Automated analyzers: on-instrument concentrate dilution
One path draws concentrate and the other draws diluent; the outputs meet and mix before reaching the working-solution reservoir. For this task, DRPL-0119 may be specified as a concentrate dilution pump or reagent dilution pump. Proportional pumping supplies the liquids, while downstream mixing determines uniformity.
Ratio calculation: 1:19 means one part concentrate plus 19 parts diluent. Assuming additive volumes, no target solute in the diluent and no reaction, the combined volume is 20 times the concentrate volume and the target-solute concentration is 1/20 of its original value. The shown 60 μL + 1140 μL configuration gives a nominal 1.2 mL. Confirm concentration from measured outputs and prepared-liquid testing.
Prime and remove air from both paths before assessing the liquid entering the mixer, especially after startup or liquid changes. A depleted supply or bubbles in one path can cause a concentration error even if combined volume appears acceptable. Measure each path independently before assessing the mixed working solution.
