Thermofisher LTQ XL™ Linear Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer
LTQ XL™ Linear Ion Trap MS: High-sensitivity mass analysis with versatile applications and user-friendly operation.
Features
- Advanced linear ion trap technology for enhanced sensitivity and resolution.
- User-friendly software interface for seamless operation.
- Compact design for efficient use of laboratory space.
Applications
- Proteomics and metabolomics research.
- Pharmaceutical development and drug analysis.
- Environmental and food safety testing.
- Clinical and forensic applications.
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
Turbo: 1.5 Da
Normal: 0.15 Da
Enhanced: 0.15 Da
Zoom: 0.15 Da
Ultrazoom: 0.15 Da
Normal: 0.15 Da
Enhanced: 0.15 Da
Zoom: 0.15 Da
Ultrazoom: 0.15 Da
Resolution
0.15 FWHM
0.3 FWHM
0.45 FWHM
0.7 FWHM
3 FWHM
0.3 FWHM
0.45 FWHM
0.7 FWHM
3 FWHM
Sensitivity
- Heated Electrospray Ionization (HESI)
- Loop injection: 2 μL of 125 fg/μL Reserpine solution
- Total sample: 250 femtograms
- Minimum S/N ratio: 100:1
Speed
Turbo: 125,000 Da/sec
Normal: 16,667 Da/sec
Enhanced: 5,000 Da/sec
Zoom: 1,111 Da/sec
Ultrazoom: 28 Da/sec
MSn for n = 1 through 10
Polarity Switching <100 msec between positive and negative MS Scan
Normal: 16,667 Da/sec
Enhanced: 5,000 Da/sec
Zoom: 1,111 Da/sec
Ultrazoom: 28 Da/sec
MSn for n = 1 through 10
Polarity Switching <100 msec between positive and negative MS Scan
Dynamic Range
Under typical experimental conditions, at least four and a half (4.5) orders of magnitude
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
15 to 200 m/z
50 to 2000 m/z
200 to 4000 m/z
50 to 2000 m/z
200 to 4000 m/z
Detection Limit
Sub-picogram to femtogram range (specific to application)
Detector
- Proprietary dual conversion dynode detector
- Two off-axis continuous dynode electron multipliers with extended dynamic range
- Digital electronic noise discrimination
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Ionization Method
ESI
HESI
APCI
APPI
HESI
APCI
APPI
Ion Source
Thermo Scientific™ Ion Max™ API source
Interface
Electrospray Ionization (ESI)
Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization (APCI)
Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization (APCI)
Gas Flow and Requirements
- High-purity nitrogen gas supply (99% pure, 15 L/min) for the API source
- Ultra high-purity helium gas supply (99.998% pure) with <1 ppm water, oxygen, and total hydrocarbons for the mass analyzer
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
2D linear quadrupole ion trap mass spectrometer
Linear ion trap
Linear ion trap
Quadrupole
Linear quadrupole
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
Compatible with UHPLC
HPLC
Ion Chromatography
HPLC
Ion Chromatography
Sample Handling
Auto-sampler
96-well plate
Vial options
96-well plate
Vial options
Injection System
Syringe Pump allows automated infusion under data system control
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
LTQ Instrument Control Software
Xcalibur™ software
Xcalibur™ software
Data Analysis
Xcalibur™ software
Thermo Scientific™ FreeStyle™ software
Thermo Scientific™ FreeStyle™ software
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Auto-sampler injection
Liquid chromatography compatible
Liquid chromatography compatible
Software
LTQ Instrument Control Software
Xcalibur™ software
Thermo Scientific™ FreeStyle™ software
Xcalibur™ software
Thermo Scientific™ FreeStyle™ software
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Removable metal ion capillary tube provides vent-free maintenance
Automatic system calibration
Automatic system calibration
Maintenance and Durability
Removable metal ion capillary tube provides vent-free maintenance
Operating Conditions
Operating Conditions
- Temperature Range: 15–27°C (59–80°F)
- Optimal Temperature: 18–21°C (65–70°F)
- Relative Humidity: 40–80% (non-condensing)
Power and Cooling
- Instrument: 230 Vac ±10%, 15 Amps, 50/60 Hz, single phase, with earth ground
- Data System: 120 or 230 Vac, single phase, with earth ground
- Power Consumption: 2300 W (8000 Btu/h) for air conditioning needs
Dimensions and Footprint
56 × 79 × 59 cm (h × w × d)
~120 kg
Two roughing pumps: 38.6 kg each
~120 kg
Two roughing pumps: 38.6 kg each
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific™, LTQ XL™ linear ion trap mass spectrometer
Documentation and Support
Fully automated system with auto-sampler integration
Compatibility and Connectivity
Comprehensive user manuals
Software updates
Application support
Software updates
Application support
Configuration and Options
USB
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Remote operation support
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Remote operation support
Licensing and Certification
CE marked
ISO certified
Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 (optional)
ISO certified
Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 (optional)
Cost and Operational Expenses
Varies based on configuration, service contracts, and consumables
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