The BWB Technologies AFHS

The next generation of automation

Simple, robust & reliable Automated Fluid Handling System that works seamlessly with BWB’s range of
Flame Photometers.

BWB customers rely on our instrumentation that may run throughout the day processing tens or even hundreds of samples. Until now this operation has been a manual process and requires an operator present to introduce each sample. Many organisations are striving for greater efficiency and automation of their laboratory processes and in response BWB have a solution. The new Automatic Fluid Handling System (AFHS), which for the first time offers fast, reliable and effective automation
of the flame photometry process.

New “Auto Read” Technology is the foundation for automation
The goal of an automated system is to perform tasks accurately, reliably and autonomously without the need for human intervention. By clever software/firmware handling of the input from our multiple channel detectors, stability of readings are analytically determined and no longer a subjective user decision.

Printer
This ultra reliable thermal printer sits atop the main flame photometer enclosure for footprint reduction in valuable lab space. The printer is supplied with print stock derived from recycled paper, has a 10 year shelf life and comes with soy based ink as standard.

The dimensions of the unit were also designed to offer compatibility with standard calculator print paper available globally from any high street.

Autosampler
The BWB auto sampler is available as an optional extra for all the latest models of the BWB flame photometer.

Autodiluter
BWB has introduced an operator configurable 1:6 to 1:100 auto-diluter for the latest models of the BWB flame photometer.

FEATURES

BUILT AROUND BWB’S PROPRIETARY “AUTO READ” TECHNOLOGY
“IRS” (INTERNAL REFERENCE STANDARD) AVAILABLE
COMPATIBLE WITH ALL 2014 AND FORWARDS BWB FLAME PHOTOMETER MODELS
5 USER SELECTABLE TRAY CALIBRATION CORRECTION POINTS
USER SELECTABLE DILUTION RATIO
PURPOSE BUILT AUTO DILUTER
ON DEMAND PRINTING OF KEY ANALYSIS DATA WITH BWB’S INTEGRATED PRINTER
A SINGLE SHARED POWER SOURCE FOR THE AUTO SAMPLER AND AUTO DILUTER
UP TO 89 SAMPLES
INTERCHANGEABLE SAMPLE TRAY
ADDITIONAL SAMPLE TRAYS AVAILABLE FOR 1ML & 3ML SAMPLE CUPS
LARGE STOCKS OF SAMPLE CUPS HELD FOR SAME DAY DISPATCH TO PREVENT DELAYS

Unsure if it's for you? Let us help select the best model for your requirements.

Download PDF Specification

BWB BIO with AFHS Technical Data

Sample rate

4ml/min

Tubing materials

Translucent PTFE and Tygon®

Amount of fluid used per sample
based on dilution ratios,

DR1 – 5ml
DR10 – 0.5ml

DR100 – 0.05ml

Specificity

Na/K/Li = <1% to each other when
equal in concentration at <100ppm

Required desk space for Instrument

50cm (H) x 65cm (W) x 63cm (D)

*BIO Flame photometer with BWB Recommended set up positioning. For Safety reasons the Flame photometer requires 1m of unobstructed space above to allow dissipation of heat from the chimney.

Instrument size

BIO Flame Photometer
51cm (H) x 38cm (W) x 41cm (D)
(20in x 14in x 16in)

Auto Diluter
30cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 43cm (D)*
(12in x 12in x 17in)

Auto Sampler
30cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 11cm (D)**
(12in x 7in x 4in)

Shipping
62cm (H) x 55cm (W) x 47cm (D) x 2 boxes
(24in x 22in x 19in)

*Inclusive of Cannula operating arm.
** Excluding Dilution Reservoir.

Weight

BIO Flame Photometer – 15.3kg
Auto Diluter – 3.75kg
Auto Sampler – 6.9kg

Shipping
BIO Flame Photometer – 25kg
AFHS unit – 17kg

Optimal range

Multi-point calibration

Na – 0.2 – 300mmol/l*

K – 0.2 – 200mmol/*

Li – 0.2 – 20mmol/l*

Ca – 1 – 20mmol/l*

*With required Dilution Ratios

Reproducibility

<1.5% Coefficient of variability for 10 consecutive samples within optimal range.
(After instrument stabilisation).

Limit of detection (LOD) and
limit of quantification (LOQ) displayed

LOD LOQ

Na – 0.0013mmol/l Na – 0.0043mmol/l

K – 0.0005mmol/l K – 0.0013mmol/l

Li – 0.003mmol/l Li – 0.0072mmol/l

Ca – 0.0075mmol/l Ca – 0.025mmol/l

Time to stability

Less than 15 seconds after sample
is introduced into the flame

Single sample time

With Auto Diluter: 130 Seconds including Sample Preparation, Acquisition and flush

Without Auto Diluter: 80 Seconds
including Acquisition and flush

Amount of samples measured per hour

With Auto Diluter: 25
Without Auto Diluter: 40

Ions measured
Serum Na and K or Li and Ca
Urine Na and K or Li and Ca

Dilution reservoir size
2.5L with inbuilt low level control
Optional 5L tank available

Amount of samples per
dilution reservoir
2.5L – 120* 5L – 240*

*dependent on idle times between traysand sample
set-ups.

Amount of samples per tray
89 with additional interchangeable trays
to speed up sampling time.

Calibration concentrations

Recommended minimum warm up
time based on ambient temperature

21°C – 40 minutes

Power requirements

100V – 250V AC at 50 or 60Hz

Fuel requirement

Propane, Butane or Natural Gas*
regulated to 19Bar. Flow rate of 0.4l/min

*with modifications. BWB Technologies recommends either Propane or Butane for optimum results.

Readout

LCD, four line, alpha numeric, back lit.

Point 4 Point 5

Na 200mmol/l Na 300mmol/l K 150mmol/l K 200mmol/l Li 15mmol/l Li 20mmol/l Ca 15mmol/l Ca 20mmol/l

URINE

Point 1 Point 2 Point 3
Na 25mmol/l Na 50mmol/l Na 100mmol/l
K 25mmol/l K 50mmol/l K 100mmol/l
Li 2.5mmol/l Li 5mmol/l Li 10mmol/l
Ca 2.5mmol/l Ca 5mmol/l Ca 10mmol/l

SERUM

Point 1 Point 2 Point 3
Na 120mmol/l Na 130mmol/l Na 140mmol/l
K 3mmol/l K 4mmol/l K 5mmol/l
Li 0.5mmol/l Li 0.5mmol/l Li 1mmol/l
Ca 1.5mmol/l Ca 2mmol/l Ca 2.5mmol/l

Point 4 Point 5

Na 150mmol/l Na 160mmol/l

K 6mmol/l K 7mmol/l

Li 1.5mmol/l Li 2mmol/l

Ca 3mmol/l Ca 3.5mmol/l

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

PC Leads USB and RS232
Power lead to suit your region
Gas Hose
Aspiration Kit
Manuals covering all aspects
of the BIO FP and AFHS
Quick Start guides
Warranty Registration Form
Certificates of analysis for all provided Fluids
Material Safety Data Sheets for all provided Fluids
IQ, OQ, PQ On-line Documentation. Certificate of Compliance will be issued upon completion of the
PQ testing.
The FP-PC Software installation CD
150ml of BWB recommended
cleaning solution
Complete set of calibration fluids including Diluent Concentrate
1000 x 5ml AFHS sample Vials
100ml conical flask with screw lid
100 disposable sample cups
1L of De-Ionised water
2m of waste tube
Set of spare fuses
10 x 10ml pipettes
10 x 1ml pipettes

Check out the AHFS system in action with the BWB BIO flame photometer

BWB XP with AFHS Technical Data

Sample rate

4ml/min

Tubing materials

Translucent PTFE and Tygon®

Amount of fluid used per sample
based on dilution ratios,

DR1 – 5.0ml
DR10 – 0.5ml
DR100 – 0.05ml

Specificity

Na/K/Li = <0.5% to each other when equal
in concentration at <100ppm

Required desk space for Instrument

50cm (H) x 65cm (W) x 63cm (D)*

*XP Flame photometer with BWB

Recommended set up positioning. For Safety reasons the Flame photometer requires 1m of unobstructed space above to allow dissipation of heat from the chimney.

Instrument size

XP Flame Photometer
51cm (H) x 38cm (W) x 41cm (D)
(20in x 14in x 16in)

Auto Diluter
30cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 43cm (D)*
(12in x 12in x 17in)

Auto Sampler
30cm (H) x 18cm (W) x 11cm (D)**
(12in x 7in x 4in)

Shipping
62cm (H) x 55cm (W) x 47cm (D) x 2 boxes
(24in x 22in x 19in)

*Inclusive of Cannula operating arm.
** Excluding Dilution Reservoir.

Weight

XP Flame Photometer – 15.3kg (33.7lbs)
Auto Diluter – 3.75kg
Auto Sampler – 6.9kg

Shipping
XP Flame Photometer – 25kg
AFHS unit – 17kg

Optimal range

Single point calibration

Na 0.1 – 60ppm

K 0.05 – 100ppm

Li 0.05 – 50ppm

Ca 1.0 – 100ppm

Ba 1.6 – 100ppm

Multi Point Calibration

Na 0.1 – 1000ppm

K 0.05 – 1000ppm

Li 0.05 – 1000ppm

Ca 1.0 – 1000ppm

Ba 5.0 – 3000ppm

Reproducibility

<1% Coefficient of variability for 10 consecutive samples within optimal range. (After instrument stabilisation).

Limit of detection (LOD) and
limit of quantification (LOQ) displayed

LOD LOQ

Na – 0.1ppm Na – 0.3ppm

K – 0.05ppm K – 0.15ppm

Li – 0.05ppm Li – 0.15ppm

Ca – 1ppm Ca – 3ppm

Ba – 1.6ppm Ba – 15ppm

Time to stability

Less than 15 seconds after sample
is introduced into the flame

Single sample time

With Auto Diluter: 130 Seconds including
Sample Preparation, Acquisition and flush

Without Auto Diluter: 80 Seconds including Acquisition and flush.

Amount of samples measured per hour

With Auto Diluter: 25
Without Auto Diluter: 40

Dilution reservoir size
2.5L with inbuilt low level control standard.
5.0L available.

Amount of samples per dilution reservoir
2.5L – 120* 5L – 240*

*dependent on idle times between trays
and sample set-ups.

Amount of samples per tray
89 with additional interchangeable trays
to speed up sampling time.

Interfaces

USB

0-2.5 volt output (based on sample concentration linked to element of users choice)

Optional 4-20mA output in place of the above

Optional integrated printer

.csv and .pdf generated reports and files via FP-PC software