Shimadzu Europe - GC-17A with Dual FID

Confidence in Results
The GC-17Av.3 ensures that all the operating parameters are set reproducibly, including carrier gas flow, split ratio, all heated zone temperatures, detector combustion and make-up gas flows, and detector output range and current. Analyses are achieved quickly and confidently with electronic flow control of all carrier gas and detector gas functions. Shimadzu's Advanced Flow Control (AFC) of the carrier gas is teamed with Advanced Pressure Control (APC) of the detector gases (up to 14 flow channels), providing the most accurate GC performance available.

Simple Operation
Up to ten GC parameter files can be entered, and the GC can be directly controlled, with the intuitive keypad. Parameter data is carefully protected by a password system which limits access to critical settings. Set parameters automatically with the GC clock scheduler, so you can conserve gas at night and have the instrument ready to use in the morning.

This premium GC combines the control and data protection required for ultimate confidence in rapidly obtained results, and is a cost effective solution for laboratories.

Detectors available:

• FID (Flame Ionization Detector)
• TCD (Thermal Conductivity Detector)
• ECD (Electron Capture Detector)
• FTD/NPD (Flame Thermionic Detector, Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector)
• FPD (Flame Photometric Detector)
• PID (Photoionization Detector)
• PDID (Pulse Discharge Ionization Detector)
• ELCD (Electrolytic Conductivity Detector)

GC-17A Specifications

Column Oven

• Temperature Range: Ambient +4° C to 450° C (1° C increment)
• Double overheat protection: Yes
• Number of temperature ramps: 5 (cooling ramp possible)
• Temperature program rate: ~ 100° C/min in 1° C increments
• Maximum run time: 655 min

Injection Port

• Number of individually controlled zones: 2
• Temperature range: ~ 450° C (1° C increments)
• Temperature Program: Both heating and cooling step program
• Double overheat protection: Yes

Auxiliary Heated Zones

• One additional temperature-controlled heated zone (AUX1) standard

Detector

• Three detector zones with individual temperature control
• Double overheat protection

Display

• Two lines on backlit LCD display: Shows temperatures, times, pressure and other parameters.

Flame Ionization Detector Specifications

• Type: Semi-cylindrical electrode, quartz jet
• Detection limit: 3 x 10^-12 g/s for diphenyl
• Dynamic range: 10⁷
• Electrometer noise: Less than 1.5% at max. sensitivity
• Electrometer drift: Less than 3% at max. sensitivity
• Operational temperature range: ~ 450° C in 1° C increments