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Autosampler Analyzers

Phase Technology 70X Series Autosampler
Analyzer Systems

All the inherent benefits of the 70X lab analyzer – precision, speed and ease-of-use – integrated with an automated sample handler and our dedicated process control software.

Phase Technology’s 70X Series Autosampler Analyzer Systems give you unmatched versatility and performance as they provide unattended operation for round-the-clock sample analysis.

  

For lube oil producers and blenders, our APA-70X is the ideal choice to maximize laboratory throughput. The APA-70X is the only fully automated pour point test instrument in the world.

For testing pour, cloud and freeze point in diesel and jet fuels, our 70X Fuels Autosampler Analyzer System is designed to meet the requirements of high-throughput labs. It offers a range of productivity-boosting features which speed up analysis times.

Just like stand-alone Phase Technology lab analyzers, our 70X Autosampler Analyzer Systems meet and comply with ASTM International standards measuring freeze, cloud and pour point: ASTM D5972, ASTM D5773 and ASTM D5949.
 

Solutions to Optimize Workflow

Our 48-station autosampler lets lab personnel run multiple samples without the need to individually pipette, set and verify analyzer options or wait for test results.

A Phase Technology Autosampler Analyzer System optimizes lab workflow with these key outcomes:

  • Increase efficiency – a 70X Autosampler System frees up personnel to perform other critical lab tasks.
  • Reduce user bias – cross contamination and other human errors are removed from the test process.
  • Process improvement – automation eliminates many unnecessary, time-consuming steps.
  • Gain better control – working methods are standardized with readily available audit trails.

Features & Benefits

  • Batch processing – load and go!
  • Unlimited flexibility – change sample order without stopping current test run. Perfect for shifting, “need-this-now” priorities.
  • Task consolidation – reduced need for manual intervention, frees up staff resources
  • High-throughput sequencing – avoid bottlenecks in workflow
  • Self cleaning –automatic rinse and flush
  • Less operator involvement – greatly reduced chance of user-introduced error
  • Automation for fewer data entry errors – optional bar code reader input
  • Streamlined, accurate data throughput and reporting processes – integrated networking and optional LIMS system output
  • Full-color, touch-sensitive, high resolution touch screen – monitor test progress, phase plots and results; program and change sample order
  • Fastest speed of any automatic or manual method: test results in just 5-20 minutes
  • Best measured precision (repeatability and reproducibility) of any automatic or manual method
  • FOR LUBE OILS: Sample Heater Block with Integrated Wash Station – Sample vial heater block to specially pre-heat viscous samples; automatic cleaning with heptane solvent
     

Applications

  • Diesel fuel
  • Jet fuel
  • Finished lubricants
  • Base oil
  • Bright stock
  • Distillate fuel
  • Gas oil
  • Biofuel and biodiesels
  • PAO and synthetic lubricants
  • Automatic transmission fluids
  • Engine & gear oils

 

Specifications

STANDARD TEST METHODS

Pour Point ASTM D5949
ASTM D97 (IP 15/ISO 3016) equivalent or better
Cloud Point: ASTM D5773 (IP 446)
ASTM D2500 (IP 219/ISO 3015) equivalent
Freeze Point: ASTM D5972 (IP 435)
ASTM D2386 (IP 16/ISO 3013) equivalent

STATED PRECISION: REPEATABILITY & REPRODUCIBILITY

Pour Point: 1.6ºC (Repeatability) 3.2ºC (Reproducibility)
Cloud
Point:		 1.3ºC (Repeatability) 2.5ºC (Reproducibility)
Freeze Point 0.5ºC (Repeatability) 0.8ºC (Reproducibility)

BIAS

0 (relative to ASTM manual methods)

CONTAMINATION DETECTION

99%

SAMPLE TEMPERATURE RANGE

-75ºC to 50ºC

TEST INTERVALS

0.1ºC Resolution

TEST DURATION

Pour Point 8 to 20 minutes
Cloud Point: 5 to 8 minutes
Freeze Point: 8 to 10 minutes

SAMPLE
PRE-HEATING

 Sample vial heater block (APA-70X & APC-70X only)
SAMPLE SIZE 0.15 mL
DETECTION METHOD Diffusive Light Scattering (DLS) technology
(over 25 patents)
COOLING SYSTEM Integrated Peltier device cooling system
DISPLAY Full-color, touch-sensitive, 10.4” high resolution LCD touch screen
OUTPUTS (3) USB ports for flash drive, label printer, barcode scanner keyboard, mouse;
(3) RS-232 serial ports for optional accessories, LTB diagnostic software, external computer;
(1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) port for networking: LIMS, local area network (LAN)
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT ºC or ºF (User selectable)
ALERTS Buzzer for alarms warnings and prompts (User selectable)
INTERNAL MEMORY Storage up to 5000 test runs (minimum)
AMBIENT OPERATING ROOM TEMPERATURE 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F)
Extremes not recommended
DIMENSIONS
(W X D X H) 		Analyzer Unit: 10 x 21 x 12 inches
27 x 54 x 31 cm
Autosampler: 10.4 x 16.4 x 17 inches
26.5 x 41.5 x 43.5 cm
WEIGHT Analyzer Unit: 46 lbs (21 kg)
Autosampler: 22 lbs (10 kg)
UTILITY REQUIREMENTS Electrical: 90 – 280 VAC,
47 – 63 Hz
350 watts
External Cooler Bath: NONE

 

Configuration & Options

Phase Technology 70X series Autosampler Analyzers give you complete flexibility – choose the test functions you need for a customized solution. Available configurations include:

FUNCTION

MODEL NUMBER
Lube Oil Pour Point APA-70X
Lube Oil Pour & Cloud Point APC-70X
Fuels Only Cloud Point CPA-70XAS
Fuels Only Freeze Point FPA-70XAS
Fuels Only Pour, Cloud & Freeze Point PSA-70XAS
Fuels Only Pour & Cloud Point PCA-70XAS
Fuels Only Cloud & Freeze Point FCA-70XAS
Fuels Only Freeze & Pour Point PFA-70XAS

 

Additional options are available depending on your specific needs.

Phase Technology calibrates the 70X analyzer to a set of ASTM standard reference samples. These ASTM samples are chosen because of their widely tested and known precision. Non-standard samples that are unique to a particular location or application can be used at the customer’s request.

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