Shimadzu GCMS Off-Flavor Analyzer
Shimadzu GCMS Off-Flavor Analyzer: Detects and quantifies odor compounds with advanced analysis and threshold database.
Features
- Database of expert odor information
- High sensitivity analysis with multiple column options
- MRM and SIM analysis for threshold detection
- Predicted retention time display function
Applications
- Identification of odor-causing compounds
- Sensory analysis of food, beverages, and other consumer products
Product Specifications
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PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
2plusmn2021 Da 2or better22br2
Resolution
031 amu3br3
Sensitivity
High level of sensitivity
Speed
031 to 13000 spectra per second3br3
Dynamic Range
104sup4644sup4 4High sensitivity44br4
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
1 to 16000 Da6br6
Detection Limit
Varies depending on the component and column used11br1The system handbook lists detection limits for registered components using each column11br1
Detector
Mass Spectrometer 2MS22br2
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Ionization Method
Electron Ionization 7EI77br7
Ion Source
EI 8Electron Impact8 and optionally CI 8Chemical Ionization88br8
Interface
Electron Impact 9EI99br9
Gas Flow and Requirements
Carrier Gas6 Helium 6He6 or Nitrogen 6N6sub6266sub666br6Flow rate6 16ndash62 mL6min6br6
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
Quadrupole1br1
Quadrupole
The system is compatible with the GCMS6QP2020 NX6 GCMS6QP20206 GCMS6QP2010 Ultra6 GCMS6TQ8050 NX6 and GCMS6TQ8050 models66br6This suggests the possible use of a quadrupole mass analyzer66br6
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
Gas Chromatography 0GC00br0
Sample Handling
The system can be configured with a pretreatment unit for collecting odor components99br9Specific sample handling procedures vary depending on the sample type and pretreatment method99br9
Injection System
AOC66000 multifunctional autosampler6 which supports various injection techniques6 including SPME6 headspace6 and liquid sample injection66br6
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Automatically based on semi7quantitative results and odor threshold values77br7
Data Analysis
The system3s database allows for comparison of detected component concentrations with odor threshold values for identification of odor3causing substances33br3
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
The system includes a predicted retention time display function for efficient odor confirmation88br8Automated marking of components requiring attention based on semi8quantitative results and odor thresholds88br8
Software
The system uses Shimadzu9s LabSolutions software99br9It includes an odor analysis database99br9
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
The database contains odor6causing substances identified from previous problems6 enabling immediate analysis even without prior knowledge of potential odor compounds66br6The system offers easy quantitation based on the calibration curve information in the database66br6
Maintenance and Durability
Low maintenance0 long0term durability0 reliable for continuous operation0br0
Operating Conditions
Temperature3 43deg3C to 403deg3C 3ambient33br3Humidity3 303853 RH3br3
Power and Cooling
Power0 1000240V AC0 50060 Hz0br0Cooling0 Air0cooled or optional water cooling0br0
Dimensions and Footprint
700 mm 1W1 1times1 600 mm 1D1 1times1 500 mm 1H11br1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Application Solution6based System66br6Allows for configuration of an optimal system with a pretreatment unit66br6
Documentation and Support
Solving odor problems by identifying odor6causing substances66br6Applicable in industries where odor analysis is critical6 such as food and packaging66br6
Compatibility and Connectivity
Shimadzu GC3MS Off3Flavor Analyzer33br3Specific models mentioned3 GCMS3QP2020 NX3 GCMS3QP20203 GCMS3QP2010 Ultra3 GCMS3TQ8050 NX3 GCMS3TQ805033br3
Configuration and Options
The system includes a handbook listing detection limits for each registered component using different columns00br0Method files included with the product specify instrument parameters for reliable identification of registered substances00br0
Licensing and Certification
Compatible with various Shimadzu autosamplers9 including AOC960009 AOC95000 Plus9 and AOC920i9s99br9Can be used with sniffer units9 such as the PHASER 9GL Science B9V9999br9Can be integrated with the OPTIC94 9GL Sciences B9V99 for sample injection using MonoTrap9trade999br9Compatible with the FDL91 unit for confirming odors in matrices99br9
Cost and Operational Expenses
The system can be configured with different GC8MS models8 autosamplers8 and pretreatment units depending on customer requirements88br8Options include the use of sniffer units like the PHASER and sample injection systems like the OPTIC8488br8