Abstract: An apparatus (1) for cooling containers, in particular vials, comprising at least one first cooling zone (200) for receiving containers, with a cooling zone base and a cooling zone wall (201), and a cooling device (300) for cooling air, and a first duct (113) for conducting the cooled air from the cooling device (300) into the cooling zone (200), wherein an outlet of the first duct (113) is spaced apart from the cooling zone base.

Abstract: In a process for thermally desorbing a phase material (20), in particular for conditioning a fiber for carrying out a solid-phase microextraction, the phase material (20) is heated along a temperature curve. The temperature curve of the phase material (20) during desorption includes at least one low point.

Abstract: A method for automated processing of a sample using a first pipette tip container (110) having a first pipette tip comprises the steps of: removing the first pipette tip (160) from the first pipette tip container (110); feeding the sample into the first pipette tip container (110); processing the sample in the first pipette tip container (110). A rack (100) comprises at least one first pipette tip container (110) having a first pipette tip (160), wherein the rack (100) comprises means for identifying an alignment of an orientation of the rack (100) in a rack receptacle of an apparatus for automated processing of a sample. A transport arrangement comprises at least two racks (100), wherein at least one bottom region of a pipette tip container (110) of a first rack (100) is in direct contact with a releasable covering, in particular a tear-off film of a second rack (100).

Abstract: The present application concerns a cartridge with a housing and at least one reaction well for a chemical or a biological assay arranged on an outside surface of said housing. The at least one reaction well has a bottom surface, preferably coated with at least one chemical or biological binding agent suitable to bind to a component to assay the presence of a component in a probe. Said cartridge further comprises at least one storage vessel arranged in said housing. The at least one storage vessel comprises a reagent solution, wash solution and/or dilution solution in a quantity which is sufficient to carry out the assay in said at least one reaction well, the number of storage vessels of said cartridge being chosen such that all reagent solutions, wash solutions and/or dilution solutions needed to carry out the assay in said at least one reaction well are present in said cartridge.

Abstract: A method for operating a dosing device comprising a control unit, a dosing unit with a cannula of a first volume, and a sampling container connected to the cannula. The method comprises moving the dosing unit in a first direction along an axis to move the cannula into a vessel containing a liquid; constantly aspirating fluid through the cannula with a predetermined volumetric flow; measuring at least one optical parameter of the aspirated fluid; when a change of the optical parameter is detected, storing a first position of the dosing unit on the axis and interrupting the movement of the dosing unit; and calculating a second position of the dosing unit on the axis at which the tip of the cannula has penetrated a first phase boundary upon immersion into the liquid. The calculation is performed on the basis of the first position, the predetermined speed, the first volume and the predetermined volumetric flow.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for cooling containers, in particular vials, comprising at least one first cooling zone (200) for receiving containers, with a cooling zone base and a cooling zone wall (201), and a cooling device (300) for cooling air, and a first duct (113) for conducting the cooled air from the cooling device (300) into the cooling zone (200), wherein an outlet of the first duct (113) is spaced apart from the cooling zone base.

Abstract: In a process for thermally desorbing a phase material (20), in particular for conditioning a fiber for carrying out a solid-phase microextraction, the phase material (20) is heated along a temperature curve. The temperature curve of the phase material (20) during desorption includes at least one low point.

Abstract: A device for activating a screw cap of a container comprises a first holding device for holding the screw cap, and a drive for activating the first holding device, wherein the first holding device is movable in a plane. The first holding device comprises a coupling device for the coupling of an external drive, and therefore the first holding device is movable in the plane.

Abstract: The present application relates to a device for extracting volatile components from a sample received in a sample vessel, wherein the sample vessel is closed in a gas-tight manner. The device moreover has a discharge line and a supply line, which protrude into the sample vessel. The supply line comprises a first valve with which a flow of gas through the supply line can be throttled and/or interrupted. A suction opening of a pump is fluidically connected to the discharge line via a first fluid line, such that the pressure conditions in the device can be controlled by the capacity of the pump and by the setting of the first valve. A second fluid line fluidically connects the supply line to an output opening of the pump, such that sample vessel, supply line, discharge line and pump form a closed gas circuit. A trap element with at least one sorption material is fluidically connected to the first fluid line or the second fluid line.

Abstract: In a method for performing a solid-phase micro-extraction, a holding device connected to an extraction device and secured on an adapter is held, while an actuating device connected to a guide device is moved. A device for performing a solid-phase microextraction comprises an actuating device connected to a guide device, and a holding device connected to an extraction device, wherein the extraction device is guided at least partially in the guide device, and wherein the extraction device is movable relative to the guide device by means of an actuation of the actuating device.

Abstract: A device for collecting a sample and for depositing the sample in a sample-receiving port of a measuring apparatus comprises a first connection element (8) with three connections for fluid, and a second connection element (7), and a hollow needle (5) for collecting and depositing the sample. A first feed line (9) for a first washing liquid is connected via a first pump to a first connection for fluid of the first connection element (8). A second feed line (10) for a second washing liquid is connected via a second pump to a second connection for fluid of the first connection element (8). A connection for fluid of the second connection element (7) is connected to the third connection for fluid of the first connection element (8), and the second connection element (7) is connected to a dosing device (1) and to the hollow needle (5). A valve (2) is arranged between the third connection for fluid of the first connection element (8) and the second connection element (7).

Abstract: A device (1) for extracting an extraction material, in particular for solid-phase micro-extraction, comprises an extractor (130) and a tip (100) for penetrating a separating layer, wherein the extractor (130) is connected to the tip (100). In a method for extracting an extraction material from a container with an extraction device (1), a separating layer of the container is penetrated by a tip (100) of an extractor (130), and the extraction material is extracted.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for operating a dosing device with a control unit and a dosing unit. The dosing unit has a cannula with a first volume and a tip, and also a sampling container fluidically connected to the cannula. In a first step, the dosing unit is moved linearly at a predetermined speed in a first direction along an axis, such that the cannula is moved into a vessel containing at least one liquid. At the same time, fluid is aspirated constantly through the cannula with a predetermined volumetric flow by a pump device. At least one optical parameter of the aspirated fluid is measured by at least one optical sensor, which is arranged between the cannula and the sampling container. When a change of the at least one optical parameter is detected, a first position of the dosing unit on the axis is stored by the control unit and the movement of the dosing unit is interrupted.

Abstract: The present application relates to an actuation device for a piston of a syringe. The actuation device comprises a holder for a barrel of the syringe, a coupling which is linearly movable relative to the holder and has a seat into which the piston of the syringe can be inserted, at least one securing element with which the piston can be secured releasably in the seat, and a linear drive for the coupling. The coupling has at least two electrically conductive contact elements which are arranged inside the seat in order to come into contact with corresponding electrically conductive contact faces of the piston when the piston is inserted into the seat. The present application further relates to a sampling system with an actuation device and with at least one syringe, and also to a syringe suitable for the sampling system.

Abstract: A device (1) for mixing a sample, in particular for an automatic chemical analysis instrument, comprises a receptacle device with at least two moveably guided container receptacles (21-24, 31.1), with each container receptacle (21-24, 31.1) comprising a support region for holding a sample container (41-44). The support regions of the two container receptacles (21-24, 31.1) are arranged at different heights in an operational state of the device (1).

Abstract: The present application relates to a device for extracting volatile components from a sample. The device comprises a sample vessel for receiving the sample with a supply line and with a discharge line, wherein the sample vessel is closed in a gas-tight manner, and also a gas reservoir, which is connected to the supply line. Moreover, the device has a trap element, which is fluidically connected to the discharge line and which has at least one absorber material. The trap element is connected releasably to the discharge line, wherein the trap element has a gas outlet such that, when the trap element is connected to the discharge line, a gas from the gas reservoir can flow through said trap element.

Abstract: The present application relates to a device for extracting volatile components from a sample received in a sample vessel, wherein the sample vessel is closed in a gas-tight manner. The device moreover has a discharge line and a supply line, which protrude into the sample vessel. The supply line comprises a first valve with which a flow of gas through the supply line can be throttled and/or interrupted. A suction opening of a pump is fluidically connected to the discharge line via a first fluid line, such that the pressure conditions in the device can be controlled by the capacity of the pump and by the setting of the first valve. A second fluid line fluidically connects the supply line to an output opening of the pump, such that sample vessel, supply line, discharge line and pump form a closed gas circuit. A trap element with at least one sorption material is fluidically connected to the first fluid line or the second fluid line.

Abstract: A device for collecting a sample and for depositing the sample in a sample-receiving port of a measuring apparatus comprises a first connection element (8) with three connections for fluid, and a second connection element (7), and a hollow needle (5) for collecting and depositing the sample. A first feed line (9) for a first washing liquid is connected via a first pump to a first connection for fluid of the first connection element (8). A second feed line (10) for a second washing liquid is connected via a second pump to a second connection for fluid of the first connection element (8). A connection for fluid of the second connection element (7) is connected to the third connection for fluid of the first connection element (8), and the second connection element (7) is connected to a dosing device (1) and to the hollow needle (5). A valve (2) is arranged between the third connection for fluid of the first connection element (8) and the second connection element (7).

Abstract: In a method for analysing a sample, a plurality of sample preparation devices and an automatic analytic device for analysing the sample are used, wherein said plurality of sample preparation devices and the automatic analytic device are connected to each other by a data processing unit in order to receive, process and send data from and/or to each one of said sample preparation devices and the automatic analytic device. The method comprises the steps of preparing a first portion of the sample by a first sample preparation device; analysing said first portion by the automatic analytic device in order to get a first result; comparing the first result with a value dependent decision criteria to get a first decision value or a second decision value by the data processing unit. If the decision value is the second decision value, a second portion of the same sample by the second sample preparation device is prepared and analysed by the automatic analytic device in order to get a second result.

Abstract: A device for activating a screw cap of a container comprises a first holding device for holding the screw cap, and a drive for activating the first holding device, wherein the first holding device is movable in a plane. The first holding device comprises a coupling device for the coupling of an external drive, and therefore the first holding device is movable in the plane.