Key enhancements include improved precision and accuracy across an extended dynamic range, four-minute analysis time, automated calibration, verification, and reagent adjustment, and USB port
Ionics Instruments has announced its new Sievers 900 series total organic carbon (TOC) analysers.
The new, three-model 900 series includes the 900 Laboratory, 900 On-Line, and 900 Portable TOC analysers, offering improved analytical performance, ease of use, productivity, and reliability.
Also introduced was the optional 900 Autosampler.
The Sievers 900 series TOC analysers - designed with customer feedback - represents the next generation of the Sievers 800 TOC analyser used by more than 3000 customers worldwide.
Key enhancements to the 900 series include improved precision and accuracy across an extended 30ppt to 50ppm dynamic range; four-minute analysis time; automated calibration, verification, and reagent adjustment routines; a smaller instrument casing; a touch screen display for quick access to real-time or trend data, and a USB port for data transfer.
For laboratory use, the 900 Autosampler offers up to 156% more sampling capacity than its model 800 predecessor.
In addition, the 900 Autosampler offers user-defined random sampling capability for added flexibility and convenience.
The Sievers DataPro 900 software, which integrates the Autosampler with a 900 analyser, offers new productivity features and versatile TOC data control.
"The primary driver behind the Model 800 redesign was customer input," said Stephen Poirier, vice president of sales and marketing for Ionics Instruments.
"The 900 series incorporates many features from our customers' 'wish list,' yet maintains the core strengths of the Model 800. "The new 900 series builds upon our patented membrane conductometric TOC detection technology, improves the easy set-up and operation for which Sievers TOC analysers are known, and offers better accuracy and analytical range for TOC measurement. "In addition, we've incorporated advanced materials and a more modular design for maximum reliability and minimal maintenance".
The 900 series analysers are used for general TOC monitoring in pharmaceutical, municipal, semiconductor, and power applications.
Each 900 series model has new features specifically designed for its intended application and operating location.
Like the model 800 predecessor, the 900 series TOC analysers are easy to set up, operate, and maintain.
With minimal training, an operator can analyse samples in less than an hour. Unlike many competitive analysers that use technologies such as non-dispersive infra-red, the 900 series analysers require no external gasses or reagents, offer 12-month calibration stability, and require approximately two hours of maintenance annually.
