The system can be upgraded at any time from the basic version for fixed volume injection with sample loop overfilling, up to variable volume injection mode for variable volumes from 1 – 100 μl (optional up to 500 μl) without changing the sample loop.

With the next upgrading step, the S 5200 can be used for fully automatic sample processing fro pre-column derivatization. In the derivatisating mode, up to three independent reagents can be added to a specified sample volume, mixed with sample and programmed with independent reaction times.In addition, the sample can be diluted with more than 100 times (depending on sample volume and syringe volume).

For temperature sensitive samples, the sample tray can be cooled or heated with the optional cooling system.