8 technical specifications, 1 general, 2 sampling – Metrohm 889 IC Sample Center User Manual
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8 Technical specifications
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8 Technical specifications
8.1
General
Noise pressure
level
L
eq
< 70 dB
Safety and EMC
compatibility
According to CE guidelines, CSA (UL) certified
Altitude
up to 2000 m above sea level.
Maximum weight
load
65 kg
Viscosity range
0.1…5 cP
8.2
Sampling
Sample capacity
2 micro titer plates according to the SBS standard, with 96 cavities
(high/low shape) and 384 cavities (low shape), 48 vial- or 12 vial-racks.
Vial/plate dimen-
sions (including
cover)
Maximum plate/vial height: 47 mm (including septum or cap)
Sample loop vol-
ume
1…5000 µL programmable, 10 mL sample loop optional
Dispensing syringe
500 µL standard
Vial recognition
Sensor for missing vials
Headspace pres-
sure
Built-in compressor, only for vials with septum
Switching time of
the injection valve
electrical < 100 ms
Needle puncture
accuracy
± 0.6 mm
Washing solution
Integrated container for the washing solution
Moistened materi-
als in the flow
path
PTFE, TEFZEL, PEEK
Injection cycle
time
< 60 s, in all injection modes for 1 injection
≤ 100 µL including 300 µL
wash cycle