Outdoor Water Samplers

Outdoor Water Samplers are designed to handle the most difficult external weathering. All models include:

• Rugged Enclosure. Thick, Powder-coated Steel Enclosure comes complete with locking door. This enclosure is able to withstand the elements, and with a heater and insulation can withstand harsh winters with low temperatures.
  
  
• Vacuum-system Water Sampler. The vacuum-method includes a metering chamber, vacuum pump, and pinch valve. Metering chambers can be upgraded from 3/8" ID to 5/8" ID. This allows for 66% more volume brought in from wider tubing! (something peristaltic samplers cannot accomplish). This is helpful in situations with large solids in the source liquid.
  
  
• Superior Pump Performance. Capable of drawing at speeds in excess of 7 ft/sec (2m/sec), and at draws over 250 FEET away. Many locational challenges are overcome with SIRCO's strong vacuum water samplers.
  
  
• Multi-Function Input Controller. Features a simple interface, 16-keypad and two liquid crystal display. Easily program sampler to initiate based on time, pulse or 4-20mA (e.g. flow-based sampling, sampling initiated at an event).
  
  
• Refrigerator. For refrigerated units, samples are kept at 4ºC (39.2ºF). Refrigerator is easily removed and replaced, or if there are issues, they can be repaired as a normal fridge would. No more hassles with peristaltic sampler fridge units that are built-in and a major headache to fix!
  
  
• Warranty. THREE FULL YEARS from date received (one year for refrigerator). Extended warranty optional up to five years.

 

Outdoor Automatic Water Sampler Specs:

SAMPLER

• Dimensions: 63" high x 26" wide x 26" deep (1.60m high x 0.66m wide x 0.66m deep)
• Weight: refrigerated: 310 Lbs (141 kg)
• Weight: non-refrigerated: 240 Lbs (109 kg)
• Enclosure: Nema 4 weatherproof 14 gauge steel enclosure with heat cured polyester-based powder paint for corrosion resistance & lockable door (Stainless Steel available upon request)
• Cold Temperatures: Optional insulation with thermostatically controlled forced-air heater
• Supply Voltage: Sampling system: 115 VAC / 60Hz or 12VDC
• Supply Voltage: Refrigeration and Heating Units: 115 VAC / 60Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)
• Operating Temperature with Heater and Insulation: -40ºC to 50ºC (-40ºF to 122ºF)
• Storage Temperature: -30ºC to 60ºC (-22ºF to 140ºF)

PERFORMANCE - VELOCITY

SIRCO Samplers vertical and horizontal velocity charts reveal their superior performance:

CONTROLLER

• Display: 2x16 character backlit LCD
• Touchpad: 16-key, calculator-type with multi-level menus
• Start Delay: Disabled; Time/Day; Pulse Count; 4-20mA (0 to 100 pulses/min); External Contact
• Program Type: Composite; Multi-Composite; Consecutive; Daily Cycle; Timed Step
• Clock: Real Time Clock & Operating System
• Direct Function Keys: Manual Sample; Manual Purge; Manual Bottle Advance; Restart
• Alarm Outputs (Independent): Cycle Abandoned [pulse output]; Sample Fault; Container Full
• Status Outputs: Sample Taken [Pulse Output]
• Switches: Run/Off (SPST Toggle); On/Off (5 Amp Lighted Breaker); Refrigerator On/Off (Optional); Heater On/Off (Optional)
• Available Displays: Real Time Clock; Process Timing; Process Controls; Pulse Counting; Event Response; Multi-Level Desc.; Flashing Prompts; Diagnostics
• Automatic Displays: Container Full; Interrupt; Alternating Time Stamp; Cycle(s) Abandoned

VACUUM SYSTEM

• Pinch Valve: Fixed - normally open
• Purge Cycle: Adjustable - 1 to 99 seconds
• Suction Cycle: Variable - adjusts automatically to double the input value of the purge time setting or until liquid contacts level electrode in metering chamber
• Sample Volume: Adjustable, 50cc to 500cc (or up to 1000cc with optional larger metering chamber)
• Sample Transport Velocity: Vertical: Minimum of 4.5 ft/sec at 20 ft of lift (3/8" ID intake)
• Sample Transport Velocity: Horizontal: Minimum of 5 ft/sec at 100 ft (3/8" ID intake)
• Sample Transport Velocity: Max Horizontal: Greater than 2.5ft/sec at 250 ft (76.2m)
• Metering Chamber: Acrylic 500cc, 100cc calibration (standard); Acrylic 1000cc, 100cc calibration (optional); Pyrex 500cc, 100cc calibration (optional); Pyrex 1000cc, 100cc calibration (optional)
• Volume Control Tube: 316 Stainless Steel
• Metering Chamber Level Electrode: 316 Stainless Steel
• Intake Capability: 3/8" ID standard, available for composite and discrete systems; 5/8" ID available for composite only.
• Intake Hose: 25FT Nylon reinforced PVC with 3/8" ID and sinker; 5/8" ID (optional); 25FT Teflon-lined PVC with 1/2" ID and SS sinker (optional)
• Discharge Hose: Latex, 3/8" ID; Latex, 5/8" ID (optional); Silicone 3/8" ID (optional); Silicone 5/8" ID (optional)
• Sample Containers: Composite
  HDPE or PP -- 2.3 US Gallon (9L);
  HDPE or PP -- 5 US Gallon (20L);
  Glass -- 2.5 US Gallon (10L)
• Sample Containers: Discrete
  PP -- 24 X 500cc (0.5L);
  HDPE or PP -- 2 X 9L (2 US Gallon);
  HDPE or PP -- 2 X 20L (5 Gallon);
  Glass -- 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 12 X 1/2L;
  Glass -- 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 12 X 1L;
  Glass -- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 X 2L;
  Glass -- 2, 3 or 4 X 4L
• Refrigerator: Small: 5 cu.ft., adjustable to maintain 4ºC
• Refrigerator: Large: 7 cu.ft., adjustable to maintain 4ºC, glass door fridge and digital thermometer

 

Download the spec sheet in pdf or word format.

Outdoor Automatic Water Sampler Options:

• Custom-Built Samplers. Each sampler can be custom-designed to meet the particular specifications of an environment. Call for details.
• MISA (All-clean) systems. Designed for testing chemicals and in situations where no plastics can touch the source liquid, these samplers are outfitted with Teflon-lined intake tubing, glass metering chamber, Stainless Steel fittings, and glass sample containers.
• Glass-Door Fridge. The glass-door models are now standard on all discrete sampler systems. The refrigerator is capable of keeping the sample at 4ºC, while including a handy glass door for quick viewing. Also includes digital thermometer readout and light.
• Pressure / Vacuum Gauge. Visibly see at what stage the sampler is at. Help troubleshoot whether the line is plugged.
• Heater with Thermostat, and Insulation. Necessary for sampling conditions where the water sampler is placed outdoors in cold climates. The forced-air heater will maintain operating temperature in external temperatures as low as -40ºC (-40ºF)
• Overflow Bottle Protection / Overflow Container Protection. Halts sampler as soon as the container is full. Also known as Full Bottle Shutoff.
• Common Sampler Fault Output. Sends a signal when sampler has a fault. Can be hooked up to PLC, buzzer, light, etc.
• Cabinet Circulation Fan. Useful for prolonging the life of the refrigerator in hot climates where the sampler sits directly in the sunlight.
• Stainless Steel Sinker Strainer. Helps prevent hose clogging in rigorous applications with heavy material in the source liquid.
• Integral Battery with Charger. Allows sampler to continue operating in the event of a power failure or unstable power situation. Without backup battery, sampling is halted after a power failure.
• External Valve Control Output. Used to send a signal to an external valve at the sample event, e.g. opening or shutting a valve during sampling.
• Quick-Connect. Stainless Steel connectors for quick connecting/disconnecting of intake tubing.
• Dual Station. Two water samplers built-in to one body. These types of samplers are useful in situations with space restrictions, where both water samples are desired to be kept in the same location, or to save costs on two samplers. There are two types of dual-station sampler, with either one or two controllers. Please call for details.
• Pressurized Source Solutions. Some ways of dealing with a pressurized source are in the attached sheet. Call for more information.
• External Equipment. Including Flow Meters, pH Sensors, Data Loggers, Rain Loggers, Temperature, etc.