Thermofisher Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer
Orbitrap Exploris 240: High-resolution, versatile mass spectrometer for precise small and large molecule analysis.
Features
- Mass range: 40 to 6000 m/z
- Resolution up to 240,000 at m/z 200
- Sub 1-ppm mass accuracy
- Up to 22 Hz scan rates
- Intelligent data acquisition with Thermo Scientific AcquireX
- Advanced compliance-ready software
Applications
- Small and large molecule analysis
- Isotope ratio analysis
- Biopharmaceutical research
- Environmental and food safety testing
- Proteomics and metabolomics
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
- <1 ppm RMS drift for at least 5 days measured with FlexMix
- EASY-IC source achieves 3 ppm RMS drift over 24 h with Thermo Scientific Pierce FlexMix calibration solution
- Internal lock mass calibration achieves <1 ppm RMS drift over 24 h with FlexMix
Resolution
Up to 240,000 at m/z 2001234
Sensitivity
- Full Scan: < 3.0 fg reserpine on column
- tMS2: < 3.0 fg reserpine on column
- tSIM: < 1.5 fg reserpine on column
- MS/MS: 200 fg reserpine on column S/N 100:1
- tSIM: 200 fg reserpine on column S/N 250:15
Speed
Up to 30 Hz at resolution setting at 11,250
Up to 22 Hz at resolution setting of 15,000 at m/z 200
Up to 22 Hz at resolution setting of 15,000 at m/z 200
Dynamic Range
>5,000 within a single Orbitrap mass analyzer spectrum
>5000:1 within a single Orbitrap mass analyzer spectrum
>5000:1 within a single Orbitrap mass analyzer spectrum
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
40 to 6000 m/z12
Standard mass range m/z 40–6,000
Up to m/z 8,000 with BioPharma option
Standard mass range m/z 40–6,000
Up to m/z 8,000 with BioPharma option
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)
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 required 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]
- With EASY-IC: Ultra-high-purity nitrogen (UHP > 99.999% pure) at 600 ± 50 kPa [6.0 ± 0.5 bar]
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
High-Field Orbitrap mass analyzer with 4 kV central electrode voltage
Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ mass analyzer
Orbitrap
Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ mass analyzer
Orbitrap
Quadrupole
Advanced quadrupole technology (AQT)
Segmented quadrupole mass filter for precursor ion selection with variable precursor isolation width from 0.4 to 2,000 Da
Segmented quadrupole mass filter for precursor ion selection with variable precursor isolation width from 0.4 to 2,000 Da
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
LC-MS
Sample Handling
Automated liquid handling
nanoLC
Sample pre-treatment systems
nanoLC
Sample pre-treatment systems
Injection System
Liquid Chromatography (LC) and Ion Source Options (ESI, APCI)
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
- High-performance PC with Intel® microprocessor
- High-resolution LED color monitor
- Microsoft® Windows® Enterprise (Long Term Service version) OS
- High-speed real-time data acquisition and instrument control
- Automatic calibration of ion transfer and analysis parameters
Data Analysis
Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ instrument control software
Thermo Scientific™ Xcalibur™ software
Thermo Scientific™ Xcalibur™ software
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
AcquireX data acquisition workflows provide comprehensive small molecule sample profiling on an LC timescale using automated, logic-based sample re-injection with inter-run inclusion and exclusion lists
Software
- Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap Exploris™ instrument control software
- Thermo Scientific™ Xcalibur™ software
- Thermo Scientific™ Proteome Discoverer™ software
- Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ software
- Thermo Scientific™ ProSightPD™ software
- Thermo Scientific™ Compound Discoverer™ software
- Thermo Scientific™ TraceFinder™ software
- Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS)
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Next-generation software with intuitive tuning, single-click calibration, drag-and-drop method setup, and pre-defined experiments
Maintenance and Durability
Minimal user intervention for maintenance
Operating Conditions
- Operating temperature: 18–27 °C (64–81 °F)
- Relative humidity: 20–80% (no condensation)
- Indoor use up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) altitude
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 power consumption: 3440 W (11,730 Btu/h) including air conditioning needs
Dimensions and Footprint
534 × 763 × 703 mm (21 × 30 × 27.7 in)
120kg (265 lb.) without data system, vacuum rough pumps and optional items
120kg (265 lb.) without data system, vacuum rough pumps and optional items
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Thermo Scientific™, Orbitrap Exploris™ 240 mass spectrometer, Orbitrap Exploris 240 MS
Documentation and Support
Comprehensive manuals, online tutorials, 24/7 technical support, and system updates
Compatibility and Connectivity
Compatible with Thermo Fisher software (Xcalibur, Thermo Scientific Chromeleon) and industry-standard data formats (e.g., mzML)
Configuration and Options
Thermo Scientific BioPharma option enables analysis of large molecules up to m/z 8000 (Request quote)
APCI/APPI probe for OptaMax NG ion source
Thermo Scientific FAIMS Pro Duo interface
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
Approx. $250,000–$350,000 (depending on configuration)
Operational expenses include consumables, maintenance, and software updates
Operational expenses include consumables, maintenance, and software updates