GC Autosampler Offers Substantial Gains

Agilent Technologies, Inc has introduced the Agilent 7693A Series Automatic Liquid Sampler (ALS), offering substantial gains in throughput, flexibility, sample-preparation automation and serviceability for all current benchtop Agilent gas chromatographs (GC).

“Analytical labs need to run more samples in less time without sacrificing quality, and Agilent has responded in recent years with breakthrough GC designs such as Capillary Flow Technology and Low Thermal Mass GC, both of which deliver tremendous productivity gains,” said Shanya Kane, Agilent Vice President and General Manager, Gas Chromatography Systems and Workflow Automation. “This new autosampler is the latest example of a long history of Agilent innovations helping GC customers maximise the value of their instruments.”

The Agilent 7693A replaces the industry-leading 7683B with a completely new design to help user’s process samples faster while generating better data. The new ALS is modular, letting users configure the exact autosampler they need – starting with a basic injector with a 16-sample turret, and later adding additional capabilities as needs expand. Options include a second injection tower, a 150-vial sample tray and a vial heater/mixer/barcode reader for long unattended operation. The self-aligning ‘plug and play’ injector mounts quickly without tools, and can be moved from one inlet to another, or even between GCs to accommodate changes in workloads and facilitate inlet maintenance.