The AELAB A3 Series Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer is a high performance automated instrument designed to meet the requirements of the modern laboratory. Due to its versatility and performance it can be used for a wide range of applications including Agricultural, Environmental, Metal, Geological, Pharmaceutical, Clinical, Food, Mining and Petrochemical.
The versatile instrument is available in three configurations: A3F — the instrument is equipped with a flame atomiser only and is fully controlled by the embedded computer system and AA-Win 3.0 software; A3G — the instrument is equipped with a Graphite Furnace Atomiser only with precise feedback temperature control; A3FG — the instrument is equipped with both Flame Atomiser and Graphite Atomiser, selectable in AA-Win 3.0.
AELAB A3 employs a computer-controlled Czerny–Turner monochromator with a 1800 grooves/mm diffraction grating, 250nm blaze and 300mm focal length. A single-beam optical path integrates Hollow Cathode Lamps with Deuterium Arc lamp for background correction and an 8-lamp turret with independent warm-up control. Flame modules use Titanium Alloy burner heads and a corrosion-resistant pre-mix chamber. The graphite furnace features a transversally heated head with pyrolytically coated platform tubes and optional water circulator for efficient cooling. Robust steel chassis and safety interlocks (burner identification, flame and gas sensors, power loss protection) stabilize operation in routine analysis.
The AELAB A3 Series quantifies elemental concentration by measuring atomic absorption at discrete wavelengths between 185–910 nm. For flame AAS the nebuliser introduces the sample aerosol to Air/Acetylene, N2O/Acetylene or LPG flames. For furnace AAS the platform graphite tube performs programmable steps (dry, ash, atomise, clean; up to 10 steps) with voltage and optical temperature feedback. The system uses square-wave modulation with D2 (1.0Abs) and Self-Reversal (3.0Abs) background correction to compensate non-specific absorption. Data acquisition is handled by AA-Win 3.0 with continuous, peak height and peak area readout, multi-standard calibration, standard addition and interpolation.
The AELAB A3 Series is controlled by a PC running Windows OS with AA-Win 3.0 software. Analytical results, instrument parameters, signal profiles and calibration curves are stored digitally and can be exported for GLP documentation. USB/PC connectivity supports method backup and report generation. Optional accessories include autosampler and printers.
| Model | Atomisation | Background Correction | Flame Types / Head | Dimensions & Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3F | Flame atomiser | D2 and SR (software selectable) | Air/Acetylene, N2O/Acetylene, LPG; Titanium Alloy burner | Main unit 110cm × 54cm × 54cm, 75kg |
| A3G | Graphite furnace atomiser | D2 and SR | Transversally heated graphite head; platform tubes | Graphite PSU 50cm × 54cm × 54cm, 70kg |
| A3FG | Flame + Graphite furnace (automatic changeover) | D2 and SR | All flame types + graphite furnace | As above |
AELAB A3 performs elemental analysis in Agricultural, Environmental, Geological, Pharmaceutical, Clinical, Food, Mining and Petrochemical laboratories. Typical workflows include metals in water and wastewater, soil and plant digests, pharmaceutical raw material screening, food mineral content, alloy verification, and process quality control using flame or furnace modes.
AELAB manufactures the A3 Series under ISO/CE quality systems. Calibration supports multi-standard methods with traceable reference materials. AA-Win 3.0 enables audit-ready data handling aligned with GLP practices.
Specifications :
| Spectrometer System | |
|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 185nm - 910nm |
| Light Source | Hollow cathode lamp (HCL), Deuterium Arc lamp (D2) |
| Modulation | Square Wave Pulse |
| Modulation frequency | 100Hz Self reversal (SR) background, 400Hz Deuterium Arc (D2) background |
| Monochromator | |
| Grating | 1800 grooves/mm diffraction grating |
| Blazed Wavelength | 250nm |
| Focus | 300mm |
| Bandwidth | 0.1nm, 0.2nm, 0.4nm, 1.0nm, 2.0nm (Software selectable) |
| Scan mode | Automatic |
| Photometric Type | Single Beam |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ± 0.15nm |
| Wavelength Resolution | 0.2nm ± 0.02nm |
| Wavelength Reproducibility | < 0.05nm |
| Baseline Stability | 0.005Abs/30min |
| Background Correction | Deuterium Arc (D2) 1.0Abs, Self Reversal (SR) 3.0Abs |
| Flame Analysis | |
| Flame Types | Air/Acetylene, Nitrous Oxide/Acetylene, Air/Propane (LPG) |
| Sensitivity (Cu) | 2ug/ml Absorption > 0.28Abs |
| Characteristic Concentration | Cu < 0.02ug/ml, Ba < 0.15mg/ml (N2O/Acetylene) |
| Detection Limit | Cu < 0.004ug/ml |
| Repeatability | Cu < 0.7% (Air/Acetylene Flame); Ba < 1.0% (Nitrous Oxide/Acetylene Flame) |
| Burner heads | Titanium Alloy |
| Nebuliser | High efficiency glass, Acid proof available as an option |
| Pre-mix Chamber | Corrosion Resistant |
| Atomiser Selection | Automatic changeover (A3FG), Manual (A3F) |
| Safety Features | Burner identification, Flame Sensor, Gas Leak Sensor, Low Gas Pressure Sensor, Drain Trap, Sensor, Power Loss Protection |
| Graphite Furnace Analysis | |
| Graphite Head | Transversally Heated |
| Temperature Range | Ambient - 3000 0C |
| Heating Program | Up to 10 steps. Drying, Ashing, Atomisation, Cleaning |
| Feedback | Voltage and Optical temperature control feedback |
| Sensitivity (Cu) | 50ng/ml Absorption > 0.40Abs |
| Detection Limit | Cd < 0.004ng/ml |
| Repeatability | Cu < 2.0%, Cd < 2.0% |
| Graphite Tubes | Pyrolytically Coated with Platform |
| Sample Size | Up to 20ul |
| Graphite Cooling | Water Circulator Available |
| Safety Features | Argon Pressure Sensor, Water Flow Sensor, Over Temperature Sensor, Broken Tube Protection |
| Data Processing | |
| PC System | PC, Windows Operating System |
| Operating Program | AA Win 3.0 software |
| Analytical Methods | Flame AA, Flame AE, Graphite Furnace, Hydride Generation |
| Readout Mode | Continuous, Peak Height, Peak Area |
| Calibrations | Multi-Standard Calibration, Standard Addition, Interpolation |
| Data Storage | Analytical results, instrument and measurement parameters, signal profile, calibration curve |
| Power Requirements | |
| Main Unit | 220VAC 50/60Hz |
| Graphite Power Supply | 220VAC 50/60Hz Instantaneous power 7KW |
| Dimensions | |
| Main unit | 110cm x 54cm x 54cm 75kg |
| Graphite Power Supply | 50cm x 54cm x 54cm 70kg |
| Standard packaging | ||
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Quantity | Items |
| A3F | 1 each | Main unit; A3 instruction Manual; Cook Book; Safety Manual; System validation document; Data coded Air/Acetylene burner; Glass Nebuliser; Hollow cathode Lamp Holders (8); Power Cables (2); Gas tubing Air; Gas Tubing Acetylene; Drain Trap and Tubing; Tool Kit; Various gas Fittings; Graphite Tubes (10); Gas Tubing Argon; Connection Cable (graphite); Pipette; Pipette Tips (1 bag) |
| A3G | 1 each | Main unit; A3 instruction Manual; Cook book; Safety Manual; System Validation document; Hollow cathode Lamp Holders (8); Power Cables (2); Tool Kit; Various Gas Fittings; Graphite Tubes (10); Gas Tubing Argon; Connection Cable (Graphite); Pipette; Pipette Tips (1 bag) |
| A3FG | 1 each | Main unit; A3 instruction Manual; Cook Book; Safety Manual; System validation document; Data coded Air/Acetylene burner; Glass Nebuliser; Hollow cathode Lamp Holders (8); Power Cables (2); Gas tubing Air; Gas Tubing Acetylene; Drain Trap and Tubing; Tool Kit; Various gas Fittings; Graphite tubes (10); Gas Tubing Argon; Connection Cable (graphite); Pipette; Pipette Tips (1 bag) |
| Spectrometer System | |
|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 185nm - 910nm |
| Light Source | Hollow cathode lamp (HCL), Deuterium Arc lamp (D2) |
| Modulation | Square Wave Pulse |
| Modulation frequency | 100Hz Self reversal (SR) background, 400Hz Deuterium Arc (D2) background |
| Monochromator | |
| Grating | 1800 grooves/mm diffraction grating |
| Blazed Wavelength | 250nm |
| Focus | 300mm |
| Bandwidth | 0.1nm, 0.2nm, 0.4nm, 1.0nm, 2.0nm (Software selectable) |
| Scan mode | Automatic |
| Photometric Type | Single Beam |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ± 0.15nm |
| Wavelength Resolution | 0.2nm ± 0.02nm |
| Wavelength Reproducibility | < 0.05nm |
| Baseline Stability | 0.005Abs/30min |
| Background Correction | Deuterium Arc (D2) 1.0Abs, Self Reversal (SR) 3.0Abs |
| Flame Analysis | |
| Flame Types | Air/Acetylene, Nitrous Oxide/Acetylene, Air/Propane (LPG) |
| Sensitivity (Cu) | 2ug/ml Absorption > 0.28Abs |
| Characteristic Concentration | Cu < 0.02ug/ml, Ba < 0.15mg/ml (N2O/Acetylene) |
| Detection Limit | Cu < 0.004ug/ml |
| Repeatability | Cu < 0.7% (Air/Acetylene Flame); Ba < 1.0% (Nitrous Oxide/Acetylene Flame) |
| Burner heads | Titanium Alloy |
| Nebuliser | High efficiency glass, Acid proof available as an option |
| Pre-mix Chamber | Corrosion Resistant |
| Atomiser Selection | Automatic changeover (A3FG), Manual (A3F) |
| Safety Features | Burner identification, Flame Sensor, Gas Leak Sensor, Low Gas Pressure Sensor, Drain Trap, Sensor, Power Loss Protection |
| Graphite Furnace Analysis | |
| Graphite Head | Transversally Heated |
| Temperature Range | Ambient - 3000 0C |
| Heating Program | Up to 10 steps. Drying, Ashing, Atomisation, Cleaning |
| Feedback | Voltage and Optical temperature control feedback |
| Sensitivity (Cu) | 50ng/ml Absorption > 0.40Abs |
| Detection Limit | Cd < 0.004ng/ml |
| Repeatability | Cu < 2.0%, Cd < 2.0% |
| Graphite Tubes | Pyrolytically Coated with Platform |
| Sample Size | Up to 20ul |
| Graphite Cooling | Water Circulator Available |
| Safety Features | Argon Pressure Sensor, Water Flow Sensor, Over Temperature Sensor, Broken Tube Protection |
| Data Processing | |
| PC System | PC, Windows Operating System |
| Operating Program | AA Win 3.0 software |
| Analytical Methods | Flame AA, Flame AE, Graphite Furnace, Hydride Generation |
| Readout Mode | Continuous, Peak Height, Peak Area |
| Calibrations | Multi-Standard Calibration, Standard Addition, Interpolation |
| Data Storage | Analytical results, instrument and measurement parameters, signal profile, calibration curve |
| Power Requirements | |
| Main Unit | 220VAC 50/60Hz |
| Graphite Power Supply | 220VAC 50/60Hz Instantaneous power 7KW |
| Dimensions | |
| Main unit | 110cm x 54cm x 54cm 75kg |
| Graphite Power Supply | 50cm x 54cm x 54cm 70kg |
| Standard packaging | ||
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Quantity | Items |
| A3F | 1 each | Main unit; A3 instruction Manual; Cook Book; Safety Manual; System validation document; Data coded Air/Acetylene burner; Glass Nebuliser; Hollow cathode Lamp Holders (8); Power Cables (2); Gas tubing Air; Gas Tubing Acetylene; Drain Trap and Tubing; Tool Kit; Various gas Fittings; Graphite Tubes (10); Gas Tubing Argon; Connection Cable (graphite); Pipette; Pipette Tips (1 bag) |
| A3G | 1 each | Main unit; A3 instruction Manual; Cook book; Safety Manual; System Validation document; Hollow cathode Lamp Holders (8); Power Cables (2); Tool Kit; Various Gas Fittings; Graphite Tubes (10); Gas Tubing Argon; Connection Cable (Graphite); Pipette; Pipette Tips (1 bag) |
| A3FG | 1 each | Main unit; A3 instruction Manual; Cook Book; Safety Manual; System validation document; Data coded Air/Acetylene burner; Glass Nebuliser; Hollow cathode Lamp Holders (8); Power Cables (2); Gas tubing Air; Gas Tubing Acetylene; Drain Trap and Tubing; Tool Kit; Various gas Fittings; Graphite tubes (10); Gas Tubing Argon; Connection Cable (graphite); Pipette; Pipette Tips (1 bag) |
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