Distillation Systems

Vapodest - Water Steam Distillation Systems

Safety in the Laboratory

Transparent Protective Door
Offers protection against splashes and facilitates ob-
servation of the distillation process.
Safety Functions
Distillations can only be started when the tube is in-
serted properly and the protection door is closed.
Monitoring Functions
Should there be any malfunction, the analysis is stop-
ped or aborted immediately.
Automatic Steam Generator
Pressure control and overheating protection of the
steam generator offer absolute protection.

Resources in the Laboratory

Saving energy - Stand-by mode
The instrument switches automatically to the stand-by
mode during non-operation periods. During the stand-
by mode the steam power is maintained. This feature
ensures full steam power for distillations even after
long breaks.
Saving Cooling Water
When the equipment is in the stand-by mode the coo-
ling water supply is cut off automatically.

Quality in the Laboratory

Direct Addition of Water Steam
Optimal blending of the sample, so that crystallized di-
gestion solutions are liquefied in seconds.
High Quality Material
All material used have been tested intensively in
Gerhardt’s own application lab.
Plastic Housing
Corrosion caused by chemicals is practically impossible.
Thus, the life span of the instrument is dramatically incre-
ased.

Highly Precise Analysis in the Laboratory Operation via Operator Button
With the introduction of the Vapodest distillation systems C. Gerhardt has set new standards in today’s worldwide analytical The instrument is operated very easily using
instrument market. Whenever, highly precise analysis results are needed - C. Gerhardt has the answer. an operator button. All steps of the
analysis and the programming as well
Vapodest offers solutions for demanding tasks in tomorrow’s lab. All systems have an automatic steam generator with a steam as error messages are shown in the
output, which can be set between 30 - 100 %; thus all common distillations can be handled easily. Since the instrument is display clearly visible.
kept in stand-by mode when it is not needed, energy is saved but an immediate start of an analysis is also possible at any Suction and addition of chemicals
time. A wide range of distillation times can be programmed. Typically Kjeldahl-distillations are finished in 2-4 minutes. can be programmed or done manu-
ally using the chemical resistant key
The Vapodest models with improved distillation time range from a semi-automatic distillation system, the Vapodest 10s, to a board.
fully automated distillation and titration system, the Vapodest 50s carousel with autosampler and controll via PC.
Operation via PC - Vapodest Manager
Model Vapodest 50s and Vapodest 50s
carousel are operated via PC using the
controlling software Vapodest Ma-
nager. This software offers extensive
documentation- as well as monitoring
functions and meets the requirements
for certified laboratory management
(more information on this matter can
be found on page 9).

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 Distillation Systems

Vapodest - Water Steam Distillation Systems

Safety in the Laboratory

Transparent Protective Door
Offers protection against splashes and facilitates ob-
servation of the distillation process.
Safety Functions
Distillations can only be started when the tube is in-
serted properly and the protection door is closed.
Monitoring Functions
Should there be any malfunction, the analysis is stop-
ped or aborted immediately.
Automatic Steam Generator
Pressure control and overheating protection of the
steam generator offer absolute protection.

Resources in the Laboratory

Saving energy - Stand-by mode
The instrument switches automatically to the stand-by
mode during non-operation periods. During the stand-
by mode the steam power is maintained. This feature
ensures full steam power for distillations even after
long breaks.
Saving Cooling Water
When the equipment is in the stand-by mode the coo-
ling water supply is cut off automatically.

Quality in the Laboratory

Direct Addition of Water Steam
Optimal blending of the sample, so that crystallized di-
gestion solutions are liquefied in seconds.
High Quality Material
All material used have been tested intensively in
Gerhardt’s own application lab.
Plastic Housing
Corrosion caused by chemicals is practically impossible.
Thus, the life span of the instrument is dramatically incre-
ased.

Highly Precise Analysis in the Laboratory Operation via Operator Button
With the introduction of the Vapodest distillation systems C. Gerhardt has set new standards in today’s worldwide analytical The instrument is operated very easily using
instrument market. Whenever, highly precise analysis results are needed - C. Gerhardt has the answer. an operator button. All steps of the
analysis and the programming as well
Vapodest offers solutions for demanding tasks in tomorrow’s lab. All systems have an automatic steam generator with a steam as error messages are shown in the
output, which can be set between 30 - 100 %; thus all common distillations can be handled easily. Since the instrument is display clearly visible.
kept in stand-by mode when it is not needed, energy is saved but an immediate start of an analysis is also possible at any Suction and addition of chemicals
time. A wide range of distillation times can be programmed. Typically Kjeldahl-distillations are finished in 2-4 minutes. can be programmed or done manu-
ally using the chemical resistant key
The Vapodest models with improved distillation time range from a semi-automatic distillation system, the Vapodest 10s, to a board.
fully automated distillation and titration system, the Vapodest 50s carousel with autosampler and controll via PC.
Operation via PC - Vapodest Manager
Model Vapodest 50s and Vapodest 50s
carousel are operated via PC using the
controlling software Vapodest Ma-
nager. This software offers extensive
documentation- as well as monitoring
functions and meets the requirements
for certified laboratory management
(more information on this matter can
be found on page 9).

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Automatic Distillation Systems Programmable Distillation Systems with External Titration

All distillation systems are especially good in handling distillations of Kjeldahl digestion solutions as well as physical sepe- Vapodest 45s is a programmable distillation system for demanding tasks in a certified lab. Up to 20 programs can be stored
ration methods of water steam soluble materials and volatile acids. For alcohol determination it is extremely helpful that the and called up on demand. Vapodest 45 is prepared to take an external titrator so that the titration can be run automatically
steam power of the steam generator can be adjusted. after the distillation.

Vapodest 10s
Vapodest 10s is the new basic
model for the automatic rapid
distillation, especially for Kjeldahl
digestion solutions in Kjeldahl flasks
or Kjeldatherm digestion glasses.
It is the ideal instrument for labora-
tories with a low sample throughput
but a high demand for reliability,
user-friendliness and safety.
System configuration
Addition of reagent using time
controlled pump and/or using a
push button
Distillation time can be pre-se-
lected using a timer
Steam output can be set variable
Delivery complete with set of tu-
bing and digestion tube
n
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Alcohol d
Vapodest 20s
The basic model for low sample
throughput. In order to ensure a
distillation process without errors all
available functions are continuously
monitored by the micro-processor.
The digital display shows the pro-
gram steps as well as eight different
error messages.
System configuration
Addition of reagent
Distillation time can be set
Reaction time
10 programs can be stored and
recalled
Programmable steam power,
30 - 100 %
Optical and acoustical error
messages
Delivery complete with set of tu-
bing and digestion tube
Vapodest 20s is suited perfectly for
the determination of alcohol.
Vapodest 30s
This model fulfils all the parameters
for Kjeldahl chemical additions. The
addition of all chemicals required
for the Kjeldahl method is a feature
of this model. Basically, it is like the
Vapodest 20 - however, it offers
further options for programming:
the sample residue is sucked off au-
tomatically and put into the sample
residue container.
System configuration
Addition of H2O
Addition of reagent
Reaction time
10 programs can be stored and
recalled
Distillation time can be set
Programmable steam power,
30 - 100 %
Time for suction of sample
residue can be set
Optical and acoustical error
messages
Delivery complete with set of tu-
bing and digestion tube
Vapodest 45s - with External Titration
The distillation system offers the complete program process System configuration
for a reliable analysis. In order to ensure an error free Addition of H3BO3
distillation all functions are monitored continuously. The Addition of H2O
multifunctional display shows all program steps and error Addition of NaOH / reagent
messages alphanumerically. Sample residue is sucked Reaction time
off automatically and transferred into the sample residue 20 programs can be stored and recalled
container. Distillation time can be set
Vapodest 45 has an interface to take an external titra- Programmable steam power, 30 - 100 %
tor and thus, can be expanded into a complete analysis Time for suction of sample residue can be set
system. This configuration is perfect for any lab with a big Optical and acoustical error messages
variety of sample throughput. Language selection
Delivery complete with set of tubing and digestion tube
Gerhardt offers two models Additional Functions when operated with Titrator
Vapodest 45s, complete with titrator Endpoint titration automatic
Vapodest 45s, (without titrator) prepared for the con- Display of consumption of titration solution
nection of an external titrator Display of pH-value

Order information see page 13 Order information see page 13

Set of tanks with or without level sensor is available for all Vapodest-models as an option Set of tanks with or without level sensor is available for all Vapodest-models as an option
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Applications Technical Data All Systems in Comparison

Vapodest observes international and national norms and analysis standards and thus, meets the requested analysis qualities. Type VAP 10s VAP 20s VAP 30s Standard configuration Vap10s Vap20s Vap30s Vap45s Vap50s Vap50sC
Vapodest can be used for nearly all analytical areas. Application notes for various determinations are available on request. Cooling water consumption per min 5L 5L 5L Automatic addition H3BO3
Distillation time / sample 2-4 min. 2-4 min. 2-4 min. Automatic addition H2O
Recovery rate % > 99,5 > 99,5 > 99,5 Automatic addition NaOH
Reproducibility % +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 Programmable reaction time
Detection limit N 0,1 mg 0,1 mg 0,1 mg Programmable distillation time
Protein Determination in:
Nominal voltage 230 VAC1) 230 VAC1) 230 VAC1) Automatic steam generator
Grain and grain products e.g. AOAC 979.09, 920.87
Eggs and egg products e.g. § 64,05.00,15 Frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 50 Hz Steam power can be set variable
Milk and milk products, e.g. § 64,01.00,10 Nominal wattage 1600 W 1600 W 1600 W Automatic suction of sample waste
Meat and meat products, e.g. AOAC 928.08 Weight 20 kg 25 kg 27 kg Automatic suction of the receiver
Raw material for breweries, e.g. AOAC
Dimensions mm (W x D x H) 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 Main programs 1 10 10 20 any any
920.53,950.09
Tobacco Order No. 12-0015 12-0020 12-0025 Control via PC / Vapodest Manager
Animal feed e.g. AOAC 990.03 Recommended set of tanks (optional) KAN 20 2)
KAN 20 2)
KAN 30 2)
Selection of language
Starch Automatic check of chemical reservoir
Malt, wort, beer
Type VAP 45s VAP 50s VAP 50s OT Stand-by-Function
and many more
Cooling water consumption per min 5L 5L 5L Optical and acoustical error messages
Distillation time / sample 2-4 min. 2-4 min. 2-4 min. Protection door with safety switch
Recovery rate % > 99,5 > 99,5 > 99,5 Kjeldatherm digestion tubes can be used*)
Reproducibility % +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 Kjeldahl-flasks can be used**)
Detection limit N 0,1 mg 0,1 mg 0,1 mg Tubing set complete
Nitrogen Determination in: Nominal voltage 230 VAC 1)
230 VAC 1)
230 VAC 1)
Kjeldatherm digestion tube 250 ml (20x)
Soil (fertilizers) e.g. AOAC or DIN 19684 part 4 Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz Buffer solution pH 4, 250 ml
or AOAC 973.48
Nominal wattage 1600 W 1600 W 1600 W Buffer solution pH 7, 250 ml
Water e.g. DEV, H11, H28
Substrates Weight 29 kg 33 kg 33 kg KCL Electrolyte solution
Cellulose Dimensions mm (W x D x H) 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 RS 485 interface
Pulp Order No. with titrator 12-0035 12-0040 12-0048 RS 232 interface
Paper
Order No. without titrator 12-0030 USB-interface
Petroleum
Steel Recommended set of tanks (optional) KAN 40 2)
KAN 50 2)
KAN 50 2) Automatic titration
Coal Micro dosing pump for titration
and many more. Type VAP 50s CArOusel Titration with external titrator

Cooling water consumption per min 5L CD-ROM with Vapodest-Manager

Distillation time / sample 2-4 min. pH-electrode

Recovery rate % > 99,5 Connection set for PC

Reproducibility % +/- 1 Connection for scale

Detection limit N 0,1 mg Result print out

Water Steam Distillation
Nominal voltage 230 VAC1) Autosampler (carousel)
Phenol
Alcohol Frequency 50 hz Set of storage tanks
Total cyanide Nominal wattage 1830 W Special models (on request) Vap10s Vap20s Vap30s Vap45s Vap50s Vap50sC
Determination of ammonium Model acid resistant
Weight 198 kg
Preservatives
Dimensions mm (W x D x H) 10103) x 670 x 1655 Distribution head made of PP standard standard
Sulphur dioxide
Volatile nitrogenous base preservatives Order No. see page 13 Model 115 V
Natural rubber Recommended set of tanks (optional) included Model Micro
and many more
= Standard configuration
Computer: Personal computer and printer are not included the delivery
1) Special voltages on request Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, 1 x USB-interface, 1 x serial interface
2) All set of tanks have an automatic level sensor (also available without level sensor on request)
3) 1290 mm with board attached on the side for monitor or printer *) Digestion tubes type KTG 250 ml, KDD 400 ml and KDD 800 ml can be used
**) Kjeldahl-flasks type KD 250 ml, KD 500 ml and KD 750 ml can be used (Vap 50 carousel only possible for single
determination with adapter)
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 Distillation Systems Distillation Systems

Applications Technical Data All Systems in Comparison

Vapodest observes international and national norms and analysis standards and thus, meets the requested analysis qualities. Type VAP 10s VAP 20s VAP 30s Standard configuration Vap10s Vap20s Vap30s Vap45s Vap50s Vap50sC
Vapodest can be used for nearly all analytical areas. Application notes for various determinations are available on request. Cooling water consumption per min 5L 5L 5L Automatic addition H3BO3
Distillation time / sample 2-4 min. 2-4 min. 2-4 min. Automatic addition H2O
Recovery rate % > 99,5 > 99,5 > 99,5 Automatic addition NaOH
Reproducibility % +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 Programmable reaction time
Detection limit N 0,1 mg 0,1 mg 0,1 mg Programmable distillation time
Protein Determination in:
Nominal voltage 230 VAC1) 230 VAC1) 230 VAC1) Automatic steam generator
Grain and grain products e.g. AOAC 979.09, 920.87
Eggs and egg products e.g. § 64,05.00,15 Frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 50 Hz Steam power can be set variable
Milk and milk products, e.g. § 64,01.00,10 Nominal wattage 1600 W 1600 W 1600 W Automatic suction of sample waste
Meat and meat products, e.g. AOAC 928.08 Weight 20 kg 25 kg 27 kg Automatic suction of the receiver
Raw material for breweries, e.g. AOAC
Dimensions mm (W x D x H) 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 Main programs 1 10 10 20 any any
920.53,950.09
Tobacco Order No. 12-0015 12-0020 12-0025 Control via PC / Vapodest Manager
Animal feed e.g. AOAC 990.03 Recommended set of tanks (optional) KAN 20 2)
KAN 20 2)
KAN 30 2)
Selection of language
Starch Automatic check of chemical reservoir
Malt, wort, beer
Type VAP 45s VAP 50s VAP 50s OT Stand-by-Function
and many more
Cooling water consumption per min 5L 5L 5L Optical and acoustical error messages
Distillation time / sample 2-4 min. 2-4 min. 2-4 min. Protection door with safety switch
Recovery rate % > 99,5 > 99,5 > 99,5 Kjeldatherm digestion tubes can be used*)
Reproducibility % +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 Kjeldahl-flasks can be used**)
Detection limit N 0,1 mg 0,1 mg 0,1 mg Tubing set complete
Nitrogen Determination in: Nominal voltage 230 VAC 1)
230 VAC 1)
230 VAC 1)
Kjeldatherm digestion tube 250 ml (20x)
Soil (fertilizers) e.g. AOAC or DIN 19684 part 4 Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz Buffer solution pH 4, 250 ml
or AOAC 973.48
Nominal wattage 1600 W 1600 W 1600 W Buffer solution pH 7, 250 ml
Water e.g. DEV, H11, H28
Substrates Weight 29 kg 33 kg 33 kg KCL Electrolyte solution
Cellulose Dimensions mm (W x D x H) 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 440 x 340 x 690 RS 485 interface
Pulp Order No. with titrator 12-0035 12-0040 12-0048 RS 232 interface
Paper
Order No. without titrator 12-0030 USB-interface
Petroleum
Steel Recommended set of tanks (optional) KAN 40 2)
KAN 50 2)
KAN 50 2) Automatic titration
Coal Micro dosing pump for titration
and many more. Type VAP 50s CArOusel Titration with external titrator

Cooling water consumption per min 5L CD-ROM with Vapodest-Manager

Distillation time / sample 2-4 min. pH-electrode

Recovery rate % > 99,5 Connection set for PC

Reproducibility % +/- 1 Connection for scale

Detection limit N 0,1 mg Result print out

Water Steam Distillation
Nominal voltage 230 VAC1) Autosampler (carousel)
Phenol
Alcohol Frequency 50 hz Set of storage tanks
Total cyanide Nominal wattage 1830 W Special models (on request) Vap10s Vap20s Vap30s Vap45s Vap50s Vap50sC
Determination of ammonium Model acid resistant
Weight 198 kg
Preservatives
Dimensions mm (W x D x H) 10103) x 670 x 1655 Distribution head made of PP standard standard
Sulphur dioxide
Volatile nitrogenous base preservatives Order No. see page 13 Model 115 V
Natural rubber Recommended set of tanks (optional) included Model Micro
and many more
= Standard configuration
Computer: Personal computer and printer are not included the delivery
1) Special voltages on request Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, 1 x USB-interface, 1 x serial interface
2) All set of tanks have an automatic level sensor (also available without level sensor on request)
3) 1290 mm with board attached on the side for monitor or printer *) Digestion tubes type KTG 250 ml, KDD 400 ml and KDD 800 ml can be used
**) Kjeldahl-flasks type KD 250 ml, KD 500 ml and KD 750 ml can be used (Vap 50 carousel only possible for single
determination with adapter)
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