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Journal of Automatic Chemistry, Vol. 12, No. 6 (November-December 1990), pp. 280-284
New products
Software for analytical dataprocessing and display
ADEPT SCIENTIFIC have beenappointed exclusive UK distributorsfor the software products developedby Galactic Industries ofSalem, NewHampshire, USA. Galactic’s suc-cessful product line includes softwarefor laboratory data integration,acquisition, processing and network-ing. The latest package, Lab Calc isdesigned to provide a powerfulmethod ofhandling the large amountof data generated by such analyticaltechniques as chromatography andspectroscopy.
Lab Calc is a fast, flexible packagethat provides capability to process,display and plot analytical data on aPC. The software is designed on’open architecture’ principles, mak-ing it compatible with most labora-tory instruments. Data can be col-lected and processed direct from theinstrument via serial communica-tions or a network. The softwaresupports up to eight separate chan-nels, data from which may be viewedcollectively or independently. Thespeed of acquisition easily copes withkinetics and real-time chromato-graphy or spectroscopy. Alterna-tively, Lab Calc can be used off-line,working on data stored in DOS files,or with data collection continuing inthe background.
The real-time graphics capabilityallows both two- and three-dimen-sional data to be viewed with acontour representation that may bezoomed, expanded and rescaled inter-actively. Up to 30 levels of contourlines may be displayed in up to eightcolours. Multi-level, menu-drivenoperation makes Lab Calc easy touse, with a choice ofpop-up windowsor standard horizontal menus.Extensive on-line help is included.
The data processing capabilities ofthe package are extensive andinclude all standard number-crunch-ing routines as well as less usualfunctions such as polynomial base-line subtraction and adjustment of
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raw chromatograms to observe run-to-run retention time differences.The software includes a large libraryof pre-programmed data processingapplications, which, coupled withGalactic’s complete scientific datamanipulation language, provides thetools for a range of customized func-tions.
Lab Calc’s multi-dimensional data-handling capacity enables the systemto process the huge data sets gener-ated by hyphenated techniques suchas diode-array/LC, GC/IR and LC/IR, as well as 2D NMR. Chromato-grams can be extracted from time-resolved, multi-spectral runs andspectra extracted from multi-detector chromatographic runs.
Multiple chromatograms or spectracan be overlaid for comparison, andboth chromatographic and spectraldata may be viewed simultaneously.Peak positions and edges, ampli-tudes, areas, percentage areas, con-centrations and compound namescan be shown, and peaks labelledwith retention time, area and otherpeak table information.
A menu-driven method editor allowssophisticated chromatographicmethods including instrument con-trol functions to be constructed.These methods may incorporate fastpeak picking and integration, timedevents, baseline override, forcedpeaks, negative peaks and advancedauto-injector and pump control.
Enquiries to: Valerie Wood, Adept Scien-
tifi Micro Systems, 6 Business CentreWest, Avenue One, Letchworth, Hertford-shire SG6 2HB, UK. Tel.: 0462 480055.
Choosing the right thermometer
Temperature measurement relatedto quality control in the food industryis an important issue. In keepingwith their continued commitment toprovide the food industry with infor-mation on temperature measurementand to assist in the training of cater-ing staff, Kane-May Ltd have pro-duced a leaflet on Choosing the Right
Food Thermometer. Regulations forhygiene and safety in the foodindustry and the impending FoodAct in the UK specify temperaturesfor all aspects of catering. This newleaflet will help the purchasers toavoid expensive mistakes by remov-ing the jargon from technical specifi-cations and giving advice on usingand maintaining a thermometer.
This latest Fact Sheet is part of aseries ofFood Fact Sheets which havebeen supported by the Institution ofEnvironmental Health Officers.These are now used extensivelythroughout the food industry provid-ing general ’do’s and don’ts’ for alllevels of catering staff.
Enquiries to: Tracey Gibson, Kane-MayLtd, Swallowfield, Welwyn Garden City,Hertfordshire AL7 1JP, UK. Tel.: 0707331051; fax: 0707 331202.
Chromatography vial data-sheets
Chromacol has started publishing aseries of data-sheets showing thecompatibility of their chromato-graphy vials with leading auto-sampler brands. The first two areavailable for the LDC Promis andMarathon, and also the SparkPromis and Marathon. Informationis based on tests performed in thelaboratory of either the respectiveinstrument company (or one of theofficial dealers) using Chromacol’sstandard glass and plastic vials, aswell as their new ’Gold’ range. Thenecessary caps and seals are alsodescribed. The data-sheets include areference chart on the compatibilityof the seals with a range of typicalchromatography solvents.
Copies are free from Charlie Cook,Chromacol Ltd, Glen Ross House,Summers Row, London N12 OLD. Tel.:081 368 7666; fax: 081 361 4698.
HPLC solutions for bioscience
Chromatography Solutions for Biosciencedescribes the separation of biologicalmolecules performed on Hewlett-Packard’s high performance liquid
New products
chromatography (HPLC) systems.The brochure (Publication 5952-0622) features more than 25 typicalapplication problems facing bio-chemists and biological scientiststoday. The major areas covered are:
(1) Protein purification.(2) Protein analysis.(3) Peptide separation.(4) Amino-acid analysis.(5) Nucleotides and nucleic acids.(6) Carbohydrates.(7) Biochemical messengers (cate-
cholamines).
A column selection guide included inthe brochure lists suitable columnsand explains why and how a par-ticular material should be used. Thebrochure clarifies the misconceptionthat only one class ofcolumns--glasscolumns--is right for biologicalmolecules such as proteins and pep-tides. A full list of HP columns inglass and stainless steel completes theguide.
The brochure documents manyseparations developed on HP instru-ments in industry and academia witha list of references to the literature.
Enquiries to Verena Haller, Hewlett-Packard SA, 150 Route du Nant-d’Avril,CH-1217 Meyrin (GE) 2, Switzerland.Tel.: 41 22 780-8227.
A feature of the IKAVISC equip-ment system have been combinedinto one unit. The twist in the torsionbar is used to convert into an actualtorque readout through the elec-tronic measuring system. The signalsfrom the torque sensor are processedand a readout given on the largedigital display.
In addition to a measuring mode, theversatility of the IKAVISC equip-ment is extended with its ’limit’alarm feature. Two alarm settings.can be selected. An optimum ’limit’can be selected, as can an upper orlower value. When either the upperor lower limit is exceeded an alarm
can be triggered. This alarm output,apart from giving an audible warn-ing, can be used to trigger valves etc.,in such applications as batching.
By offering the MR Highly .Preciseand MR Universal range of measur-ing stirrers, Sartorius is able to satisfythe requirements of both the labora-tory and more arduous productionareas.
For further information contact PeterButler, Sartorius Ltd, Scientifc Division,Longmead Business Centre, BlenheimRoad, Epsom, Surrey KT19 9QN, UK.Tel.: 03727 45811; fax: 03737 20799.
Stirrers
The Scientific Division of Sartoriushas announced a comprehensiverange of IKAVISC measuring stir-rers which will enable accurate vis-cosity and rheology measurements tobe recorded. The current range ofeight models and associated impell-ers makes the stirrers suitable for awide variety of applications: paintsand varnish, petrochemical, textile,paper, cellulose, pharmaceutical,gypsum type industries, waterauthorities and in the biotechnologyfield.
The IKAVISC measuring stirrershave been grouped into the MRHighly Precise range, which offersreadouts from as low as 1Nm/Ncm to200 Nm/Ncm, and the MR Universalrange which has torque ratings from100 Ncm up to 1200 Ncm. The actualviscosity measurement is determinedby the type of impeller being used.
Philips analytical Chromatography’s PU4247 HPLC autosampler complements thecompany’s range ofmodular, isocratic andgradientpumps. Keyfeatures ofthe autosamplerare reproducible injection volumes with minimal carry-over, together with ease of use andreliability. Loop flushing is performed by head space pressure in combination with ametering, flow-through dispenser, making the system economic with sample volumes. Onlyflushed loop injections are used.
The pneumatic actuator system is dependable an@st, with a switching time ofless than 50ms. In addition, there is a fixed connection between the sample needle and injector, whichmeans there is no troublesome combination of loop filler ports with septum needles.
The autosamplerfeatures an RS232 interfacefor data transfer to an integrator or laboratorycomputer. It also has inputs and outputs at TTL levelfor remote startfor next vial andinjection, and a BCD outputfor the vial number.
Further information from Jane Cox, Philips Analytical Chromatography, York Street,Cambridge CB1 2PX, UK. Tel.: 0223 358866; fax: 0223 374542.
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New products
An inert gas blanket for the Linomat IV protects oxia-t-ion-prone samples or theircomponents against attack by atmospheric oxygen while being sprayed on. The stream ofnitrogen propelling the sample will not, on its own, protect sensitive substances. By a kind ofwater-jet pump action, the sprayjet sucks in air and hence oxygen molecules, which makeintimate contact with thejqnely dispersed spray mist and can react with substances sensitiveto oxidation. This is prevented if spraying on is effected under a blanket of nitrogen. Inaddition, during spraying on ofsuccessive samples, the starting zones ofthe samples alreadyapplied remain under inert gas protection.
Detailsfrom CAMAG, Sonnenmattstrasse 11, CH 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland. Tel. 061613434; fax." 061 610702.
The world’s first photographic bar codelabel capable of adhering to frozen test-tubes has been launched by Computype. Asit is almost impossible to stick directly to afrozen glass tube on which there is oftencondensation, the new label has an over-sized transparent seal which wraps backround on itself, hence allowing the bar codemessage still to be read whilst accuratelyand permanently identifying the test-tube.Advantages will include security and @%ciency. Detailsfrom David Drinnan, Com-putype Ltd, International InformationCentre, Compu/22, Oslo Road. SuttonFields, Hull HU8 0YN, UK.
Centrilab has developed the CEP 390-PBenchtop centrifuge to provide ruggedperformance from a 12V DC supply suchas a car battery or portable generator.Intended for use where a mains supply isunrealiable or is not available the CEP390-P is a simple, easy to operate unit withlarge manual controls and an exchangeablerotor.
Rugged component construction includes asteel housing and removable polypropylene
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rotor which has a high degree of dimen-sional stability at temperatures between-20 C to +125 C. This allows forrefrigeration or sterilizing as required. Thestandard rotor conJguration accepts six of16 X 100 mm (12 ml) or six of 16 95mm (10 ml) glass or plastic sample tubes.Custom rotors allow round based andflatbased tubes to be accommodated withcapacities rangingfrom 5 ml to 30 ml.
Details from Simo Ellis, Centrilab,Kingsbury House, Fridays Cross Mews,Christchurch Road, Ringwood, HampshireBH24 1DG, UK. Tel.: 0425 480455.
Automatic dissolution
Dissolution testing is widely used inthe pharmaceutical industry for for-mulation testing and as a quality-control parameter. Perkin-Elmernow offers a PC-controlled automaticsystem based on UV/Vis spectrome-
tric detection of the active com-pounds. Sampling is done by paral-lel, continuous or intermittent sam-ple flow from up to eight dissolutionvessels in closed loops. The Perkin-Elmer Dissolution Software (PEDS)package controls the full systembased on USP and GLP recommen-dations. Functions include spectrumscanning, multi-wavelength calibra-tion, result manipulation and dataexport. All parameters are stored ondisk as a parameter file and all rawdata are automatically saved on diskfor post-analysis evaluation. PEDSoffers command chaining for optionalautomation of operations.
The Lambda 2 PC-controlled UV/Vis spectrometers are designed forroutine and automated analyses.They offer total flexibility in methoddefinition, double beam optics forlong-term stability, basic methods forScan, Timedrive, Wavelength Pro-
New products
The APL*Plus II Developer’s Kit,which comprises both the APL*PlusII application development systemand a runtime system, allows un-limited usage of the runtime system,giving developers the ability to distri-bute an unlimited number of APL-based applications to as many appli-cations sites as needed for the price ofabout five full systems. A ConversionKit is available for developers whoare already using the APL*Plus IIsystem and just want a runtimelicence to distribute their applica-tions.
Index Instruments has launched a more accurate general-purpose refractometer. The
refractometer reads to 0.00005 Refractive Index Units (RI) or 0.05% sugar content(BRIX). The GPR11-37X is ideal for factory and quality control applications in manyareas, for example sugar reofining, the food industry, pharmaceuticals, chemicals andadhesives manufacture. Many of these are ’dirty’ applications where the ability to douse theequipment with water during cleaning is ofparticular beneofit. Readings are displayed on a
48-character LCD readout. There are also dual RS232 outputs for connection to a digitalprinter or computer. The GPR11-37X accommodates the full range of Index Instrumentsrefractometer cells for bench orjTow-through (on-line) .process analysis.
Further information from Index Instruments Ltd, Bury Road Industrial Estate, Ramsey,Huntingdon, PE19 1NA, UK. Tel.: 0487 814,313.
gramme and Concentration and a
wavelength range of 190 nm to1100 nm.
For further information contact Perkin-Elmer Ltd, Maxwell Road, Beacons,field,Buckinghamshire HP9 1QA, UK. Tel.:0494 676161; fax: 0494 678324.
Ultrasonic homogenizers
In order to facilitate such processesas microdisruption, emulsificationand the production ofsuspension, theBiotechnology Division of B. BraunMedical Ltd has introduced the Lab-sonic series of competitively-pricedultrasonic homogenizers.
All Labsonic models have an outputfrequency of 20kH and have built-intimers for homogenization periods ofbetween 0 and 15 min and variouspower outputs are available. Forexample, the Labsonic U is rated atover 340W, while the budget-pricedlabsonic L has an output in excess of
200W. B. Braun also supplies acomprehensive range of accessoriesfor its homogenizers.
Labsonic homogenizers utilize a
piezo-electric transducer in the probeassembly, which produces an
extremely-high accoustic pressurewithin the process fluid, therebycausing cavitation.
Details .from B. Braun Medical, BraunHouse, 13-14 Farmborough Close, Ayles-bury Vale Industrial Park, Stocklade,Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 .IDUK. Tel.: 0296 393900; fax: 0296435714.
Development of 386-based appli-cations
STSC International has expanded itsrange ofAPL programming productswith the APL*Plus II Runtime De-veloper’s Kit, which enables develop-ers to expand their user base at noadditional cost.
APL*Plus II is a complete secondgeneration APL system and powerfulapplication development tool. It isspecifically designed for softwareapplications which unleash the truepower and capacity of 386-basedPCs. The APL*Plus II system isparticularly well-suited for applica-tions designed to solve complexnumeric problems because of itsexceptional handling of tables andmulti-dimensional arrays. APL’sconcise code enables developers towork much more productively--upto 10 times faster than with conven-tional programming languages likeC, Fortran and Pascal.
APL*Plus II has no limit on theapplication workspace size up to thelimit of the available memory. It is,for example, possible to have a15Mbyte workspace in a machinewith only 16Mbytes of RAM. Thereis also no limit on variable size up tothe size of the workspace and noperformance penalty for using largearrays. Mainframe data types such as32-bit integers and 1-bit Booleans arealso supported. In addition, the APLsession manager is fully integratedwith the full-screen editor.
The APL*Plus II Developer’s Kit iscompatible with all industry stan-dard 386-based PCs including theIBM PS/2 Model 80 and Compaq386. It requires a minimum of2Mbytes of RAM and DOS 3.3 orabove to run. Although not neces-
sary, an 80387 or 80287 math co-processor is advisable.
The APL*Plus II Developer’s Kitand Conversion Kit are priced from4000 to 6000.
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New products
Increased demandfor sophisticated analytical and testfadlities ha-s led to the expansion ofFocus Analytical, part of Courtaulds Research, based in Coventry, UK. Focus Analyticalsupplies a consultancy servicefrom its laboratories within Courtaulds Research.Services on offer rangefrom service-led routine analysis to complex and detailed analyticalinvestigations. Groups within Focus Analytical provide specialization in chromatography,thermal methods, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), spectroscopy, microscopy andelemental and chemical analysisfor material characterization. Expertise in several of thesetechniques can be combined to resolve a problem.
For further information contact Norman Todd at Focus Analytical on 0203 688771,extension 2177.
Enquiries to: Suzy Wolfe, STSC Inter-national, Royal Albert House,. SheetStreet, Windsor, Berkshire SL41BE, UK.Tel.: 0753 831451.
Centrifugal concentration andfreeze drying
Genevac have introduced a com-bined centrifugal concentrator andfreeze dryer--the SF50. Combinedwith the Cole vacuum pump--theCVP100, Genevac are able to offer aneffective evaporation and freeze-dry-ing system which operates withoutthe need for chemical or cold traps.
This two-in-one laboratory evapora-tion system achieves rapid removal ofaqueous or volatile organic solvents,acids and bases to dry or concentratesamples.
There are three versions of the SF50.The basic version has a heating andspin facility. The gauge version pro-vides a bar graph display givingreadings of vacuum pressure at therotor chamber. The ’Vac-Stop’ ver-sion includes a vacuum gauge and acontroller. This allows the SF50 to beoperated in a Vac-Stop mode inwhich the system shuts down auto-matically when the required level ofdryness is reached.
A variety of rotors are available forthe SF50 alternatively Genevac canprovide custom rotors. A choice ofthree chambers are also available--standard acrylic, ported lyophilizerchamber with four ports able toaccommodate four 250 ml flasks orsafety borosilicate glass.
The chamber base plate and internaltubing are stainless steel for corrosionresistance and easy cleaning. Nobearings are exposed to corrosives inthe sample chamber.
Detailsfrom Amanda Kerr, Genevac Ltd,9 Farthing Road, Sproughton, IpswichIP1 5AP, UK. Tel.: 0473 240000.
Built-in liquid autosampler
The AutoSystem Gas Chromatograph from Perkin-Elmer features abuilt-in 82-position autosampler,providing a cost-effective, space-efficient and completely automatedinstrument. The sampling towerrotates on an arc to access twoinjector ports, while allowing unob-structed access to the injection portswithout removal of the autosampler.
Parameters for two separate automa-tion modes can be programmedthrough the system keyboard, offer-ing the ability to perform individualruns with different columns and con-ditions. The three AutoSystemspeeds of injection and five GCmethods are also programmedthrough the keyboard.
The two-line, 20-character vacuumfluorescence display shows the capil-lary column head-pressure. Thepatented packed-column flowreadout is also displayed for accuratemeasurement. Addition of theoptional OMEGA AutoSystem Con-troller allows simultaneous real-timemonitoring and manipulation ofinstrument parameters and data fortwo AutoSystems.
Based on the OMEGA Chromato-graphy Workstation which incorpor-ates a mouse-pointing device, screenwindows and dropdown menus forsimplified operation, OMEGAAutoSystem Controller also providesunlimited GC method and auto-
sampler program storage.
For further information contact Perkin-Elmer Ltd, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield,Buckinghamshire HP9 1QA, UK. Tel.:0494 676161; fax: 0494 678324.
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