FP flame photometers

Flame photometers are used to determine the concentration of alkali and alkaline earth elements in aqueous solutions and are a simple and particularly cost-effective alternative to analytical techniques such as ICP or AAS. The manufacturer offers several models depending on their intended use.


FP 8400 economical entry-level model for the laboratory
The FP8400 flame photometer is the standard version of the instrument for various laboratory applications. It offers very simple operation combined with very high precision and application flexibility.

Features:

• Reliable, simultaneous measurement of up to five alkali and alkaline earth elements
• For working with small sample volumes
• Very high precision
• Maximum operational safety through intelligent safety mechanisms
• User administration with two levels of authorization
• Full traceability of measurement results
• Extensive interfaces and convenient data transfer
• Compliance with international standards such as GMP / GLP and 21 CFR part 11

FP 8400	Na	K	Li	Ca
Measuring scale	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0004-200 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0003-110 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0014-600mmol/l	0,50-4500 ppm 0,0125-110 mmol/l
Limit of detection	0,01 ppm 0,0004 mmol/l	0,01 ppm 0,0003 mmol/l	0,01 ppm 0,0014 mmol/l	0,03 ppm 0,0075 mmol/l
Precision	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 1,74 mmol/l	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 1,03 mmol/l	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 5,71 mmol/l	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 1,00 mmol/l
Precision	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,74 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,03 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 5,71 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,00 mmol/l
Calibration	Linear with 2 standards Nonlinear with 6-8 standards, cubic approximation
Drift	1% in 60 minutes
Volume of the sample	2,5 ml
Combustion gas	Propane, butane or LPG: recommended for alkaline elements Acetylene for flame photometry: recommended for alkaline earth elements
Display	TFT display with integrated TFT touch screen 8.4", 800x600 pixels
Interface	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232 printer
Equipment	Basic model

FP 8500 process version
The FP8500 combines the features of the FP8400 with automatic calibration to provide a 24-hour, fully automated measurement operation. Measurement times from 1 second to several minutes are possible. For easy data transmission, the device is equipped with various interfaces.

Features:

• Remote control of several devices using a central process computer
• Suitable for 24-hour operation

FP 8500	Na	K	Li	Ca
Measuring scale	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0004-200 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0003-110 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0014-600mmol/l	0,50-4500 ppm 0,0125-110 mmol/l
Limit of detection	0,01 ppm 0,0004 mmol/l	0,01 ppm 0,0003 mmol/l	0,01 ppm 0,0014 mmol/l	0,03 ppm 0,0075 mmol/l
Precision	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 1,74 mmol/l	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 1,03 mmol/l	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 5,71 mmol/l	0,2% at 40 ppm 0,2% at 1,00 mmol/l
Precision	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,74 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1%  at 1,03 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 5,71 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1%  at 1,00 mmol/l
Calibration	Linear with 2 standards Nonlinear with 6-8 standards, cubic approximation
Drift	1% in 60 minutes
Volume of the sample	2,5 ml
Combustion gas	Propane, butane or LPG: recommended for alkaline elements Acetylene for flame photometry: recommended for alkaline earth elements
Display	TFT display with integrated TFT touch screen 8.4", 800x600 pixels Interface
Interface	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232 printer Upgrade 4-20 mA analog passive current interface
Equipment	Basic model + external valve box with control unit (online measurement)

FP 8600 automatic unit without dilution
The laboratory version is complemented by a rotary sampler with up to 72 sample slots. Once programmed, the FP8600 automatically measures up to 72 samples in a single run. It works especially well in control laboratories and research offices.

Features:

• Automatic operation for large sample volumes
• Sample delivery without dilution

FP 8600	Na	K	Li	Ca
Measuring scale	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0004-200 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0003-110 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0014-600mmol/l	0,50-4500 ppm 0,0125-110 mmol/l
Limit of detection	0,01 ppm 0,0004 mmol/l	0,01 ppm 0,0003 mmol/l	0,01 ppm 0,0014 mmol/l	0,03 ppm 0,0075 mmol/l
Precision	0,4% at 40 ppm 0,4% at 1,74 mmol/l	0,4% at 40 ppm 0,4% at 1,03 mmol/l	0,4% at 40 ppm 0,4% at 5,71 mmol/l	0,4% at 40 ppm 0,4% at 1,00 mmol/l
Precision	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,74 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,03 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 5,71 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,00 mmol/l
Calibration	Linear with 2 standards Nonlinear with 6-8 standards, cubic approximation
Drift	1% in 60 minutes
Volume of the sample	2,5 ml
Combustion gas	Propane, butane or LPG: recommended for alkaline elements Acetylene for flame photometry: recommended for alkaline earth elements
Display	TFT display with integrated TFT touch screen 8.4", 800 x 600 pixels
Interface	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232 printer
Equipment	Basic model + Sampler and external sample table with control unit

FP 8700 automatic unit with dilution
The FP8700 flame photometer is a laboratory version complete with a rotating sampler, autosampler and stirrer. Ideal for applications with large sample volumes and high concentrations requiring dilution.

Features:

• Automatic dilution
• Automatic sampling
• Suitable for high sample throughput and small sample volumes

FP 8700	Na	K	Li	Ca
Measuring scale	0,1-45000 ppm 0,004-2000 mmol/l	0,1-45000 ppm 0,003-1100 mmol/l	0,1-45000 ppm 0,014-6000 mmol/l	5,0-45000 ppm 0,125-110 mmol/l
Limit of detection	0,1 ppm 0,0004 mmol/l	0,1 ppm 0,0003 mmol/l	0,1 ppm 0,0014 mmol/l	0,3 ppm 0,0075 mmol/l
Precision	0,6% at 40 ppm 0,6% at 1,74 mmol/l	0,6% at 40 ppm 0,6% at 1,03 mmol/l	0,6% at 40 ppm 0,6% at 5,71 mmol/l	0,6% at 40 ppm 0,6% at 1,00 mmol/l
Precision	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,74 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,03 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 5,71 mmol/l	1% at 40 ppm 1% at 1,00 mmol/l
Calibration	linear with 2 standards Non-linear with 6-8 standards, cubic approximation
Drift	1% in 60 minutes
Volume of the sample	0,25 ml
Combustion gas	Propane, butane or LPG: recommended for alkaline elements Acetylene for flame photometry: recommended for alkaline earth elements
Display	TFT display with integrated TFT touch screen 8.4", 800x600 pixels
Interface	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232RS-232 printer
Equipment	Base unit + External automation system consisting of: Sampler, Autosampler and Mixer.

FP 8800 flame photometer
It is used to accurately and inexpensively measure the concentration of alkaline elements in aqueous solutions. The photometer was built for industrial applications. Two USB ports are provided for transferring data (e.g., in .csv format) or firmware updates from a USB portable drive.
Propane or butane is used to perform combustion, allowing the flame photometer to measure up to three samples at once. In addition, clean and dry air is required. Measurements can be made with or without internal standards.
Standard solutions are used for calibration, while control solutions are used when verifying results.

FP 8800	Parametry
Range of measurements	Sodium 0.01-1000 mg/l Potassium 0.02-1000 mg/l Lithium 0.02-1000 mg/l
Measurement readout	Max four digits
Accuracy	VK < 0.5% (with a standard of 1 mg/l)
Stability	drift < 1%/15 min
Detection limits	Sodium 1 µg/l Potassium 2 µg/l Lithium 1 µg/l
Spectral selection	Precision interference filters Sodium 589 nm Potassium 768 nm Lithium 671 nm
Sample throughput	approx. 300 samples per hour
Volume of the sample	< 1 ml
Calibration	With linear characteristics: two-point calibration With non-linear characteristics: tuning to 6 standards
Dimension base	Measurements with or without internal standards
Methods	99 freely definable methods
Storage of the results	999 measurements
Combustion with gases	Propane, butane or a mixture of these
Compressed air	Free of oil, water and particles: ~13 Nl/min, 0.9-1.5 bar
Warm-up period	Approx. 15 min
Control	Touch screen, USB mouse
Display	8.4" TFT-LCD, 800x600 Pixel
Languages	English, German
Interface	1x PROFIBUS DP (process interface) 2x Ethernet (intranet, LIMS) 2x RS-232multifunctional) 2x USB
Power supply	230 V, 50 Hz, 75 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)	47x49x44 cm

 

Model	FP 8400	FP 8500	FP 8600	FP 8700
Calibration	linear with 2 standards Non-linear with 6-8 standards, "cubic approximation"
Measurement scale	Marking capability for all models
	Na	K	Li	Ca
	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0004-200 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0003-110 mmol/l	0,01-4500 ppm 0,0014-600mmol/l	0,50-4500 ppm 0,0125-110 mmol/l
Volume of the sample	2,5 ml	2,5 ml	2,5 ml	0,25 ml
Display	TFT display with integrated TFT touch screen 8.4", 800x600 pixels
Combustion gas	Propane, butane or LPG: recommended for alkaline elements Acetylene for flame photometry: recommended for alkaline earth elements
Interface	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232 printer	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232 printer Upgrade 4-20 mA analog passive current interface	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232 printer	2 x USB 1 x Ethernet 1 x RS-232RS-232 printer