TRACE DSQ GC/MS

Features and Technical Specifications

Eliminates the Noise, Eliminates the Barriers

The TRACE DSQ GC/MS employs nextgeneration curved optics to eliminate performance-robbing neutral noise. Elimination of this background allows the chemist to employ the full dynamic range of the TRACE DSQ system improving detectivity, quantitation and spectral performance. At last, the benefits of fast chromatography and Large Volume Injections can be realized in your daily analysis, without the limitation of elevated backgrounds. Expand the capabilities of the standard TRACE DSQ EI system with powerful options, Chemical Ionization, solids probes, and simultaneous Full Scan/SIM for affordable answers to any analytical challenge. The TRACE DSQ combines the latest in hardware technology with the industry-leading Xcalibur instrument control and data handling platform. TRACE DSQ is the new benchmark for single quadrupole GC/MS systems.

Thermo Finnigan TRACE DSQ

Benchtop Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer

A next generation, dual-stage mass filter enhances performance for optimum results.

Electron Multiplier

TRACE DSQ Analyzer

Curved Pre-Filter

Quadrupole Mass Filter Ion Source

10 kV Conversion Dynode

TRACE DSQ Mass Spectrometer

Ion Source
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Detection System
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The innovative analyzer design incorporates a curved pre-filter that fundamentally reduces neutral noise, enhancing ultra-trace level analysis.

EI and optional CI or CI/EI sources, with exchangeable ion volumes, maximizing performance in EI, positive ion CI, and negative ion CI Electron beam collimating magnets provide highest ionization efficiency Electron energy adjustable between 0 and 130 eV and emission current up to 850 A Unique electron lens improves filament efficiency and increases lifetime Independently controlled heating from 125C to 300C for stable operation and superior chromatographic integrity GC interface temperature up to 350C Computer-controlled CI reagent gas flow control for high quantitative accuracy and day-to-day calibration stability RF-only curved quadrupole pre-filter Unit mass resolution throughout the mass range of 1 - 1050 amu Scan rate of up to 10,000 amu/sec Offers full-scan, segmented scanning, SIM, and simultaneous modes of mass analysis (Full Scan/SIM and PPINICI) No tools required for source maintenance Durable materials guarantee long life and simple maintenance Meets USEPA tune requirements

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Post-acceleration 10 kV conversion dynode for efficient positive and negative ion detection Off-axis, continuous dynode electron multiplier with extended dynamic range Digital electronic noise discrimination Centroid or profile data acquisition PPINICI option to acquire positive ion CI and negative ion CI spectra in alternating scans Standard with CI, optional for EI systems Allows easy removal of ion volumes for fast switching from EI to CI, from GC to probe analysis, and for routine source maintenance 70 L/s maintenance-free, turbomolecular pump for fast vent and pumpdown (0 to 90% speed in 190 sec) 250 L/s turbomolecular pump allows greater flexibility in high GC flow rates and operation in CI mode 200/200 L/s split flow turbomolecular pump provides differential pumping of source and mass filter for high GC flow rates and best performance in CI Optional ion gauge with internal vacuum protection safety

Inlet/Vacuum Interlock Option

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Vacuum System Options

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Dual-Stage Quadrupole Mass Filter

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Features and Technical Specifications

TRACE Gas Chromatograph

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Multiple-level temperature program with seven ramps and eight levels settable from 0.1C to 120C/min Eight independent, heated zones for individual control of injectors and detectors plus auxiliary zones Superior oven cool-down for increased sample throughput typically 450C to 50C in under 250 seconds Capillary split/splitless injectors with Digital Pressure and Flow Control (DPFC) including gas saver Maximum oven temperature 450C Sub-ambient cooling to -99C with LN2 or -55C with CO2 Programmable Temperature Vaporizer (PTV) for split, cold split, splitless and large volume injection Cold on-column injector for true oncolumn and large volume injections Additional GC detector(s) Liquid or headspace autosampler(s) Purge and Trap and other autosampler options available

Peak Area

Auto-optimization software for experiments in either EI or CI mode GLP audit trail and system suitability testing Extended Xcalibur Development Kit allows data processing and instrument control from your custom-written programs NIST library Wiley library Pfleger-Maurer-Weber library Thermo Finnigan pesticide library

Wide Dynamic Range

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Gas Chromatographic Options

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Excellent linearity for octafluoronaphthalene in EI-SIM, 100 fg to 10 ng with an RSD of 6%.

Standard Installation Specifications

All evaluations performed using an Rtx5MS, 15 m x 0.25 mm ID (0.25 micron film thickness) fused silica capillary column. Electron Ionization Hot splitless injection of 1 L of a 1 pg/L standard of octafluoronaphthalene (OFN) in iso-octane will produce the following minimum signal to noise for m/z 272 when scanning from 200-300 amu at 5 scans per second: 25:1 (70 L/s pump); 50:1 (250 L/s pump); 50:1 (200/200 L/s pump). Positive Chemical Ionization Hot splitless injection of 1 L of a 10 pg/L standard of benzophenone in n-heptane will produce the following minimum signal to noise for m/z 183 when scanning from 80-230 amu at 2 scans per second with methane as the reagent gas: 10:1 (250 L/s pump); 10:1 (200/200 L/s pump). Negative Chemical Ionization Hot splitless injection of 1 L of a 1 pg/L standard of OFN in iso-octane will produce the following minimum signal to noise for m/z 272 when scanning from 200-300 amu at 5 scans per second with methane as the reagent gas: 500:1 (250 L/s pump); 500:1 (200/200 L/s pump).

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Xcalibur Data System

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Uniform platform for system control of TRACE DSQ, PolarisQ, TEMPUS GC/MS and autosamplers Real-time plot of TIC and mass spectrum Auto-tune or manual tune in EI and CI Data processing in manual, concurrent, or batch reprocessing Merlin Report Writer Wizard for simple customizable reports to meet all general laboratory reporting requirements Qual Browser for quick extracted ion or full scan views Quan Browser for easy evaluation of calibration curves and integration NIST Library Browser facilitates library searching

Direct Probe Option

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Quick, simple method for sample introduction directly into mass spectrometer source Switch to probe in under three minutes with GC interface undisturbed Powerful screening technique Analysis of highly polar, thermally labile, or solid compounds Compatible with all modes of ionization and mass analysis Available in two styles: rapid heating filament Direct-Exposure Probe (DEP) or slower volatilization Direct-Insertion Probe (DIP)

Installation Requirements*
Supplies x Power: 120 Vac +6%/-10% or 230 Vac +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz x Helium: purity 99.999% with less than one ppm each of water, oxygen, and total hydrocarbons x CI reagent gases: methane, isobutane, ammonia or carbon dioxide with purity 99.99% Environment x Complete system averages 3940 W (13,450 Btu/h) output when considering air conditioning needs x Operating environment must be 15-31C (59-88F) and relative humidity must be 40-80% with no condensation. Optimum operating temperature is 18-26C (65-78F)
* Detailed installation requirements can be found in the TRACE DSQ Preinstallation Guide P/N #120156-0001.

System Dimensions/Weights
Complete GC/MS system requires 2 m (6) of workbench space. Allow 16 cm (6) of clearance behind the instrument. Mass Spectrometer: (height x width x depth) 44 33 68 cm (17 13 27 in) Weight: 45 kg (98 lbs) TRACE GC: 44 61 65 cm (17 24 25.5 in) Weight: 55 kg (120 lbs) Computer CPU: 42 16.5 44.5 cm (16.5 6.5 17.5 in) Monitor: 42 40 43 cm (16.5 16 17 in) Keyboard: 2.5 47 18 cm (1 18 7 in) Total data system weight approximately 34 kg (75 lbs) THERMO FINNIGAN is a Thermo Electron
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Data System Specifications

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TRACE DSQ Mass Spectrometer

TRACE Gas Chromatograph

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