February 2011 Technology News: Pittcon 2011 Preview

The latest equipment, instruments and system introductions to the laboratory market at Pittcon 2011.

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Autosampler
Booth 1111
MAS 24

  • For proprietary Monowave 300 microwave synthesis reactor
  • Up to 24 vials of various sizes can be queued and processed in three different carousel types
  • Features a fail-safe gripper driven by compressed air
  • Any Monowave 300 already in use can be easily upgraded for automation with a simple upgrade kit

Anton Paar
www.anton-paar.com

Benchtop Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometer
Booths 1322 & 1323
BenchTOF-dx™

  • Features capability to perform high-definition mass spectrometry (HDMS), a cost-effective technique for screening samples at trace levels
  • Offers full-scan sensitivity at typical GC-quad SIM levels
  • Lets users screen for both known and unknown compounds at much lower levels with a high degree of definition and clarity

ALMSCO International
www.almsco.com

In-line Refractometer
Booth 1618
PRM-100α

  • Easily incorporated in piping of manufacturing plants, liquid mixing devices, and washing apparatuses to measure the concentration of various liquids
  • Measurement accuracy: Brix ±0.05%, nD ±0.00010
  • Prism is specially designed to prevent solid materials from collecting on the surface, even after extended periods of use

ATAGO U.S.A.
www.atago.net

Infrared Spectrophotometer
Booth 1634
M530

  • Able to communicate with external programs using either USB or RS-232 connections
  • Touch screen displays spectra during scans
  • Features a high-energy optical design and sensitive DLATGS detector for excellent resolution over the full infrared range
  • Features a microprocessor-driven, fast-scanning mechanism

Buck Scientific
www.bucksci.com

Mass Spectrometer
Booth 3853
MASTER TOF-MS

  • Features fast acquisition rates, up to 1,000 spectra/s over the entire mass range
  • Features a wide linear dynamic range (105)
  • Generates constant ion abundance ratios across the chromatographic peak
  • Supports several MS libraries, such as the NIST mass spectral library

DANI Instruments
www.danispa.it

Mini Gas Chromatograph
Booth 2468
Forston Mini GC

  • Based on Seacoast’s sensing and sampling technology, and is integrated with the Forston Labs LabNavigator
  • Provides real-time data on-site, or can send data to supervising chemist via cell phone
  • Has the ability to acquire, monitor and analyze data from up to 5 simultaneous sensor inputs
  • Suitable for various applications, such as soil and water remediation, security and safety, industrial processing and quality control

Seacoast Science/Forston Labs
www.forstonlabs.com
www.seacoastscience.com

Process Analyzer System
Booth 4029
ProFoss™

  • Based on high-resolution diode array technology
  • Provides non-destructive analysis of pharmaceutical and chemical products directly in the process line without bypass
  • Helps to optimize the use of raw materials and to consistently run production closer to target specifications

FOSS NIRSystems
www.foss-nirsystems.com

Portable TOC Analyzer
Booth 2552
Sievers 5310 C

  • Designed specifically for municipal drinking water applications
  • Offers 12-month calibration stability and complies with USEPA-approved methodology
  • Features automated protocols such as TOC percent removal calculation
  • Suitable for raw and finished drinking water monitoring for DBP compliance

GE Analytical Instruments
www.geinstruments.com

NIR Mini Spectrometer
Booth 1821
C11118GA

  • Sensitivity extends to wavelengths of up to 2.55 µm
  • Comes with sample software for setting measurement conditions, acquiring and saving spectrum data and displaying data graphs
  • Uses a transmission holographic grating made of quartz and precision optical components arranged on a rugged optical base, for higher throughput

Hamamatsu
www.hamamatsu.com

Photosensor Modules
Booth 1821
H10720/H10721 Series

  • Contain a metal package PMT and a high-voltage power supply circuit
  • Built-in PMT uses a metallic package with the same diameter as a TO-8 metal package used for semiconductor photodetectors
  • “P” type with low dark count is also available for photon counting measurement
  • H10720 series are lead pin output type; H10721 are flexible cable output type

Hamamatsu
www.hamamatsu.com

Semi-automated Diluter/Dispenser
Booth 2953
MICROLAB® 600

  • Designed to streamline sample preparation while reducing wasted buffer
  • Positive displacement technology delivers better than 99 percent accuracy, regardless of viscosity, vapour pressure or temperature
  • Proprietary Bubble Free Prime syringes eliminate trapped air bubbles to speed priming and solvent changes
  • Features a universal valve, letting users switch from one task to another with minimal downtime

Hamilton Company
www.hamiltoncompany.com

Sensor System
Booth 2953
ARC

  • For pH, dissolved oxygen and conductivity measurements
  • Each sensor features a built-in microprocessor that can communicate with both analog (4 – 20 mA) and digital modbus interfaces
  • ARC sensors can be precalibrated right in the lab, reducing costs associated with installation and downtime

Hamilton Company
www.hamiltoncompany.com

Benchtop Spectrophotometer
Booth 4670
ColorFlex® EZ

  • Features 45/0 design for better color measurement preciseness
  • “Sees” colors as the human eye does
  • Includes 3 USB ports for connecting printers, bar code scanners, keyboards, flash drives and PCs
  • Software powers 250 product setups and storage of 2,000 sample measurements

HunterLab
www.hunterlab.com

Color Measurement Spectrophotometer
Booth 4670
UltraScan® PRO

  • D65 illumination source is calibrated in the ultraviolet region for the accurate measurement of whitening agents
  • Features an extended wavelength range into the near infrared and near ultraviolet that permits the measurement of camouflage materials and UV blockers
  • Features three sizes of sample measurement areas with automated lens change

HunterLab
www.hunterlab.com

OEM Spectrometer
Booth 3616
ROCK VIS Series

  • Features a wavelength range of 380 to 770 nm
  • Includes a Numerical Aperture of 0.22 and minimum resolution of 1.0 nm (FWHM)
  • Spectroscopic measurements can be achieved at lower light levels and at faster line scan rates than previously possible

Ibsen Photonics
www.ibsen.dk

Mobile VOC Monitor
Booth 3350
PTR-QMS 300

  • Features a detection limit of
  • Includes a touch-screen display allowing for one-button control
  • Allows for direct injection of sample gases without preparation
  • Soft ionization technology provides low detection and low mass fragmentation

IONICON
www.ptrms.com

Density Meter
Booth 3342
DS7800/7900 and DS7400/7500

  • Features a built-in Peltier thermostat with a repeatability of ±0.02°C
  • All four models perform in a range of 0.00000 – 1.99999 g/cm3
  • Features a SQL database which stores the last 999 measuring results
  • RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces allow direct communication with a PC

Krüss Optronic
www.kruess.com

Multi-wavelength Laser
Booth 3716
DTL-399QT

  • Pulsed, diode-pumped, solid-state laser with output at 3 wavelengths (IR, visible and UV)
  • Emits simultaneous pulses at 1053 nm, 527 nm and 351 nm in one beam in the same direction
  • Features PC control through a RS-232 interface
  • Ideal for numerous applications, including various types of spectroscopy, multi-photon excitation and light detection

Laser-export
www.laser-export.com

Macro Determinator
Booth 1335
TruMac

  • Rapidly analyzes macro samples with minimal cost-per-analysis
  • Large, reusable ceramic boats make the sample handling process easy to manage
  • Features an autoloader for unattended analysis of up to 50 solid or liquid samples
  • Complies with AOAC, AACC, AOCS and ASBC methods of analysis

LECO
www.leco.com

Differential Scanning Calorimeter
Booths 2726, 2727
Flash DSC 1

  • Features extremely high cooling (-4,000°C/sec) and heating (40,000°C/sec) rates
  • Lets scientists study crystallization and reorganization processes of materials that were previously not possible
  • Features a wide temperature range from -95°C to 450°C in one measurement

Mettler Toledo
www.mt.com

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