AA500 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
Fully Automated Multi-Element Analysis – Now GLP Compliant
The AA500 Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) from PG Instruments is a high-performance, fully automated analytical system designed to meet the demands of modern laboratories. Engineered for precision, reliability, and flexibility, the AA500 supports multi-element analysis across a wide range of applications including environmental, clinical, food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, mining, agricultural, geological, and metal industries.
With embedded PC control, advanced background correction systems, and optional flame and graphite furnace configurations, the AA500 delivers accurate, reproducible results with full GLP compliance.
Available Configurations
The AA500 is available in three instrument configurations:
AA500F – Flame Atomiser Only
• Fully computer-controlled flame system
• Three flame options available
• Ideal for routine elemental analysis
AA500G – Graphite Furnace Only
• Fixed graphite head in optical path
• Maximum stability and drift elimination
• Ultra-trace detection capability
AA500FG – Flame + Graphite Furnace
• Both atomisers installed
• Software-controlled automatic changeover
• Ideal for laboratories requiring both routine and ultra-trace analysis
Core Features & Functions
Embedded Computer System
• Built-in PC as standard
• Pre-installed AAWin3 software
• Windows operating system
• User manuals and analytical cookbook included
• Full GLP compliance
AAWin3 Software
• Complete instrument and autosampler control
• Easy method switching between flame and graphite
• Absorption and emission modes
• Peak height, peak area
• Sequential and manual integration modes
• Automatic optimisation functions
Automatic 8-Lamp Turret
• 8-position Hollow Cathode lamp turret
• Independent control of operating and warm-up current
• Drift minimisation
• Software-optimised performance
Background Correction Systems
• Deuterium Arc (D2) Background Correction
• Self-Reversal Background Correction
– Uses installed hollow cathode lamp
– Applicable to any element at any wavelength
– Minimal additional optics required
Optical System
• High precision minimal optics
• Maximum light throughput
• Computer-controlled Czerny-Turner monochromator
Autosampler Options
• Universal autosampler (front mounted)
• Optional XYZ autosampler for high sample throughput
• Ideal for multi-element batch analysis
Flame Atomiser Features
Three flame configurations are available:
Air / Acetylene (Standard)
• 100 mm single-slot burner
• High sensitivity (Cu 2 ppm > 0.280 Abs)
• Fixed glass nebuliser (acid-resistant optional)
• Computer-controlled flame adjustment (lean to fuel-rich)
Nitrous Oxide / Acetylene (Optional)
• 50 mm single-slot burner
• Suitable for refractory elements:
– Aluminium
– Tin
– Titanium
– Calcium
– Vanadium
– Molybdenum
• Fully software-controlled switching
Air / LPG (Propane)
• 3-slot burner
• Lower pressure requirement
• Safer operation
• Ideal for alkali metals:
– Sodium
– Potassium
– Lithium
• Effective emission mode performance
• Alternative where acetylene supply is limited
Flame Safety Features
• Gas pressure monitoring
• Burner identification
• Flame sensor
• Drain trap level sensor
• Gas leak detector
• Premix overpressure protection
• Safety cut-off switch
Graphite Furnace Atomiser Features
Available in AA500G and AA500FG configurations.
Performance Highlights
• Transversely heated graphite tube
• Precision temperature feedback control
• Maximum temperature: 3000°C
• Up to 10 programmable heating stages
• Platform graphite tubes (standard, up to 20 µL)
• Non-platform tubes optional
• Gas piston tube positioning
• Software-controlled tube replacement
• Separate water cooling system
Graphite Safety Features
• Argon gas pressure sensor
• Water flow sensor
• Over-temperature sensor
• Broken tube protection
Technical Specifications
Applications
The AA500 is suitable for:
• Environmental analysis
• Food safety
• Pharmaceutical quality control
• Petrochemical testing
• Clinical laboratories
• Mining and metallurgy
• Geological research
• Agricultural testing
• Metal industry
• Water and wastewater analysis
Why Choose the AA500?
• Fully automated multi-element capability
• Dual background correction systems
• Flexible flame & graphite configurations
• Ultra-trace detection capability
• Robust safety monitoring
• GLP compliant software
• High precision optics
• Ideal for both routine and advanced analysis
