Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the ARL SMS-2500, an automated optical emission and X-ray fluorescence spectrometer that provides an integrated, workflow-oriented automation approach.
With this, users are able to easily switch from sample to chemical analysis.
Specially designed for high-speed production control laboratories in the iron and steel industry, the ARL SMS-2500 automation solution provides increased sample turnaround through a tighter integration of sample preparation with the use of a larger, stronger and faster robot.
At the heart of the ARL SMS-2500, the intelligent Thermo Scientific SMS software drives a medium-size industrial robot from Fanuc.
This high-speed Fanuc robot stands on a compact chassis linked to the ARL metals analyser or XRF spectrometer, which simplifies installation because no specific laboratory fittings are required.
It has an arm length of 902mm with a gripper and six moving axes, designed to handlle heavy loads of up to five kilograms in industrial environments with high precision.
All system components operate simultaneously for optimal efficiency, while sample priority management, temporary sample storage and rapid transfer between system components allows for short sample turnaround times unmatched by traditional manual systems.
Complex procedures such as instrument control and standardisation are scheduled and executed systematically.
For fast process-control laboratories, the ARL SMS-2500 bridges the gap between high productivity, short response times and strict quality control standards.
The automated Thermo Scientific metals analyser and XRF spectrometer with ARL SMS-2500 have been designed for use in centralised laboratories as well as on production shop floors.
With a direct robot access to the milling machine for the preparation of samples and standards, processing time is reduced and expensive electromechanical sample transfer systems are eliminated.
In addition, a choice of different milling machines allows customers to select the best solution depending on their preferences, needs and budgets, including the newly launched Haas Mini Mill with ARL PrepControl.
The ARL SMS-2500 uses highly reliable and proven components to ensure increased system uptime, including vision system, sample labelling, radioactivity measurement and fixed magazine for standards.
