The Atomx XYZ is the second generation combined soil/water autosampler and purge and trap concentrator system in the Tekmar VOC product family. It is the only instrument of its kind to employ a unique automated methanol extraction feature for high level soils in accordance with USEPA Method 5035. Methanol rinsing, dilutions capability and three standard addition vessels all come standard on the Atomx XYZ. While priced competitively, the system offers unique features that cannot be found on any other sample prep system on the market today.​

*Applications and Industries 

VOC sampling and analysis are used in a wide range of applications in the following industries: 

Environmental

Food and Beverage 

Pharmaceutical 

Flavor, Fragrance, and Packaging 

Petrochemical.

*Methods 

USEPA 502.1, 502.2, 524.2, 524.3, 524.4, 503.1, 601, 602, 603, 624, 5030, 5035, 8010, 8015, 8020, 8021, 8030, 8240, 8260

ASTM and Standard Methods Massachusetts VPH and GRO Methods​.

*Syringe Drive

Accurately dispenses sample volumes from 0 to 25 mL in 0.1 mL increments. Precision is ensured by purging air bubbles from the syringe valve with an aliquot of sample.

*Sample Elevator

The sample elevator includes a vial heater and variable speed mixer for in-vial samples and soils. A vial stripper bar eliminates the possibility of vial/sample needle interference.

*XYZ Automation

The quick, whisper-quiet arm has undergone years of refinement and testing to eliminate the issues typically associated with older XYZ autosampler platforms.

*84-Position Sample Tray

The 84-position sample tray loads quickly and increases capacity over previous models. A chiller tray option is also available.

*Advanced Moisture Control System (MCS)

Designed to reduce water vapor transferred to the GC system by 50% over previous models. Efficient enough that dry purge time can be minimized and cycle time reduced.

*Simplified Trap Access

Ample analytical trap compartment with access door and easily reached trap connections make routine changes quick and easy.

*Improved Trap Cooling

Up to 22% faster than previous models due to a powerful fan and dedicated ducting that draws cool outside air, rather than heated air from within the instrument.

*Redesigned Valve Manifold

A precision-machined manifold reduces plumbing connections by 52% over previous designs and results in improved system reliability.

*Single Platform System

Combining the concentrator and soils/waters autosampler saves bench space and simplifies consumables, parts and service.

*Additional Features

Automated Methanol Extraction (ME)- Only system capable of sampling low and high-level soil samples (>200 ppb) and automating the methanol extraction process.

Mass Flow Controller (MFC) - The digital MFC (patented) provides independent programmable flow control and simplifiesmethod optimization for water and soil sample types.

Methanol Rinsing – A unique methanol rinse reduces potential carryover by as much as 50% by cleaning the needle, sample lines, and glassware.

Autodilution - Capable of sample volume dilution up to 100 times (based on 5 and 25 mL sample volumes). This feature also has the ability to extract 50 or 100 μL volumes for ME requirements.

Atomx XYZ Specifications

Automation

Sample Capacity: 84-positions for 40 mL VOA vials.

Vial Size: Nominal 40 mL capacity, single hole cap with PTFE-faced silicone septum, per EPA specifications; 3 3/4“ high without cap and septum; 1 1/16” OD; 24 mm ID cap for water sampling.

Sample Handling

Liquid Handling: Sample syringe (25 mL) dispenses variable volumes of water from 1 - 25 mL in 0.1 mL increments. 1/16” OD PEEK™ tubing for liquid transfer.

Sample Gas Pathway: Glass, PEEK™ Inertium®, SilcoTek® and PTFE for sample handling.

Cleaning: The entire liquid sample pathway can be rinsed using a combination of the methanol rinse and the high-temperature DI water rinse cleaning techniques. User defined rinse volume and number of rinses for the needle and glassware.

Gas Handling

Electronic MFC: System is capable of controlling flow rates between 5-500 mL/min variable between each mode of operation (patented).

Pressure Monitoring: Ability to record purge and bake pressure for each sample.

Gas Supply: Ultra-high purity (99.999%) Helium or Nitrogen; Incoming Pressure: 65 - 100 psig, (100 psig max)

Standard Injection

Standard Injection: Three standard injection systems utilizing 2-way dosing valves mounted on an internal valve manifold.

Capacity: 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 μL increments.

Consumption: 1 μL per 1 μL injection

Standard Vessels: Three 15 mL standard vessels, UV-protected and sealed under pressure for standard concentration integrity.

Liquid Samples

(includes drinking water and wastewater; Liquid samples containing up to 15 mm of sediment when measured from the bottom of an upright 40 mL vial)

Sample Glassware: The system is capable of operation with 5-25 mL frit or fritless sparge vessels. Ships standard with 5 mL fritted glassware.

Sample Dilutions: Programmable automatic aqueous sample dilutions of 1:100, 1:50, 1:25, 1:10, 1:5, 1:2.

Blanks: Automatic blanks can be pulled from the water reservoir and spiked with standard allowing all autosampler positions to be used for samples.

Cycle Time: Total Purge & Trap cycle time of 18 minutes, or less depending on the method.

Low-Level Solid Samples

(includes all types of natural soils and sediments. Sampled: Direct purge in the vial per USEPA 5035 low-level soil methodology)

Sample Needle: A patented 3-stage needle allows for water and standards to be directly added to the vial where the solid sample will be purged.

Vial Heater: Variable heat control from 35 °C to 80 °C.

Mixing: The solid sample can be mixed via a stir bar using three variable speeds.

High-Level Solid Samples

(includes all types of soils and sediments. Sampled: Automated Methanol Extraction and subsequent dilution per USEPA 5035 high-level soil methodology)

Extraction: System is capable of fully automating the methanol extraction of high-concentration soil samples.

Matrix Spike: The system is configured to allow a surrogate spike to be added directly to the solid sample when the methanol is added for the extraction.

Extraction Dilutions: Programmable automatic dilutions of methanolic extract of 1:100 or 1:50 for 5 mL sample volumes.

System Control

Instrument Control: Atomx XYZ TekLink™ software in a Windows® 7 or greater environment. Via USB.

Method Scheduling: All method types can be run from any position in the sample sequence. Up to three standards can be added to any user-specified position.

Multiple runs can be made from the same vial (not recommended).

System History: The system records a complete history of all sample, schedule and method information.

Service

Electronic Leak Check: Ability to leak check the entire sample pathway of the system via the automated System Leak Check. Built-in diagnostics that, once a leak has been identified, the system will check independent sub-systems for leaks.

Benchmark Test: The system has a mode that will allow for full electromechanical testing including; valving, heaters, vial handling systems, liquid delivery system, inputs and outputs.

Diagnostics: The system offers independent control of all valves, vial handling mechanisms and syringe drive for troubleshooting.

General Specifications

Dimensions &Weight: Dimensions: 70.1 cm (27.6” W) X 58.42 cm (23” D) X 49.5 cm (19.5” H) Unit weight: 43.1 kg (95 lbs)

Power Requirements: 100-120VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, 10.0A, 1150W; 220-240VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, 5.0A, 1150W

Environmental Specs: Operating Temperature: 10°-30 °C; Storage Temperature: -20°-60 °C; Relative Humidity: 10%-90%.

Corrosion Resistance: The front cover and sample tray are corrosion resistant to waters with a pH range of 1-10.