Liquid autosampler AOC-6000 Plus

gaswatervolatile organic compound

Overview The AOC-6000 Plus is a multifunctional autosampler for GC/MS that supports liquid injection, headspace (HS) injection and solid-phase microextraction (SPME), including next‑generation SPME Arrow. The unit integrates an RTC (Robotic Tool Changer) for automatic syringe exchange to enable continuous operation with different syringes. When combined with Twin Line MS systems, the AOC-6000 Plus enables sequential analytical workflows without column replacement.

Features

• Multiple injection modes in one autosampler: liquid injection, headspace (HS) injection and SPME (including SPME Arrow), selectable to match sample form and target analytes.
• Next‑generation SPME Arrow providing improved sensitivity, enhanced durability and high‑speed extraction compared with conventional SPME.
• Smart Chip management: reads Smart Chips embedded in Smart Syringe, Smart SPME Fiber and Smart SPME Arrow and displays temperature tolerance, usage history, dates and stroke count for traceability.
• Automatic syringe exchange (RTC) allowing uninterrupted sample injection using different syringe types.
• Compatibility with Twin Line MS configurations to run different analytical methods continuously without changing columns.

Applications (examples)

• Headspace SPME GC/MS/MS methods for detection of volatile PFAS and other volatile contaminants in complex matrices.
• Ultra‑sensitive trace analysis in water and food matrices using SPME and GC/MS techniques.

Downloads (selected)

• Smart SPME Fibers and Arrow Selection Guide - Multifunctional Autosampler System AOC-6000 Plus (brochure)
• AOC-6000 Plus - Multifunctional Autosampler System (brochure)
• Smart Syringe, SPME Fiber and Smart SPME Arrow manuals (product manuals)

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Shimadzu
• Model: AOC-6000 Plus
• Product type: Multifunctional autosampler for GC/MS
• Supported injection methods: Liquid injection; Headspace (HS) injection; Solid‑Phase Microextraction (SPME) injection (including SPME Arrow)
• Automatic syringe exchange: RTC (Robotic Tool Changer)
• Smart management: reads Smart Chips in Smart Syringe, Smart SPME Fiber and Smart SPME Arrow; displays temperature tolerance, usage history, dates and stroke count
• Compatibility: Designed to combine with Twin Line MS systems for continuous operation of different analytical methods without changing columns
• SPME Arrow: Next‑generation SPME Arrow offers higher sensitivity, improved durability and high‑speed extraction
• Intended use: Research Use Only; not for use in diagnostic procedures