PerkinElmer AAnalyst 200/400 Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (Refurbished)

Overview

The PerkinElmer AAnalyst 200/400 is a refurbished, fully tested flame atomic absorption spectrometer (FAAS) engineered for precision, safety, and operational simplicity in routine elemental quantification. Based on Beer-Lambert law absorption spectroscopy, the instrument measures ground-state atomic vapor absorption at element-specific wavelengths—generated by nebulizing liquid samples into a high-temperature air-acetylene or nitrous oxide-acetylene flame. Its echelle grating double-beam optical architecture provides enhanced spectral resolution and photometric stability compared to conventional Czerny-Turner systems, enabling reliable detection of metals—including Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, and Mn—at sub-ppm concentrations in environmental, clinical, food, and industrial QC laboratories. The AAnalyst platform eliminates mechanical slit adjustment through fixed-bandpass optics and leverages segmented solid-state detection for improved signal-to-noise ratio and long-term baseline stability. Both models comply with core FAAS performance criteria defined in ASTM D1688, ISO 8288, and EPA Method 7000B.

Key Features

• True double-beam echelle grating monochromator with 300 mm focal length and 79 lines/mm grating—delivering <0.15 nm (AAnalyst 200) or <0.12 nm (AAnalyst 400) effective bandpass for superior peak resolution and interference rejection
• Segmented solid-state detector optimized for UV-VIS sensitivity (190–900 nm), eliminating photomultiplier tube drift and extending calibration stability
• Integrated lamp management: dual power supply supporting up to four HCLs and two EDLs; automatic lamp identification, current optimization, and alignment via WinLab32 (AAnalyst 400) or embedded touchscreen controller (AAnalyst 200)
• Full flame safety interlock architecture: real-time monitoring of burner head position, nebulizer integrity, drain level, gas pressures, and flame presence—automated fuel cutoff upon fault detection per IEC 61010-1 requirements
• Modular E-box design: field-replaceable electronics module enabling rapid operator-level maintenance without service engineer intervention
• Automated burner positioning: software-controlled vertical/horizontal alignment and in-chamber pre-mix burner insertion with auto-optimization routines
• Universal nebulizer and titanium burner head: corrosion-resistant construction for extended lifetime in aggressive matrices (e.g., high-salt or acidic digestates)

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The AAnalyst 200/400 accepts aqueous and dilute acid-digested samples introduced via pneumatic nebulization. It supports direct analysis of drinking water, soil extracts (EPA 3050B), biological fluids (diluted serum/plasma), and food digests (AOAC 999.10). Optional accessories expand capability: the AS-90 Plus/AS-93 Plus autosampler enables unattended multi-sample analysis with programmable rinse cycles; the AutoPrep 50 automated dilution system provides GLP-compliant serial dilutions (up to 200 ratios) and matrix-matched calibration—fully traceable under 21 CFR Part 11 when paired with WinLab32 Security Suite. All refurbished units undergo full functional validation against NIST SRM 1643e (trace elements in water) and are documented per ISO/IEC 17025-aligned refurbishment protocols. CE marking and UL 61010-1 certification are retained from original manufacture.

Software & Data Management

AAnalyst 200 operates via its integrated 10.4″ VGA touchscreen interface (multilingual, including English and Chinese), supporting method storage, calibration curve generation (linear/non-linear), and QC flagging (e.g., bracketing standards, drift correction). AAnalyst 400 utilizes PerkinElmer’s WinLab32 v6.x software suite, offering advanced data handling: audit-trail-enabled user authentication, electronic signatures, version-controlled method templates, and raw-data export in CSV/ASCII formats compatible with LIMS integration. When configured with the optional Security Package, the system satisfies FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records and signatures—including immutable activity logs, role-based access control, and forced password rotation. All data files include embedded metadata: acquisition timestamp, lamp ID, integration time, gas flows, and instrument configuration hash.

Applications

This refurbished AAnalyst system is validated for regulated and non-regulated workflows across multiple sectors. In environmental labs, it quantifies heavy metals in wastewater per EPA 200.7 and drinking water per ASTM D511/D512. Clinical applications include serum calcium/magnesium monitoring per CLIA guidelines. Food safety labs apply it to detect lead in spices (AOAC 2015.01) and cadmium in rice (ISO 17294-2). Industrial QA/QC use cases span catalyst metal analysis in petrochemicals (ASTM D5708), plating bath monitoring in electroplating, and alloy verification in metallurgy. The system’s robustness, low cost-per-analysis, and minimal consumables make it especially suited for high-throughput routine labs requiring >95% uptime and <2% RSD precision over 8-hour shifts.

FAQ

Is this instrument fully refurbished and performance-validated?
Yes. Each unit undergoes comprehensive electrical, optical, and flame-system recalibration at SpectraLab Scientific’s ISO 9001-certified facility, including wavelength accuracy verification, photometric linearity testing, and detection limit assessment using NIST-traceable standards.
What warranty and technical support are included?
A 6-month limited warranty covers parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship. Remote diagnostics and application support are provided free of charge during the warranty period.
Can this system be upgraded to support graphite furnace AAS?
No. The AAnalyst 200/400 is flame-only. Graphite furnace functionality requires the separate PerkinElmer HGA series or AAnalyst 800 platform.
Are original manuals and software licenses included?
Yes. Full documentation set (user manual, service manual, safety guide) and licensed WinLab32 installation media (for AAnalyst 400) are supplied. Software activation keys are transferred under PerkinElmer’s refurbished equipment licensing policy.
Does the system meet modern cybersecurity requirements for lab networks?
The AAnalyst 400 with WinLab32 Security Suite supports domain authentication, encrypted database storage, and TLS 1.2-compliant data export—meeting institutional IT security policies for standalone lab instruments. The AAnalyst 200 touchscreen interface operates offline and does not require network connectivity.