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SIS AP2000 AutoProbe™ - Specifications and Requirements

New Automated Direct Insertion Probe for the Finnigan PolarisQ™ and TRACE DSQ™ from Thermo Electron Corp.


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
Software
SIS AutoProbe System Software Module CD
PAL Driver for Xcalibur with Cycle Composer 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)
One Sample Tray and one 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, 10 amps

  • 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 PolarisQ™ or TRACE DSQ™ MS System from Thermo Electron Corp.

  • A Windows NT-based operating system (tested under NT4, 2000, and XP).

  • Finnigan Xcalibur OpenAccess is optional (tested under 1.1 and 1.3)
  • Finnigan Xcalibur™ Version 1.3 or above software (tested up to 1.4)

  • PolarisQ or TRACE DSQ MS Source with Ion Volumes modified for the AutoProbe (see parts section E of the manual)

Dimensions

  • Console (excluding PAL autosampler): 42" Wide x 17" Deep x 15" High

  • Console (with PAL Autosampler): 42" Wide x 17" Deep x 37" High

Weight

  • Console Weight: 150 pounds

  • Total Shipping Weight: 300 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
AutoProbe Brochure (PDF)

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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