More Flexibility Through Detector-of-Choice Concept

Shimadzu has introduced a new model of the i-Series integrated HPLC and UHPLC (Ultra High Perfor­mance Liquid Chro­matograph) systems family. The new and additional Prominence-i version named LC-2030 LT is a detectorless model giving the users the flexibility of adding any detector of their choice.

The intuitive operation of the system allows even inexperienced operators to ob­tain high quality data easily. Prominence-i LC-2030 LT comes without the integrated UV or PDA detector, enabling flexible selection of detectors to be used, such as fluorescence, RID or LC-MS. Particularly for food applications, the combination with the LCMS-2020 single quadrupole mass spectrometer provides excellent qualita­tive capacities, enabling accurate, high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis.

LC-MS is capable of separation by mass and the identification of components from MS spectral information. As a result, LC-MS is used widely in the field of food analy­sis. This includes the analysis of a wide range of analytes, from effective to toxic components.

The i-Series (U)HPLC systems help users to improve their workflow with automation, high throughput, ecological features and compatibility with mobile devices while main­taining adaptability with existing methods for easy transfer. In addition to the uncom­promised efficiency and quality of analysis, operators benefit from intuitive operation of the colour touch panel, remote monitoring and control by smartphone or tablet PC as well as advanced startup and shutdown functions.

These features make the i-Series family an intelligent instrument which fits both large labs requiring high throughput operation as well as small labs with limited bench space. The i-Series increases productivity, e.g. in R&D, quality control and safety testing, while minimising operator workload, cost of ownership and environmental impact.