Automated sample preparation system Extrahera™ HV-5000

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Overview

Automated sample preparation workstation designed for high-volume solid-phase extraction (SPE) and supported liquid extraction (SLE). Integrates SMART pipetting, a four-channel pipetting head, positive-pressure processing and intuitive touchscreen control for GLP-ready workflows.

Main benefits

• Four-position lower-deck carousel for flexible elution and waste collection to streamline method development.
• Three-way waste segregation for organic, aqueous and chlorinated waste to optimise disposal handling.
• Positive pressure unit providing reproducible flow and controlled elution for robust, repeatable methods.
• Integral exhaust fan allows bench, fume hood or mobile lab installation.
• Four-channel pipetting head enables parallel transfer of samples and solvents from 250–5000 µL per channel to accelerate throughput.
• Touchscreen interface with audit trail and user management for GLP compliance.
• Upper deck with six configurable positions for large-volume sample workflows and accessories.
• Five auto-refillable 40 mL solvent reservoirs minimise manual intervention and support continuous operation.

Designed for high-volume sample preparation

Engineered for laboratories processing large sample volumes, supporting 3–15 mL SPE and SLE cartridges. The 4-channel pipette head aspirates and dispenses 250–5000 µL per channel, enabling parallel processing of up to 48 samples with controlled accuracy and repeatability.

SMART pipetting and workflow automation

SMART loading adjusts pipette descent to match aspiration speed, preventing air aspiration and overflow for clean, accurate transfers. Parallel pipetting combined with automated solvent handling reduces manual steps and increases throughput.

Applications

• Forensic toxicology and doping control (validated workflows)
• Food safety testing
• Environmental analysis, including PFAS workflows
• Clinical and bioanalytical sample preparation
• High-throughput laboratories requiring GLP-compliant processes

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Solvent capacity: 5 auto + 5 manual reservoirs
• Dimensions: 860 × 570 × 790 mm (33.8” x 22.4” x 31.1”) with touchscreen
• Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs.)
• Interfaces: Touchscreen, USB 2.0, Ethernet
• Pipette pump capacity: 250–5000 μL
• Pipetting specifications: At 250 μL: ±2.0% accuracy and 3.0% CV; At 500 μL: ±1.5% accuracy and 2.0% CV; At 1000 μL: ±1.0% accuracy and 1.5% CV; At 5000 μL: ±0.5% accuracy and 1.0% CV
• Pressure unit: Processing 0–5 Bar (0.1 Bar increments); Plate dry: 5 Bar at 600 mL/min
• Format: 48-position racks for 3 mL (tabless) columns; 24-position racks for 3 and 6 mL columns; 12-position racks for 10 mL and 15 mL (tabless) columns
• Plate positions: 6-position upper deck for samples, extraction plates, tips and solvents; 4 positions on lower deck carousel for multiple elution and waste
• Disposable tips: Disposable sample tips (Position 2): 5000 μL clear tips; Disposable solvent tips (Positions 1 and 6): 5000 μL clear tips
• Operating temperature: 18 °C to 32 °C; Storage and transport: -25 °C to 60 °C
• Humidity: 10 to 90% RH
• Power supply: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Fuses: T4A at the power inlet (2 required)
• Maximum power consumed: 300 VA
• Pressurized air supply: >5 L/min, 6 ± 0.2 bar (0.6 ± 0.02 MPa; 87 ± 3 psi)
• Inert gas supply: AIR port >5 L/min, 6 ± 0.2 bar; N2 port: 1 L/min during processing and 70 L/min during plate dry, 6 ± 0.2 bar
• Vacuum supply: Partial pressure range < 500 mbar (50 kPa; 7 psi); low rate: ≥ 8.3 L/min
• Max sound level: 65 dB(A)
• GLP: GLP software ready with audit trail and user management
• Certifications: CE, CSA