Cito Autosampler for S-flow IV
Autosampler for automated Houillon viscosity testing
Cito offers high-throughput sampling, eliminating any errors that could be caused by incorrect injection and frees up the operator to attend to other duties. It works fully autonomously, requiring no operator presence.
Autosampler
Excellent Repeatability
High throughput
Services up to 2 systems
Highly accurate
The new automatic sampler for Houillon kinematic viscosity testing
Following the success of the Cito, Omnitek developed a new generation for the popular viscosity autosampler, further increasing throughput, capacity and reliability. Integrating perfectly with S-flow IV operation, it makes Houillon viscosity testing even more accurate and easier than before. With its unattended operation, Cito is able to service 8 tubes, is customizable for different sample racks and can be added to any existing S-flow IV system in-field. The new Cito model now also includes an integrated drip-prevention system, ensuring the system can operate free of spillage or carry-over.
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.
The optimized Cito work area provides sample space to store 6 pipette racks (with optionally different tips for standard and high-viscosity samples) and 4 sample racks. Below the work area is a large drawer to store consumables, as well as storage for the tips that were discarded after an injection.
Cito automatically detects the level in each individual sample vial, thereby minimizing tip immersion depth. Additionally, a new drip-prevention mechanism places a retractable reservoir below the pipette to catch any droplet that may fall from the tip, eliminating any potential spillage or carry-over.
From a single sample aspiration, 2 sequential injections in 2 independent baths can be performed using only a single pipette tip. When injecting into tubes at 40 ºC and 100 ºC, the PC software automatically provides the Viscosity Index. Up to 80 injections per hour can be performed at 2 temperatures in this manner, provided that 2 S-flow IV systems are connected.
Omnitek offers standardized sample racks that can contain up to 4 racks of 96 samples each, with a total of 384 positions, using 12 ml sample vials often utilized by automatic sample preparation systems.
Omnitek offers the possibility of customizing a sample rack to facilitate the use of an existing sample cup or vial. For users with high sample throughput an upgrade from 1 L to 5 L waste/solvent bottles is available.
Features |
Cito S-flow IV Autosampler |
| Sample racks | 12 ml vials: 4* 96 positions a |
| Customized (on request) | |
| Tip types | 1000 µL standard tips |
| Wide bore tip, used for viscosities higher than 450 cSt @25 °C | |
| Tip racks | 12 ml vials: 6* 96 tips |
| Sample Injection volume range | 100 – 1,000 µL |
| Supported vials | 12 ml vials or a different type on request |
| Viscosity range of the sample at ambient temperature | 2 – 2,500 mm2/s @25 °C |
| Software | Omnitek Flow Control software |
| PC requirements |
Windows 10, 5 Gb free hard drive space 3 USB 2.0 ports free |
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Dimensions for:
Cito b
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(w x d x h) 171 cm x 77 cm x 82 cm |
| Weight (empty) | 86 kg |
| Room temperature c | 15 ~ 25 °C |
| Humidity c | 20 ~ 90 % RH non-condensing |
| Electrical requirements |
100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power requirements | 200 W |
| Communications | 2 USB (+1 for 2nd 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 The standard configuration is 2* 96 positions, but it can be easily upgradable to 4 sample racks
b Physical dimensions, leave an additional 40 cm free next to each S-flow IV to handle the solvent bottles.
c 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.
- Fully designed and produced by Omnitek, allowing us to provide better service and support.
- Robust and durable Cartesian robot.
- Cito services up to 2 S-flow IV instruments (8 tubes).
- It can be added in-field to any existing S-flow IV.
- Customizable to allow different sample cups and racks.
- Optionally, the autosampler can allow the sample to be tested at 2 temperatures with a single sample aspiration by injecting the sample into 2 different tubes.
- 2 pipette tip ejection points instead of one, preventing excess movements of the robot.
- 384 sample capacity offers 8-12 hours unattended operation.
- Integrated drip-prevention system, ensuring the system can operate free of spillage or carry-over.
- Process up to 80 injections per hour at 2 temperatures.
Standard Versions |
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| 384 positions of 12 ml vials | |
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1 system set-up |
2 systems set-up |
| The sample racks 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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For other fluids / solutions please send your inquire
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Cito S-flow IV autosampler - v12020-2023
The first automatic sampler of its kind for Houillon kinematic viscosity testing. |
