Apparatuses and methods for wireless monitoring and control of environmental sampling and chromatographic apparatuses

A method of tamper-proof environmental sampling comprising the steps of:

• receiving at least one liquid fraction from a body of liquid, the receiving configured to maintain integrity of a substance within the liquid fraction;
• receiving at least one container, the at least one container configured to be placed within a corresponding one of a plurality of container mounting fixtures, each of the container mounting fixtures adapted to receive the at least one container,
• receiving information, the information comprising a first variable defining the liquid fraction, the first variable further including at least one of 1) a draw location, 2) a draw time and date, 3) a customer identification, 4) a source, 5) a temperature, and 6) a test step to be performed, and a second variable defining a location of the at least one container placed within one of the plurality of container mounting fixtures;
• receiving wireless commands from a controller, the controller configured to wirelessly communicate via a wireless communication device, the wireless commands configured for a tamper-proof communication and reaction measure;
• moving a movable fixture with at least one flow path to a position in proximity with the at least one container, the movable fixture configured to wirelessly communicate with the controller, the moving in response to a first wireless command from the controller, the first wireless command based in part on the second variable;
• distributing a portion of the liquid fraction into one of the at least one container, the distributing in response to a second wireless command from the controller, the second wireless command based in part on the first variable;
• providing a wireless movement feedback signal and a distribution feedback signal to the controller from the moving and the distributing;
• comparing the wireless movement feedback signal and the distribution feedback signal to the first wireless command and the second wireless command;
• and
• providing an alarm if the comparing indicates an improper movement.