PerkinElmer AAnalyst 800 Used Atomic Absorption Spectrometer – Rental Unit

Overview

The PerkinElmer AAnalyst 800 is a high-performance, dual-configuration atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS) engineered for precision elemental analysis across flame and graphite furnace modes. Based on PerkinElmer’s legacy platform—evolving directly from the proven AAnalyst 700 and predecessor PE 4100/5100ZL systems—the instrument integrates optimized optical architecture, thermally stabilized atomization, and intelligent background correction to deliver robust quantification of trace metals at sub-part-per-trillion (ppt) levels. Its design adheres to fundamental AAS principles: element-specific absorption of hollow cathode or electrodeless discharge lamp radiation by ground-state atoms generated in a high-temperature atomizer (flame or electrothermal graphite tube). The AAnalyst 800 is widely deployed in environmental testing laboratories (EPA Method 200.9, 7000 series), clinical toxicology, food safety (AOAC 999.10, ISO 11885), and pharmaceutical quality control (USP <231>, ICH Q2(R2)) where regulatory traceability and method validation are mandatory.

Key Features

• Optimized Dual-Beam Optical System: Fully automated slit width and height selection; simultaneous sample/reference beam detection via high-quantum-efficiency CCD array detector with integrated low-noise CMOS charge amplifier.
• Intelligent Lamp Management: Integrated eight-channel HCL and four-channel ELD power supply; automatic lamp identification, current optimization, and alignment via WinLab32 software—no manual lamp rotation required.
• Longitudinal Zeeman Background Correction: Applied in graphite furnace mode (flame uses D₂); eliminates polarization loss, delivering 50% higher light throughput versus transverse Zeeman systems—critical for low-absorbance, high-matrix samples.
• Flame System Enhancements: Titanium combustion head; inert pre-mix chamber; adjustable nebulizer; direct suspension aspiration capability for viscous or particulate-laden matrices (e.g., infant formula, soil extracts).
• THGA Graphite Furnace Technology: Transversely heated graphite atomizer with integrated platform (STPF); real-time infrared temperature monitoring (TTC) with voltage and resistance compensation; independent inner/outer gas flow control for matrix removal and tube longevity.
• Modular Hyphenation Support: Standardized interfaces for FI-ICP, FIA-HG, GC-AAS, HPLC-AAS, and TA-AAS coupling—enabling speciation analysis (e.g., As(III)/As(V), methylmercury) per EPA 1638 and ISO 17294-2.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The AAnalyst 800 accommodates aqueous solutions, organic solvents (with appropriate dilution and modifier protocols), suspended solids (via direct injection), and digested biological/environmental matrices. It supports ASTM D5600 (petroleum), ISO 11885 (water), EN 14802 (waste), and USP <231> heavy metal testing. All operational parameters—including lamp current, ramp programs, and background correction settings—are fully audit-trail compliant under FDA 21 CFR Part 11 when used with validated WinLab32 configurations. Routine performance verification follows ICH Q2(R2) guidelines for specificity, linearity (r² ≥ 0.999 over 3–4 orders of magnitude), LOD/LOQ determination, and intermediate precision (RSD ≤ 5% for n = 6 replicates).

Software & Data Management

Controlled exclusively through PerkinElmer’s WinLab32 v6.x software suite, the system provides full GLP-compliant data acquisition, processing, and reporting. Key capabilities include method development wizards, multi-element calibration curve fitting (linear, quadratic, cubic), automated QC checks (control charts, spike recovery tracking), electronic signature support, and secure database archiving. Audit trails record all user actions, parameter changes, and instrument events with timestamp, operator ID, and reason-for-change fields—fully traceable for GMP/GLP inspections. Raw spectral data (.spc) and processed results (.xls/.pdf) export is native and unrestricted.

Applications

• Environmental: Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, As quantification in drinking water (EPA 200.9), wastewater (EPA 200.13), and solid waste leachates (TCLP, SW-846 Method 6010D).
• Clinical & Toxicology: Blood/urine Cu, Zn, Se, Mn analysis per CLIA-waived protocols and CAP-accredited workflows.
• Food & Agriculture: Total Fe, Ca, Mg in fortified cereals; Cd/Pb in rice and cocoa per EU Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006.
• Pharmaceuticals: Catalyst residue screening (Pd, Pt, Rh) in APIs; elemental impurities per ICH Q3D Stage 4 requirements.
• Materials Science: Trace Al, V, Ti in high-purity aluminum alloys and semiconductor-grade silicon wafers.

FAQ

Is this a refurbished or certified pre-owned unit?
All AAnalyst 800 rental units undergo PerkinElmer-certified refurbishment including optical alignment verification, graphite furnace thermal mapping, lamp output calibration, and full system performance qualification against NIST SRM 1643e.
What maintenance is included during the lease term?
Comprehensive coverage includes preventive maintenance, lamp replacement (HCL/EDL), graphite tube sets, quartz cuvettes, and emergency on-site service within 48 business hours in North America and Western Europe.
Can the instrument be integrated into an existing LIMS environment?
Yes—WinLab32 supports ASTM E1384-compliant data export via ODBC and HL7 interfaces; custom API integration is available upon request for validated LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare, Thermo SampleManager).
Are consumables and spare parts supplied with the rental?
Standard consumables (graphite tubes, autosampler cups, nebulizer capillaries) are provided for the first 90 days; subsequent supplies are available through our global logistics network with 24–72 hour delivery.
What documentation accompanies the instrument?
Each unit ships with original factory manuals, IQ/OQ protocol templates, calibration certificates traceable to NIST, and a full compliance dossier including 21 CFR Part 11 readiness assessment report.