Phoenix RDS Automated Diffusion

The Phoenix RDS (Robotic Diffusion Station) platform provides fully automated sampling and collection for either six or twelve vertical diffusion cells in a compact footprint, using the same heating and stirring blocks as are found in the DB-6. A third block holds a wash station and up to five additional media sources. Samples are collected into 12×32 vials with pre-slit septa. Controlled by Teledyne Hanson’s Diffusion Master™ software, up to two RDS systems (24 vertical diffusion cells at once) can be operated independently from a single computer workstation

 Features

Rapid Sampling and Collection

Automated sampling using an angled probe simulates manual methods. The sample is withdrawn, collected, and then media is replaced. Volumetric accuracy meets or exceeds ± 1% or 25 μL. Staggered sampling with pre-programmed offset times makes test preparation easier. Rapid sampling requires just two minutes per cell. Carryover prevention is excellent. Typically as little as 200 μL is needed for rinsing, and custom wash protocols allow the analyst to clean the probe with one or more solvents at once or with air.

 Programming Versatility

The RDS is designed to provide a broad range of programming capabilities to the analyst, including rapid setup of diffusion test parameters; configurable instructions to operators; sampling, wash, and rinse configurable on a cell-per-cell basis; speed and temperature changes during run; ability to add media to offset evaporation; ability to run different cell groups with different settings. The RDS platform supports Shimadzu, Waters, Agilent, and Thermo-Fisher trays, with a maximum drawer capacity of 108 vials (when using two trays).

Supply Kit

Each Phoenix RDS system comes with start-up supplies including 14 evaporation caps, 14 stoppers, and one each of disposable syringe (20 mL), tweezers, dosage mixer, stainless steel lab spatula, bubble inspection mirror, and plastic o-ring tool.

Diffusion Master and 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

Teledyne Hanson’s Diffusion Master software provides speed, security, and scalability in an easy-to-use interface. Features include an unlimited number of users and groups; configurable permissions; password options; inactivity timeout; complete audit trail; serial number tracking; signatures for digitized and archived test reports; logs for events, errors, and test reports; searching and filtering on any number of database parameters; on-screen test progress and sample time alerts; system status and test reports output to network printer.

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