Shimadzu GC-2030 (Nexis Series Gas Chromatograph)

Description

Key Features

1. High Sensitivity and Accuracy:
   • Features a high-sensitivity detector and advanced column technologies for trace-level detection, offering exceptional precision even for complex mixtures.
2. Flexible and Modular Design:
   • Modular design allows for customization with various detectors (e.g., FID, TCD, ECD, MSD) and sample introduction systems, including headspace, purge-and-trap, and thermal desorption techniques.
3. Advanced Detector Options:
   • Equipped with a range of detectors like Flame Ionization Detector (FID) for hydrocarbons, Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) for gases, and Electron Capture Detector (ECD) for halogenated compounds, making it highly versatile for various analysis types.
4. Intelligent Flow Control:
   • The i-FLOW technology provides precise and automated gas flow control, ensuring high reproducibility and consistency in results.
   • Automated control of carrier gases and detector gases, reducing the risk of errors and manual intervention.
5. Enhanced Automation and Efficiency:
   • The GC-2030 can be paired with auto-samplers for higher throughput, reducing hands-on time and enhancing laboratory productivity.
   • Incorporates Real-Time Diagnostics to monitor system performance, detect issues, and offer proactive maintenance suggestions.
6. User-Friendly Interface:
   • Equipped with LabSolutions GC software, which provides an intuitive interface for method development, real-time monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. The software is compatible with various operating systems and provides built-in functions for advanced data analysis.
7. Quick Start and Fast Analysis:
   • The system’s advanced oven temperature control and automated sample injection features ensure rapid sample turnaround and quick analysis times, even for high-throughput environments.
8. Low Maintenance and Robust Design:
   • Engineered for long-lasting durability with low maintenance requirements, allowing laboratories to maintain consistent operations with reduced downtime.
9. Compact Footprint:
   • The GC-2030 has a compact and efficient design, allowing laboratories with limited space to benefit from high-end chromatographic performance.

Technical Specifications

1. Temperature Range:
   • The oven temperature range is typically from 40°C to 450°C, ensuring versatile analysis of a wide range of volatile and semi-volatile compounds.
2. Detector Options:
   • Flame Ionization Detector (FID): Ideal for hydrocarbons and organic compounds.
   • Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD): Suitable for gases and inorganic compounds.
   • Electron Capture Detector (ECD): Perfect for halogenated compounds, pesticides, and environmental pollutants.
   • Mass Spectrometry (MSD): Optional, providing high-sensitivity qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex mixtures.
3. Carrier Gas:
   • Supports helium, nitrogen, and hydrogen as carrier gases, offering flexibility for different types of analyses.
4. Sample Injection Systems:
   • Multiple injection techniques are supported, including split/splitless, pneumatic, and purge-and-trap systems, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of sample matrices.
5. Data Analysis and Control:
   • LabSolutions GC software: Facilitates easy method development, automatic calibration, diagnostics, and real-time data analysis for accurate results and efficient reporting.
6. Detection Limits:
   • High sensitivity with detection limits in the ppb (parts per billion) or ppt (parts per trillion) range, depending on the detector used.

Advantages

1. Versatility:
   • The GC-2030’s modular design allows for a wide range of configurations, accommodating various detectors, sample introduction systems, and application needs.
2. Enhanced Productivity:
   • Automation features, such as the auto-sampler, coupled with rapid analysis times, increase throughput and reduce human error.
3. User-Friendly Operation:
   • The intuitive interface and advanced diagnostics make it easy for both experienced users and new operators to effectively manage the system.
4. Low Running Costs:
   • The GC-2030’s energy-efficient design and low maintenance requirements contribute to reduced operating costs over time.
5. Advanced Diagnostics:
   • Real-time system diagnostics ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime by alerting operators to issues before they affect the analysis.
6. Robust and Reliable:
   • Designed for consistent, high-quality performance in demanding laboratory environments with low maintenance requirements.