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Varian Inc. (Part A) - Ultramass 700 ICP-MS





Year of introduction	1997
Status	historical ( out of sale )
Company	Varian Inc. (Part A)
Categories	Mass spectrometer: ICP-MS
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) with full PC control of all instrumentsettings and accessories. Provides for the determination of up to 75 elements with all isotopes in any sample. System includes sample introduction system, solid state 40 MHz RF generator and patented Turner Interlaced Coils. Includes full PC control of XYZ plasma positioning, triple stage all-MacroTorr™ vacuum system, all plasma gas flows, mass analyzer and Discrete Dynode Electron Multiplier (DDEM) detector.
Specifications
Sample introduction ESIA External Sample Introduction Assembly (ESIA) consists of the spray chamber, nebulizer and peristaltic pump mounted outside the torch box to eliminate drift effects caused by reflected heat from the plasma compartment. ESIA ensures higher productivity with rapid start-up, easy access for maintenance and cleaning and provides faster wash-out times than water-cooled spray chambers. Nebulizer Standard glass concentric nebulizer. Optional inert V-groove nebulizer and a range of low flow inert microconcentric nebulizers is available. Optional glass or inert cyclonic designs. Spray chamber Inert double-pass with cyclonic action Sturman-Masters design suitable for use with aqueous, organic and HF solutions. Peristaltic pump Computer controlled, variable speed, 10 roller, 4 channel peristaltic pump is provided as standard. Accommodates internal standard, sample and drain tubing, with one spare channel. Torch Standard one-piece, low flow torch. An optional demountable torch (with either alumina or quartz wide bore or narrow bore injector tubes) is available. Torch XYZ position Full PC control of X, Y and Z positions of plasma for maximum sensitivity and minimum polyatomic interferences. Sampling depth (Z) can be stored in each analytical worksheet. Maintenance Spacious plasma compartment simplifies routine maintenance. Torch slides to service position for easy access to cones. Rapid release mechanism for changing torch. Solution wash-out Four orders of magnitude wash-out in less than 60 seconds e.g. 10 000 c/s down to 1 c/s in <60 s for In. Gas control Nebulizer flow Full PC control of mass flow controller for optimum stability and accuracy. Auxiliary and plasma Full PC control via patented Hammer gas control gas flows system for stability and accuracy. Flow storage All flows stored in worksheet for different sample types. RF generator Type 40.68 MHz solid-state, crystal controlled generator, with full PC control. Provides highest coupling efficiency (>90%) for difficult samples. Impedance matching Dual Auto-tune Impedance Matching Network (DAIMNET). Secondary discharge Varian patented Turner Interlaced Coils eliminate secondary discharge. Power range PC controlled 100 W to 1600 W in 10 W increments. Optimum power settings defined and stored within each method for different sample types. Plasma ignition/shutdown Automatic ignition and shutdown under PC control. User customizable ignition sequence for different accessories and plasma types. Auto shutdown option at end of analysis. Cool Plasma Automatic adjustment from normal to Cool Plasma conditions under PC control, for parts per quadrillion detection limits. Patented Turner Interlaced Coils eliminate secondary discharge to minimize polyatomic interferences without the use of a mechanical torch shield. Interface Cones Water-cooled nickel sampler and skimmer cones provided as standard. Orifice dimensions are 1.0 mm and 0.5 mm, respectively. Optional platinum-tipped cones are available for difficult sample types. Gate valve PC controlled gate valve, automatically isolates mass analyzer when power or plasma is off. The gate valve allows cones and critical first ion lens to be removed for cleaning without shutting down vacuum system. Tri-Cooling Unique Tri-Cooling system – sampler cone, skimmer cone and Thermal Isolation Barrier –ensures complete thermal isolation of the mass analyzer from the plasma compartment for maximum long term stability. Ion optics Configuration PC controlled ion lens stack optimized to reduce interferences and improve sensitivity. Elimination of photons PC controlled photon stop and off-axis DDEM detector. Vacuum system Configuration The UltraMass-700 features a 3 stage vacuum system employing two Varian MacroTorr™Turbomolecular pumps, and two rotary pumps for roughing and backing. Turbomolecular pumps The only all-MacroTorr™ ICP-MS design available. Varian’s patented MacroTorr™ technology provides fastest pump-down to typically 1x10-6 torr (3rd stage). Reduces collisional losses, provides better detection limits and improves detector lifetime. Reliability Typical mean time between failure for V-250 and V-700 Turbo-pumps is 100 000 operating hours. Backing and roughing Two SD451 two-stage rotary pumps. Extraction vents remove heat exhaust from rotary pumps. Serviceability Rotary pumps mounted on sliding bays for easy access. A retractable servicing stand is provided for the main Turbomolecular pump. Quadrupole Construction Precision machined stainless steel rods manufactured to micron tolerances and locked into ceramic mounts for near perfect hyperbolic fields. Stainless steel construction permits determination of elements such as Hg. Mass range 3-256 amu with ‘zero blast’ protection. Multi-channel scaler Built in, on-board multi-channel scaler provides up to 40 channels per mass. Pre and post filter Pre and post quadrupole filter assemblies focus ions focussing into quadrupole and detector for improved resolution, abundance sensitivity and detection limits. Modulation Modulated at 2.1 MHz. Dimensions Quadrupole rods 9.5 x 200 mm. Performance Abundance sensitivity at 23Na – 1x10-6 from 22Na, 1x10-7 from 24Na. Typical resolution <0.8 amu at 5% peak, but tunable from 0.5-1.5 amu. Mass calibration stability <0.05 amu per day. Maintenance Ion lens, quadrupole and detector are in an integral “Rocket” assembly, allowing easy removal for maintenance. Detector Construction AF566 Active Film Multiplier Discrete Dynode Detector. Large surface area, Scout protection and MacroTorr™ vacuum system, provides a guaranteed lifetime of more than 2 years. Alignment Dynodes mounted off-axis to eliminate photons and neutrals. Protection Scout scan at low sensitivity protects detector by excluding peaks greater than 5 M c/s. Built in hardware protection limits maximum signal to 10 M c/s. Over-range handling Optional SPS-5 and diluter for more than 8 orders of magnitude linear dynamic range. Software Operating System WinMass software is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows 95® and Windows 98®. User Interface WinMass is based on Varian’s award-winning ‘worksheet’ concept. Data is presented in a spreadsheet format with analytes as columns and solutions as rows. All data can be easily accessed from the worksheet at any time. ‘e-ready’ E-ready capability electronically interfaces ICP-MS to the laboratory environment. WinMass provides control of external devices via simple executable files or can monitor communications ports for remote read triggering by laboratory accessories. Fax or email results at the end of an analysis and join our on-line email users group for discussion and support. Method Development Measurement modes Peak hopping, segmented scan and full mass scan with up to 40 points per peak for identification and quantification. PC control Plasma ignition, XYZ plasma position, nebulizer, plasma and auxiliary gases, gate valve, vacuum system, RF power, detector setup, mass calibration, resolution, performance tests and peristaltic pump speed. Method Library Save methods to a library, with password protection, for loading into new worksheets. Time Scan Mode Up to 8 species (isotopes, isotope ratios, oxides, doubly charged) monitored for easy method development. Isotope selection Quantitate analytes on any possible combination of isotopes. Monitor analytes using different combinations and choose the best results post analysis. Measure the same isotope with different calibration parameters and correction equations. Isotope ratios Define and measure an infinite number of isotope ratio pairs Calibration Up to 40-point external calibration method with linear, quadratic or cubic fits. Programmable calibration, reslope and blank rates. Choice of weighted fit and force through blank. Specify maximum percentage error with user selectable error actions. Units Conversion Define separate units for samples and standards. Choose from a list of 14 commonly used units or create your own mass/mass or mass/volume units. Includes molecular units calculation (conversion to molar units), ideal for clinical applications. Corrections On-line internal standard correction for each isotope. User editable equations for isotopic, polyatomic and isobaric interferences. Remote Read Trigger Allows read trigger from external devices such as laser ablation, autosamplers, injectors etc. Configure communications port to trigger UltraMass sample read based on user customizable commands. Compatible with any PC compatible communications port. Device Control Control external devices during an analysis. User specifies executable files to be triggered according to autorun events. For example, set device control to trigger sampling valves, production equipment or to send an email or fax at the end of the analysis. Notes Add user customizable notes to each method with selection of fonts. Data Quality Control Protocols Designed to meet all USEPA and European Union laboratory protocols. Includes worksheets for US EPA methods 200.8, 6020 and 1638. Customize to meet any protocol by choosing any combination of QC Standards, QC Blanks, QC Spikes, Paired Sample Tests, Interference Checks, Internal Standard and %RSD monitors. Create User Defined QCP tests or customize tests provided with user programmable language to meet current or future standards. Time Resolved Signal High speed Time Resolved Signal (TRS) capability for interfacing to chromatographic and other separation techniques such as HPLC. Ideal for elemental speciation applications or determination of organo-metallic species. Provides file output (see Export Data) for manipulation in third party programs. Sequences Sequence setup Sequence Wizard steps through the process of establishing an analytical sequence. Select the number of samples, calibration, reslope and blank insertion rates, QCP insertion rates and error actions. Sample labels Specify labels, weight and volume corrections per sample. Units of weight and volume corrections are definable. Import labels and corrections from, or export to, LIMS. Reports User customizable report formats during or after run with a wide choice of options: across or down formats with user selectable data, statistics, solution and analyte types, method parameters, over-range diluted results, mass scans, calibration graphs and tables. Separate report and export reporting templates. Separate Instrument report details performance testing, set-up and other Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements. Facility to print autosampler rack loading guide. Data Storage All data, methods and sequences are stored as worksheets for future retrieval. Option to store Full Mass Scans for each sample. Export data User customizable export formats during or after run as PRN, TXT, LIM or DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange to a third party application). Results editor Edit replicate, element or solution results directly from the worksheet. Edit sample labels and weight and volume corrections before or after analysis. Retrospective analysis Access method editor to report results for isotopes that were not initially reported, without re-analysis. Edit calibration parameters, isotope correction equations and calibration standard concentrations. Worksheet Worksheet display Display solution or corrected concentration results in either concentration or intensity. Select results to be viewed in the worksheet by filtering columns and rows. Select a worksheet cell to quickly and easily view mass scans, calibration graphs or replicate data for each cell. Mass scan graphics View entire mass range or zoom-in on regions of interest during data collection. Unique on-screen mass ‘fingerprint’ automatically fits library mass spectrum to sample spectrum to aid identification of analytes and interferences. Datalog Displays on-screen text report of data collected during the analysis. Facilities to add comments, filter and export the datalog. Ideal for GLP compliance. System Log (Syslog) Syslog file monitors and records all instrument operations for traceability. Syslog can be exported and comments added. Ideal for GLP compliance. Status display Displays the status of the current running worksheet including sample and method details, precision, replicate status and any error flags. Message line indicates current instrument actions including count downs of major activities. Batch and Overnight Operation Link multiple worksheets together for extended multi-batch runs. WinMass QCP capabilities make UltraMass ideal for unattended overnight operation. Instrument Module Instrument status Graphically displays status of each major instrument module - all utilities, plasma, automatic gate valve, vacuum system, mass analyzer and autosampler. Performance testing Fully automatic system test from user selectable method measures resolution, sensitivity, detection limit and %RSD for selected isotopes, plus user defined ratios and background signal. Ideal for GLP compliance. Mass calibration Automatic PC controlled calibration from user customizable method. Reports (time and date stamped) differences from last test. Quadrupole resolution Automatic PC controlled mass spectrometer resolution setup from user customizable method. Help system Context sensitive help with extensive index and cross referencing. “How To” section provides comprehensive description on how to perform numerous procedures. Hint Text provides instant description of major software features when mouse is positioned over feature. Analysis prompts are US English speech engine compatible. Comprehensive, user editable checklists prompt operator for tasks required. Recommended computer Pentium II® processor with 64 Mbytes of RAM, 2 Gigabyte hard drive, 16 speed CD-ROM, 16 bit sound card, super VGA monitor with high color (16 bit) display, 800 x 600 resolution, 101 keyboard and mouse, at least one AT-bus slot for the Varian IEEE card, Microsoft Windows 95, 98 and Internet Explorer 4 or later. Compatible laser printer recommended. Minimum computer Pentium® processor, 166 MHz with 32 Mbytes of RAM, 1 Gigabyte hard drive, 16 speed CD-ROM, 16 bit sound card, super VGA monitor with high color (16 bit) display, 800 x 600 resolution, 101 keyboard and mouse, at least one AT-bus slot for the Varian IEEE card, Microsoft Windows 95, 98 and Internet Explorer 4 or later. Service Diagnostics 10 page Service Diagnostics module for remote modem or local access by Varian Service Representative. Read-only/password protected pages to ensure user safety, and prevent instrument damage. Safety Interlocks Safety interlocks for plasma compartment door, quadrupole “rocket”, water flow and temperature, and exhaust air flow and temperature. Other interlocks are provided to protect the instrument. Emergency Plasma Off button is also provided. Plasma viewing UV safe viewing window for observation of cones, coils and plasma. Compliance UltraMass-700 is CE certified to comply with the requirements of the EMC and LV directives of the European Union. UltraMass-700 complies with FCC directives. Accessories Autosampler SPS-5 Sample Preparation System random access autosampler with Magnetic Rack Recognition. Choice of 5 rack types (500, 150, 50, 25 and 10 mL tubes) and overlays for different test tube sizes. Up to 500 solutions at any one time. Inert polypropylene construction. Select probe height for sampling from layers or sediments. Automatic probe agitation on rinse to minimize carry-over. User selectable tube capacity for non-standard tubes. Diluter Optional auto-diluter for SPS-5, for automatic on-line over-range dilution and automatic off-line sample and standard preparation. On-line — choose no dilution, dilute beyond calibration range or beyond Maxirange (>5 Mc/s). Automatically repeatedly dilutes sample until user selectable analytes are in-range. Specify: • maximum dilution ratio • target volume • maximum number of dilutions • serial or non-serial dilution • signal percentage above highest standard to trigger dilution Specify mix time after dilution using sampling probe agitation. Choose dilute with blank or from separate diluent vessel. Dilute on internal standard error option and automatic correction of internal standard factors to account for dilution. User specifiable syringe speed for different viscosities. Off-line — optional RoboPrep windows software utility allows off-line dilution and preparation of samples and standards. Allows customization of rack configurations to allow dilution of samples directly in digestor racks. Includes capabilities for preparation of multi-element calibration standards, sample spiking and standard additions. Requires SPS-5, diluter, IEEE card and controlling PC. Vapor Generation VGA-77P Vapor Generation Accessory. Modular continuous flow vapor generator for the determination of Hg, As, Se, Sb, Te, Bi and Sn at ppt and ppq levels. Reduces spectral interferences and oxides for some of these elements. Typical precision 1-2% RSD. Compatible with SPS-5. Organics Kit Includes cooled spray chamber, torch and tubing for the analysis of highly volatile organic solvents. AGM-1 Adds oxygen to the auxiliary gas to eliminate carbon formation on the injector tube and sampler cone when analyzing organic solvents. Ultrasonic Nebulizer The Cetac™ Ultrasonic Nebulizer (USN) with membrane desolvator reduces oxide interferences and improves detection limits by ICP-MS for a range of analytes. Microconcentric Nebulizer The Cetac™ Microconcentric Nebulizer (MCN) for sample volume limited applications. Ideal for semi-conductor, biological and clinical work. With or without desolvation system. Cetac LSX-200 Laser Ablation System Centrally controlled by Cetac’s enhanced Windows software (95, 98, NT). Supplied complete with operation manual, Windows software, all connection cables, transfer tubing, and RS232 interfacing kit. Laser Features high power 266 nm UV laser (Nd-YAG, solid state) flat-top laser beam profile, pulse width < 6 ns, Q-switched laser frequency selection and variable pulse repetition rate from 1-20 Hz. Maximum energy 5 mJ/pulse. Signal stability is comparable to conventional pneumatic nebulization. Sample stage PC controlled to 52 mm in each dimension (XYZ). Geological option Optional direct viewing binocular with variable 15-25X magnification, computer controlled polarizers and thin section holder. Autofocus option Optional laser autofocus facility to track irregular surface features. Manual external control Keypad permits direct control of XYZ sample position, sample illumination and polarizer control while viewing through the binocular. Viewing optics Variable magnification with output to TV monitor or PC video card (not supplied). High resolution CCD camera with 80-800X variable zoom lens, fibre optic ring illuminator and polarized light control. Scan Control Point to point, traverse, spot and raster controls with up to 7 different laser method types. Communications Support Requires serial port RS232 communications with the UltraMass 700 PC. LSX-200 Laser Ablation System is ordered from and supplied, installed, serviced and warranted for 1 year by Cetac Technologies Inc, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Environmental requirements For full details of UltraMass requirements refer to the pre-installation instructions Varian publication number 85 101230 00. Instrument dimensions Width Depth Length Weight 164 cm 80 cm 121 cm 530 kg (unpacked) 64.6" 31.5" 47.7" 1168.6 lb 201 cm 108 cm 151 cm 750 kg (Packed) 79.2" 42.5" 59.5" 1653.7 lb Instrument operation 18 to 22 °C with 8 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing up to 7000' (2133 m). Instrument storage 5 to 45 °C with 20 to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing up to 7000' (2133 m). Cooling requirements Cooling capacity >2650 W, flow rate >11.0 L/min, pressure drop at 210 kPa. Water purity >20 kohm/cm (particle size <0.1 mm). Fume extraction Minimum total extraction of 18 cubic metres per minute (600 cfm), 15 cubic metres per minute (500 cfm) of which can be recirculated into the laboratory. LSX-200 dimensions Width Depth Height 45 cm 59 cm 60 cm Laser module 20 cm 30 cm 37 cm Power supply Electrical and gas requirements Electrical requirements 380/400/415/460/480 VAC ±10% (line to line) 220/230/240/265/277 VAC ±10% (line to neutral) 3 phase star connection Nominal 11.2 A/phase 49-61 Hz Nominal power rating 7.7 kVA Water cooler 220/240 VAC ±10% 50 Hz, 13 A 208/230 VAC ±10% 60 Hz, 15 A Single phase Gas requirements Argon gas supply – 99.996% pure argon at 485 to 830 kPa pressure (550kPa recommended). Typical consumption 12-20 L/min. LSX-200 Laser Ablation System 100-250 VAC ±10%