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.
Application Settings
Sample Table Definition
Heated Spray Nozzle (optional)
Technical Specifications
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
Ordering Information
022.7400
CAMAG® Automatic TLC Sampler 4 (ATS 4)
for fully automatic application of samples as spots, bands or rectangles including overspotting in qualitative and quantitative TLC analysis. Complete with instrument cover, sample rack for 66 standard 2 mL vials, 90–230 V Including Dosing Syringe Starter Kit, containing: 25 µL Dosing syringe (695.0053), Spray-on needle for dosing syringe (695.0046), Contact transfer needle for dosing syringe (695.0047)
022.7410
CAMAG® Automatic TLC Sampler 4 (ATS 4)
with heated spray nozzle for fully automatic application of samples as spots, bands or rectangles including overspotting in qualitative and quantitative TLC analysis. Complete with instrument cover, sample rack for 66 standard 2 mL vials, 90–230 V Including Dosing Syringe Starter Kit, containing: 25 µL Dosing syringe (695.0053), Spray-on needle for dosing syringe (695.0046), Contact transfer needle for dosing syringe (695.0047)
028.0000
CAMAG® HPTLC Software visionCATS Basic Version
including access and control of all instruments - 1 server, 1 client Instrument Diagnostics (xQ), analytical reports - access to method library. Needs to be bought separately and is not included in any Ultimate Package
022.7450
Dosing Syringe Starter Kit, containing: 25 µL Dosing syringe (695.0053), Spray-on needle for dosing syringe (695.0046), Contact transfer needle for dosing syringe (695.0047)