Pinnacle - Model PCX -Derivatization Instrument
Part of the complete integrated system of instruments, chemicals, columns, methods and support from Pickering Laboratories.
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.
The Pinnacle PCX has a column oven capable of programmable temperature gradients. This feature is useful in Amino Acid Analysis by enabling additional flexibility when optimizing methods. Using the temperature gradient program allows for improved separation, shortened analysis time and fine-tuned methods for specific compound detection.
The Chromatogram in Figure 1 demonstrates some of the clear advantages of the temperature gradient program. Compared to the standard method without the temperature gradient the total run time is 42 % shorter. Additionally, separation is improved.
With the temperature gradient program, you are able to focus on different areas of the chromatogram for your specific compound of interest.
- Dimensions: (h x w x d): 54 x 26.7 x 46.4 cm
- (21.25 x 10.5 x 18.25 inches)
- Weight: 54.4 lbs (24.7 Kg) – Duplex
- Electrical: 100-120 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.7 A, 200 W or 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A, 200 W
- Mains voltage ± 10 % of nominal
- Installation (over voltage) category II, pollution degree 2
- Indoor use only
- Environmental: Altitude up to 6500 ft
- Ambient Temperature 15 °- 25 °C
- Relative humidity up to 80 % at 31 °C
- True pulse-free syringe pump
- Single piece ceramic barrel
- Completely inert flow path
- Maximum operating pressure 500 psi
- Programmable flow rate
- Flow range: 50 μL to 1500 μL/minute
- Flow Accuracy 3 %
- Flow Precision 0.5 % RSD
- Refill cycle of 60 seconds
- Automatic piston wash
- Automatic reagent flush cycle
- No check valves
- Computer controlled
- Windows PC with XP, Vista or Windows 7
- USB connection or network
- Heated reactor for temperature from 5 °C above ambient to 130 °C
- Easy replacement reactor coil cartridges
- Range of reactor dwell volumes; 0.1 mL to 3.5 mL
- Reaction coil withstands up to 42 bar (600 psi) inlet pressure at 130 °C
- Thermal safety switch limits temperature to 150 °C to prevent damage
- Fast response
- In-line check valve: Prevents reagent back flow into the column when HPLC pressure drops
- 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
- 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
- Heater accepts up to 6 or 8 mm OD (0.25 or 0.31 inch) x 50-250 mm in length (column and guard)
- Programmable temperature gradient
- Power cooling capability
- Temperature holds within ± 0.4 °C from the set point. Can be set with 1 °C resolution from 5 °C above ambient to 75 °C
- Easy column access
- Advanced fluidics valve management system
- Easy access to internal components
- Standard fittings
- Post-column pressure relief valve
- Side panels easily removed for service access
- Integrated reagent reservoir tray
- Corrosion proof pan and panels
- Backlit LCD
- Real time temperature and pressure display
- System status icons
- Simple system control interface
- Panel mount manifold
- Regulator maintains 0.3 bar (3-5 psi) on reagent reservoirs with 3-5 bar (45-75 psi) source pressure
- Safety pressure relief valve opens at 1 bar (14 psi)
- Manifold has two 1/4-28 tubing connections
- Gas lines with anti-syphon valves
- One liter capacity (2 L reservoirs available)
- Maintained under inert gas pressure to inhibit oxidation of oxygen-sensitive reagents
- Valve built into reservoir cap permits sparging during reagent preparation
- Reagent reservoirs fitted with 3.1 mm (1/8”) OD, oxygen-impermeable Air Barrier tubing for oxygen-sensitive reagents