Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 7)

1.1 Instrument description
838 Advanced Sample Processor, Introduction 1
1 Introduction
This Chapter offers you an initial overview of the Metrohm 838 Advanced
Sample Processor and its instrument versions. It tells you how you can
use this versatile instrument and familiarises you with the most important
operating controls.
1.1 Instrument description
1.1.1 Scope of application of the 838 Advanced Sample Processor
The Metrohm 838 Advanced Sample Processor is an instrument with
diverse applications and is designed specifically for sample preparation
in ion chromatography. Thanks to its flexibility however, it can also be
used for other tasks. Online filtration, dialysis, preparation of dilutions,
sample enrichment, inline calibration and partial loopfill etc. are tech-
niques which can be used easily with the 838 Advanced Sample Proc-
essor. The entire range of tasks in sample preparation can be
automated to save time.
Thanks to the very extensive communication options, the Sample Proc-
essor operates not only together with the broad range of Metrohm in-
struments via the parallel remote interface and serial RS232 interface.
Any instruments featuring a suitable communication interface can be
coordinated with this instrument.
Interchangeable standard sample racks are available for many vessel
sizes. Freely selectable "special beaker" positions can be used on each
rack.
Equipping with a 786 Swing Head with robotic arm allows any point on
a sample rack to be approached. This means that the number of sam-
ples (max. 999 rack positions) and arrangement of the samples on the
sample rack can be selected virtually at will. Special customer-specific
racks for individual needs can be manufactured on request.