Price was the primary influence in the development of this system: not everyone needs the four to six detectors of an Astoria Analyzer, and there are several laboratories with PQLs that discrete analyzers can’t hit. The two (2) channel Astoria2–having combined the pump, cartridge base and detector modules of the Astoria into one solid unit–provides the cost-conscious laboratory the means to run all the applications the Astoria Analyzer can, and all the applications that a discrete cannot.
Like the Astoria, the Astoria2 uses micro-Segmented Flow Analysis. All the benefits of that technology are offered:
Fast analysis rates
Low reagent use, which is about 1/1o compared to other SFA and FIA systems
Low-level detection capabilities
Expanded calibration ranges
In-line dialysis, in-line distillation and in-line UV digestion techniques
The use of an optional diluter module
The use of optional fluorometric, UV and Flame photometric detectors.
The performance of the Astoria2 is outstanding; for instance if a lab is looking to run low-level orthophosphate, it can choose Astoria-Pacific’s ultra-low-level method*, which has a working range of 0.0005 – 0.5 mg/L as P. This is possible because the Astoria2 has used all of the mechanical assemblies that have made the Astoria Analyzer one of the strongest performers in the market place.
*NOTE: Consider using a 50mm Liquid Waveguide Capillary Cell (LWCC) to achieve even better performance. Click HERE
As the lab expands its testing parameters, the Astoria2 is fully adaptable and can be upgraded as needed. It can make use of the optional detectors and/or be expanded to a four (4) channel system by simply adding another Astoria2 module to the base unit.
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