ProfIC 15 with MiPT*

Features & benefits ProfIC 15

* MiPT = Metrohm intelligent Partial Loop Technique



ProfIC 15 with MiPT*

The ProfIC 15 ion chromatography package consists of volumes and is controlled by the user friendly and intui02

the top of the line 850 Professional IC, the 858 tive ion chromatography software MagIC Net. USB con­

Professional Sample Changer and employs Metrohm’s nectivity offers plug and play functionality and available patented Dosino technology. It is a complete chromatoextension modules ensure that the system can be adapgraphic system available as an anion, cation or dual ted to your changing needs.

channel system. The ProfIC 15 offers flexible injection

* MiPT = Metrohm intelligent Partial Loop Technique



Flexibility

Intelligence

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The new ProfIC 15 gives you the best flexibility of all IC The ProfIC line supports intelligent columns with in di ­

systems currently available and can be employed for a vi dual electronic chips. The chip not only identifies a broad range of applications in e.g. power plants, semicolumn, but also stores operation parameters that are conductor factories, water laboratories and many more. automatically read out and used by the instrument.

You can measure not only feed and ultra pure water, but Furthermore, the chip keeps track of the number of injecalso boiler and tap water with the very same system and tions and the maximum pressure.

method without any changes at all. Simply place whatever kind of sample you have onto the sample changer and Safety the system takes care of the rest. The Metrohm intelli­

Several monitoring functions of the software give you gent Partial Loop Technique ensures that the injected the peace of mind of unattended instrument operation.

sample volume is automat ically adjusted and samples The system can even send you an email if a monitored with a very large concentration range can be analyzed value exceeds a preset threshold. Furthermore, the syswith only one system. Cross contamination is not an tem can remind you when certain consumables (e.g a issue due to the employment of the efficient rinsing staguard column) should be replaced.

tion. If desired one can even analyze anions and cations either in parallel or independently with a single autosam­

Detection limits

pler.

The detection limit of the ProfIC 15 for cations (Li+, Na+, NH +) is better than 0.2 µg/L (with a 200 µL injection 4

Ease of use

volume), the detection limit for anions (F–, Cl–, NO –, 3

Preparing standards is a time consuming and error­prone SO 2–) is better than 0.1 µg/L. For even lower detection 4

process. Mixing accurate solutions in the low ppb range limits simply exchange the sample loop with a preconis a even more challenging. With the ProfIC 15 you no centration column and improve the detection limit by a longer have to prepare several standards and dilution of factor of ten (using 2 mL of sample). With minor modifisolutions to single ppb standards is not necessary anycations even single digit ppt detection limits can be more either. Simply prepare one multi ion standard for achieved.

each anions and cations in the 0.1 ppm range and the MiPT automatically performs multi point calibrations solely with these solutions. The system is effortlessly prepared for sample concentrations in the range of 1:10'000.



Unique features:

MIPT

Suppressor MSM II

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•	calibrate with only one multi ion standard for either •	100% solvent compatible anions or cations

•	10 year warranty

•	perform partial loop injections with one autosampler •	overpressure protection and two parallel or independent IC channels

•	can be regenerated if contaminated without discon­

•	automatically adjust the injection volume if sample necting any tubing

concentration exceed calibration range

•	smallest partial loop injection volume 2 µL

858 Professional Sample Processor:

•	sample concentration range 1:10'000

•	performs partial loop injections simultaneously for

•	cross contamination < 0.001%

anions and cations

•	typical sample preparation time: 2 minutes

•	rinsing station to ensure virtually cross contamination free sample handling

850 ProfIC

•	more than 20 standard racks plus user specific custom­

•	all parts 100% solvent compatible ized racks

•	typical signal noise < 0.2 nS/cm of complete chroma­

•	up to 148 sample positions on a standard rack (up to tographic system

999 definable positions on a customized rack)

•	all parts always visible through transparent front door

•	automatic pump head recognition 800 Dosino

•	self­optimizing flow and pressure of high pressure •	patented dosing technology pump

•	4 freely selectable dosing ports

•	optional injection volumes down to 0.25 µL with internal •	10'000 steps per full volume of dosing unit sample loops

•	change flow rate of the system without changing backpressure coils

•	supports intelligent columns, detectors and pump heads

•	suitable for isocratic, low pressure or high pressure gradient applications

•	start­up time less than 30 minutes

•	automatic self­diagnosis of the instrument when switched on



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•	run parallel tasks and sub programs

•	control an unlimited number of instruments without additional licences

•	automatic self­diagnosis

•	automatically reads out column and hardware para ­

m eters from the intelligent components

•	monitors operation parameters and notifies the user by messages or email

•	complete method is always saved and can be restored from every run

•	history function ensures total traceability of data gener ation

•	full control of all devices by commands like «aspirate, dispense, move to, lift, swing, ...»

•	logical adjustment of the injection volume Support

•	replacement parts are available for a guaranteed period of at least 10 years after the purchase

•	3 year instrument warranty

Technical specifications The listed technical data refers to the following 06

reference conditions:

Temperature: + 25 °C (± 3 °C), Relative humidity ≤ 60%

Instrument status > 40 minutes in operation (equilibrated) 850 Professional IC

Metrohm Suppressor Module (MSM) Physical specifications

• Resistance to solvents: No restriction

• Flow path: metal­free

• Switching duration: typ.100 ms

• Design: Compact system with modular design

• Operating pressure: 2.5 MPa (25 bar), (up to two complete chromatographic systems valve function prevents damage at overpressure in one housing)

• Housing material: painted polyurethane hard foam Metrohm CO suppressor (MCS) 2

without CFCs, fire class V0

• Material: Fluoropolymer

• Operating temperature range: + 5...+ 45 °C

• Resistance to solvents: No restriction (apart from PFC)

• Operating humidity range: 20...80% rel. humidity

• Vacuum: Microprocessor­controlled/stabilized

• Dimensions: Width 365 mm, Height 642 mm,

• Build­up time after start: < 30 s Depth 380 mm, Weight 33.6 kg (without accessories)

• Capillary volume: 400 µL

• Power requirements: 100...240 V (± 10%) ac,

• Recommended flow range: 0.1…1.0 mL

50...60 Hz (auto-sensing)

• Power consumption: 25 W standby, typically 65 W

Leak sensor

• USB connectivity: 1 USB upstream, type B

• Type: electronic, no calibration necessary (for connection to the PC), 2 USB downstream, type A Eluent degasser

Conductivity detector

• Material: Fluoropolymer

• Type: Microprocessor­controlled

• Resistance to solvents: No restriction (apart from PFC) with Digital Signal Processing (DSP technology)

• Build-up time for the vacuum: < 60 s

• Measuring range: 0...15'000 µS/cm single range

• Noise: < 0.1 nS at 1 µS/cm High pressure pump:

• Deviations from the linearity: < 1%

• Type: Serial dual­piston pump for conductivity values greater than 1...16 μS/cm with intelligent pump head recognition (typical for analyses with sequential suppression)

• Materials in contact with eluent: PEEK, ZrO , PTFE/PE

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• Drift: < 0.2 nS/cm per hour

• Flow rate: 0.001...20.0 mL/min

• Measuring rate: 10 measurements per second (elf­optimizing flow and pressure) for optimum results without filtering

• Flow increment: 1 µL/min

• Resolution: 0.0047 nS/cm

• Reproducibility of the eluent flow: < 0.1% deviation

• Baseline Noise: < 0.2 nS/cm typical

• Residual pulsation: < 1%

for sequential suppression

• Pressure range of pump: 0...50.0 MPa (0...500 bar)

• Cell volume: 0.8 µL

• Pressure range of pump head: 0...35.0 MPa (0...350 bar)

• Electrodes: Ring­shaped electrodes (applies for the standard PEEK pump head) made from stainless steel

• Safety shutdown: automatic shutdown upon reaching

• Materials in contact with eluent: Chemically inert PCTFE

settable pressure limit values

• Cel constant: Individual calibration data saved in the detector, adjustable range: 13.0...21.0 /cm Injection valve

• Maximum operating pressure: 5.0 MPa (50 bar)

• Actuator time: typ.100 ms

• Cell temperature: 20...50 °C in increments of 5 °C

• Max. operating pressure: 35 MPa (350 bar)

• Temperature stability: < 0.001 °C

• Material: PEEK

• Temperature compensation: 0...5%/K adjustable, default 2.3%/K

• Heating­up time: < 30 minutes (40 °C)



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Column thermostat

800 Dosino

• Type: Peltier technique thermostat

• Volumes of cylinders: 2 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL, 20 mL

for two intelligent separation columns or 50 mL

• Adjustable temperature range: 0...+ 80 °C,

• Resolution: 10'000 increments per cylinder volume in increments of 0.1 °C

• Dosing/Filling rates: 18 seconds each per cylinder

• Heating: Ambient temperature + 50 °C

volume

• Cooling: Ambient temperature – 20 °C

• Temperature reproducibility: ± 0.2 °C

• Stability: < 0.05 °C

• Heating­up time: < 30 minutes from 20 to 50 °C

• Cooling time: < 40 minutes from 50 to 20 °C

858 Professional Sample Processor Physical specifications

• Type: Autosampler with tray rotation and swing head

• Trays: exchangeable (more than 20 standard racks)

• Sample positions: 148 sample positions on a standard rack (up to 999 definable positions on a customized rack)

• Housing material: Metal housing, surface­treated

• Operating temperature range: + 5...+ 45 °C

• Operating humidity range: Relative humidity < 80%

(below 30 °C), Relative humidity < 50% (below 45 °C)

• Dimensions: Width 0.28 m, Height 0.73 m, Depth 0.50 m, Weight: approx. 16 kg (without accessories)

• Power requirements: 100...240 V (± 10%) ac, 50...60 Hz (auto­sensing)

• Power consumption: 115 W

• USB connectivity: 1 USB upstream (for connection to the PC), 2 USB downstream, type A Lift and turntable

• Stroke path: 235 mm

• Maximum lift load: Approx. 30 N

• Lift rate: Adjustable, 5...25 mm/s

• Shift rate: Adjustable, 3...20 angle degrees/sec Swing Head

• Maximum load: Approx. 15 N

• Swing rate: 10...55 angle degrees/sec

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