Revolutionising liquid autosampling with dual-channel operation

The ever-increasing demands on modern laboratories necessitate analytical solutions that maximise efficiency, flexibility, and throughput. TE Instruments has once again raised the bar with the new Vectra liquid autosampler, designed to accommodate both the Xplorer Nitrogen/Sulfur analyser and the Xplorer TX simultaneously. This innovative approach transforms routine analyses by enabling direct liquid injections for nitrogen and sulfur measurements while seamlessly handling boat inlet injections for total halogens—without the need to swap introduction modules and flowpaths.

Central to this advancement is a powerful software platform in combination with Vectra’s high-precision liquid sample handling system, which accurately delivers samples to multiple introduction positions. The autosampler’s streamlined design all but eliminates carryover effects and memory effects, a common challenge in multi-element workflows. By optimising sample delivery, cross-contamination is minimised, ensuring highly reliable results even at ultra-trace levels. This reliability is paramount for laboratories operating in the petrochemical, chemical, and environmental sectors, where data quality directly affects regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.

The Vectra’s capability to process both liquid injections and boat inlet injections concurrently significantly shortens turnaround times. Laboratories can perform nitrogen, sulfur, and total halogen analyses in parallel, delivering dependable results in under ten minutes. Such rapid throughput is particularly impactful in high-volume and short-turnaround time environments, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring that routine or even complex sample sets can be completed faster. As a result, labs can streamline their workload, optimise operator time, and enhance operational safety by eliminating the need to switch or reconfigure sample introduction modules manually.

Operational excellence is further highlighted by Vectra’s intuitive new software and robust hardware. The user-friendly interface integrates seamlessly with TE Instruments’ next-generation Xplorer platform, offering a straightforward setup, extensive diagnostic tools, and flexible reporting options. Method development and validation are simplified through automated sequences that ensure consistent performance run after run. This eliminates redundant sample handling, duplicate preparations, and the need for frequent instrument stabilisation when switching configurations.

Vectra provides a future-proof solution for industry experts seeking the next level of efficiency. By enabling dual-channel operation - handling the full range of sample matrices and up to three elemental analyses simultaneously - laboratories benefit from accelerated data delivery and consolidated workflows. This synergy of hardware innovation and process integration positions TE Instruments as a leader in elemental combustion analysis. Through the Vectra liquid autosampler, laboratories can enhance their capabilities, delivering rapid, accurate nitrogen, sulfur, and total halogen measurements while optimising resources. With the fastest turnaround time and minimal downtime, Vectra sets a new standard in elemental analysis.