The AMS Alliance FUTURA 3 Continuous Flow Analyzer provides a complete and reliable solution for testing different parameters in sea water, drinking water, wastewater, environmental samples, soil, food, beverages, tobacco, and many other matrices. The testing is done automatically, including inline sample preparation. FUTURA 3 streamlines your laboratory operations by automating complex and time-consuming manual sample preparation methods.
Benefits
- Modularity and high throughput improve laboratory productivity
- Sophisticated design and software dedicated to CFA technology guarantees the lowest level of detection and is comparable to reference methods
- Simplicity and advanced automation reduce operator intervention time
Features
- Method-dedicated analytical console approach
- Up to 14 consoles can be run simultaneously
- Integrated console display to monitor and adjust your method and chemistries
- Integrated reagent drawer to minimize spills
- Three-speed, high-precision pump
- Choice of macro and micro flow manifolds
- Optional dual probe on all autosamplers
- Physical and software driven debubbling
- Wide range of samplers and accessories
- Compliance with reference methods
Applications
Laboratories use FUTURA 3 to perform tests on important parameters in water, (drinking, waste, surface, sea and ground water), soil, tobacco, and beverages such as:
| Drinking Water | Waste Water | Sea Water | Soil/Fertilizer | Tobacco | Wine | Dairy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | Enzymatic sugars | Nitrate | ||||
| Nitrates/Nitrite, TKN | Nitrite | Free total SO2 | Nitrite | |||
| Phosphate, TP, TN | Cyanide | Volatile acidity | Formaldehyde | |||
| MBAS | Silicates | Cr | Starch | Reducing sugars | ||
| Phenol | Chloride | K | Sorbic acid | |||
How it Works
The FUTURA 3 console is capable of running a variety of analytical methods using different Continuous Flow Analysis techniques. From simple colorimetric assays to complex in-line distillations and digestions, users can pick from a library of both micro-bore and macro-bore CFA methods.
To perform a Continuous Flow Analysis, the FUTURA 3 console must be combined with an autosampler that will receive all the samples, and, if required, a series of sample preparation systems based on the chosen method. All external modules can be controlled by the FUTURA software using the Auto Module (optional).
Sample preparation and operation are fully automated, including those for the most complex chemistries; dialysis, distillation, UV digestion, injection, dilution, mixing, incubation and liquid/liquid extraction - all Inline, all 100% automated. Plus, the fully automated process includes programmable start-up and shut-down, preparation of standard solutions, pre- and post-dilution of off-scale samples, and automatic rinsing.
System Components
Each FUTURA 3 console integrates a high precision 3-speed peristaltic pump (medium, fast (startup and washout more speed) and slow (for low consumption of reagents)), a removable drawer for reagents, an analytical manifold, a heater, a detector, and a built-in display for the presentation of essential diagnostics data.
Software
The FUTURA 3 analytical software is dedicated to the CFA technology: it prepares calibration standards, runs samples and quality controls, dilutes any off-scale samples, prints reports and QC charts, exports data to LIMS, washes out the manifold and shuts down.
User-friendly, efficient and powerful, the software has been designed to simplify your day-to-day operation. It runs the analysis of all parameters on each channel (up to 14 channels), and drives auto-samplers and accessories for automatic sample preparation.
During analysis, the software monitors the system's vital signs (heating bath temperature, voltages, detector outputs) and alerts the user to any problem.
Specifications
Operation (multi parametric batches in parallel)
| OPERATION | Multi parametric batches in parallel |
|---|---|
| SAMPLES | Analytical Rate: From 15 to 120 tests per hour Special Analytical Rates: Please Inquire Specifically Samples Loading Capacity: 104 to 720 (autosampler model dependent) Dual Probe: Optional Sample Volumes: From 0.5 ml to 100 ml Identification: Alphanumerical/Bar Code (optional) |
| REAGENT DRAWER | Removable Drawer with Control Window Loading Capacity: Up to 5 Different Reagents Containers: From 250 ml to 1000 ml Leak Retention Volume: Made of Chemically Inert Plastic Material |
| PUMP | Number of Pump Tubes: 13 per Console Automatic Valve: Yes Auxiliary Valve: Optional Leak Detector: Optional Automatic Shut Down: Yes Automatic Start Up: Yes Variable Speed: Yes Flow Rates: From 30 to 2,000 æl/minute |
Measurement
| NALYTICAL MANIFOLD | Injection, Dilution, Mixing, Incubation, Distillation, Dialysis, UV Digestion, Liquid / Liquid Extraction |
|---|---|
| COLORIMETER | Standard Range: 340 - 1100 nm Type: Monochromatic or dichromatic Analog/Digital Converter Resolution: 24 bits (16.8 Million Points) Optical Path: From 10 to 50 mml Flow Cell Volume: From 1 to 150 æl Linearity: From 0 to 2.5 Absorbance Units Debubbling: Mechanical or software control; built-in bubble detector |
| OTHER DETECTORS | UV/Vis, Flame photometer, Fluorometer, electrodes, and more? |
Size
| DIMENSIONS | 65 x 22 x 43 cm (L x W x H) |
|---|---|
| WEIGHT | 15 Kg |