Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap & LTQ XL Mass Spectrometer
Combining patented Orbitrap technology with the most successful linear ion trap,Thermo Scientific LTQ XL, the LTQ Orbitrap XL hybrid FT mass spectrometer provides fast,sensitive, and reliable detection and identifications of compounds in complex mixtures.
The new collision cell adds more flexibility to any MS/MS experiment. Outstanding mass accuracy, resolving power and high sensitivity MSn performance make the LTQ Orbitrap XL mass spectrometer a superior alternative to Q-TOF systems. The Thermo Scientific LTQ Orbitrap XL hybrid FT mass spectrometer supports a wide range of applications, from routine com-pound identification to the most demanding analysis of trace levels components in complex mixtures.
Routine FT mass accuracy
Resolving power > 100,000
Wide dynamic range
Parallel MS and MSn analysis
Multiple dissociation techniques: CID, PQD and HCD
ETD upgradeable
Installation (IQ/OQ), training and service contracts available for additional cost.
Specifications
Mass Range: m/z 50-2000, m/z 200-4000
Resolution: 60,000 at m/z 400 at a scan rate of 1 Hz, minimum resolution 7,500; maximum resolution >100,000 at m/z 400
Mass Accuracy: < 3 ppm with external calibration, < 1 ppm using internal calibration
Sensitivity: sub-femtomol range for peptides
Dynamic Range: > 4,000 within a single scan guaranteeing specified mass accuracy
MS Scan Power: MSn, for n = 1 through 10
Analog Inputs: One (1) analog input (0-1 V), One (1) analog (0-10 V)
LTQ Orbitrap
The Orbitrap mass analyzer provides faster, more sensitive and more reliable detection and identification of compounds in complex mixtures. Outstanding mass accuracy, mass resolution and reliable high sensitivity MSn performance make the LTQ Orbitrap a clear alternative to hybrid Time-of-Flight systems.
Gas-free multipole ion transfer optics
New improved gas (nitrogen) filled C-Trap
Improved ion transfer optics to Orbitrap analyzer
Straight multipole collision cell for HCD
Orbital trap
Active temperature control using a Peltier element
Differentially pumped vacuum system with:
-Rotary vane pumps as fore vacuum pumps, one water cooled 60 L turbomolecular pump, and two water-cooled 210 L turbomolecular pumps
-Final vacuum under operating conditions < 8 x 10-10 Torr
-Vacuum control by active Pirani gauge and cold ion gauge
Low noise detect amplifiers
14-bit signal digitization
Ultra fast real-time data acquisition and instrument control system
Automatic calibration of all transfer and Orbitrap parameters via instrument control software
LTQ XL
The LTQ XL ion trap MS extends the legendary MSnperformance of the LTQ ion trap, incorporating more techniques to generate structural information through innovations in Thermo Scientific ion trap technology.
Enhanced sensitivity and ruggedness
Sweep Gas option reduces chemical noise
60 interchangeable ion probe orientation
Removable metal ion capillary tube provides vent-free maintenance
Advanced ion guides
High stability and ion transmission efficiency
Optimized analyzer dimensions
Regulated helium flow for stable performance
Automatic system calibration
High-efficiency radial ion ejection
Differentially-pumped vacuum system to 10-5 Torr
Split-flow turbomolecular pump controlling vacuum in three regions
Dual rotary vacuum pump configuration
High-vacuum aluminum analyzer chamber
Patented dual conversion dynode detector
Two off-axis continuous dynode electron multipliers with extended dynamic range
Digital electronic noise discrimination
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