SPS3 autosampler for the Cary UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometers
The SPS3 autosamplers can be connected to all of the AA, ICP-OES, ICP-MS and UV spectrometers currently manufactured by Varian. It can hold up to 270 samples. A fume hood is also available.
Compatibility
The SPS3 autosampler is compatible with V3 (or later) Cary WinUV software and V3.1 (or later) Cary WinUV Pharma software only.
Note: A Patch CD must be installed for Cary WinUV version 3/3.1 compatability. The Patch CD is included with the SPS3 autosampler (UV-Vis-NIR only). See Ordering Information.
| Instrument type |
Instrument model |
UV-Vis-NIR (current instruments) |
The Cary 50, 100, 300, 4000, 5000 and 6000i range. |
UV-Vis-NIR (previous instruments) |
Cary 1 & 3 |
A sipper accessory is also required to be purchased when ordering an SPS autosampler. Two options are available, depending on the type of instrument you are using:
| Sipper |
Instrument compatibility |
| Cary sipper |
Cary 50, 300, 400, 500, 500i, 4000, 5000 and 6000i range. Note: If this sipper is ordered with your SPS autosampler, a PC with two serial ports is required. |
| Routine Sampler Accessory (RSA) |
Cary 1, 3, 100, 300 |
Note: A flow cell must also be purchased separately.
The software capabilities for the SPS3 vary with each product range. Here is a summary of the capabilities for Cary UV instruments:
- Compatible with the Cary WinUV Advanced Reads, Concentration and Scan application software.
- Weight/volume corrections (Cary WinUV Concentration application software only)
- Re-alignment of probe (in case of accidental bumping)
- Programmable rinse time
- Programmable sample fill time
- Programmable operating speed (<3 seconds from sample to rinse)
- Programmable probe height, ideal for small volumes
- Programmable autoreturn function when used with Routine Sampler Accessory (RSA). Solution is returned to the sample tube which is useful for precious samples.
Note: The Travelling Rinse and Dilutor options are not supported by the Cary UV-Vis instrument range. |
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