Automated Liner Exchange ALEX
Automated liner exchange with the MultiPurposeSampler MPS.
Automated Liner Exchange ALEX
The automated lines exchange ALEX option enables the liner to be changed automatically using the MultiPurposeSampler MPS. The changing of the liner can be incorporated at any point within the run, as required. The number of liner changes is also freely selectable. The system is controlled using the MAESTRO software. Within the software itself, all preparation steps can be prepped ahead to save time.
Functional principle of the ALEX option
The CIS is fitted with a special head and the liners are fitted with transport adapters. The liners are stored in a tray and are kept free from contamination. To perform a liner change, the head is pneumatically unlocked. The MPS removes the used liner from the CIS and places a fresh liner inside the CIS. The head is then locked again. The system is ready for sample introduction.
Benefits
Samples containing a matrix can be analyzed without special sample preparation, as soiled liners are changed during the run. The fact that no time-consuming liner changes are required means that the system is used in the most efficient possible manner. During the course of a run, you can use liners with different properties, for purposes such as method development, for example. Thanks to the MAESTRO software, controlling the system as a whole is simple and intuitive.