Real-life Pro-Data Upgrades - Case Study 1

Real-life Pro-Data upgrade before…

Here is an example of a well-used stopped-flow that has seen better days. The system was originally purchased as an SX.17MV in 1991 and was upgraded to a DX.17MV in 1992. It had been in use more or less constantly throughout its life. It required a comprehensive upgrade that was rather more extensive than would be the case for most but it illustrates very well what can be done if necessary.

…and after.

The sample-handling unit and the monochromator are original. They have been thoroughly cleaned up and serviced, including replacement of consumables. The PC, running all-new Windows™ software, and electronics are new – this is the heart of the Pro-Data upgrade. On this system, the lamp power supply, igniter and housing have also been replaced, upgrading from a spark-gap to a soft-start unit. Finally, a new photo-diode array accessory was installed. Once upgraded, a system has performance equivalent to that of the latest SX20 and will produce excellent results for many years to come.

Sample-handling unit details.

Before and after refurbishment

A standard element of the upgrade is the complete refurbishment of the sample-handling unit, primarily involving replacement of the stopped-flow consumable components (flow-tubing, valves and syringes). In this case, it was an essential part of the process but in the hands of our expert field engineers, the unit has been restored to as-new condition. The system is ready for another 12 years of hard work!

Other example installations.

• Example 1 - SX.17MV Upgrade.
• Example 2 - Photodiode array and glove-box installation.
• Example 3 - Dual Channel Fluorescence.
• Example 4 - Fluorescence Polarisation.

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