Introduction; Overview - Agilent Technologies SPS 4 User Manual

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Introduction

Overview

The Agilent SPS 4 autosampler, represents the state- of- the- art in
autosampler design and is the latest generation of autosamplers from
Agilent. The Agilent SPS 4 is a random access, single probe autosampler,
providing front- end automation for several Agilent instruments.
The Agilent SPS 4 can accommodate a variety of fixtures, including a
standards rack, four sample racks, a wash reservoir, a sample probe and
other accessories.
Depending on your application, there is a choice of options. Note that
"diameters" in the following list mean outside diameters (OD):
• Standards Rack:
• Flat Pack Sample Racks:
• Four 96- well microtiter plates with microtiter plate adapter
• Wash Reservoir: single or dual port
• Sample Probe: range of different probe types, probe materials and
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34 well rack (12 wells for 29 mm diameter tubes + 22 wells for 17 mm
diameter tubes)
5 well rack (for 61 mm diameter bottles)
21 position rack for 30 mm diameter tubes
24 position rack for 25 mm diameter tubes
40 position rack for 20 mm diameter tubes
60 position rack for 17 mm diameter tubes
90 position rack for 13 mm diameter tubes
internal diameters
Agilent SPS 4 Autosampler User's Guide