Abstract: An autosampler for sampling liquids is disclosed. The autosampler may comprise a holder for holding at least one vial, a syringe for withdrawing a liquid sample from the at least one vial, an actuator for actuating the syringe, a housing for accommodating the syringe and the actuator, and a magnifying lens attached to the housing to facilitate visual inspection of the syringe during use. The magnifying lens may be accommodated in a door of the housing, behind or integrated in a transparent section of the door. The autosampler may be used in conjunction with a chromatograph, such as a gas chromatograph, a liquid chromatograph, or an ion chromatograph.

Abstract: A system for releasing an optical connector adapter from an optical connector is disclosed. The adapter has a longitudinal opening extending therethrough and is configured for joining two optical connectors positioned within the opening. The connector has a locking member configured for locking engagement with the adapter. The system includes a block configured for connection to an equipment panel. The block has an opening extending therethrough and is sized for receiving the optical connector adapter and an internal optical connector having an optical line extending into an interior side of the panel. The system further includes a release mechanism movably mounted within the block between a closed position in which the internal optical connector is in locking engagement with the adapter and an open position in which the adapter is released from locking engagement with the internal optical connector.