The AquaMate allows you to fine-tune several key parameters to optimize sample collection and device performance. These settings are accessible through the AquaMate control panel and can be adjusted as needed to match your field conditions and experimental requirements.
Available Parameters:
- Max Fill Time per Sample (seconds)
- Sets the maximum duration the pump will run to fill a single sample container.
- Prevents overfilling and reduces the risk of fluid contamination or sensor overload.
- Useful when dealing with slow or highly viscous samples.
- Fill Volume (ml) (only with installed flow sensor)
- Specifies the target volume for each sample.
- Allows you to match the sample volume to the analysis requirements or container capacity.
- Purge Time (seconds)
- Defines the time the pump runs to purge residual fluid from the tubing before the next sample.
- Helps to reduce cross-contamination and ensures accurate sample collection.
- Available Sample Container
- Indicates the equiped capacity in the current sampler
- Samples per Interval (samples)
- Sets the number of samples collected in each defined sampling interval.
- This setting is particularly useful when larger sample volumes are required or when multiple analyses are planned. It allows you to use pre-filters, apply fixatives, or allocate different containers for specific tests, ensuring better sample preservation and more flexible data collection.
- Control Strength
- Allows precise adjustment of the pump speed, providing better control over flow rates.
- Ideal for optimizing sample quality, reducing shear forces, or managing variable fluid viscosities.
Note:
If a flow sensor is being used, it is recommended to calibrate it after each deployment, especially when working with small volumes. This ensures accurate readings and consistent performance. Additionally, set the Max Fill Time close to the actual time required to fill the container based on the flow sensor’s measurements. This precaution helps prevent overflows in case the sensor becomes damaged or provides inaccurate readings.