Reliable, no-nonsense HPLC autosampler
Optimizing your injection automation, using reliable injection technology, with a carousel holder for sample vial flexibility. OPTIMAS™ features our proven PASA™ injection concept, combining robust injection with high precision and accuracy. With its three injection modes including zero sample loss injection, OPTIMAS™ rivals top-class autosampler performance, while challenging middle-class autosampler prices!
Keypad control for easy combination with any HPLC system
OPTIMAS™ does not need a PC for programming and control because it has its own keypad. No need for a software driver to integrate OPTIMAS™ in your HPLC system – you are free to use the data acquisition package of your choice.
Sample cooling without restricting sample access
OPTIMAS™ can be equipped with sample cooling using a contact cooling concept, which provides efficient cooling without the need for extra insulation of the sample tray. The sample tray thus remains easy accessible, allowing to place extra vials in the tray even during run.
From micro samples to prep samples
Sample trays come in three configurations:
- 96 # standard or 2-mL vials or tapered vials for micro volumes
- 84 # standard 2-mL vials plus 3 # 10-mL vials used for reagents
- 24 # 10-mL vials for large injection volumes
- Trays can be changed within seconds
Reagent addition and mixing
Internal standard addition, sample dilution, or derivatization steps are easily programmed to reduce sample preparation time and errors associated with manual procedures.
Reassuring reliability
Our Pressure Assisted Sample Aspiration (PASA™) concept avoids sample-syringe contact and air bubbles and has proven its robustness in more than 25.000 autosamplers. Reassuring numbers if you demand a reliable Autosampler for your HPLC instrumentation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIMAS™Instrument controlSafetyCompliances
| Injection modes |
Full-loop; Partial loop-fill; μL-pick-up |
Pressure Assisted Sample Aspiration (PASA™) using 0.05 MPa sample headspace pressure to avoid air bubbles in sample lines. No external pressure source required |
| Sample loop volume |
1 μL – 5000 μL; depends on sample loop size and injection mode |
Programable from 1 μL up to 5000 μL in 1 μL steps |
| Injection precision |
Full-loop injection < 0.3 % RSD
Partial loop-fill < 0.5 % RSD
μL -pick-up < 1.0 % RSD |
For injection volumes > 10 μL |
| Replicate Injections |
max. 9 |
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| Syringe volume |
250 μL standard
1000 μL and 2500 μL optional |
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| Needle wash |
Inside needle wash. Wash can be programmed between series, injections and between vials |
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| Injection cycle time |
73 sec |
10 μL partial loop-fill including 250 μL wash |
| Valve switching time |
60 msec |
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| Wetted parts |
SS316, PTFE, TEFZEL, PEEK, glass, For Bio-kit option: PEEK and coated-steel (in-and-outside of needle) instead of SS316 |
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| Carry-over |
< 0,05 % with standard wash |
Typically < 0.01 % with extra wash |
| Sample capacity |
STD Tray: 84 # standard 2 mL vials plus three 10 mL vials for mix solvents
LSC tray: 96 # standard vials; see accessories for LSV and LSC tray
LSV tray: 24 # 10 mL vials |
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| Vial height (including cap) |
max. 47 mm; min. 32 mm |
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| Sample cooling |
Programmable: 4 – 15 °C
Accuracy: ± 2 °C (at temperature sensor). Cooling capacity: max 20 °C below ambient temperature |
Factory installed option (Peltier technology) |
| Dimensions |
300 x 500 x 340 mm (wxdxh) or
11.8 x 19.7 x 13.4 inch (wxdxh) |
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| Weight |
15 kg (33 lbs)
18 kg (39 lbs) for OPTIMAS™ cool |
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| Power requirements |
115 – 230 V AC +10/ -22 %
50 – 60 Hz
200 VA |
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| Working temperature |
10 – 40 °C |
Indoor use only |
| From Keypad |
– 9 programmable methods (including injection, mix, and time programmable events)
– Analysis time max 10 hr
– Max 14 Mix/dilute steps per method
– Run sequence (vial positions linked to methods)
– Priority sample (interrupt run for priority sample) |
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| Outputs |
– 2 inject markers – both TTL and contact closure
– Alarm – contact closure
– Stop (TTL) |
Alarm is activated on Error Status Message |
| Inputs |
– Next injection (TTL)
– Freeze (TTL)
– Stop (TTL) |
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| Alarm output |
For example used to stop the pump when Error message is generated: – Missing vial sensor – Software malfunction |
| “Watchdog” function |
in FPGA for embedded software control |
| Safety |
CE, according to IEC-1010 |
| Pollution degree |
2 |
| Quality |
ISO 9001 |
ORDER INFORMATION
| 0820.000 |
OPTIMAS™ std. |
| 0820.001 |
OPTIMAS™ cool |
| 0820.836 |
prep option incl. sample tray for 10 mL sample vials, 10 mL sample loop and 2.5 mL syringe |
| 0820.832 |
Bio-Kit incl. PEEK injection valve, 100 μL PEEK sample loop and glass coated sampleneedle |
| 0830.303 |
Sample needle std. |
| 0830.304 |
Serum sample needle |
| 0830.318 |
Glass coated sample needle |
| 0830.711 |
Serum air needle |
| 0830.718 |
Air needle std. |
| 0900.710 |
Buffer tubing 500 μL |
| 0900.711 |
Buffer tubing 2 mL |
| 0900.712 |
Waste tubing dispenser → waste |
| 0900.713 |
Tubing wasch solvent → dispenser |
| 0820.850 |
Glass bottle holder for 2 bottles of 250 mL each (incl. 2 bottles) |
| 4400.250 |
Syringe 250 μL with ¼”-28 thread |
| 4400.000 |
Syringe 1 mL with ¼”-28 thread |
| 4400.255 |
Syringe 2.5 mL with ¼”-28 thread |
| 0900.742 |
Teflon piston seals for 250 μL syringe (10 units) |
| 0900.019 |
Teflon piston seals for 1 mL syringe (10 units) |
| 7739 |
Rheodyne injection valve 7739 |
| 7755-020 |
5 μL stainless steel sample loop |
| 7755-021 |
10 μL stainless steel sample loop |
| 7755-022 |
20 μL stainless steel sample loop |
| 7755-023 |
50 μL stainless steel sample loop |
| 7755-024 |
100 μL stainless steel sample loop |
| 7755-025 |
200 μL stainless steel sample loop |
| 9740 |
biocompatible Rheodyne injection valve 9740 PEEK/Ceramics PEEK sample loops |
| 9055-024 |
100 μL PEEK sample loop |
| 9055-025 |
200 μL PEEK sample loop |
| 9055-026 |
500 μL PEEK sample loop |
| 9055-027 |
1 mL PEEK sample loop |
| 7750-016 |
Vespel rotor seal for Injection valve 7739 |
| 7750-038 |
Stator for 7739 – new |
| 195.038 |
Stator for 7739 – refurbished |
| 7750-050 |
Tefzel rotor seal for injection valve 7739 |
| 7750-055 |
PEEK rotor seal for injection valve 7739 and 9740 |
| 9750-021 |
PEEK stator for injection valve 9740 |
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