The MPS is a multifunctional autosampler and sample preparation robot for GC and GC/MS. The MPS provides modern analytical laboratories high throughput, high performance and unparalleled flexibility.
The following techniques are easily automated using the MPS:
Solid Phase Extraction SPE
Disposable Pipette Extraction DPX
Dynamic HeadSpace DHS
Headspace HS
Solid Phase Micro Extraction SPME
Thermal desorption of solids or liquids in µ-vial inserts (ATEX)
Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction SBSE (GERSTEL Twister®)
Automated GC inlet Liner EXchange (ALEX)
Liquid sample preparation – Sample Prep by mouse-click
Heated or cooled sample conditioning and agitation
Parallel evaporation and concentration (mVAP)
Reading and processing of barcodes
Integrated weighing option
The MPS is easily and conveniently controlled from the GERSTEL MAESTRO Software – stand-alone or integrated with the Agilent Technologies ChemStation:
Just One method and one sequence table controls the entire system
Sample preparation is performed during GC analysis of the preceding sample ensuring highest possible throughput and system utilization
based on GERSTEL MAESTRO software and the MPS handheld keypad
sample prep by mouse click
in-depth, context sensitive online help for easy operation of the software
Sample capacity
200 x 1 mL vials per tray
98 x 2 mL vials per tray
78 x 1 mL vials per tray
32 x 10 mL/20 mL vials per tray
8 x 100 mL vials per tray
max. 4 trays, depending on configuration
Thermostated Sample Trays
Temperature range 4 … 200°C
for 1 mL, 2 mL, 10 mL and 20 mL vials
with peltier or liquid cooling
Wash stations
solvents 2 … 4
solvent reservoir 10 … 1000 mL
Dilutor Module
1 mL, 2.5 mL, 5 mL and 10 mL dilutor syringe
solvent reservoir 1000 mL
Fiber bake-out station
bake out temperature max. 350°C
gas flow 6 or 12 mL/min
Interfaces
2 x AUX to connect heaters or agitators
2 x Interface
RS 232 to connect a computer
LAN to connect a computer
WASH STATION
MODBUS for valve control
Operating Conditions
4 … 40°C
relative humidity 75%, non-condensing
Power Requirements
100 … 240 VAC
50/60 Hz
120 W
Dimensions (H x W x D)
64.8 x 82.8 x 38.5 cm
Weight
10 kg (without accessories)
Extension & Options
GERSTEL SPE, for automated Solid Phase Extraction
Twister-Option, for automated desorption of GERSTEL Twister inside the Thermal Desorption Unit
DHS, for automated Dynamic Headspace analysis
ATEX-Option, for Automated-liquid injection, thermal extraction of the liquid and tube exchange in a GERSTEL Thermal Desorption Unit (TDU)
ALEX-Option, automated liner exchange for the GERSTEL CIS used for samples with a high matrix-load
SPME Multi Fiber Exchange MFX, for the Solid Phase Micro Extraction with automated fiber exchange
Disposable Pipette Extraction (DPX), a novel alternative to SPE with a powdery adsorbent
MPS PrepStation, the system with 2 towers and 2 rails allows the simultaneous use of two different syringes or the combination of liquid sample prep and SPME or HS sample introduction
special solutions on requst
MPS Liquid
Vials
<li1, 2, 10 or 20 mL
thermostated, 4 … 200°C
Syringe
1.2, 5, 10 , 25, 100, 250, 500 or 1000 µL
particularly LVI syringes allow slower injections
heated 10 µL syringe, 35 … 80°C
one universal syringe holder for all syringe volumes
Injection Volume
0.12 … 1000 µL
max. 99 injectors per vial
Injection Modes
standard
sandwich technique using air solvent
large volume
Speed
injection speed 0.05 … 500 µL/s, depending on syringe volume
fill speed 0.05 … 500 µL/s, depending on syringe volume
Solid Phase Extraction SPE