Cito Autosampler for S-flow IV
Autosampler for automated Houillon viscosity testing
Offering high-throughput sampling, Cito eliminates any errors that could be caused by the incorrect injection and frees the operator up to attend to other tasks. Cito works fully autonomously, requiring no operating presence overnight.
Autosampler
Excellent Repeatability
High throughput
Services up to 2 systems
Highly accurate
The first automatic sampler of its kind for Houillon kinematic viscosity testing
The Cito Autosampler is in-field upgradeable to all existing S-flow IV systems, and can service one or even two S-flow IV systems at the same time, providing a capacity of using 8 tubes simultaneously.
Cito consists of a custom robotic arm that is mounted onto a base frame, which can reach and serve up to two S-flow IV instruments, one on either side. Around the base and on the flat top of Cito sufficient space is offered to store pipette racks and sample trays.
Offering high-throughput sampling, Cito eliminates any errors that could be caused by the incorrect injection and frees the operator up to attend to other tasks. Cito works fully autonomously, requiring no operating presence overnight.
To optimize throughput, Cito will check the availability of all measuring tubes at the time of sampling. When multiple tubes are available at the intended test temperatures, sufficient samples will be drawn up and those tubes will then be sampled consecutively, speeding up the process considerably. In a typical application such as used oil analysis, where most samples will be tested at 40 °C and 100 °C, Cito will draw up enough sample for both the 40 °C and 100 °C tubes and then inject the sample in those tubes. It doesn’t matter whether those tubes are in the same system or different systems: Cito will move between the tubes in the most efficient way possible.
Omnitek offers a range of standardized sample trays. The first tray-type offers 2 trays with a total of 96 samples, using 30 ml sample cups that allow for easy filling. The other type contains 2 trays with a total of 192 samples, using 12 ml sample vials often utilized by automatic sample preparation systems. Omnitek offers the possibility of customizing a sample tray to facilitate the use of your sample cup or vial. Each tray also contains pipette tip trays for low and high viscosity samples within the range of 2-2,500 cSt at room temperature. Cito will automatically identify which pipette tip should be used based on the expected viscosity provided by the user.
Features |
Cito S-flow IV Autosampler |
| Trays |
30 ml cups: 2* 48 positions |
| 12 ml vials: 2* 96 positions | |
| Tip types | 1000 µL standard tips |
| Wide bore tip, used for viscosities higher than 450 cSt @25 °C | |
| Tip racks | 30 ml cups: 3* 96 tips |
| 12 ml vials: 7* 96 tips | |
| Sample Injection volume range | 100 – 1,000 µL |
| Supported cups or vials | 30 ml cups and 12 ml vials |
| Viscosity range of the sample at ambient temperature | 2 – 2,500 mm2/s @25 °C |
| Software | Omnitek Cito Software |
| PC requirements |
Windows 10, 5 Gb free hard drive space 4 USB 2.0 ports free |
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Dimensions for:
Cito a
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(w x d x h) |
| 60 cm x 71 cm x 120 cm (24” x 28” x 48”) | |
| 101 cm x 71 cm x 120 cm (40” x 28” x 48”) | |
| 162 cm x 71 cm x 120 cm (64” x 28” x 48”) | |
| Weight (empty) | 53 kg (117 lb) |
| Room temperature b | 15 ~ 25 °C (59 ~ 86 °F) |
| Humidity b | 20 ~ 90 %RH non-condensing |
| Electrical requirements | 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power requirements | 280 Watt |
| Comunications | 1 LAN (USB), 1 RS232 (USB) + 1 RS232 (USB) per S-flow IV unit |
| Data export | From PC software (output in the tab or comma-separated files, customizable and suitable for most LIMS system) |
a Physical dimensions, leave an additional 40 cm free next to each S-flow IV to handle the solvent bottles
b Some applications can require lower humidity, temperatures, so samples are not compromised while waiting on their turn to get measured
Features
- Modular high-speed autosampler
- Cito services up to 2 S-flow IV instruments (8 tubes)
- It can be added later to any S-flow IV+
- Customizable to allow different sample cups and racks
Standard configuration 1 |
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| 192 positions of 12 ml vials | |
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1 S-flow IV system configuration |
2 S-flow IV systems configuration |
Standard configuration 2 |
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| 96 positions of 30 ml cups | |
| 1 S-flow IV system configuration | 2 S-flow IV systems configuration |
The sample tray can be customized upon request.
Industries |
Petroleum Based Samples |
Other Sample Types |
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Refineries |
Lubricating Oils |
Printer ink |
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Terminals (Fuel Distribution) |
Additives |
Gelatins |
| Lubricant Manufacturers | Base Stocks | |
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Additive Manufacturers |
Industrial Oils |
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Condition Monitoring Labs |
Transmission Oils |
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Third Party Testing Labs |
Hydraulic Fluids |
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Research & Development Labs |
Used Oils |
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Quality Control Labs |
Waste Oils |
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Military Labs |
Crude Oils |
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Power Plants |
Fuel Oils |
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Mines |
Gasoline |
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Customs |
Diesel |
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Universities |
Bio Fuels |
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Automotive |
Marine Fuels |
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Chemical Plants |
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Iron & Steel |
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Textile |
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Aviation |
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Railways |
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| Highways |
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