ASX‑280 Compact Autosampler

Two-Rack Autosampler preserves precious laboratory bench space. Ideal for low to medium volume sample applications.

Users call CETAC Autosamplers the best on the market, and it’s easy to see why. Put the most reliable, efficient and solidly built autosampler to work in your lab for sample analyses. We have a model to meet your needs, regardless the size of your lab or your specific technique, whether AA, ICP, ICP-MS, TOC, US-VIS, flash/prep chromatography, protein purification, liquid handling or others.
The compact and efficient design of the ASX-280 Two-Rack Autosampler preserves precious laboratory bench space. Ideal for low to medium volume sample applications, this unit holds up to 180 samples.
  • Polymer cover, base and sample tray
  • Carbon fiber arm and z-drive
  • No exposed metal parts
  • Flowing rinse station with on-board peristaltic pump
  • 10 standards positions for 50 mL vials
  • Flexible sample rack configurations
  • Fast, fluid movement
  • ​​Multiple accessory options

Every feature of​ CETAC Autosamplers is designed to simplify analysis and save time. That starts with making a reliable machine backed by a 2-year warranty. Other invaluable features include:

  • ​Chemically resistant materials
  • Optional dual rinse station
  • Fluid mechanical operation ​
  • Configurable XYZ movement
  • Dust Cover Enclosure (optional)
​​​Dimensions* (H x W x D) ​62 cm x 36 cm x 56 cm (24.4″ x 14″ x 22″)​​​​
* with sample probe, allow space for cables​​
Weight 8.1 kg (17.8 lbs)​
Sample Area ​​X-Axis​​ ​​22.2 cm (8.74”)
Y-Axis ​​​30.0 cm (11.81”)
​Z-Axis ​​15.5 cm (6.10″)
​ Tray 2 rack capacity
​Speed ​Axis ​Min ​Max
​X ​100 mm/sec ​330 mm/sec
​Y​ ​73 mm/sec ​411 mm/sec
​Z ​164 mm/sec ​476 mm/sec
​​Pump​ 0 – 80 mL/min
​Autosampler Control Utilities ​Autosampler Configuration tool for control of XYZ and pump Firmware Updater Utility IQ/OQ and Log Extractor Utilities​
​Communication Interface

​2 Serial (RS-232) ports

USB (virtual COM port)
​Power Requirements ​100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 1.9A
​Options

​Dust Cover Enclosures (ENC-280DC)

ASXPRESS PLUS Rapid​ Sample Introduction System
SimPrep Automated Sample Prep System​
SDXHPLD High Performance Liquid Dilution System​

​Advanced Mechanical Design

Injection molded parts

  • Better chemical compatibility​
  • Improved high resolution applications

Advanced pump technology

  • Easy tubing replacement options
  • Quiet operation
  • Wide-ranging flow capabilities
  • 0.1 – 80 mL/mi
  • Conserve expensive rinse solution

​Easy serviceability and maintenance

Simple accessory interfaces

Dual rinse station

Advance​​d Electronics

State-of-the-art movement profile

  • Precise, configurable XYZ movement
  • Expansive movement speed options

High-resolution positioning

  • Flawless accuracy
  • Active resonance control

Electronic home position alignment

User-friendly firmware and configuration software utilities

Backward compatible communications

  • Seamless upgrade path

Performance proven technology​​