MASS SPECTROMETRY

Product Sp e ci f i ca t i ons
DFS High Resolution GC/MS
High Performance Magnetic Sector GC/MS

The Thermo Scientific DFS high

resolution GC/MS is the highest
performance, most efficient and simple
to operate magnetic sector mass
spectrometer ever built.

• Performance - Modern innovations in DFS Mass Spectrometer

ion optics, magnet and electric sector The DFS is a high resolution magnetic sector
design, provide industry leading speci- mass spectrometer like none before. It has
ficity for trace target compound analysis; been designed from the ground up to benefit
whilst delivering unrivalled signal to noise from new innovations and modern production
characteristics for reliable peak integration techniques. Cumulative advances in modern
and quantification. component design and manufacture,
• Simplicity - The DFS mass spectrometer combine to provide the most powerful
is simple to operate and feels like a high resolution GC/MS ever for the most
benchtop GC/MS. Automated tune and demanding confirmatory POPs analyses.
mass calibration ease adoption of the
technology into the laboratory, whilst
freeing the analyst for other tasks.
• Efficiency - Lowest in class running
costs, combined with high throughput
capabilities of dual GC configurations,
significantly increase laboratory sample
capacity whilst reducing cost per sample.
2 Hardware Specifications

Ion Source Vacuum Interlock Mass Calibration

The ion source has been designed with The DFS mass spectrometer is equipped Thermo Fisher Scientific invented the field
special emphasis on sensitivity and durability with a vacuum interlock for quick exchange calibration method of scanning magnetic
for increased productivity, low maintenance of ionization volumes and filaments without mass spectrometers. The DFS system offers
and increased uptime. venting. full data system control of field calibration
scanning.
• Plug-in ion source with optimized box • Pneumatically actuated by system control
design for quick exchange including • Eliminates improper manual operation The mass scale needs to be calibrated
built in ion extraction lens for ease of only once. The operator can change mass
maintenance Tuning range and scan speed without the need for
The DFS system uses the same Thermo recalibration. It is the same approach and
• Exchange of ion volume and filament
Scientific tuning software found on other handling as known from benchtop GC/MS
without venting
Thermo Scientific GC/MS & LC/MS systems.
• Optimized long lifetime filaments for EI instruments; TunePlus™. Designed with
and CI automation and simplicity in mind; the • Constant mass calibration based on
• Independent source temperature control tuning process, experiment and sequence magnetic field measurement

• Simple source design - clean quickly set-up is intuitive and rapid. The DFS mass • Calibration independent of mass range,
spectro-meter enables the reliable, routine scan speed, scan mode (including linked
• Inert composition - clean less frequently
use of AUTOTUNE in all ionization modes scan MS/MS), ion polarity and ionization
Reference Inlet without restrictions, including slit control and technique
An independent reference calibrant system automated resolution settings. • No recalibration required after change of
that is continuously flow adjustable and can ion volume or ionization technique
be individually evacuated. It allows syringe
introduction of liquid or gaseous samples.
By separating the reference inlet from the
GC interface, maintainance is reduced and
uptime maximized.
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Analyzer Performance Characteristics Vacuum System

The newly designed DFS analyzer has • Sensitivity (EI GC/MS):
The clean high vacuum background
virtually no image aberrations. It is perfectly >200:1 for 20 fg 2378TCDD
produced by turbomolecular pumps enables
double focusing; employing an ultra high at m/z 322, R = 10,000, S/N=PtP 4SD.
the DFS system to achieve lower detection
precision toroidal electrostatic analyzer • Mass accuracy < 2 ppm limits routinely.
and a carefully refined magnetic analyzer.
• Resolution (static) > 60,000 (10% valley)
This directly translates into stability and • Ultra fast pump down times; reduces
ruggedness. • Scan rates 0.1 to 10,000 seconds/decade installation and maintainence time -
(continuously variable) maximizing productivity
• Novel ion optics design is based on the
• Mass range 2 - 6000 Da; • Oil-free high vacuum turbo molecular
proven reverse Nier-Johnson geometry
2 - 1200 Da at full accelerating voltage pumps reduce the high chemical
• Mass independent focus with uniform
Detection System background observed with other pumping
resolution throughout the mass range
The long lifetime secondary electron technologies
• Ion optics optimized for an acceleration
multiplier of the DFS analyzer always • Directly coupled high speed differential
voltage of 5 kV
provides optimal signal amplification for all pumping system with three turbo
• All ionization techniques operational with ionization modes including negative CI. molecular pumps
full acceleration voltage
• Long lifetime off axis secondary electron • Push-button control
• High precision, data system controlled,
multiplier detection system • Automated protection system
continuously variable Tantalum entrance
and exit slits for fast response and long • Post-acceleration/conversion dynode, Electronics Cabinet
lifetime variable to ± 20 kV Integrated electronics cabinet for low
• Low hysteresis, radially laminated H-type • Quick change mount on an individual space requirements. Optimized air flow for
magnet of special metal alloy with mass flange efficient cooling of magnet power supply.
independent focal length, deflection radius Effective potential decoupling between digital
350 mm, deflection angle 65° electronics and mass spectrometer high
voltage and power supplies.
• Innovative Rogowsky magnet entrance
pole pieces for optimum sensitivity • Universal input/output for Ready/Start
regardless of ionization method communication with external devices
• Novel electrostatic analyzer (ESA) using using programmable signal logic
a computer optimized toroidal design • Analog in
for highest mass precision and ion • Digital in/out
transmission with virtually no image errors
• All focusing and detection elements
housed in a single monoblock vacuum
chamber
• Entire DFS analyzer assembled on an
integrated shock mounted platform for
isolation from floor vibration

Direct Inlet Options

Direct Probe Base Unit (optional) Water Cooled DI Probe (DI / DIP) DCI Probe (optional)
• Port for direct insertion probe (optional) • Direct chemical ionization probe
• Required to attach any of the following • Direct insertion probe • Full data system control
probe options • Data system controlled, liquid cooled • Using reusable filaments
• Contains exchange lock and probe • Using disposable aluminum crucibles • Ultra fast heating rates of > 500 °C/s
electronics • Heating rates: 20 °C to 200 °C in 30 s, • Maximum temperature 1600 °C
200 °C to 300 °C in 30 s • High temperature tip for DCI probe
• Temperature range from 10 °C above (optional)
ambient • Using reusable quartz crucibles
• Maximum temperature 350 °C • Maximum temperature 800 °C
4 Software Specifications Data System

Thermo Scientific Xcalibur Data System Thermo Scientific TargetQuan Personal Computer in the following
Xcalibur™ is the uniform software platform Software Suite (optional) minimum configuration*: Dell Optiplex 990
for system control of the Thermo Scientific The special Xcalibur DFS software package MT Core i3-2100
GC/MS and LC/MS systems. for automated data evaluation on target
• 3.1 GHz Processor
compounds including:
The DFS mass spectrometer uses the • Mini Tower case
Xcalibur instrument control software for • Dioxin method setup
• 4096 MB 800 MHz DDR2 RAM
high and low resolution operation, multiple • Support of instrument and quantitation
ion detection MID, selection of positive or • 1TB SATA II hard disk
• Response file and reporting programs
negative ions, linked scans, peak matching, • DVD-RW drive
and full control of analyzer and inlet systems • Data evaluation for isotope dilution
• DVI Add-in card
supporting the following capabilities: methods as well as relative response
factors • Network card 10/100
• INTENSITY AUTOTUNE: automated • 2 PCI and 1 PCI-Express slot space
• Compliant with the published EPA
optimization of tune peak for maximum
methods for dioxin measurements and • 1 parallel port
senstivity
data evaluation according e.g. EPA 1613, • 2 serial ports
• RESOLUTION AUTOTUNE: computer EPA 8280, EPA 8290, EPA 23, EPA 513,
controlled slit settings for maximum • 12 USB 2.0
EN 1948 and equivalent JIS methods
selectivity • Graphics chip on board, up to 128 MB of
• Compliant with the requirement for TEQ
• Control of standard and optional inlet memory
low-med-upper bound reporting
systems • 10/100/1000 Ethernet chip on board
• Standardized output to LIMS systems
• Instrument diagnostics: full advanced • U.S. keyboard black
suite of instrument diagnostics including Library Options
• Dell USB 6-Button Optical Mouse Black
integrated parameter logging • NIST Library
• Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
• Xcalibur application software, • Wiley Library
Operating system (32Bit OS)
incorporating all mass spectrometry • Pfleger-Maurer-Weber Library
• Microsoft Office 2010 Professional
processing tasks such as chromatogram • Thermo Scientific Pesticide Library
and spectrum display, integrated NIST • Mouse and Keyboard
library search, CMASS for accurate mass Software Licenses • High resolution 22 inch TFT color monitor
conversion and averaging, elemental The DFS Xcalibur software licenses are
• Optional laser printer, BW,
composition and isotopic pattern supplied for instrument control as well as
1200 x 1200 dpi, up to 25 pages/min
calculation. reprocessing.
* Minimum data system specifications
• QuanBrowser: quantification package New instrument software releases are
may change without prior notice in case of
• MS data import and export using the supplied free of charge within 12 month after
technological improvement. Call for latest
ANDI/netCDF formats, conversion from delivery.
configuration.
Finnigan MassLab data file formats, ASCII
text export
• Standardized output to LIMS systems
Gas Chromatography Options IEC (Integrated Electronic Control) Detectors 5
Gas Specification
Thermo Scientific TRACE 1310 • Up to 18 channels of integrated electronic • Detectors Available: Flame Ionization
Gas Chromatograph gas control Detector, Thermal Conductivity Detector,
The TRACE™ 1300 Series GC consists of Electron Capture Detector, Nitrogen
• Pressure Set Points Minimum Increments:
two models designed to meet the specific Phosphorus Detector, full range of Thermo
0.01 kPa-0.001 psi in all ranges
needs of all laboratories. The TRACE Scientific mass spectrometers
Carrier Gas Control Common to all • Available as Instant Connect, user-
1310 GC features a complete icon-driven
Injectors exchangeable modules
touch-screen user interface ideal for direct
• Split Ratio: Up to 12500:1
instrument control in larger routine and • Maximum number Installed: 3 including a
method development laboratories. The • Pressure Range: 0–1000 kPa (0–145 PSI) mass spectrometers on the same oven
TRACE 1300 GC is the budget-conscious • Modes: Constant and programmed • Fast Data Acquisition Rate: up to 300 Hz
investment for the basic routine laboratory pressures and flows for FID, TCD, ECD, and NPD
looking for an intuitive single-button system, • Total Flow Setting:
that provides ease of use with minimal Instant Connect Flame Ionization
– Control of split flow in 1 mL/min from 0 Detector
instrument interaction. Both instruments
to 1250 mL/min • Capillary column optimized compatible
offer the same user-exchangeable, instant
connect injector and detector modules and – Purge flow from 0 to 50 mL/min with 1/8” and 1/16” packed column
fast oven performance with exceptional • Flameout detection and automatic re-
Optional Instant Connect Auxiliary Gas
retention time stability to reach an incredibly ignition
Module
high lab productivity at reduced cost of • Allows for the control of three additional • MDL: <1.8 pg C/s
ownership. gas channels • Sensitivity: >0.03 Coulombs/gC
Performance Specifications Injectors • Linear Dynamic Range: >107 (±10%)
• Typical Retention Time Repeatability: • Maximum Number Injectors Installed: 2 • Maximum Temperature: 450 °C in steps
<0.0008 min
• Available as Instant Connect, user- of 0.1 °C
• Typical Peak Area Repeatability: <0.5 % exchangeable modules • IEC:
RSD
Instant Connect Split/Splitless – Air: 0–500 mL/min in 0.1 steps
Oven Specifications • Suitable for all capillary columns
• Column Oven (H × W × D): 27 × 27 × – H2: 0–100 mL/min in 0.1 steps
(50 μm to530 μm i.d.)
17.7 cm; 12.9 L – Makeup gas (N2 or He) 0–50 mL/min in
• Compatible with 1/8” and 1/16” packed 0.1 steps
• Operating Temperature Range: ambient column using adapters. Supports P&T/TD/
+3 °C to 450 °C Instant Connect Thermal Conductivity
HS by special adapter. Compatible Merlin
• Cryogenic Option Minimum Temperature: Detector
Microseal™ septum.
-100 °C with liquid Nitrogen; -50 with • Capillary column optimized (micro TCD)
• Dedicated split/splitless injector with compatible with 1/8” and 1/16” packed
liquid CO2 integrated backflush capabilities column
• Temperature Set Point Resolution: 0.1 °C • Maximum Temperature: 400 °C • Maximum Temperature: 400 °C in steps
• Number of Ramps/Plateaus: 32/33
Instant Connect Programmable of 0.1 °C
• Maximum Heating Rate: 125 °C/min Temperature Vaporizer • MDL: <400 pg tridecane/mL with He
• Supports hot/cold split and splitless carrier or <20 pg tridecane/s with a total
T Range °C H
eating Rate °C/min modes as well as large volume injections flow through the cell of 3 mL/min
(solvent split) and On Column (TPOC). • Linear Dynamic Range: 105
Model: 220 Volts Model: 110 Volts
Compatible Merlin Microseal septum.
50 to 70 125 90
• Dedicated PTV injector with integrated
70 to 115 100 65 backflush capabilities
115 to 175 80 50 • Temperature Range: Air forced cooling to
175 to 300 50 30 ambient +5 °C up to 450 °C
300 to 450 35 20 • Cryogenic Option Minimum Temperature:
• Oven Cool-Down (22 °C ambient): 450 °C -100 °C with liquid nitrogen; -50 °C with
to 50 °C in <4 minutes CO2

• Ambient Rejection: <0.01 °C per 1 °C • Temperature programming of up to 3

ramps at up to 870 °C/min
6 Thermo Scientific Seamless Operation
TriPlus RSH Autosampler
Instant Connect Electron Capture The Thermo Scientific TriPlus RSH Accurate automation of a multitude of
Detector Autosampler offers exceptional precision, traditionally manual tasks is enabled by a
• Radioactive Source: 370 MBq equal to 10 flexibility, and productivity in robotic, new and innovative ATC (Automatic Tool
mCi, 63Ni sample-handling solutions. Compatible with Change) capability. The ATC feature enables
Thermo Scientific GC and GC/MS systems, the user to set up a sequence using up to
• MDL: <6 fg/s lindane
the autosampler sets new standards in six different syringes, automatically loaded
• Linear Dynamic Range: >104 with lindane automation and provides advanced liquid- by the autosampler to accurately perform
• Maximum Temperature: 400 °C in 0.1 °C handling cycles that enable automated dilutions, calibrations, and sample injections.
steps functionality beyond traditional liquid, The ability to exchange syringes for different
• IEC: 0 to 500 mL/min makeup in 0.1 headspace, and solid-phase microextraction tasks enables high-precision sample
steps (SPME*) injections. handling in a single, unattended sequence
• Make-up Gas: Nitrogen or 95% argon/5% Integrated Sampling System prior to automated sample injection.
methane The TriPlus™ RSH autosampler expands TriPlus RSH Configurations
automated capabilities beyond sample The TriPlus RSH Autosampler is available in
Instant Connect Nitrogen Phosphorus
injections to advanced sample-handling the following configurations:
Detector
cycles. Automating the whole workflow, from
• NPD available with ceramic beads and • TriPlus RSH for automated liquid sampling
sample preparation to injection, increases
compatible with element-specific sources
precision and reproducibility and enables • TriPlus RSH for static headspace
• MDL: <20 fg P/s and <100 fg N/s with unprecedented flexibility and productivity in automation
standard ceramic bead GC and GC-MS sampling. • TriPlus RSH for automated liquid and
• Selectivity: gP/gC = 200000; gN/gC = headspace sampling and injection
80000
Ultimate Productivity
Designed for expanded productivity, this Additional upgrade kits are available
• Linear Dynamic Range: 104 integrated sampling system accommodates to transform existing versions into
• Maximum Temperature: 450 °C in steps large sample capacities supporting full, multitechnique platforms.
of 0.1 °C unattended 24/7 operation. As an example,
a maximum of 972, 2 mL vials combined Description l XYZ robotic sample handling
• IEC:
with multiple 100 mL wash/waste bottles apparatus with automatic syringe switch
– Air: 0–500 mL/min in 0.1 steps concept. When the optional accessories
enable week-end long unattended operations
– H2: 0–10 mL/min in 0.1 steps – a goal not attainable with most other are installed, the system is capable of
– Makeup gas (Nitrogen): 0–50 mL/min sampling systems currently on the market. automating sample preparation steps
in 0.1 steps like standard dilution, standard addition,
Unmatched Flexibility sequential dilution, derivatization and
General Specifications The TriPlus RSH robotic sample-handling vortexing.
• Heated Zones: Up to 7 system offers liquid, headspace, and
Communication l Two independent LAN
• Time Events: 63. Support up to 8 valves solid phase microextraction – capabilities
you expect as being a standard part of a Local User Interface l LED status
• Operating Altitude: Up to 3500 m above indicators. Optional control panel with
multi-axis autosampler. In these modes, the
sea level 4 keys, round knob, and graphical LCD
sampling system delivers the precision you
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 45 × 44 × 67 demand for achieving exceptional results. display.
cm Scalable capabilities enable expanded GC Instrument Control l Thermo Scientific
• Weight (Kg): 35 Kg main unit plus and GC-MS application ranges, accurate chromatography data systems integrated
0.8 Kg each module micro-sample injections, and the matching of with Virtual Terminal software to
techniques to sample types. completely mimic the physical controller
Certifications
Conforms to the following safety standards: * Sold under license from Supelco® Teaching Functions l Manual without using
tools or external devices
– International Electrotechnical Commission
Injector Compatibility l Compatible with
(IEC):
on-column, programmable temperature
61010-1:2001 - 61010-2-010:2003 -
vaporizing, packed, purged packed, split-
61010-2-081:2001 + A1:(2003)
splitless injectors
– CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1 and UL
High Throughput Configuration
61010-1
Dual GC set-up with Double Pro and
– EuroNorm (EN): 61010-1:2001 - 61010-2- Confirmation modes: Single TriPlus RSH
010:2004 - 61010-2-081:2002 serving two independent GC or GC/MS
Conforms to the following regulations on systems, for liquid, HS or SPME sample
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and injection or for sample preparation,
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI): using the same or two different software
systems. Two different methods can be
– CISPR 11/EN 55011: Group 1 Class A
used. Rapid Mode starts the syringe
– IEC/EN 61326-1:2006
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washing cycle during the current GC Syringe Cleaning l Wash stations for up to Incubation Oven Temperature Range
cooling phase. 4 different solvents for a total of 40 mL 40 to 200 °C in 1 °C steps, with agitation
Barcode Reader l Two active laser (standard). Optional large washing stations Incubation Time l 0.1 to 600.0 min in 0.1
scanners for all standard vials using for up to 3 × 100 mL solvent bottles. min increments
1-dimension barcodes in a horizontal Waste: 1 × 10 mL or drain to external
Syringe Flush Capability l With inert gas
orientation. waste bottle. Possibility to install multiple
solvent stations to expand solvent and Solvent Syringe Cleaning l Optional
Vortexer l Intensive mixing of 0.5, 0.7, 2, 5, washing stations (4 × 10 mL or 2 × 100
waste volumes.
10, or 20 mL vials with an agitation speed mL vials)
up to 2000 rpm Options
• Upgrade to headspace option and its own Multiple Headspace Extraction
Vial Trays l Heated and cooled trays expand Yes (optional accessory)
accessories
the range of available applications from
• Upgrade to SPME option (with or without Enrichment Sampling l Yes with optional
sample injection to sample/standard
headspace option) kit for cold trap
preparation
• Peltier-controlled drawer for well plates, Injection Speed l 1 to 100 mL/min, in 1
GC Mounting Kits l Thermo Scientific
300 μL fixed insert vials, 2 and 10 mL mL/min increments
TRACE 1300 GC, TRACE 1310 GC,
TRACE GC Ultra and FOCUS GC vials. Temperature selectable between 0 Typical Performance l ≤0.7 RSD % under
and 40 °C Thermo Scientific standard conditions
Configuration for Liquid Sampling
• Cooled trayholders for well plates, 300 μL Needle Lengths l 65 mm, compatible with
Vial Volumes l 300 μL fixed insert vials,
fixed insert vials, 2, 10 and 20 mL vials. every injector port
0.5, 0.7, 2, 2.5, 10, and 20 mL. 96/384
Temperature selectable between 4 and 70
Microtiter or Deep Well plates with Options
°C. Requires external circulator bath.
Automatic Foil Cutter to pierce alumina or • Upgrade to Liquid option
plastic foils prior the needle penetration • Solvent/reagent reservoir
• Upgrade to SPME option
Bottom-Sensing Vials l Capable of liquid • Large Volume Wash Station
• Peltier-cooled trayholder for 300 μL
injection starting from small-volume Injection Volume l Range from 0.1 to fixed insert vials, 2 and 10 mL vials;
samples. Capability to inject from samples 10,000 μL in 0.1 μL steps to 100 μL and temperature selectable between 0 °C and
as low as 5 µL into a vial. Possibility of 1 μL steps between 100 μL and 10 mL. 40 °C
performing up to three 1 µL injections Needle lengths: 57 mm or 85 mm Liquid
• Cooled trayholders for 300 μL fixed insert
from a 5 µL sample, depending on vial Injection Modes – 8 fully customizable
vials, 2, 10 and 20 mL vials; requires
type. method-specific preset menus available:
external circulator bath; temperature
Height from Vial Bottom l User selectable • Basic enrichment selectable between 4 °C and 70 °C
between 0.1 and 32 mm in 0.1 mm steps • Enrichment needle solvent wash • SPME Fiber Cleaning Station
Injection Speed for Liquid Samples • Internal standard double • Solvent/reagent reservoir
Selectable from 0.1 μL/sec up to 2000
• Internal standard post • Large Volume Wash Station
μL/sec and fully programmable
• Needle solvent wash
Sample Capacity (Depending Solid Phase Micro Extraction Option
• Solvent flush double Vial Volumes l 2, 10 and 20 mL
on autosampler, GC and MS
configurations) • Solvent flush post Sample Capacity l Depending on
• Up to 4608 well plates or 6912 well plates Typical Performance – ≤0.3 RSD % Autosampler, GC and MS configurations:
with extended X-arm obtained under Thermo Scientific standard • Up to 840 0.5/0.7 mL vials or 1260
• Up to 840 0.5/0.7 mL vials or 1260 conditions 0.5/0.7 mL vials with the extended X-arm
0.5/0.7 mL vials with the extended X-arm Configuration for Headspace • Up to 648 2 mL sample vials or 972 2 mL
• Up to 648 2 mL sample vials or 972 2 mL Vial Volumes l 2, 10 and 20 mL vials with the extended X-arm
vials with the extended X-arm Syringe Sizes l 1, 2.5, and 5 mL • Up to 180 10 or 20 mL vials or 300 10 or
• Up to 240 10 mL or 20 mL vials or 360 Sample Capacity (Depending 20 mL vials with the extended X-arm
10 mL or 20 mL vials with the extended on autosampler, GC and MS Incubation Oven Capacity l 6 vials
X-arm configurations) l Up to 180 10 or 20 mL Incubation Oven Temperature Range
Syringes (Capable of handling liquid vials or 300 10 or 20 mL vials with the 40 °C to 200 °C in 1 °C steps, with
volumes in the range 0.1 μL – 10 mL) extended X-arm agitation
Capable of using 0.5 μL, 1.0 μL, 5 μL, 10 Injection Volume Range l 0.1 to 5 mL in Vial Penetration Depth l Standard or
μL (standard), 25 μL, 50 μL, 100 μL, 250 0.1 mL steps depending on syringe custom between 5 mm and 20 mm,
μL, 500 μL, 1000 μL, 10000 μL syringes Syringe Temperature l OFF or 40 °C to suitable for liquid or headspace extraction
for sample injection and/or volume 150 °C in 1 °C steps Fiber Conditioning Station l Optional,
transfer
Incubation Oven Capacity l 6 vials 2-ports and a needle guide, 40-350 °C,
inert gas purged. Fiber: 23 gauge. One
fiber holder to automate all fibers.
Installation Requirements Environment

Product Sp e ci f i ca t i ons
Detailed installation requirements are Compressed Air Room Temperature
provided in the DFS Preinstallation Compressed air with a pressure of 6 bar Laboratory room temperature must be
Requirements Guide PN/1194630 (87 psi) is required to operate the pneumatic maintained between 15 °C and 26 °C
valves of the instrument. A suitable (59 °F and 79 °F). The optimum operation
Recirculating Water Chiller
compressor can be ordered from Thermo temperature is between 18 °C and 21 °C
The DFS mass spectrometer can be
Fisher Scientific (Part No. 026 1850). (65 °F and 70 °F).
configured with the optional Thermo
Scientific NESLAB ThermoFlex TF25 Space Requirement Air Conditioning Load
recirculating chiller. The chiller is compact, The average power dissipation during
quiet and efficient. The ThermoFlex TF25 DFS Mass Spectrometer analysis operation for a basic DFS system,
is available in both air-cooled and water • HxD 140.6 cm (55.4”) x 156.8 cm (62.5”) including gas chromatograph and data
cooled configurations, for a quiet laboratory system, is approximately 4.7 kW (4.5 BTU/s).
• Width with one GC installed
for stable and precise cooling of magnet For dual GC configuration, the average air
and turbo molecular pumps. The cooler is 161.1 cm (63.5”) conditioning load amounts approximately
controlled by a temperature sensor mounted • Width with two GCs installed to 4.9 kW (4.7 BTU/s).
on the DFS magnet. 209.1 cm (82.4”) Humidity
• Precise temperature control and • MS console with analyzer and magnet The relative humidity of the operating
temperature stability of up to ± 0.1 °C 900 kg (2000 lb) environment must be between 30% and
• Adjustable high and low temperature • Data system 130 kg (< 290 lb) 70%, with no condensation.
safeties with audible alarm • GC with console 35 kg (78 lb) Recommended Instrument Clearences
• Environmentally-friendly CFC-free air- and Weight Distribution
TRACE 1310 GC
cooled refrigeration system ThermoFlex
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 45 × 44 × 67
TF25 - 79.6 Kg. 44 x 67 x 73 cm
cm
Supplies • Weight (Kg): 35 Kg main unit plus 0.8 Kg
each module (78 lb)
Power • Column Oven (H × W × D): 27 × 27 ×
The DFS mass spectrometer is designed to 17.7 cm; 12.9 L
operate at a nominal voltage of 230 V AC,
50/60 Hz. The minimum and maximum TriPlus RSH Autosampler
voltage tolerances are in compliance with Overall dimensions on the GC:
IEC 950, Amend 2, 1993. Approximate • Length (X axis) 80 cm
consumption values for regular operation are: The extended extended model length
• 0,9 kW for GC operation is 120 cm

• 1,9 kW for MS operation • Height approximately 70 cm, dependent

on mounting kit
• 1,6 kW for chiller
CPU: 42 x 18 x 44.5 cm (16.5 x 7 x 17”)
Helium Monitor: 42 x 40 x 43 cm (16.5 x 16 x 17”)
For GC carrier gas: 99.996%, ultra-high Keyboard: 2.5 x 47 x 18 cm (1 x 18 x 7“)
purity. Total hydrocarbons should be less
than 2.0 ppm.

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