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Sometimes it’s not feasible to send a person out to collect eDNA samples, such as at night or when field staff are limited. That’s when you need a sampling robot! The Smith-Root Autosampler is the simplest and most affordable automated eDNA sampling system on the market. Capable of collecting up to 8 eDNA samples on a user-defined schedule.

eDNA Preservation Simplified

The secret to designing an efficient autosampler was the integration of self-preserving eDNA filters.

No liquid reagents
No cold storage
Pre-loaded filter packets
Fast and easy to replace

Take Samples on Your Schedule

Onboard display with user-friendly interface for scheduling autonomous collection of 8 eDNA filter samples.

Easy to Install and Maintain

Push-connect water fittings
Electronic manifold lift
12V battery or AC power
Weather-resistant enclosure
Swappable intake strainer

eDNA Autosampler Specifications

General
Max. number of samples 8
Operable filter pore size > 1.0µm (≥ 5.0µm recommended)
Operable deployment conditions 0 — 70°C
Operable lift (unit elevation above water) 0 — 2m
Enclosure rating Water resistant (IP 43)
Sensors
Minimum flow rate 0.1L/minute
Max. flow rate 1.4L/minute
Max. measurable volume per sample 999.9L
Volume accuracy ≥95%
GPS system compatibility GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou)
GPS position accuracy 2.5M
Pump
Ports 0.375 inch OD Push-to-connect
Tubing 0.375 inch OD, 0.25 inch ID Polyurethane tubing 95 A durometer
Priming (dry) vacuum Approx. 10 PSI
Max. wetted vacuum Approx. 12 PSI
Size and Weight
Length 31 in (787.4 mm)
Width 21 in (533.4 mm)
Height 15.5 in (393.7 mm)
Weight 100 lb (45.35 kg)
Power
Sampler battery 12.8V 22.5Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate
Max. deployment duration on battery 30 days
AC power 85 — 264V 48 ‐ 63Hz

Specifications subject to change without notice.