Laboratory Automation
Autor Camelia Henriquez, Kay Suenaga, Victor Cerdaen Limba Engleză Hardback – 5 noi 2026
Implement data acquisition and control systems for modern laboratory automation
Automating laboratory processes requires integrated knowledge spanning multiple engineering disciplines. Laboratory Automation provides the technical foundation needed to implement data acquisition and control systems. Written by researchers with expertise in analytical chemistry and electronic engineering, this resource addresses the interdisciplinary challenges of minimizing human error while increasing efficiency and safety in laboratory operations.
The book covers laboratory robotics, automated flow techniques, electronic signal treatment, microprocessors, and both digital and analog electronics concepts. Real-world examples, problems, and case studies demonstrate practical applications across clinical, industrial, and research laboratory settings. The application-oriented approach balances theoretical foundations with current instrumentation advances, making it perfect for both coursework and professional reference.
Key topics include:
- Laboratory robotics and automated flow techniques for streamlined sample processing and analysis in diverse scientific environments
- Electronic signal acquisition and treatment methods including microprocessor fundamentals for instrument control and data processing
- Digital and analog electronics concepts applied specifically to laboratory instrumentation design and implementation
- Integration of mechanics, electronics, and software systems for comprehensive laboratory automation solutions
- Practical case studies demonstrating automation applications in clinical, industrial, and environmental laboratory contexts
Laboratory Automation serves engineering students in mechatronics, embedded systems, and integrated design courses, as well as professionals in clinical, industrial, and process control laboratories. By unifying electronics, mechanics, and computing fundamentals, this resource enables readers to design and implement effective automated laboratory systems.
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Notă biografică
VÍCTOR CERDÀ, PhD, is a Full Professor Emeritus of Analytical Chemistry at the University of the Balearic Islands, Spain, where he has taught since 1982. He has authored 14 books and contributed 14 chapters to scientific texts and his research focuses on developing automatic methods in analytical chemistry for environmental and pharmaceutical applications.
KAY SUENAGA, PhD, is an Independent Technology Consultant in Catalonia, Spain. He specializes in modeling, design and testing of electronic devices, Internet of Things (IoT) and domotics.
CAMELIA HENRÍQUEZ, PhD, is a Professor at Educor Cornellà in Catalonia, Spain. With a PhD in Chemistry and ten years of university-level teaching experience, she specializes in statistics, analytical chemistry, and general chemistry instruction.
Cuprins
Preface xv
Symbols and Abbreviations xvii
1 Automation and Chemistry 1
1.2 Automation of the Different Stages of the Analytical Process 2
1.3 Computer Operating Modes 4
1.4 Approach to an Automation Problem 5
2 Basic Concepts of Analog Electronics 7
2.1 Introduction 7
2.2 Basic Elements 9
2.3 Circuit Analysis 26
2.4 Basic Circuits 28
3 Concepts of Digital Electronics 55
3.1 Introduction 55
3.2 Boolean Algebra 63
3.3 Logic Gates 69
3.4 Bistables 74
3.5 Basic Circuits 83
4 Microprocessors 103
4.1 Introduction 103
4.2 Hardware, Software, and Firmware 104
4.3 The Memory 104
4.4 Instruction Cycle 105
4.5 Architecture of the Intel 8085 ¿P 105
4.6 ¿P Instructions 110
4.7 ¿P-Based Systems 112
4.8 System Memories 112
4.9 I/O Techniques 114
4.10 I/O Devices 116
4.11 Monitor Routines 118
4.12 Market Development Kits 118
4.13 The Arduino 119
4.14 The Arduino Q 126
5 The Electronic Signal and Its Treatment 127
5.1 Introduction 127
5.2 Transducers 127Contents ix
5.3 Signal Conditioning 136
5.4 Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters 140
6 Communications 149
6.1 Introduction 149
6.2 The RS232 Serial Communication Standard 149
6.3 The GPIB and IEEE488 Interface 153
6.4 Other Communication Protocols 157
7 The Workshop 163
7.1 Introduction 163
7.2 Selecting the Optimum Type of Material 163
7.3 The Mechanical Workshop 167
8 Software 209
8.1 Introduction 209
8.2 Software for Flow Techniques 209
8.3 AutoAnalysis 209
9 Instruments and Apparatus for Laboratory Automation 223
9.1 Introduction 223
9.2 Sample Digesters 224
9.3 Samplers 226
9.4 USB Tester 229
9.5 Automatic Balances 229
9.6 Peristaltic Pumps 231
9.7 Burettes and Dosifiers 236
9.8 Valves 238
9.9 Potentiometers 249
9.10 Potentiostats 253
9.11 Conductimeter 258
9.12 Spectrophotometer 262
9.13 Spectrofluorimeter 273
9.14 Atomic Fluorescence 277
9.15 Thermostat 278
9.16 Thermometric Titrator 281
10 Automation of Analytical Methods 285
10.1 Introduction 285
10.2 Potentiometric Titrimetry 285
10.3 Automation of Potentiometric Stripping Analysis 291
10.4 Automatic System for Conductimetric Titrimetry 295
10.5 Automation of Spectrophotometric Methods 296
10.6 Automation of Fluorimetric Methods 299
10.7 Automation of Calorimetric Methods 302
11 Automated Flow Techniques 307
11.1 Introduction 307
11.2 Flow Techniques 307
12 Laboratory Robotics 335
12.1 Introduction 335
12.2 Motors 336
12.3 Position Detectors 338
12.4 Articulated Arms 342
Appendix 1 Software 347
Appendix 2 Some Interesting Addresses 353
Appendix 3 Recommended Bibliography 355
Index 359