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PAL (commonly referred to as LEAP and CTC) this is an X,Y,Z Robot with syringe only concept
These are some terms that are commonly associated with the PAL Robot:

Autosampler
Injector for LC or GC
Precise, adaptable liquid handling Front-End automation systems
Variety of lengths and options
Extremely flexible
Sample Injector
No tubing in the sample path minimizes sample loss from adsorption which facilitates higher detection sensitivity
Maximized throughput
Flexible automation
Full software control with various data system integrations and/ or LEAP Shell Software
Rugged
Reliable
Stand alone workstation
On board software control

The syringe only concept of the PAL combines the manual sample injection procedure with the precision and throughput of a robotic liquid handling system. Samples are aspirated with a conventional syringe and are transferred directly into the sample loop. No error prone Teflon tubing or transfer lines are involved during the sample loading process. The single syringe design allows even for the "cherry picking" of samples (random access of the wells).
CTC PAL’s – Prep And Load Automation for all your LC and GC applications. LEAP has expertise automating sample injection into a GC port or LC injection valve.
Workstations are small footprint XYZ robots built on the flexible CTC PAL platform, that handle a variety of tasks. They can perform as liquid sample handlers that provide for accurate dilutions of liquid samples. Workstations can handle large volumes with the addition of diluters, large volume dispensing pumps and tools. They are also suitable to pull samples from liquid streams by using flow cells, flow vials and flow valves. To collect these samples into vials, add reagents, agitate, heat it or directly inject it into a detector system is simple for these XYZ workstations. Many accessories are available to customize workstations to specific needs.
CTC's PAL instrument design provides worry-free operation and low maintenance costs. An open architecture for easy access to the injection valves, sample trays and syringes, guarantees the quick exchange of sample loops, trays and different syringe sizes. All PAL liquid handling systems are equipped with Flash EEPROM technology, for problem-free update of every installed unit with the newest enhancements and capabilities.
LEAP is proud to introduce the newest PAL's the HTC-xt
LEAP is proud to introduce the newest PAL's the HTS-xt

Third Party Instrument Drivers

Drivers are available either through LEAP Technologies or the instrument vendor

Agilent ChemStation
Agilent EZChrom
Applied Biosystems Analyst
Bruker Daltonics Compass
Chronos Software
DataApex Clarity
Dionex Chromeleon
Justice Software
Chromperfect
LEAP Shell Software
Shimadzu LCMSsolution
Shimadzu LCSolution
Thermo Xcalibur
Varian Galaxie
Waters Masslynx
Waters Empower

The PAL System is an XYZ robotic system offering high flexibility and functionality. Its intended use can be described as being mainly as autosamplers or sample preparation devices for all relevant fields of application in chemical and physical analysis.
Typical fields of application for the PAL System are:

Environmental analysis
Quality control in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
Drug discovery
Metabolism studies on agrochemicals or pharmaceutical products

The traditional market position of CTC Analytics AG has resulted in the PAL System being mainly used as an autosampler device for the techniques of GC (gas chromatography) and HPLC (high pressure liquid chromatography). Sample preparation steps, such as filtration, purification or separation by means of solid phase extraction (SPE), derivatization, etc., are possible in combination with chromatographic or other techniques. Other techniques or areas of application are also possible. XYZ robotic systems are typically used where vial (sample) transport, liquid handling or sample preparation need to be automated. Known fields of application include tablet dissolution and viscosimetry.

PAL's

COMBI PAL

DI PAL

HTC PAL

HTC-xt PAL

HTS PAL

HTS-xt PAL

HTX PAL

Twin PAL

Photos

LEAP CTC COMBI PAL	LEAP CTC GC PAL on 6890	LEAP CTC HTC PAL	LEAP CTC HTS PAL
LEAP CTC LC PAL	LEAP CTC HTC PAL with 2 Stacks	LEAP CTC SPE PAL	LEAP CTC SPME PAL

Control of the PAL has been successfully integrated within each of the 4 major Mass Spec company’s software packages. This has the significant advantage of incorporating the Sample List of the PAL into the sequence table of the Mass Spec. Thus avoiding having to enter data twice. Each integration package has been implemented in a slightly different way - more complete documentation for each is available from LEAP.

LEAP offers installation and familiarization training with every new system. The twelve month warranty includes unlimited telephone support and module exchange programs. Extended warranties include annual preventative maintenance in addition to telephone support and module exchange programs.

For customers that want to write their own custom macros and injection cycles, LEAP offers software training at our facility in Carrboro, NC.

Consumables

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LEAP provides automated workstation instrumentation solutions based on the LEAP CTC PAL X, Y, Z syringe only autosampler robot from LEAP Technologies. This extremely flexible, precise, and adaptable liquid handling robotic platform is available in a variety of lengths and options depending on the requirements of your sample preparation and injections for your UHPLC, LC or GC chromatography.LEAP offers full support and service for the PAL platform in addition to being able to write custom macros, cycles, and scheduling to your applications. Please contact LEAP Technologies on how we can help you get maximized throughput with flexible pipetting automation solutions.