CAMAG® Automatic TLC Sampler 4 (ATS 4)

The ATS 4 is a device for fully automated sample application onto TLC and HPTLC plates. Samples can be applied as bands, spots or rectangles.

Automatic sample application is a key factor for productivity of the HPTLC laboratory. The ATS 4 offers fully automatic sample application for qualitative and quantitative analyses as well as for preparative separations. It is suited for routine use and high sample throughput.

Key Features

Fully automated sample application
Application of bands, spots or rectangles
Any plate format up to 20 x 20 cm
Spray-on application or by contact transfer
Software-controlled by visionCATS
Heated Spray Nozzle (option)

Operation of the ATS 4 with visionCATS

Precise sample application is a crucial factor for the quality of the HPTLC analysis. When using visionCATS HPTLC software to control the ATS 4, a fully automated sample application for routine use and high sample throughput is supported.

The dialog box for instrument parameters offers user-friendly default combinations. For instance, by selecting the solvent type most similar to the solvent actually used, the software automatically adapts the instrument defaults to match viscosity, volatility and surface tension. The filling/rinsing quality which determines how often the syringe is rinsed, the filling process repeated, etc., can be individually adjusted to a specific task.

The sample table is clearly arranged and easy to use. The application progress is displayed on screen as long as the instrument remains connected to the computer.

Category:

Chromatography, Sample application equipment

Technical Specifications

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Object support: For objects up to 20 x 20 cm

Stage drive:

X-drive (turret) Stepper motor 1600 steps/rev. 4 steps = 0.1 mm Maximum speed 200 mm/s with acceleration ramp Positions programmable: 5.0 – 195.0 mm in 0.1 mm steps
Y-drive (stage) Step motor 3200 steps/rev. 8 steps = 0.1 mm Maximum speed 200 mm/s with acceleration ramp Positions programmable: 5.0 – 195.0 mm in 0.1 mm steps

Dosage syringe drive: Stepping motor 1600 steps/rotation 100 nL = 120 steps with 100 µL syringe or 24 steps with 500 µL syringe

Sample dosage: Choice of 10, 25 or 100 µL gas-tight syringe with side port. Dosage volume 100 nL to 1 mL in increments of 100 nL

Syringe drive: Stepper motor 1600 steps / rev.: 100 nL = 960 steps for 10 µL syringe 100 nL = 384 steps for 25 µL syringe 100 nL = 96 steps for 100 µL syringe

Rack: For 66 sample vials 2 mL (12 x 32 mm)

Mains voltage: 85 – 250 V~ 47 – 63 Hz 60 VA

Gas supply: 4.5 – 6 bar (65 – 87 psi), preferably nitrogen. Consumption 0.2 – 0.3 L/min for contact or 0.8 – 2.0 L/min for spray-on application (pressure dependent)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 630 x 530 x 500 mm

Weight: 36 kg

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