The system shall be of the continuous air/nitrogen segmented flow design to provide maximum sensitivity of measurement and reproducibility of results. The nutrient auto analyzer system complete package shall consist of the following: One (1) random access autosampler One (1) pump with automatic engage and release platen for unattended operation Four (4) chemistry multi-test manifolds, one (1) for nitrate + nitrite, one (1) for orthophosphate, one (1) for silica, and (1) for ammonia. Total nitrogen and Total phosphorous shall be capable of being analyzed on the nitrate+nitrite and orthophosphate manifolds after offline digestion One (1) fluorometer for colorimetric ammonia determination Four (4) high resolution digital photometer detectors Four (4) flow cells Four (4) optical wavelengths One (1) software to operate the system One (1) system accessory kit Four (4) complete method documentation for nitrate + nitrite, orthophosphate, silica, and ammonia analysis One (1) consumables kit (including one complete change of pump tubings) One (1) electronic user manual for hardware and software Computer (PC) operating under Windows 10/11 or later and pre-configured for analytical software package. The system shall be provided complete with installation and training on site by the vendor. The system shall include an automatic one-year warranty on parts, labor, and travel after acceptance by the laboratory of proper installation and operation. Vendor shall provide all genuine parts and components of the system.
