Pinnacle PCX
The Pinnacle PCX Delta Series is an optimized HPLC post-column derivatization system for analysis of Amino Acids, Carbamates, Mycotoxins, Antibiotics and many other applications. This instrument is the culmination of Pickering designed to optimize the sensitivity and selectivity of post-column analysis. Only Pickering Laboratories offers the complete package of chemicals, columns, methods and post-column systems. Because each part of the method is designed to work together, Pickering Laboratories can offer the extraordinary promise that the analysis is guaranteed to work for the intended application. The Pinnacle PCX reflects the ease of use, reliability and ruggedness you have come to expect from Pickering Laboratories.
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The electronic syringe pump provides true pulse-free flow for superior sensitivity and consistency. The pump cylinder and head is made from a single piece of inert ceramic for durability and non-reactivity.
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Electronic valves eliminate troublesome check valves and allow automated pump flushing.
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The quick-change reactor cartridge makes application switching easy and replacements quick and inexpensive.
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The column oven utilizes circulating air for consistency of heating and quick cooling. Inert flow path extends system life and reduces maintenance.
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The PCX control software allows for precise control of the reagent delivery and conservation.
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Column oven temperature gradient programming improves separation and run times. Pinnacle PCX is the only post-column system with this feature. Inert flow path extends system life and reduces maintenance.
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The PCX control software allows for precise control of the reagent delivery and conservation.
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Works with any HPLC system.
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RoHS compliant
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Specifications PINNACLE PCX |
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Dimensions (H x W x D) |
54 x 26.7 x 46.4 cm |
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Weigh |
24.7 Kg |
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Electrical |
200-240V a 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A, 200 W |
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Mains Voltage |
+/- 10 % nominal |
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Instalation |
Category II, Contamination grade 2 |
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Altitud |
Until 6500 ft |
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Ambient temperature |
15-25 ºC |
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Relative Humidity |
Until 80% a 31ºC |
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Reactive Pumps |
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Syringe Pump |
free pulses |
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Piston |
Ceramic |
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Sample way |
Inert |
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Maximum operation Pressure |
500 psi |
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Programmable Flow range |
50 a 1500 µl/min |
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Flow Acurrancy |
3% |
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Flow Precission |
0.5% RSD |
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Refill Cycle |
60 segundos |
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Piston Wash |
Automatic |
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Ciclo de descarga reactivo |
Automatic |
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Control System |
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Control |
Computer |
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PC |
Windows XP, Vista o Windows 7 |
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Conection |
USB or Red |
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Reactor |
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Heated Reactor |
5ºC a 130 ºC |
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Replacement Cartridges |
Easy remplace |
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Reactor volumes |
0.1 a 3.5 ml |
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Reaction coil |
A 42 bares (600 psi) a 130ºC |
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Safeguards |
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In-line check valve |
Prevents reagent back flow into the column when HPLC pressure drops |
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Post-column system over pressure |
A pre-calibrated relief valve opens at 35 bar (500 psi) to prevent rupture of the post-column reactor tubing in the event of down-stream blockage |
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Back-pressure regulator |
Applies 7 bar (100 psi) to the detector flow cell outlet (waste) to prevent detector noise and precipitation due to out-gassing or boiling |
COLUMN HEATER AND REACTOR CONTROLLER |
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Type of columns |
Heater accepts up to 6 or 8 mm OD (0.25 or 0.31 inch) x 50-250 mm in length (column and guard)
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Temperature |
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Temperature holds |
± 0.4 °C from the set point. Can be set with 1 °C resolution from 5 °C above ambient to 75 °C |
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Instrument Package and Flow Path
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Access |
Easy for all components |
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Management system
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Advanced fluidics valve |
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Fittings |
Standards fittings |
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Overpressure |
Post-column pressure relief valve |
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Side Panels |
easily removed for service access |
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Reservoir |
Integrated reagent reservoir tray |
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Corrosion |
Corrosion proof pan and panels |
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Display |
Backlit LCD, Real time temperature and pressure display, System status icons, Simple system control interface
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Gas Pressure Manifold and Regulator |
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Panel |
Panel mount manifold |
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Regulator |
maintains 0.3 bar (3-5 psi) on reagent reservoirs with 3-5 bar (45-75 psi) source pressure
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Relief valve |
Safety pressure relief valve opens at 1 bar (14 psi) |
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Pressurized Reagent Reservoir |
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Capacity |
Until 2 liters |
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Valve |
Valve built into reservoir cap permits sparging during reagent preparation |
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Reagent Reservoir |
fitted with 3.1 mm (1/8”) OD, oxygen-impermeable Air Barrier tubing for oxygen-sensitive reagents |
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Pressure |
Maintained under inert gas pressure to inhibit oxidation of oxygen-sensitive reagents |
