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SIS AP1000 AutoProbe™ Specifications and Requirements

Automated Direct Insertion Probe for Finnigan TRACE MS™ Mass Spectrometer from Thermo Electron Corp.

Figure 1 - AutoProbe™ System Attached to the Thermo Finnigan TRACE™ MS from Thermo Finnigan


AutoProbe™ System Components

The AutoProbe™ System as shipped consists of the following components. A quantity of one of each of the following is included unless otherwise noted below.

AutoProbe Console with Adjustable Base
CTC PAL AutoSampler
SIS AutoProbe System Software Module CD
Edwards Vacuum Pump
MS-Probe Interface Tube
AutoProbe Accessories
DEP Filament (2 included)
Source Position Calibration Tip (1 included)
Probe Seals (1 spare set included)
Isolation Valve Seal Set (1 spare set included)
2 Sample Trays and 1 Pump Tray
Compressed Air Gas Line - 1/8" O.D. x 20 feet flexible nylon air line
AutoProbe Cables
Serial Cable - PC to AutoProbe
Serial Cable - PC to CTC PAL Autosampler
Remote Start Cable - AutoProbe to MS
AutoProbe IO Cable - AutoProbe to CTC PAL AutoSampler
CTC Low Voltage Power Cord
Main Power Cord for AutoProbe

Accessory Tools

Allen Wrenches
Probe Seal Removal Tool

Manuals

SIS AutoProbe Manual
CTC PAL Autosampler Manual

Optional Accessories - (must be purchased separately)

PC Serial Port
Recommended Spare Parts (must be purchased separately)
DEP Probe Filaments
Probe Seals
Isolation Valve Seal Set

AutoProbe System Specifications

Voltages

  • AutoProbe Console Voltage: 110 VAC

  • Edward Vacuum Pump: 110 VAC

Fuses

  • Main fuse:  10 amp slow blow

Compressed Air

  • Minimum Pressure:  60 psi

  • Maximum Pressure:  100 psi

Mass Spectrometer System Requirements

  • Finnigan TRACE™ MS System from Thermo Electron Corp.

  • Finnigan Xcalibur™ Version 1.1 or above software (tested up to 1.4)

  • Finnigan TRACE MS™ EI/CI Source for the Manual Probe

Dimensions

  • Console Size: 21" wide x 39" Deep x 11" High (PAL Autosampler not included)

  • Console with CTC PAL Autosampler: 21" wide x 39" Deep x 33" High

Base Dimensions: 37" x 17" x 36" high 

  • Height is adjustable from 41 to 53" high (distance to center of probe)

Weight

  • Console Weight: 150 pounds

  • Base Weight: 70 pounds

  • Total Shipping Weight: 500 pounds


For additional details click onto the detailed descriptive material on the AutoDesorb system below.  The application notes below demonstrate the operation of the AutoProbe for the analysis of samples.  For additional pricing and ordering information, contact John Manura at Scientific Instrument Services, or call (908) 788-5550 ext: 800.  


AutoProbe Details

AutoProbe General Description
AutoProbe Console Description
AutoProbe Software Description
AutoProbe Specifications and Requirements

Articles and Application Notes

87.  Design and Development of an Automated Direct Probe for a Mass Spectrometer
89.  Quantitation of Organics via a Mass Spectrometer Automated Direct Probe
90.  An Automated MS Direct Probe for use in an Open Access Environment
91.  AutoProbe DEP Probe Tip Temperatures
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