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FASTFluidic FilterProbe – 4th Generation ICP Valve Injection with Backflush

FASTFluidic FilterProbe

FASTFluidic FilterProbe

>500x Rinseout Factor. <10 seconds Sample-to-Sample. Clog-free Analysis.

FASTFluidic FilterProbe automates syringe-driven backflushing of the sample flowpath to clear particulates during analysis, preventing clogs, improving rinse-out, and enabling ultra high-throughput performance for Soil and Oil ICP/ICPMS workflows. Utilizing FilterProbe and RidingRinse technology, FASTFluidic FilterProbe reduces maintenance, minimizes sample consumption, and keeps your lab running at maximum throughput with minimal downtime.

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High Rinse Out Factor with High-Throughput Analyses

  • FilterProbe prevents particulates from entering the sample flowpath, reducing valve and nebulizer maintenance

  • Improved rinse out between samples (>500x)

  • High-throughput with 3 second integration time

  • Eliminate autosampler translation time by moving RidingRinse with autosampler arm

  • Very low valve maintenance

FASTFluidic Ag Soil Video

FASTFluidic FilterProbe Soil Video
FASTFluidic FilterProbe

FASTFluidic FilterProbe

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FASTFluidic Ag Soils

FilterProbe: Innovative Anti-Clogging Technology

FASTFluidic FilterProbe uses a small, inline, inert CTFE filter and automated syringe-driven backflushing to prevent particulates from entering the sample flowpath and disrupting analysis.

  • Prevents particulates, fibers, and debris from reaching nebulizers and valves

  • Automatically backflushes the filter during analysis to clear accumulated debris

  • Reduces maintenance and extends analytical run times

RidingRinse: Mobile Rinse Station

  • RidingRinse moves with the autosampler carriage, providing immediate access to a rinse station

  • Prevents wasted autosampler movements required for a conventional fixed rinse location

FASTFluidic Features Diagram

FASTFluidic Features Diagram

SampleSense 3

SampleSense 3 delivers intelligent, real-time sample detection and triggers the ICP or ICPMS analysis, eliminating timing parameters, improving throughput, and reducing sample consumption.

  • Dynamic adjustment for variable sample viscosities
  • Detection and logging of missed or incomplete sample loads
  • Real-time error notifications for faster troubleshooting
  • No need for sensor adjustments

Multiposition Magnetic SnapValve

FASTFluidic is equipped with innovative Magnetic SnapValves to streamline installation and maintenance. Simply snap on and off with your hands, eliminating the need for tools. All valve ports are marked with clear labels to improve user experience and minimize confusion when attaching lines.

  • Innovative Technology - patented magnetic attachment
  • Easy Installation - Simply snap on and off, no tools needed to remove from drive
  • Simple Maintenance - Cleaning procedure takes seconds

SampleSense 3 & Magnetic Snap Valves

DXW Autosampler

The innovative 4DXW Autosampler increases sample capacity by 55% in a footprint similar to a conventional 4-rack autosampler, while only taking up 16" of linear lab bench space. Capacity goes up to 560 samples.

360 Sample Capacity

360 Sample Capacity

480 Sample Capacity

480 Sample Capacity

560 Sample Capacity

560 Sample Capacity

FASTFluidic FilterProbe Applications

Agricultural Soil Analysis

Accurate determination of plant-available micronutrients in soil, including Zn, is needed to assess whether levels are likely to limit crop growth. Since many micronutrients are measured by ICP, high rinse-factors between sample analyses ensure that carryover in the analytical technique does not cause a low soil sample to be misread as having an adequate level of micronutrients. In response, many soil laboratories increase the rinse time between samples to ensure carryover does not impact their analyses, to the detriment of sample throughput. FASTFluidic FilterProbe eliminates clogs and improves washout without slowing down your high throughput method.

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Agricultural Soil Analysis

Wear Metals in Oil

Laboratories throughout the world analyze engine oil and lubricants for wear metals, ingress elements, and additives to determine when to perform necessary maintenance on heavy machinery used in construction and mining applications. The cost to maintain and repair these machines can be very high, especially if the equipment must be removed from production. To reduce maintenance costs, testing fluids associated with different machine components provides valuable insight into needed maintenance and helps diagnose problems before they lead to an expensive mechanical failure. The ASTM D5185 method for ICP-OES is commonly used to analyze these types of samples. A fast, accurate sample introduction system to perform this method saves the time, money, and labor associated with costly repairs.

Wear Metals in Oil

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FASTFluidic Application Note

High Rinse Out Factor with High-throughput Agricultural Soil Analysis with FASTFluidic FilterProbe Soil.
>500x Rinse Out Factor
<10 Seconds Sample-to-Sample
Clog-free Analysis

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FASTFluidic FilterProbe Soil Video

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>500x Rinseout Factor. <10s Sample-to-Sample. Clog-free Analysis.

Accurate determination of plant-available micronutrients in soil, including Zn, is needed to assess whether levels are likely to limit crop growth. (ref) Since many micronutrients are measured by ICP, high rinse-factors between sample analyses ensure that carryover in the analytical technique does not cause a low soil sample to be misread as having an adequate level of micronutrients. In response many soil laboratories increase the rinse time between samples to ensure carryover does not impact their analyses, to the detriment of sample throughput.

FASTFluidic FilterProbe with RidingRinse uses a small inert free-flowing filter at the top of the autosampler probe to remove fibers or particles from the sample. It is rapidly syringebackflushed in less than 1 second while the ICP analytes are measured, clearing it between each sample. RidingRinse moves with the autosampler carriage, eliminating travel to a fixed rinse station.

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Key Features

Innovative FilterProbe with Concurrent Syringe-driven Backflush

The FilterProbe prevents particulates from entering the sample path, significantly reducing maintenance caused by a clogged nebulizer or valve. Syringe-driven backflushing automatically clears the sample path before the next sample is analyzed, extending analytical run times.

  • Inline, inert CTFE filter revents particulates, fibers and debris from reaching valves and nebulizers
  • Reduces weekly valvecleaning maintenance
  • Syringe driven backflushing automatically clears the filter while the sample is analyzed

Integrated RidingRise Station

RidingRinse moves with the autosampler carriage, providing the fastest access to a rinse station. With a simple rotary movement, FASTFluidic FilterProbe can perform backflushing and rinsing in place, reducing wasted autosampler movement to a fixed rinse station.

4DXW Autosampler

Capacity is maximized with the 4-rack DXW Autosampler, featuring a 55% increase in sample capacity without increasing space requirements. Standard with all FASTFluidic FilterProbe Soil systems, DXW autosamplers accept all large and LabStation racks, as well as new wide racks which hold up to 560 samples.

SampleSense 3 Optical Sensors

SampleSense 3 Optical Sensors deliver intelligent, real-time sample detection to ensure accurate, consistent soil analysis. By dynamically adapting to each sample, the system improves analytical integrity, reduces errors, and maximizes operational efficiency with minimal operator intervention.

  • Dynamic adjustment for variable soil viscosities
  • Detection and logging of missed or incomplete sample loads
  • Reduced sample consumption
  • Real-time error notifications for faster troubleshooting

Magnetic SnapValves

Patent-pending, tool-free valve design that simplifies maintenance and minimizes downtime. Secure magnetic coupling enables fast removal and reinstallation without adjustments, keeping analytical workflows clean, reliable and uninterrupted.

  • Tool-free, snap-on valve removal and installation
  • Faster cleaning and routine maintenance
  • Secure magnetic connection during operation
  • Improved system reliability and productivity

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Innovative FilterProbe with Concurrent Syringe-driven Backflush

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