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GPC QUATTRO

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quattro_pcxGPC QUATTRO

Parallel Processing for GPC Sample Clean-up

Gel Permeation Chromatography is a well-known technology for the removal of fats, proteins, and other large bio-molecules from samples in order to prevent interference in the analysis of chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides, PCBs, antibiotics, mycotoxins, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and other semi-volatile compounds.

The GPC Quattro technology can be used for the clean-up of complex animal tissues, food products, and environmental samples. The high recoveries and concentrated samples are easily analyzed by GC, GC-MS, HPLC or LC-MS.

Ideally suited for high-throughput laboratories requiring reliability and reproducibility, the GPC Quattro is designed for 4x the productivity of a single column system. Engineered for robustness and low maintenance, the GPC Quattro provides the ease of use necessary for increased throughput and worry-free operations.

   
 

Feature Highlights

Feature Highlights

  • 4 Columns for parallel processing or individual processing
  • Touchscreen operation or PC software operation
  • Run-time fail-safe feature – saves programming if interrupted
  • Waste level sensors
  • Reproducible high recoveries
  • Small footprint

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Parallel processing in four separately programmable
columns improves productivity by 400% at a fraction
of the cost of four 1-column systems

Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions    

  • Stand-alone system
  • W x D x H; 65 x 45 x 48 cm: Without columns

Power Supply

  • 88 – 245 V Wide Range Power Supply

Solvent Wetted Parts

  • Stainless Steel
  • Ceramics
  • PTFE

GPC Pump

  • 4 Individual preparative pumps
  • 62 bar/900 psi Maximum pressure
  • Dual-piston pumps
  • Flow Rate: 1 – 40 mL/min

Injection

  • 4 Manual injection and switching of injection valve

Sample Loop 

  • Standard is four 5.0 mL loops; others on request

Parameterization

  • Flow Rate: 1 – 40 mL/min
  • Forerun: 0 – 999 min
  • Main Run: 0 – 999 min
  • Tailings: 0 – 999 min
  • Global minimum pressure in bar or psi
  • Maximum pressure for each individual column in bar or psi
  • Methods/Names assigned to each column

 

 

Display

  • Touchscreen with color and graphic support and function keys
  • Simulated alphanumeric input via touchscreen
  • Integrated method management with input of new methods and names
  • System activity via symbols
  • Color-coded status of forerun, main run and tailings for each individual column
  • Actual flow path and pressure highlighted in red
  • Time bar showing elapsed run time
  • Remaining run time via figures
  • Actual and set maximum pressure for each column
  • Errors by symbol (language independent) in the screen of the process engineering
  • Chronological list of errors in clear text by pressing f2

Safety Features and Error Management

  • High and low pressure shut-off
  • Waste level sensor with shut-off
  • Defined “load” and “inject” position with safety timer (calculates minimum time from flow rate and sample loop size for re-switching to “load” position)
  • External columns and liquid strictly separated from electric compartment
  • Easy access to pump housing from top by lifting electric compartment
  • Password protected system setup
  • In case of power failure timer values are stored in order to resume or stop process
  • Reset of timers when run was aborted
  • Manual switch for eluate valve for rinsing purpose in “load” position
  • Air exhaust louver at rear panel
  • Main switch to the right of the display

Upgrades

  • Easy upgrading of general software by CF card
  • Upgrade 1: Individual programming of each column
  • Upgrade 2: Four waste level sensors
  • Upgrade 3: Data and process visualization on PC via VNC viewer

 

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