Postnova - Model SC2000 -Modular SEC System
The new Postnova SC2000 Modular SEC system offers unrivalled flexibility in Advanced SEC/GPC analysis. It is the first truly modular multi-detector SEC system available allowing flexible access to a wide range of applications. The system incorporates state-of-the-art detection technologies including light scattering (MALS > multi-angle light scattering) for absolute molecular weight and Viscosity detection for structural and conformational data. Many other detector and accessory options and combinations are available to build a system uniquely tailored to your application requirements, with the benefit of modularity to allow easy future expansion. In addition, the SC2000 can be further expanded to include FFF modules to widen the application range and allow both SEC and FFF separations to be carried out on the same sample within one instrument platform.
Postnova has drawn on over three decades of cutting-edge separations leadership to design a solid stable SEC platform for you to achieve maximum success with your applications.
Separation of Polymers, Proteins and Polysaccharides
The SC2000 System allows the separation and characterization of macromolecules of all types to be achieved quickly and efficiently.
Broad Separation Range
The separation range covers all types of molecules: Everything from monomers and oligomers up to the largest polymers, both synthetic and natural molecules such as proteins or polysaccharides. Those molecules (or gels/particles) which are too large for SEC can easily be switched over to a flow-channel for FFF analysis.
Broad Range of Eluents
The rugged design of the SC2000 Modular SEC system ensures that the broadest range of SEC buffers and solvents can be used. This means even the aggressive solvents required for synthetic polymers are no problem for the system to handle.
Flexibility & Upgradeability - Advanced Research to Routine QC
The SC2000 is a very robust and easy to use instrument and can be configured easily to fit with the application requirements. A simple teaching or QC configuration can be easily upgraded to a full specification R&D instrument, even incorporating dual SEC and FFF technology. In addition, the SC2000 was developed to be easily interfaced with existing chromatographic systems from various manufacturers.
The NovaSEC software suite is a complete software platform incorporating full system control, data collection, data evaluation and reporting.
The easy to use NovaSEC Software
- Simple integration of hardware components e.g. autosampler, pumps and detectors
- Intuitive, tab driven workflow to guide the user through the data calculation process
- Examine structure through the straightforward interactive Branching tool
- MALS data manipulation incorporated into the calculation and results tools
- Important security and monitoring functions: Leak and vapour sensors, pump and system pressure with automatic shutdown of the system.
- Log history file: main actions and controls are logged for each sample data file
- PC and LAN controlled: integration within the local network (LAN) with own IP address for every system. State-of-the-art communication protocols using TCP/IP.
Solvent/Sample Handling:
- Eluent Organizer (PN7140)
- Isocratic Pump (PN1130)
- UV Disinfection Module (PN7205 UVD)
- Autosampler (PN5300)
- Manual Injector (PN5120)
Separation Module:
Detectors:
The SC2000 Modular SEC system will handle most GPC/SEC applications including polymers, proteins and polysaccharides. The system can be tailored to meet the particular application challenge(s) you may have now and can be upgraded or reconfigured to meet your evolving or changing needs.
Contact us now to discuss your requirements with an application specialist.
Here are just a couple of examples from our application presentations:
Environmental Conditions:
20 – 80 % relative humidity (noncondensing) at an ambient temperature range of 0 – 40 °C
Maximum Flow Rate:
1 – 3 mL/min (solvent dependent - water max. 1.5 mL/min; THF max. 3 mL/min)
Hold-up Volumes:
13 mL, 9 mL, 5 mL (user-selectable)
Bridge Arm Volume:
30 µL
Bridge Operating Temperature:
Ambient +4 – 60 °C
Bridge Temperature Stability:
< 0.01 °C at 35 °C bridge temp.
Measurement Accuracy:
+/- 0.25 % of full scale
Measurement Range:
Bridge pressure: 240 kPa (35 psi)
Differential pressure: 5.1 kPa (0.74 psi)
Max. Allowed Bridge Pressure:
400 kPa (58 psi)
Max. Allowed Differential Pressure:
10 kPa (1.45 psi)
Max. Differential Pressure Noise (*):
< 0.175 Pa (2.53x10-5 psi)
Max. Differential Pressure Drift (*):
< 1.8 Pa/h (2.61x10-4 psi)
Max. Absolute Pressure Load:
500 kPa (72.5 psi)
Wetted Materials:
Stainless steel, Inconel®, FFKM, PVDF
Transducer Protection:
Pressure Sensor Protection (PSP)
Alarms:
Vapor alarm for organic solvents; optical leakage alarm
Power Requirements:
100 – 240 VAC @ 50 – 60 Hz, max. 100 W
Dimensions (DxWxH):
460 x 260 x 160 mm
Weight:
10 kg