When your requirements demand more functionality or you want room to upgrade, the SCION 456 easily meets your need. Supporting three injector and four detector positions (including the mass spectrometer) with full independent access, no other GC system provides this capability.
Scion 456 GC is the platform for over 50 different configured analyzers for petroleum, petrochemical, and specialty gas application. A staff of highly experienced chromatographers can assist you to build a special analyzer to meet any application need.
The perfect GC for many applications that saves space without compromise on functionality and performance. Capacity for 3 injectors , 3 GC detectors plus a mass spectrometer makes the SCION 456 a perfect match for you analyses. A 9 inch touchpad provides direct access to all GC functions and basic tuning.
- Ultimate flexibility/configurability.
- Large capacity, fast ramping oven (150°C/minute)
- Capacity: 3 Injectors, 3 Detectors + MS.
- Full Electronic Flow Control (EFC), up to 21 channels at 0.001psi resolution.
- Large full colour screen, multiple languages supported
- Flexibility to add samplers, valves, valve oven, backflush and column switching capabilities, etc., programmed and controlled and through CompassCDS
Dimensions and Weights
Height: 57 cm (22.5 in.),
Width: 66 cm (26.0 in.),
Depth: 56 cm (22.0 in.)
Weight*: 43 kg (59lb)
* Typical values
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperatures: 10°C to 40°C.
Operating humidity (relative): 5 % to 95 %
Line voltage requirements: 120 V, 230 V (±10 % nominal)
Column Oven
Dimensions: 23 cm (w) x 11 cm (d) x 28 cm (h)
Temperature range:
- Ambient: +4°C to 450°C
- Liquid N2: -100°C to 450°C
- Liquid CO2: -60°C to 450°C
Temperature program ramps/holds: 24/25
Maximum temperature ramp rate:
- 150°C/min for all voltages and 180°C/min with insert accessory
Cool down rate: 400 °C to 50 °C in 4.5 minutes
Temperature set-point resolution: 0.1 °C
Ambient temperature reject <0.01°C change in oven for 1°C change in ambient temp.
Retention Time Repeatability <0.008% or < 0.0008 min, based on n-Pentadecane under temperature programming conditions.
Area repeatability < 1% RSD
General Specifications
Up to 9 EFC modules total, injector, detector and auxiliary
Optional backflush
GC Control:
External events (digital output):
- 8 standard
- 8 optional, total 16
Max number of timed events: 30 #
Heated zones:
- Standard 9
Two power outlets 24V (1A max. each)
Methods:
- Maximum stored internal methods: 50 (max. 30 alphanumeric characters)
Logging:
- Run log file (stored with the chromatogram when using CompassCDS)
- Error log file
Local Display:
- TFT full color screen
- WVGA resolution (800 x 480); size 23 cm (9”)
Local Control:
- Touch screen
- Hard Keys
Languages:
- English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Cyrillic, Kanji, Chinese (standard and traditional), Thai, Korean
- and Dutch
Local automation:
- Method lines: 25
- Modes: (Infinite looping, Dual and duplicate injection)
Communication
Ethernet: Protocol: TCP/IP Data rate: 100 Mbps
Control:
- GC control and method parameters
- Analog output (optional): (Number of channels: 1, Time programmable steps: 30)
- Output software selectable (set individual): (0-1 V (default), 0-10 V)
Synchronization signals with other devices and data systems:
Ready in and out
Start in and out
Data Handling and System Control:
CompassCDS Chromatography Data System
Certifications
- CSA: C22.2 61010-1,UL 61010-1, IEC: 61010-1
- EMC: 47 CFR part 15, ANSI C63.4, EN 61326
- ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
Injector Options
Maximum injectors: two, operating concurrently
Pneumatics: Electronic Flow Control (EFC)
Injector types:
- S/SL Split/Splitless injector*
- PTV Programmable Temperature Vaporizing*
- COC Cold On-Column injector*
- Flash injector
- PWC Packed/ Wide bore On-Column injector
* including septum purge
S/SL Split/Splitless Injector
Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total flow:
- 500 mL/min for N2/Ar
- 1500 mL/min for He/H2
Maximum temperature: 450°C
Split range: 1-10,000 (column dependent)
Suited for columns:
- Wide bore: (0.53 mm)
- Narrow bore: (0.05 to 0.32 mm
COC Cold On-Column Injector
Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total Flow: 50 mL/min (Type 23 EFC)
Temperature range:
- Ambient +10 °C to 450 °C using air cooling
- -60 °C to 450 °C using liquid CO2 cooling
- -160 °C to 450 °C using liquid N2 cooling
Maximum temperature: 450°C
Maximum temperature ramp rate: 200°C/min
Temperature ramps/holds: 24/25
Suited for columns:
- Wide bore (0.53 mm)
- Narrow bore
PTV Programmable Temperature
Vaporizing Injector
Pressure range: 0-150 psi
Total flow:
- 500 mL/min for N2/Ar
- 1500 mL/min for He/H2
Temperature range:
- Ambient + 10 °C to 450°C using air cooling
- -160 °C to 450 °C using liquid N2 cooling
- -60 °C to 450 °C using liquid CO2 cooling
Maximum temperature ramp rate: 200°C/min
Temperature ramps/holds: 24/25
Split range: 1-10,000 (column dependent)
Operational capabilities:
- Large volume injection
- Temperature ramped splitless
- Cold on-column
- Split and splitless
Suited for columns:
- Wide bore (0.53 mm)
- Narrow bore (0.05 to 0.32 mm)
- Maximum injection volume: 250 µL (LVI mode)
Flash Injector
Pressure range: 0-150 psi
- Total flow: 50 mL/min (Type 23 EFC)
Maximum temperature: 450°C
Suited for columns:
- Wide bore (0.53 mm)
- Packed (1/8” to 1/4”)
PWOC Packed/Wide-bore On-Column Injector
Pressure range: 0-150 psi
- Total flow: 50 mL/min (Type 23 EFC)
Maximum temperature: 450°C
Suited for columns:
- Wide bore (0.53 mm)
- Packed (1/8” to 1/4”)
Electronic Flow Control: Injectors (EFC)
Module types: 4 injector-specific modules
Pressure: 0.1 % Full Scale
Resolution pressure set points is 0.001psi
Flow sensor accuracy 2% of measured or 0.2% of full scale Flow sensor repeatability 0.5%
Sample Preconcentration Trap (SPT)
Trace level analysis of volatiles in gases
Fully integrated
Temperature Range:
-60°C to 450°C using liquid CO2 cooling
-185°C to 450°C using liquid N2 cooling
Temperature rate:
- Ballistic for instant release of adsorbed volatiles
Available traps:
Two lengths
A wide range of standard packing and custom packings
Detector Options
Maximum detectors: two, operating concurrently (one of
which is a Single or Triple Quad MS)
Pneumatics: Electronic Flow Control (DEFC)
Detector types:
- FID Flame Ionization Detector
- TCD Thermal Conductivity Detector
- ECD Electron Capture Detector NPD
- NPD Nitrogen-Phosphorus Detector
- PFPD Pulsed Flame Photometric Detector
- PDHID Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector
- MS Mass Spectrometry (see GC/MS brochure and datasheet)
Note: Data Acquisition Rate: 600Hz for all detectors,
(exception PFPD)
FID Flame Ionization Detector
Maximum temperature: 450 °C
- Detectivity: 1.4 pg C/sec
- Linear dynamic range: 10 7
Flame tip type: ceramic (patented)
Operational quality:
- Flame-out detection
- Auto re-ignition
TCD Thermal Conductivity Detector
Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Detectivity: 300 pg/mL (Butane)
Linear dynamic range: 10 6
Operational quality:
- Filament protection
- Automatic bridge balancing
ECD Electron Capture Detector
Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Detectivity: 7 fg/s Lindane
Linear dynamic range: 10 4
Radioactive source: 63Ni – 15 mCi (555 Mbq)
NPD Nitrogen-Phosphorus Detector
Maximum temperature: 450°C
Detectivity:
N: 100 fg N/sec (Azobenzene) P: 100 fg P/sec (Malathion)
Linear dynamic range:
- N: 10 5
- P: 10 4
PFPD Pulsed Flame Photometric Detect
Photomultiplier tube: S/P
- S/P/N
Maximum temperature: 450 °C
Detectivity:
- S: 1 pg S/sec (S/P tube)
- P: 100 fg P/sec (S/P tube)
- N: 20 pg N/sec (S/P/N tube)
Linear dynamic range:
- S: 10 3
- P: 10 4
- N: 102
- Up to 23 elements can be detected
PDHID Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector Detectivity:
50 ppb (Methane)
Linear dynamic range: 104
(Methane)
Operational quality:
- Gold plated connections
- Welded column connections
Detectors (DEFC)
Module types: 6 detector-specific modules
Accuracy: ± 7 % set point flow
Resolution: 0.1 or 1 mL/min
Automation Options
8410 Autoinjector
Sample capacity:
- 10 x 2 mL vials
- 6 x 5 mL vials
- 5 x 10 mL vials
Large solvent wash vial: 2 x 120 mL*
Dual and duplicate mode
Internal standard addition
Modes of operation:
- Liquid
- Ambient headspace*
- SPME (Solid Phase Micro Extraction)*
- Sample heating and cooling*
Pre-programmed modes of injection Syringes:
- 1 μL, 2 μL, 5 μL, 10 μL, 100 μL, 250 μL for liquid injection
- SPME
8400 Autosampler
Sample capacity: 100 x 2 mL vials
Large solvent wash vial: 2 x 120
mL* Dual and duplicate mode
Internal standard addition
Modes of operation:
- Liquid
- Ambient headspace*
- SPME*
- Sample heating and cooling*
- Pre-programmed modes of injection
Syringes:
- 1μL, 2 μL,5 μL,10 μL,100 μL,250 μL for liquid injection
- SPME
* Optional
Optionally a CTC-PAL autosampler, including specific options
may be installed.
- Compact footprint
- Fast ramping oven (170°C/minute)
- Flexible 2 channel architecture
- 2 Injectors, 1 Detectors + MS
- Ultimate flexibility/configurability.
- Large capacity, fast ramping oven (150°C/minute)
- Capacity: 3 Injectors, 3 Detectors + MS.
- Full Electronic Flow Control (EFC), up to 21 channels at 0.001psi resolution.
- Innovative lens-free ion path delivers simplifies tuning
- Off axis source and detector increase sensitivity
- Active focusing Q0
- Dual filament source increases uptime
- Compound-based scanning software
