Gas Chromatography

GC-2014

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High Performance and Reliability for Capillary and Packed Column Applications

Shimadzu’s versatile GC-2014 gas chromatograph offers exceptional performance, value, and ease of use. Ideal for routine analysis, the GC-2014 utilizes the high-end technology of the GC-2010 to cover a wide range of applications from capillary to packed column analysis.

Features:

Superior Performance

  • Advanced Flow Control
  • The GC-2014 has the same proven superior Automatic Flow Control as the GC-2010, resulting in unsurpassed retention time reproducibility. This digital control is standard for both capillary and packed columns. Manual detector gas control is optional for most detectors on the GC-2014.

  • Detectors
  • Incorporates the GC-2010 detector designs for capillary analyses and the GC-14 detector designs for packed columns. The TCD unit is ideal for packed column measurements, employing the semi-diffusion cell design used in the TCD-14. The newly designed FPD-2014 takes advantage of the holophotal construction of the FPD-2010.

  • Column Oven
  • By using the GC-2010 control electronics and cooling mechanisms, column oven performance has been greatly improved. Oven capacity is increased while maintaining a small bench space, with enough capacity to accommodate both capillary and packed columns together.

    Flexibility

    Shimadzu’s GC-2014 provides users with the flexibility to expand their systems for any application. The model for our System GC program, it offers an array of injection units and detectors, with the ability to install up to four detectors and three injectors.

  • Injection Units
  • With the GC-2014, the optimum injection mode can be selected from four types of injection units. Users can choose from among a dual-packed, split/splitless, single packed, or direct injection unit.

  • Detectors
  • Choose from a full line of detectors: FID, ECD, TCD, FTD (NPD), FPD, PID, PDID, ELCD, or SCD. The system is equipped with a detector control system optimized for dual detectors (FID and TCD) and comes standard with auto-ignition and re-lite features.

    Mounted under the top cover for added stability, injectors and detectors are easily accessible from the top of the GC. A variety of option units, including the AOC-20 Series, help support a wide range of analyses.

    Easy Operation

  • Large LCD Window
  • The LCD window shows graphically all of the operation of the GC, including the data results, temperature profile, and the chromatogram in progress.

  • Intelligent Self-Diagnostics
  • The GC-2014 provides complete self-diagnostics functionality and complete logging functions, which are compliant with GLP/GMP requirements.

  • Digital Control
  • Using the electronic flow controller, the column inlet pressure, column flow rate, linear velocity and split ratio can be digitally set. Flow meters have now become obsolete. Users can easily set carrier gas flow, and can choose between Advanced Pressure Control and low-cost manual flow controllers for the control of detector gas.

    Specifications:

    Column Oven

    Temperature Range (Ambient + 10°C) ~ 400°C (using liquid CO2 gas: -50°C – 400°C)
    Dimensions 250 (W) x 360 (H) x 175 (D) mm
    Oven Capacity 15.8L
    Temperature Accuracy Set value (K) ±1% (calibration at 0.01°C increments)
    Temperature Deviation 2°C max. (on 200mm dia. circumfrence 30 mm from rear)
    Temperature Variation Coefficient 0.01°C/°C
    Temperature Program Steps Up to 20 (cooling program possible)
    Programmed rate setting range -250°C ~ 250°C/min
    Total time for all steps 9999.99 minutes max.
    Linear Heating Range 30°C/min up to 150°C
    20°C/min up to 250°C
    10°C/min up to 380°C
    7°C/min up to 400°C (at 25°C ambient temperature)
    Cooling Rate 300°C ~ 50°C in 6 min max. (at 25°C ambient temperature)
    Columns Accepted Capillary Columns: 2
    Packed columns for GC14B: 4 (Glass columns:2)

    Sample Injection Unit

    Temperature Range Up to 400°C
    Heating Settings 1°C steps
    No. of units installed simultaneously Up to 3 units
    Sample injection unit types Dual packed, single packed, split/splitless

    Carrier Gas Flow Controller

    For Packed/Dual
    Flow rate setting range 0 ~ 100mL/min
    Programmable Steps 7
    Programmed rate setting range -400 ~ 400mL/min
    Correction Function Maintains column flow rate during column oven heating
    For Capillary Split/Splitless
    (Split/Splitless injection mode)
    Pressure Setting Range 0 ~ 970kPa
    Programmable Steps 7 (pressure-decreasing program possible)
    Programmed rate setting range -400 ~ 400kPa/min
    Total flow rate setting range 0 ~ 200 mL/min
    Correction Function Maintains column average linear velocity during column oven heating (for capillary only)
    (Pressure mode direct injection)
    Pressure Setting Range 0 ~ 970kPa/min
    Programmable Steps 7
    Programmed rate setting range -400 ~ 400kPa/min
    (Flow-rate mode direct injection)
    Flow rate setting range 0 ~ 1200mL/min
    Programmable Steps 7
    Programmed rate setting range -400 ~ 400mL/min
    Correction Function Maintains column average linear velocity during column oven heating (for capillary only)

    Detectors

    Temperature Range 400°C max. (FID, TCD, FTD) 350°C max. (ECD, FPD)
    Temperature Setting 1°C steps
    No. of units installed simultaneously Up to 4 units (restricted depending on detector type)
    Detector Type FID, TCD, ECD, FPD, FTD for capillary/packed
    Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
    System Dual flow rate differential system
    Temperature Range 400°C max.
    Minimum detected quantity 3pgC/s (dodecane)
    Dynamic Range 107
    Nozzle Quartz glass Standard: for packed, Option: for capillary
    Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
    System Dual flow rate differential system
    Temperature Range 400°C max.
    Dynamic Range 105
    Sensitivity 40,000 mV – mL/mg (built-in pre-amplifier, with 10 x amplification)
    Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
    System Fixed current system using 63Ni370MBq radiation source
    Temperature Range 400°C max.
    Minimum detected quantity 0.1pg/s
    Dynamic Range 104
    Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
    Temperature Range 350°C max.
    Dynamic Range P: 104
    S: 103
    Minimum detected quantity P: 0.5pgP/s (tributyl phosphate)
    S: 8pgS/s (dodecane thiol)
    Flame Thermionic Detector (FTD)
    (Two types, one for capillary and one for packed. The specifications are the same.)
    Temperature Range 400°C max.
    Dynamic Range N: 103
    P: 103
    Minimum detected quantity N: 0.4pgN/s (azobenzene)
    P: 8pgP/s (malathion)

    Display

    Dimensions 240 x 320 dot graphics display (30 characters x 16 lines)

    Dimensions, Weight, Power Requirements (GC main unit)

    Dimensions 400 (W) x 690 (H) x 607 (D) mm
    Weight 48 kg (GC-2014AF model)
    Power Requirements AC100V/120V 230V
    1800VA (GC-2014AF model) or
    2600VA (GC-2014AF model), 50/60Hz