MiniLab pH & Electrical Conductivity
Automating pH and Electrical Conductivity analysis.
Product Overview
The SEAL MiniLab Series offers an affordable solution for automating pH and electrical conductivity measurements. As a common configuration of our MiniLab Multi-Parameter systems, the MiniLab for pH and conductivity offers a scalable solution for laboratories of all sizes.
Customize your automation options, including sample pretreatment such as filtration, dilution, and buffer addition as well as analysis options such as pH read, pH adjustment, conductivity read, and mixing. With quick setup, precision robotics, and renowned reliability, it is a proven solution for increasing accuracy and throughput at a lower cost per test.
Why select the MiniLab pH & Conductivity?
Automation
- Extensive automation options for measurement, reporting, and LIMS integration.
- Customizable automation levels to fit specific lab requirements.
Compliance
- High precision and robust construction for consistent and effortless operation.
- Meets rigorous lab standards and maintains high-quality results.
Efficiency
- 24/7 continuous operation with minimal human intervention.
- Reduced lab cycle times and fewer opportunities for error.
- Allows staff to focus on other tasks, boosting overall productivity.
Support
- User-friendly and flexible design for ease of use.
- Visual manuals and descriptive checklists
- Immediate support available from SEAL chemists via email, phone, screenshare, or video call
- In-depth training during installation
- Minimal technical expertise and user interaction required
MiniLab pH & EC Highlights
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Experience trouble-free mechanical operation with SEAL’s signature encoded motors on the MiniLab ML platform. These motors provide real-time feedback and precision control to the system, ensuring greater accuracy in movement and positioning.
The SEAL MiniLab Series also offer an affordable solution for automating pH and electrical conductivity measurements, the MiniLab AR.
The MiniLab AR for pH and conductivity offers a scalable solution for laboratories of all sizes.
You can customize your automation options, including sample pretreatment such as filtration, dilution, and buffer addition, as well as analysis options like pH reading, pH adjustment, conductivity reading, and mixing. Simply add the samples and walk away with full confidence that the MiniLab AR will take care of it all.
The level of automation in your MiniLab system can be configured to meet your individual needs. Choose from a wide range of parameters and processes, including pH reading, pH adjustment, conductivity, mixing, and more!
Automate your processes even further with sample prep modules, including barcode reading, capping/decapping, buffer additions, filtering, and more!
MiniLab pH & EC
Step 1
Samples placed on MiniLab
An analyst loads the sample racks with the vials, tubes, or containers containing the samples to be analyzed.
Step 2
Worklist created in MiniLab software
Using the MiniLab software, the analyst assigns positions and enters sample data and desired parameters into the software, or imports a work list from the LIMS.
Alternatively, the MiniLab can create work tables automatically using onboard barcode scanning.
Step 3
System startup and initial cleaning
Upon startup, the system will automatically perform a flushing routine to clean the lines, rinse stations, and apparatuses, ensuring there are no contaminants that could affect the measurements.
Step 4
Calibration (if needed)
If needed, the system automatically calibrates using a set of provided standards. Calibration details are displayed in the software for review by the analyst.
Step 5
Analysis begins
Sample preparation and measurements take place using the desired probes, meters, and apparatuses.
Step 6
Data exported to LIMS
Once the measurements are completed, results are automatically recorded and stored in a table format within the software, allowing for easy access and analysis of the data. Data is exported to LIMS for further analysis and record keeping if desired.
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Intuitive software for a tailored experience
The intuitive MiniLabs’ software simplifies the management of each step in your process. It offers real time visualization of the run status, seamless integration with LIMS, and detailed reporting and tracking of all sample data. You have the flexibility to personalize aspects of the process, including the number of measurements, readings, stirring delays, measurement delay times, rinses, and more. This will allow you to create methods that meet your specific laboratory requirements.
Available features and capabilities of the software will vary depending on the automation add-ons selected for the MiniLab robotic handling system.
pH & EC Methods
Explore a wide range of our most common methods for environmental, agricultural, industrial, and other markets. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our team to review our full method options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we’ve listed a few frequently asked questions that will help you better understand our MiniLab Series. If you don’t find the answer you're looking for, please don't hesitate to contact our support team for further assistance.
The main difference lies in sample handling. The pH/EC Soil application always includes a dosing pump to transfer a water or salt solution to the sample cup, ensuring accurate measurement after stirring and the predefined waiting time. The pH/EC Water application typically does not require this additional step.
Yes, the MiniLab software includes seamless import functionality from LIMS. You can create an import file in LIMS to transfer specific data into the MiniLab software. The data fields to be imported can be defined via Settings > Import Settings.
The MiniLab software also includes data export functionality to transfer data and results back to LIMS. Use the Export Settings to define the format of the export file.
Absolutely! pH and EC measurements can be performed simultaneously using the pH & EC application.
The software allows EC values to be reported at both 20°C and 25°C.
Yes, it is possible to configure multiple calibration points for both electrodes and have the robot perform the calibration. pH calibration can also be performed during a run.
Yes, the pH and EC electrodes can be validated during a run. You can also set an interval for validation, allowing electrode validation after a defined number of measured samples. Depending on the settings, Quality Control measurements are displayed in the work table. Additionally, the robot can perform electrode validation outside of a run.
Yes, calibration and validation logs can be viewed using Start > Calibration Report. For setups with multiple electrodes, calibration results can be viewed per electrode. Results can be printed directly from the Calibration Report screen.
Definitely! You can have multiple pH or EC probes on the same robotic arm to increase efficiency.
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