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|description = Robotic Automated System for integrating a Balance with the PAL Robot | |description = Robotic Automated System for integrating a Balance with the PAL Robot | ||
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'''Automated Weighting Station''' | '''Automated Weighting Station''' | ||
=== Overview === | === Overview === | ||
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* High vial capacity | * High vial capacity | ||
* Many PAL accessories | * Many PAL accessories | ||
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=== Sample Balance PAL Workflow === | === Sample Balance PAL Workflow === | ||
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OR Automatically add liquid samples with PAL | OR Automatically add liquid samples with PAL | ||
* Weigh barcoded vials | * Weigh barcoded vials | ||
| - | * Calculate solvent needed for target | + | * Calculate solvent needed for target concentration |
* Dispense solvent | * Dispense solvent | ||
* Agitate with optional temperature control | * Agitate with optional temperature control | ||
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Image:Balance_HTS_Top_view.png|LEAP CTC Balance PAL Top View | Image:Balance_HTS_Top_view.png|LEAP CTC Balance PAL Top View | ||
Image:Automated_Balance.png|LEAP CTC Automated Weighing Station Overview | Image:Automated_Balance.png|LEAP CTC Automated Weighing Station Overview | ||
| + | Image:Balance_with_gripper_and_open_20_ml_vial.jpg |LEAP Gripper with 20 ml open vial | ||
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=== Other Reference Material === | === Other Reference Material === | ||
| - | [[image:Download Icon.png|40px]] [[Media:Balance_PAL.pdf| LEAP Weighing Station | + | [[image:Download Icon.png|40px]] [[:Media:Balance_PAL.pdf| LEAP Weighing Station Information Document]]<br> |
=== Accessories for the PAL === | === Accessories for the PAL === | ||
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[[image:Accessories Icon.png|40px]] [http://leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Large_Volume_Dispensing Large Volume Dispensing] | [[image:Accessories Icon.png|40px]] [http://leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Large_Volume_Dispensing Large Volume Dispensing] | ||
| - | [[image:Accessories Icon.png|40px]] [http://leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title= | + | [[image:Accessories Icon.png|40px]] [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Shaking%2C_Heating_of_Samples Mixing and Heating of Samples] |
[[image:Accessories Icon.png|40px]] [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Accessories Other Accessories for PAL Robots] | [[image:Accessories Icon.png|40px]] [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Accessories Other Accessories for PAL Robots] | ||
=== Videos of the PAL === | === Videos of the PAL === | ||
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| - | [[Image:Movie Icon.png|40px]] [http://www.youtube.com/user/LEAPTechnologies | + | [[Image:Movie Icon.png|40px]] |
| - | + | [http://www.youtube.com/user/LEAPTechnologies#g/u LEAP's PAL Application Videos on YouTube] | |
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| - | LEAP provides automated workstation instrumentation solutions based on the LEAP CTC PAL X, Y, Z syringe only autosampler robot | + | [http://www.leaptec.com/ LEAP Technologies] provides fully automated sample processing workstation instrumentation solutions based on the LEAP CTC [http://leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:PAL PAL] X, Y, Z syringe only autosampler robot. This extremely flexible, precise, and adaptable liquid handling robotic platform is available in a variety of lengths and options depending on the requirements of your sample preparation and injections for your UHPLC, LC or GC chromatography. LEAP also offers process control systems and stand alone workstations. LEAP is an open, neutral resource for technical support of existing PAL. Keep your PAL in peak working order LEAP offers full [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Service support and service] for the PAL platform with over 11 years of history with the PAL. LEAP can also write custom macros, [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Cycles cycles], and scheduling [http://www.leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:Software software] for your specific applications. We're proud that LEAP is known as a productivity improver for laboratories including government labs in agencies such as FDA, USDA, EPA, FBI, Armed Forces, Homeland Security and others function more efficiently. Robotic sample prep equipment works well in government labs and challenges lab technicians to keep feeding those more samples. Analytical equipment such as chromatographs and mass spectrometers are expensive devices and also expensive to maintain. LEAP can help to keep them running and analyze samples around the clock. LEAP has most of its laboratory automation robots under [http://leapwiki.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Category:GSA GSA]contract and is eager to service and maintain everything it sells to keep your expensive lab equipment running around the clock. CTC Analytics Combi PAL and HTS PAL for Front-End Automation for LC and GC applications. LEAP offers customized on-site training. LEAP Is continuing to develop FAQ, Solutions, Tips & Techniques,a Learning Center with the LEAP Wiki for the benefit of all PAL Platform Robotic users. We will continue exceeding customer expectations for quality, cost effective and efficient results using the most current technology and expertise in our industry. Our aim is to be the ultimate knowledge base on everything related to the PAL. LEAP is known as the autosamplerguys being in business over twenty years. LEAP has extensive multi-vendor experience with integrating the PAL. HTX, HTS, HTC, HTX-xt, HTS-xt, HTC-xt, LC-Mini, Combi PAL,COMBI-xt PAL, and GC PAL models. We have the Quality, Training, Parts availability, Infrastructure, and Experience.LEAP is sometimes referred to as an Application Automation House who is continually adding new products and solutions to its Lab Automation line. As we do so we change the content of this web site so please check back.<br>Please contact LEAP Technologies on how we can help you get maximized throughput with flexible pipetting automation solutions whether it is our standard applications or customized to your needs. The Combi-xt PAL autosampler is able to perform liquid and headspace analysis. Headspace options include Solid Phase Micro-extraction (SPME) and ITEX-2 as alternative to purge and trap. The HTS-xt PAL autosampler dramatically increases sample throughput by offering automated sample prep, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack and low carryover due to the self-cleaning DLW (Dynamic Load and Wash) module and L-Mark syringes, peltier cooled valves and columns. LEAP provides automation that fits your needs and reduces errors, increases sample capacity, increases efficiency, reduces cost by supplying long term productivity improvements with user friendly software and flexible hardware. LEAP performs just in time or on time sample prep and inject. LEAP offers full support of integrated and non-integrated PAL software with both sales and support for Cruise Control, Cycle Composer and Cycle Composer Macro Editor, Agilent ChemStation CTC Control, Mass Hunter and EZChrom CTC integration, Xcalibur, Waters Masslynx or Analyst CTC Control software, Thermo (Finnegan) XCalibur, LEAP Shell, and Chronos software. The PAL is more than just an autosampler, it is a high-quality and efficient laboratory robot platform that can be customized by LEAP Technologies to meet your specific needs. |
=== Contact LEAP === | === Contact LEAP === | ||
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| - | + | <br>''The information and references contained in this web site are believed to be accurate and the most current information available.'' | |
Current revision
| Balance PAL |
| Application Type | |
| Sample Prep | |
| Application ID | |
| Balance PAL | |
| Description | |
| Robotic Automated System for integrating a Balance with the PAL Robot |
Automated Weighting Station
Contents |
Overview
- Automate simple tedious weighing repetitions for liquids
- Tare weight, fill weight, solvent volume calculation in spreadsheet
- Reagent additions
- Accurate dilutions
- Monitoring of weight change reactions (outgassing,digestions)
- Vial transportation
- Two-way communication between Balance and PAL
- Most cost effective; low price tag
- Control it with LEAP Shell
- Combines liquid transfers with gravimetric determinations
- Adaptable time schedule
- Adaptable to various vial sizes (2, 5, 10 or 20ml vials)
- Results from weighing recorded in LEAP Shell software
- Optional automatic bar code scanner
- Small footprint
- High vial capacity
- Many PAL accessories
Sample Balance PAL Workflow
- Tare bar coded empty vials
- Manually add powder solids w/ measuring spoon
OR Automatically add liquid samples with PAL
- Weigh barcoded vials
- Calculate solvent needed for target concentration
- Dispense solvent
- Agitate with optional temperature control
- Inject onto HPLC valve
OR manually remove vials for off-line analysis
Photos
LEAP CTC Balance PAL |
 LEAP CTC Balance PAL Top View |
LEAP CTC Automated Weighing Station Overview |
 LEAP Gripper with 20 ml open vial |
Other Reference Material
LEAP Weighing Station Information Document
Accessories for the PAL
Cooling &Heating Sample Storage
Other Accessories for PAL Robots
Videos of the PAL
LEAP's PAL Application Videos on YouTube
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LEAP Technologies provides fully automated sample processing workstation instrumentation solutions based on the LEAP CTC PAL X, Y, Z syringe only autosampler robot. This extremely flexible, precise, and adaptable liquid handling robotic platform is available in a variety of lengths and options depending on the requirements of your sample preparation and injections for your UHPLC, LC or GC chromatography. LEAP also offers process control systems and stand alone workstations. LEAP is an open, neutral resource for technical support of existing PAL. Keep your PAL in peak working order LEAP offers full support and service for the PAL platform with over 11 years of history with the PAL. LEAP can also write custom macros, cycles, and scheduling software for your specific applications. We're proud that LEAP is known as a productivity improver for laboratories including government labs in agencies such as FDA, USDA, EPA, FBI, Armed Forces, Homeland Security and others function more efficiently. Robotic sample prep equipment works well in government labs and challenges lab technicians to keep feeding those more samples. Analytical equipment such as chromatographs and mass spectrometers are expensive devices and also expensive to maintain. LEAP can help to keep them running and analyze samples around the clock. LEAP has most of its laboratory automation robots under GSAcontract and is eager to service and maintain everything it sells to keep your expensive lab equipment running around the clock. CTC Analytics Combi PAL and HTS PAL for Front-End Automation for LC and GC applications. LEAP offers customized on-site training. LEAP Is continuing to develop FAQ, Solutions, Tips & Techniques,a Learning Center with the LEAP Wiki for the benefit of all PAL Platform Robotic users. We will continue exceeding customer expectations for quality, cost effective and efficient results using the most current technology and expertise in our industry. Our aim is to be the ultimate knowledge base on everything related to the PAL. LEAP is known as the autosamplerguys being in business over twenty years. LEAP has extensive multi-vendor experience with integrating the PAL. HTX, HTS, HTC, HTX-xt, HTS-xt, HTC-xt, LC-Mini, Combi PAL,COMBI-xt PAL, and GC PAL models. We have the Quality, Training, Parts availability, Infrastructure, and Experience.LEAP is sometimes referred to as an Application Automation House who is continually adding new products and solutions to its Lab Automation line. As we do so we change the content of this web site so please check back.
Please contact LEAP Technologies on how we can help you get maximized throughput with flexible pipetting automation solutions whether it is our standard applications or customized to your needs. The Combi-xt PAL autosampler is able to perform liquid and headspace analysis. Headspace options include Solid Phase Micro-extraction (SPME) and ITEX-2 as alternative to purge and trap. The HTS-xt PAL autosampler dramatically increases sample throughput by offering automated sample prep, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack and low carryover due to the self-cleaning DLW (Dynamic Load and Wash) module and L-Mark syringes, peltier cooled valves and columns. LEAP provides automation that fits your needs and reduces errors, increases sample capacity, increases efficiency, reduces cost by supplying long term productivity improvements with user friendly software and flexible hardware. LEAP performs just in time or on time sample prep and inject. LEAP offers full support of integrated and non-integrated PAL software with both sales and support for Cruise Control, Cycle Composer and Cycle Composer Macro Editor, Agilent ChemStation CTC Control, Mass Hunter and EZChrom CTC integration, Xcalibur, Waters Masslynx or Analyst CTC Control software, Thermo (Finnegan) XCalibur, LEAP Shell, and Chronos software. The PAL is more than just an autosampler, it is a high-quality and efficient laboratory robot platform that can be customized by LEAP Technologies to meet your specific needs.
Contact LEAP
 Contact LEAP
For additional information about LEAP and the PAL Platform, please contact LEAP Technologies. |
The information and references contained in this web site are believed to be accurate and the most current information available.
