The FPA Pro Autosampler is the latest addition to the Vision-series product line, an automated accessory specifically developed for use with the FPV Pro analyzer. (Photo shows FP Vision and Autosampler). The modular design offers the flexibility to expand with an autosampler anytime. FPA Pro autosampler can be used interchangeably with all FPV Pro analyzers.

The FPV Pro comes equipped with cabinet cooling capabilities, allowing users to connect an external liquid cooling line. Once connected, the sample cabinet temperature can be controlled, ensuring that the samples are not exposed to elevated operational temperatures. Additionally, the FPA Pro provides a sample position increase of 50%, which in turn means less-frequent carousel changes and longer uninterrupted runtimes. This ultimately leads to more samples processed per day without a need for more resources, offering more profitability.

With a benchtop footprint of only ~1.9 ft² (.18 m²), the FPA Vision maintains a “mini” status. Its industrial-grade coatings, electronics, motors, and hardware provide a robust design that is perfect for severe work environments in busy laboratories.

Key Benefits

Increased Sample Throughput
• A sample position increase of 50% results in less-frequent carousel changes and longer, uninterrupted runtimes. This resource efficiency translates into increased profitability from FPV analyzers as daily sample-throughput can be significantly increased while reducing cost of operation.

Flexibility and Reliability
• When connecting either FPV Pro, a single autosampler is transformed into a high or low temperature flashpoint laboratory. FPA Pro’s modular design practically eliminates downtime during scheduled maintenance or service by attaching a spare or rental FPV Pro. By separating the analyzer and autosampler, each component may be moved or shipped with ease.

Features

12-position Sample Carousel
• FPA Pro delivers a 50% increase in sample position over the previous FLA model, making it the highest sample throughput flashpoint autosampler available.

Small Footprint
• With a benchtop footprint of only ~1.9 ft² (0.18 m²), the FPA consumes minimal bench space and maintains Grabner’s focus on the “mini methods”.

Modular Design
• The standalone flashpoint autosampler can be combined with any Grabner Instruments FPV Pro flashpoint analyzer.

Robustness
• Industrial-grade coatings, electronics, motors and hardware.
• Engineered and built for severe duty in the busiest of laboratories.
• External switch-mode power supply for lightweight, clean power.

Cabinet Cooling
• When external liquid cooling is connected, the sample cabinet temperature can be controlled. During continuous operation in harsh environments, maintaining a controlled internal environment ensures that samples will not be exposed to elevated temperatures.

Technical Data

• 100-264 VAC, 45 – 63 Hz, max. 50W (Switching Power Supply, external)
• Physical Dimensions: WxDxH: 435 x 425 x 415 mm (17 x 17 x 16”)
• Total Height with Instrument: (FPV, FPHV): 530 mm (21”)
• Weight: 15.9 kg; (35 lbs) turn-table; 2.2 kg (5 lbs); fully equipped turn-table: 4.2 kg (9 lbs)
• Hardware: Interface for connection to FP Vision
• Software: Integrated into FPV Pro platform, the autosampler performs measurements according to play lists created with Cockpit PC Software.
• CE Class: Laboratory instruments according to EN

Continuous product development may make it necessary to change product specifications without notice.

Standards

ASTM D56
Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester

ASTM D93
Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester

ASTM D6450
Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Continuously Closed Cup (CCCFP) Tester

ASTM D7094
Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Modified Continuously Closed Cup (MCCCFP) Tester

ISO 13736 / IP 170
Determination of flash point — Abel closed-cup method

ISO 2719
Determination of flash point — Pensky-Martens closed cup method