The timing for analysis of different parameters depends on several different factors, like the concentration of the sample and the equipment used.
The timing for analysis of different parameters depends on several different factors, like the concentration of the sample and the equipment used.
Another factor is the total available sample volume in the vessel on the AutoMax Autosampler bed. With some combinations of parameters, larger sample volume allows for simultaneous measurements, resulting in faster total analysis time than sequential measurement. A larger sample volume may require a larger sample cup, which decreases capacity on the same model Autosampler. For example, an AM401 can accommodate 112x50ml tubes, or 62x125ml cups. In some, the cases the same set of parameters can be analyzed in 2-5 minutes faster when using the 125ml cups vs 50ml tubes.
It is important to understand your requirements in terms of capacity and throughput speed, total batch capacity required and/or daily sample loads and if overnight, unattended analyses will be applicable.
Individual Parameters
| Parameter | Average Time of Analysis (Minutes) per Sample |
| pH | 1 - 3 |
| ISE by Direct Measure | 1 - 5 depending on sample concentration |
| Titrations (Alkalinity, Acidity, Hardness) | 2 - 5 depending on sample concentration, injection rates and stability control in the titration method. |
| Conductivity | 1 - 2 |
| Colour | 2 - 3 |
| Turbidity | 2 - 3 |
Combined Parameters
MT10 & MT30 Models
| Parameters | Estimated Time of Analysis (Minutes) per Sample* | |
| 50mL Tubes | 125mL Cups | |
| pH-Alkalinity | 3 - 4 | |
| Conductivity-pH-Alkalinity | 3 - 4 | |
| Conductivity-pH-Turbidity | 4 - 7 | 3 - 4 |
|
Conductivity-pH-Turbidity-Colour (only MT30 for these suit of parameters) |
6 - 9 | 3 - 5 |
MT100 Model
| Parameters | Estimated Time of Analysis (incl. TitraSip & RapidAlk) | |
| 50mL Tubes | 125mL Cups | |
| Conductivity-pH-Alkalinity | 3 - 5 | 3 - 5 |
| Conductivity-pH-Alkalinity-Fluoride | 7 - 10 with single TitraSip or 3 - 5 with RapidDuo configuration. | |
| Conductivity-pH-Alkalinity-Turbidity | 7 - 10 | 6 - 8 |
| Conductivity-pH-Alkalinity-Colour | 4 - 6 | 4 - 6 |
| Conductivity-pH-Alkalinity-Turbidity-Colour | 8 - 11 | 4 - 6 |