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Instrument Database:
Gilson, Inc - FC 204 Fraction Collector
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| Company |
Gilson, Inc
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| Categories |
Automation: Fraction Collector (LC)
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The FC 204 is the ideal large-bed fraction collector, capable of handling a wide variety of collection vessels, including microplates, vials and tubes. The built-in keypad makes set up and operation simple and efficient. Collect fractions by time, drop or peak to suit all your LC applications. Features: - In peak mode, collector monitors a detector signal and identifies peaks using either an adaptive-slope algorithm or a specified millivolt threshold
- Up to 10 programmable time windows can be added for collecting only what you want, while discarding the column’s void volume, peaks of no interest and equilibration volumes
- Stand-alone instrument with an easy-to-use keypad, or can be controlled through your PC via UniPoint™ System Software
- 3-way diverter valve prevents contamination of collected fractions
- Contact closure inputs are available to remotely start/advance or stop—compatible with most HPLC systems
- Compact size fits in most fume hoods
- Multicolumn adapters for collecting up to 18 separate channels
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| Specifications |
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| Manufacturing Standards | Meets applicable safety and EMC certification standards; UL and CE certified | | 3-way Valves | FC 203B/204: 3-port, PTFE, 67 µL internal volume, 3.5 µL dead volume from common port to the normally closed port, up to 20 mL/min with standard or large bore needle
FC 204: 3-port, PTFE, 114 µL internal volume, 6 µL dead volume from common port to the normally closed port, up to 200 mL/min with standard or large bore needle | | Communication Interface | RS-232 or GSIOC; Inputs for start/advance and end/home; event mark output; one programmable output for control of peripheral devices | | Data Acquisition | An input channel for analog-to-digital conversion; digital data is transmitted on the GSIOC | | Detector Input | ±100 mV full scale | | Drop Counting | Up to 9,999 drops per fraction; maximum rate: 20 drops /sec | | Environmental Conditions | Indoor use
Altitude: up to 2000 m
Temperature range: 5–40°C
Air pressure: 75–105 kPa
Pollution degree: 1 or 2, in accordance with IEC 66
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C | | Event Marker | 100 ms pulse | | Front Panel | Two-line, 24-character display on backlit LCD. Five command, HELP, YES, NO and 0–9 numeric hard keys; four soft keys | | Maximum Collection Volume/Tube | FC 203B: 20 mL (28 x 60 mm scintillation vials with optional Code 24 rack)
FC 204: 32 mL (18 x 180 mm tubes or 25 mL (18 x 150 mm) | | Maximum Fractions | FC 203B: 128 (12 x 75 mm tubes with optional Code 14 rack)
FC 204: Up to 768 when configured with eight 96-well, 2-mL Whatman/Polyfiltronics microplates on a Code 17 rack) | | Multiple-Column Collection | Simultaneous collection from up to 8 (FC 203B) or up to 18 (FC 204) columns with installation of optional multiple column adaptor(s) | | Multiple-Cycle Operation | Repetitive collection of each sample into same set of tubes or collection of each sample into different set of tubes
3-port, PTFE, 114 mL internal volume, 6 µL dead volume from the common port to the normally closed port, up to 200 mL/min with large bore needle | | Number of Racks | FC 203B: Holds one rack
FC 204: Holds one Code 16 or Code 16D rack, one Code 17 rack, or up to four Code 20-Series racks (all racks must be the same code) | | Operating Modes | Drop, Manual, Peak + Drop, Peak + Time, Time | | Peak Detection | Adaptive-slope algorithm that applies user-specified parameters to accommodate drifting baselines, negative and asymmetrical peaks, or absolute threshold level that collects all peaks above specified mV value
Peak parameters: peak height or level, in mV and peak width at half-height, in minutes
Minimum peak height for fractionation: 0.1 mV full scale
Detector-collector delay: 0.01 minute increments | | Power Requirements | Frequency: 50–60 Hz
Voltage: 100–120 or 220–240V; mains voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage
Current rating: 0.5A for 100–120V, or 0.25A for 220–240V | | Programmable Time Units | From 0.01 to 99.99 minutes per tube with a 0.01 minute limit of resolution | | Software | Via Gilson UniPoint™ System Software | | Time-Based Programming | Up to 10 collection windows and 10 drain steps in any mode | | Tube Change Time | 100–250 ms (FC 203B) or 100–720 ms (FC 204), center to center, depending on rack type | | Zero Power Memory | Maintains memory for a minimum of five years from date of shipment | | Dimensions (w x d x h) | FC 203B: 32.4 x 29.2 x 26.7 cm (12.8 x 11.5 x 10.5 in.)
FC 204: 47.9 x 46.4 x 33 cm (18.9 x 18.3 x 13 in.) | | Weight | FC 203B: 5 kg (11 lbs.)
FC 204: 10.9 kg (24 lbs.) |
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