SCION 436 GC

Specification Sheet

GAS Chromatograph SCION 436 GC – SCION INSTRUMENTS

The perfect gas chromatograph for many applications that saves space without compromise on functionality and performance. Capacity for 2 injectors, 1 GC detector plus a mass spectrometer makes the SCION 436 a perfect match for your analyses. A 9 inch touchpad provides direct access to all GC functions and basic tuning.

Dimensions and Weights

• Size*: Height: 57 cm (20.9 in.),
• Width: 32 cm (26.0 in.),
• Depth: 61 cm (22.0 in.)
• Weight*: 26.8 kg (59 lb)
• * Typical values

Environmental Conditions

• Operating temperatures: 10 °C to 40 °C.
• Operating humidity (relative): 5 % to 95 %
• Line voltage requirements:, 120 V, 230 V (±10 % nominal)

Column Oven

• Dimensions: 23 cm (w) x 11 cm (d) x 28 cm (h)
• Temperature range:
  Ambient +4 °C to 450 °C
  Liquid N2: -100 °C to 450 °C
  Liquid CO2: -60 °C to 450 °C
• Temperature program ramps/holds: 24/25
• Maximum temperature ramp rate: 170°C/min for all voltages
• Cool down rate: 400 °C to 50 °C in 4.5 minutes
• Temperature set-point resolution: 0.1 °C
• Ambient temperature reject <0.01°C change in oven for 1°C change in ambient temp
• Retention Time Repeatability <0.008% or < 0.0008 min, based on Pentadecane under temperature program conditions
• Area repeatability < 1% RSD

General Specifications

Up to 3 EFC modules total, injector, detector and auxiliary
Optional backflush
GC Control:
> External events (digital output):
· 8 standard
· 8 optional, total 16
> Max number of timed events: 30 Heated zones:
· Standard 5
>Two power outlets 24V (1A max. each)

Methods:
Maximum stored internal methods: 50 (max. 30 alphanumeric characters)

Logging:
– Run log file (stored with the chromatogram when using CompassCDS)
– Error log file

Local Display:
– TFT full color screen
– WVGA resolution (800 x 480)
– Size 23 cm (9″)

Local Control:
– Touch screen
– Hard keys
– Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Cyrillic, Kanji, Chinese (standard and traditional), Thai, Korean and Dutch.

Local automation:
– Method lines: 25
– Modes:
· Infinite looping
· Dual and duplicate injection

Communication

• Ethernet: Protocol: TCP/IP
• Data rate: 100 Mbps
• Control: GC control and method parameters
• Analog output (optional):
  – Number of channels: 1
  – Time programmable steps: 30
  – Output software selectable (set individual):
  · 0-1 V (default)
  · 0-10 V

Synchronization signals with other devices and data systems:
– Ready in and out
– Start in and out

Data Handling and System Control:
CompassCDS Chromatography Data System

Certifications

• CSA:
  · C22.2 61010-1
  · UL 61010-1
• IEC: 61010-1
• EMC:
  · 47 CFR part 15
  · ANSI C63.4
  · EN 61326

Injector Options

Maximum injectors: two, operating concurrently
Pneumatics: Electronic Flow Control (EFC), or manual Injector types:
– S/SL Split/Splitless injector*
– PTV Programmable Temperature Vaporizing*
– COC Cold On-Column injector*
– Flash injector PWOC Packed/Wide bore On-Column injector *Including septum purge

S/SL Split/Splitless Injector

Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total flow:
– 500 mL/min for N2/Ar
– 1500 mL/min for He/H2
Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Split range: 1-10,000 (column dependent)

Suited for columns:
Wide bore: (0.53 mm)
Narrow bore: (0.05 to 0.32 mm)

COC Cold On-Column Injector

Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total Flow: 50 mL/min (Type 23 EFC)

Temperature range: Ambient +10 °C to 450 °C
– using air cooling -60 °C to 450 °C
– using liquid CO2 cooling -160 °C to 450 °C
– using liquid N2 cooling

Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Maximum temperature ramp rate: 200 °C/min
Temperature ramps/holds: 24/25

Suited for columns:
– Wide bore (0.53 mm)
– Narrow bore (0.32 mm)

PTV Programmable Temperature

Vaporizing Injector
Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total flow:
– 500 mL/min for N2/Ar
– 1500 ml/min for He/H2

Temperature range:
– Ambient + 10 °C to 450 °C using air cooling
– -160 °C to 450 °C using liquid N2 cooling
– -60 °C to 450 °C using liquid CO2 cooling

Maximum temperature ramp rate: 200 °C/min
Temperature ramps/holds: 24/25
Split range: 1-10,000 (column dependent)

Operational capabilities:
– Large volume injection
– Temperature ramped splitless
– Cold on-column
– Split and splitless
– ChromatoProbe solid sample introduction optional

Suited for columns:
– Wide bore (0.53 mm)
– Narrow bore (0.05 to 0.32 mm)
Maximum injection volume: 250 μL (LVI mode)

Flash Injector

Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total flow:
– 50 mL/min (Type 23 EFC)

Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Suited for columns:
– Wide bore (0.53 mm)
– Packed (1/8” to 1/4”)

PWOC Packed/Wide-bore On-Column Injector

Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total flow:
– 50 mL/min (Type 23 EFC)
Maximum temperature: 450 °C

Suited for columns:
– Wide bore (0.53 mm)
– Packed (1/8” to 1/4”)

Electronic Flow Control: Injectors (EFC)

Module types: 2 injector-specific modules
Pressure: 0.1 % Full Scale
Resolution pressure set points is 0.001psi
Flow sensor accuracy 2% of measured or 0.2% of full scale
Flow sensor repeatability 0.5%

Quick-Switch Valve Option

Instantly switch between injectors/columns and detectors Configurations: automated or manual, factory or field installed

Detector Options

Maximum detectors: two: operating concurrently (one of which is a Single or Triple Quad MS)
Pneumatics: Electronic Flow Control (DEFC) or manual

Detector types:
– FID Flame Ionization Detector
– TCD Thermal Conductivity Detector
– ECD Electron Capture Detector
– NPD (TSD) Nitrogen-Phosphorus Detector
– PFPD Pulsed Flame Photometric Detector
– PDHID Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector
– MS Mass Spectrometry (see GC/MS brochure and datasheet)
Note: Data Acquisition Rate : 600Hz for all detectors, exception is the PFPD

FID Flame Ionization Detector

Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Detectivity: 1.4 pg C/sec
Linear dynamic range: 10 7

Flame tip type: ceramic (patented)
Operational quality:
– Flame-out detection
– Auto re-ignition

TCD Thermal Conductivity Detector

Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Detectivity: 300 pg/mL (Butane)
Linear dynamic range: 10 6

Operational quality:
– Filament protection
– Automatic bridge balancing

ECD Electron Capture Detector

Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Detectivity: 7 fg/s Lindane
Linear dynamic range: 10 4
Radioactive source: 63Ni – 15 mCi (555 Mbq)

NPD (TSD) Nitrogen-Phosphorus Detector

Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Detectivity: N: 100 fg N/sec (Azobenzene)
P: 100 fg P/sec (Malathion)

Linear dynamic range:
– N: 105
– P: 10 4
Operational quality: self-aligning bead

PFPD Pulsed Flame Photometric Detector

Photomultiplier tube:
– S/P
– S/P/N
Maximum temperature: 450 °C

Detectivity:
– S: 1 pg S/sec (S/P tube)
– P: 100 fg P/sec (S/P tube)
– N: 20 pg N/sec (S/P/N tube)

Linear dynamic range:
– S: 10 3
– P: 10 4
– N: 10 2
Up to 23 elements can be detected

PDHID Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector

Detectivity: 50 ppb (Methane)
Linear dynamic range: 104 (Methane)
Operational quality:
– Gold plated connections
– Welded column connections

Detectors (DEFC)

Module types: 6 detector-specific modules
Accuracy: ± 7 % set point flow
Resolution: 0.1 or 1 mL/min

Automation Options

CP-8410 Auto Injector

Sample capacity:
– 10 x 2 mL vials
– 6 x 5 mL vials
– 5 x 10 mL vials
Large solvent wash vial: 2 x 120 mL*
Dual and duplicate mode
Internal standard addition

Modes of operation:
– Liquid
– Ambient headspace*
– SPME (Solid Phase MicroExtraction)*
– Sample heating and cooling*

Pre-programmed modes of injection Syringes:
– 1 μL, 2 μL, 5 μL, 10 μL, 100 μL, 250 μL
– for liquid injection
– SPME

CP-8400 AutoSampler

Sample capacity: 100 x 2 mL vials
Large solvent wash vial: 2 x 120 mL*
Dual and duplicate mode
Internal standard addition

Modes of operation:
– Liquid
– Ambient headspace*
– SPME*
– Sample heating and cooling*
– Pre-programmed modes of injection

Syringes:
· 1μL, 2 μL,5 μL,10 μL,100 μL,250 μL for liquid injection
· SPME

* Optional

PAL Combi-xt AutoSampler

Sample trays: two standard and expandable to four
Tray types:
– 98 x 2 mL vials
– 200 x 1 mL vials
– 32 x 10 mL/20 mL vials
– 96-well plates
Dual and duplicate mode
Internal standard addition

Modes of operation:
– Liquid
– Heated headspace*
– SPME*
– ITEX*
Sample heating and cooling
Additional optional modules: further sample trays, micro-well plate holders, wash station, SPME fiber bake-out station, dilutor, barcode readers, and flowcell

* Optional

SHS-40 Headspace Sampler

• Sample Capacity: 40 x 20ml (10ml vials with adaptors).
• Fully integrated
• Sample path inert
• Automated vial queuing system
• Automated Gas Sampling Valve- Electric actuated 6-way injection valve (VICI) with 1 ml sample loop. This entire module may be separately heated up to 350°C.
• Heated incubation oven for 12 samples (40°C – 200°C, in 1°C-steps
• Integrated Shaker Automatic sample detection/recognition
• Compatible with Crimp and Screw Top Vials
• Carrier gas controlled direct from the GC
• AUX gas pre-set internally.
• Up to 9 different parameter sets can be stored.
• Adaptable to different injectors Multiple Headspace Extraction mode via single puncture
• Flexible transfer line
• Option: Sample Transfer Line Kit (direct connection to carrier gas, insertion of transfer line via injector no longer required)
• Control: Stand alone or remotely via Compass CDS software
• Voltage: 110V or 230V
• Dimensions: Width: 29cm (12in) Height: 46cm (18in) Depth: 62cm (25in)
• Weight: 21kg (47lb)