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PERFORMANCE

Mass Accuracy
Resolution
Sensitivity
Speed
Dynamic Range

MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION

Mass Range
Detection Limit
Detector

IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE

Ionization Method
Ion Source
Interface
Gas Flow and Requirements

MASS ANALYZER

Mass Analyzer
Quadrupole

CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING

Chromatography
Sample Handling
Injection System

DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS

Data Acquisition
Data Analysis

AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE

Automation
Software

OPERATIONAL FEATURES

Ease of Use
Maintenance and Durability
Operating Conditions
Power and Cooling
Dimensions and Footprint

GENERAL INFORMATION

Brand and Model
Documentation and Support
Compatibility and Connectivity
Configuration and Options
Licensing and Certification
Cost and Operational Expenses
Thermofisher Orbitrap Exploris 120 Mass Spectrometer

Thermofisher Orbitrap Exploris 120 Mass Spectrometer

PERFORMANCE

Mass Accuracy


  • External calibration: <3 ppm RMS drift over 24 hours

  • Internal lock mass calibration: <1 ppm RMS drift over 24 hours

  • EASY-IC: <1 ppm RMS drift for at least 5 days

  • <1 ppm mass accuracy levels with a single calibration for full mass range

Resolution

Up to 120,000 at m/z 200145

Sensitivity

Full Scan: < 3.0 fg reserpine on column
tMS2: < 3.0 fg reserpine on column
tSIM: < 1.5 fg reserpine on column

Speed

Up to 22 Hz at resolution setting at 15,000

Dynamic Range

>5000:1 within a single Orbitrap mass analyzer spectrum
>5,000 within a single Orbitrap mass analyzer spectrum

MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION

Mass Range

40 to 3000 m/z56
Standard mass range m/z 40–3,000

Detection Limit

< 3.0 fg reserpine on column

Detector

Independent Charge Detector

IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE

Ionization Method

Electrospray ionization (ESI)
Heated electrospray ionization (H-ESI)

Ion Source

Thermo Scientific™ OptaMax™ NG ion source

Interface

Atmospheric pressure ionization (API) interface

Gas Flow and Requirements


  • Source gas: High-purity nitrogen (>99% pure) at 600 ± 50 kPa (6.0 ± 0.5 bar, 87 ± 7 psi)

  • A pre-regulator may be needed to maintain stable source gas pressure

  • HCD collision gas: Ultra-high-purity nitrogen (UHP >99.999% pure) at 600 ± 50 kPa (6.0 ± 0.5 bar)

  • For EASY-IC: Ultra-high-purity nitrogen (UHP >99.999% pure) at 600 ± 50 kPa (6.0 ± 0.5 bar)

MASS ANALYZER

Mass Analyzer

Orbitrap312
High-Field Orbitrap8
Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ mass analyzer

Quadrupole

Advanced quadrupole technology (AQT)

CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING

Chromatography

LC-MS

Sample Handling


  • Supports flow rates from 1 to 1,000 µL/min for diverse sample introduction methods

  • Includes heated electrospray ionization (H-ESI) source for enhanced performance

Injection System

Compatible with various liquid chromatography systems, allowing for flexible and efficient sample injection tailored to specific laboratory workflows.

DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS

Data Acquisition

High-speed real-time data acquisition and instrument control

Data Analysis

Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ instrument control software
Thermo Scientific™ Xcalibur™ software

AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE

Automation

Features ready-to-run method templates for various analytes and matrices
Drag-and-drop user interface to accelerate method development, enhancing laboratory automation.

Software

Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ instrument control software
Thermo Scientific™ Xcalibur™ software

OPERATIONAL FEATURES

Ease of Use

Single click calibrations
Drag-and-drop method setup
Predefined experiments driven by next-generation software

Maintenance and Durability

Designed for robust performance over hundreds of injections in complex sample matrices
Ensuring long-term durability and minimal maintenance requirements.

Operating Conditions

Operating environment must be 18–27 °C (64–81 °F)
Relative humidity must be 20–80% with no condensation
Designed for indoor use at an altitude of up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level

Power and Cooling


  • 2× 208–240 Vac single phase, 15 A, 50/60 Hz, with earth ground for instrument and source vacuum pump

  • 208–240 Vac single phase, 15 A, 50/60 Hz, with earth ground for the data system

  • System averages 3,440 W (11,730 Btu/h) output for air conditioning needs

Dimensions and Footprint

534 × 763 × 703 mm (21 × 30 × 27.7 in)
120 kg (265 lb) without data system, vacuum rough pumps, and optional items

GENERAL INFORMATION

Brand and Model

Thermo Scientific™, Orbitrap Exploris™ 120 mass spectrometer
Orbitrap Exploris 120 MS

Documentation and Support

Comprehensive operating manuals and product specifications are available, providing detailed guidance on system operation and maintenance.

Compatibility and Connectivity


  • Seamless integration with Thermo Scientific software platforms: Xcalibur, Chromeleon CDS, and TraceFinder

  • Ensures compatibility and connectivity within laboratory workflows

Configuration and Options

APCI/APPI probe for OptaMax NG ion source
Thermo Scientific™ FAIMS Pro Duo interface

Licensing and Certification

For Research Use Only
Not for use in diagnostic procedures

Cost and Operational Expenses

Pricing is available upon request from Thermo Fisher Scientific
A refurbished unit has been listed at $225,000