When a Picarro δ13C-CO2 analyzer is coupled with an Automate FX sample preparation device (A0302), the system provides δ13C measurements of the dissolved inorganic carbon in water samples or δ13C in solid carbonate samples. The AutoMate Prep Device adds phosphoric acid to the samples to liberate CO2, which flows to the Picarro for δ13C-CO2 analysis.
The system is fully automated for the measurement of 45 samples.
The AutoMate Prep Device acidifies samples to convert carbonates or DIC in water to CO2 gas. Evolved CO2 gas is transferred from the AutoMate Prep Device to the Picarro Caddy and then to the Picarro Wavelength Scanned Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy CO2 isotope analyzer for carbon isotopic determination.
- Fast, fully automatic acidification of carbonate and DIC samples
- Low, consistent blanks
- Low downtime between samples
- Small dead volume
- Robust instrument with low maintenance costs
- Easy to use and maintain
- Compatible with several acids
- Wet portions of instrument isolated from electronic portions of instrument.
Applications: Analysis of groundwater, surface water, estuaries, sea water, industrial water, biological oceanography, and Earth history
Interface to analyzer: Caddy (A2100)
PICARRO Automate-Fx (A0302) prep device in Thailand
The Picarro Automate-Fx (A0302) is a carbon isotope sample prep device that acidifies carbonate and water samples so a Picarro analyzer can measure δ13C, and Thai Unique supplies and supports it in Thailand.
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Where the carbon isotope sample prep device is used in Thailand
Based on the specifications above, the Automate-Fx suits laboratories that
- Need to measure δ13C in dissolved inorganic carbon from groundwater, surface water, estuaries, sea water or industrial water
- Work with solid carbonate samples in biological oceanography or Earth history research
- Want a 45-sample batch to run automatically from acidification through to δ13C analysis
- Need a prep step that keeps blanks low and consistent, with little downtime between samples and low maintenance costs
Service and support in Thailand
An analytical instrument does not end at delivery. Thai Unique supports yours from within the country.
- Installation and calibration — our engineers install the system, run performance verification and calibrate it for your actual workload
- Scheduled preventive maintenance — year-round cover under a Service Contract, with costs you can budget for
- Repairs with genuine spare parts — experienced technicians using original components from the manufacturer
- Operator training — classroom and hands-on training on your own instrument
- Sample testing and method verification — we run your real samples and verify the method before you commit
Frequently asked questions
What does the Automate-Fx need in order to work with a Picarro analyzer?
It connects to a Picarro δ13C-CO2 analyzer through the Caddy interface (A2100), which carries the CO2 released from the acidified samples to the analyzer. To check how it fits your current setup, please talk to our local team.
Why buy PICARRO Automate-Fx (A0302) prep device from Thai Unique rather than direct from the manufacturer?
Because the people who look after it are here. Installation, calibration, scheduled maintenance, repairs with genuine parts and operator training are all handled by our team in Thailand, without routing every request overseas.
Can we test our own samples before deciding?
Yes. Our sample testing and method verification service runs your real samples so you can see the results this carbon isotope sample prep device gives on your workload before you buy.
How much does it cost, and how do we request a quotation?
Pricing depends on the configuration, accessories and the scope of work in your laboratory. Tell our sales team what you need to analyse and how many samples you run per day, and we will propose a configuration together with lead time and service terms.
Request a quotation
Tell us what you need to analyse, how many samples you run per day and the sample types involved. Our team will propose the PICARRO Automate-Fx (A0302) prep device configuration that fits your work, with lead time and service terms — use the Request Quote button below, or contact our team directly.