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Please note that the Automated Filtration for Marine Microbes (AUTOFIM_10001.125) requires experienced scientific staff on board. The system is not operated by the ship's crew. Announce operations with the Automated Filtration for Marine Microbes (AUTOFIM_10001.125) to AWI-Logistics prior to the cruise and clarify the data transfer after the cruise.

Automated and remote-controlled filtration system for marine microbes (AutoFiM) allows high resolution collection and filtration of marine or freshwater samples at defined time intervals or at defined stations for further molecular analysis of e.g. microalgae. Up to 5 Liters could be sampled and filtrated. In total 12 filters could be stored for about one week in e.g. lysis buffer until the sample plate has to be replaced. Device has its own water supply taking sea water from roll channel at ca. 5m depth.

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The system consists of a computer that controls the workflow related to the automated sampling and filtration of watersamples, a stacker that contains the filter, a sample reservoir, a filtration cap and a filter archive to host the filter subsequent to filtration.

Time synchronising of the computers is regulated via NMEA Client by DShip (starting December 2017).
The geographical ship's position is transferred via NMEA Client by DShip (starting December 2017).

The device is not generating data on board. 

• AUTOFIM User Instruction (Factsheet, 79 kB)