method, furnace method, s­ame emission method
Concentration conversion modeCalibration curve method  (order: 1st, 2nd, 3rd) · Standard addition method, simple standard  addition method (order: 1st)
Repeat analysisUp to 20 repetitions. Mean value, standard deviation (SD) and coefficient of variation (RSD) display Automatic exclusion of deviant values by setting SD and %RSD
Baseline correctionAutomatic correction of baseline drift by offset Correction in peak height / peak area modes.
Sensitivity  correctionAutomatic calibration curve correction function using sensitivity monitoring
Output signal2 channels,(atomic absorption/energy signal, background signal) Output range: 5.0, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625 Abs./V
Tabular data ProcessingFinal concentration calculations based on sampled volume, dilution rate, ‑fixed volume, and factor inputs
Recall of parametersTemplate functions available
Procedure/result displayMeasurement Results Table  worksheet
Report generationSummary report
Data treatment QA/QCSelect whether to continue or discontinue measurements based on results of evaluation on coefficient of correlation, % RSD, ICV.ICB, CCV.CCB, PB, LCS, SPK, PDS.
Re-analysis· Prescriptive and intelligent dilution options. · Automatic dilution and re-analysis of micro sampling method, furnace method)
Digital safety  password control· Management by login ID and password · Control user access authority by user level · Log record · Audit trail · Electronic signatures
Burner  Unit
TypeAir-cooled pre-mix type
Burner headTitanium 10 cm slot  (5 cm titanium slot for N2O-C2H2 flame available as an option)
Nebulizer· Pt-lr capillary,· PTFE orifice· Ceramic impact bead  (capable of handling hydrofluoric acid)
ChamberEngineering plastics  PTFE (Poly Tetra Fluor Ethylene)
PositioningAll three direction, Vertical, Lateral, & angular movement (Motorized optional)
Type of flameAir-C2H2 flame, N2O-C2H2 flame Auto Changeover
Automatic Gas  control
Flow rate controlAutomatic fuel gas flow rate setting
Safety Measures· Automatic flame extinction via flame vibration detected digitally. · Acetylene regulator failure sensor · Automatic gas leak check · Automatic Air-N2O switching as C2H2 flow rate increases · Flame monitor · Prevention of incorrect burner head use · Gas pressure monitor · Drain tank level monitor · Automatic flame extinction upon power outage or sudden power interruption · Internal fan stop sensor, Built in  Flashback arrester   
Power requirements230 + 10% VAC, 500 VA,50/60 Hz
Dimensions and Weight· AAS PLUS-865 (L) 525 (W) 410 (H) Wt.65 Kg  GTA   Power supply   440 W × 360 D ×540H mm, 60 kg 
Working temperature  & humidity10 to 40 °C, 20 to 80%
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows 10 Pro
I/O portUSB 2.0 port     Optional : 10 inch  color graphic touch screen   
Peripheral deviceExtra items – PC , Monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer ,UPS
Furnace   MS GTA 450)
Heating temperature range· Ambient to 3,000 °C
Heating control systemDrying: Digital current control with automatic temperature calibration function ·Ashing,  Atomization, Cleaning : Digital feedback temperature control,
Heating control setting  Maximum 21 stages · Heating mode: RAMP/STEP · Inner gas type:  automatic switching type · High-sensitivity mode setting · Optimum temperature program find support function · Inner gas flow rate: 0 to 1.50 L/min
Safety measures· Cooling water flow rate monitor · Gas pressure monitor · Over current protection unit   circuit protector and · Furnace block cooling check · Heat protection function provided
Power requirements230 + 10% VAC   6500 VA,50/60 Hz
Dimensions and weight440 W × 360 D ×540H mm, 60 kg
Auto sampler  basic Specifications
ControlUSB -2  communication control from AA unit
Maximum reagent / sample positionsFlame Reagents: 7 positions Samples: 60 positions dual tray (random access available with reagents or samples)
Rinse water bottle2 L/ 1 L
Power requirements230 + 10% VAC   500 VA,50/60 Hz
Flame Continuous Method
FunctionsZero-point detection, auto diagnosis, auto rinse, random access
Sample volumeSample vials: 20 mL, reagent vials: 25 mL
Nozzle rinseSolvent rinse aspiration method
Dimensions and weightSampler: 340 W × 280 D × 270 H mm, 8 kg Controller (including stand): 400W ×290 D ×450H mm,15 kg
Furnace Method / Flame Micro Sampling Method
FunctionsZero-point detection, auto diagnosis, auto rinse, auto mixing, random access
Sample volumeSample vials: 3 mL, reagent vials: 5 mL,135 vials capacity  
Nozzle rinseSolvent rinse discharge method
Sampling functionsDilution function, reagent addition function
Syringe100 μL
Injection volume2 to 90 μL
Repeatability1% RSD (20 μL)
CarryoverRinse port: Less than 0.0001 Mixing port: Less than 0.00001
Mixing port rinseSolvent rinse discharge method, solvent discharge and rinse with next sample
Mixing functionPerformed in mixing port. Maximum mixture volume: 0.8 mL
Maximum number of mixing reagents addedUp to 3 solutions Number of solutions possible for mixing  Calibration curve method: 5 solutions max. (sample + 4 types of reagents) Standard addition method: 6 solutions max. (sample + standard solution + 4 types of reagents)
Auto dilution / re-analysisFor measurement result on unknown samples: · If extrapolation of calibration curve is possible: automatic calculation of dilution rate and dilution to bring concentration within calibration curve range· If extrapolation of calibration curve is not possible: dilution rate fixed at 10x
Dimensions and weightSampler 530 W ×390D ×470 H mm, 20 kg,
Hollow Cathode Lamps.Ag,Al,As,,Au,B,Ba, Be, Bi, ,Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Dy, Er,, Eu, Fe, Ga, Gd, Ge, Hf, Hg, Ho, In, Ir,K, La ,Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Nd, Ni, Os ,P,, Pb, Pd, Pr, Pt, Rb, Re, Rh,Ru, Sb, Sc, Se, Si, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Te, Ti, Tl, Tm, U ,V ,W, Y, Yb, Zn, Zr
Installation accessoriesHigh purity Acetylene gas  filled cylinder with regulator, Nitrous Oxide Gas filled cylinder with heated gas regulator, High purity Argon Gas filled  Cylinder with regulator, Oil free compressor, Gas purifier panels, Exhaust hood & vent assembly. SS pipe fitting.
  • OEM reserve right to modify parameters for improved results without notice. .