Waters ACQUITY RDa Detector
Real-time mass detector ensuring accurate and precise molecular analysis.
Features
- Real-time detection
- High precision
- Accurate mass identification
- Easy operation
Applications
- Chemical identification
- Pharmaceutical research
- Biomolecule analysis
- Material science
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
RMS error <2.5 ppm (measured using consecutive repeat measurements of sodium and rubidium iodide, with Lock Mass correction);
Mass scale calibration accuracy: <1 ppm with internal Lock Mass correction over range 50 to 2,000 m/z
Mass scale calibration accuracy: <1 ppm with internal Lock Mass correction over range 50 to 2,000 m/z
Resolution
10,000 FWHM (measured on a singly charged ion between 550 and 650 m/z)
Sensitivity
Positive ion MS sensitivity: ≥22,000 ions/counts per second (m/z 556.28);
Negative ion MS sensitivity: ≥13,750 ions/counts per second (m/z 554.26)
Negative ion MS sensitivity: ≥13,750 ions/counts per second (m/z 554.26)
Speed
Scan speed: 1 to 20 Hz
Dynamic Range
Chromatographic dynamic range: ≥4 orders of magnitude (measured using UPLC injections of lidocaine, monitoring the ion at m/z 235)
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
Positive ion: 50–2000 or 400–7000 m/z;
Negative ion: 50–2000 or 400–5000 m/z
Negative ion: 50–2000 or 400–5000 m/z
Detection Limit
Not specified
Detector
High resolution, high stability Tof mass analyzer
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Ionization Method
Electrospray Ionization (ESI)
Ion Source
ZSpray™ dual-orthogonal atmospheric pressure ionization electrospray interface
Interface
Adjustment-free, plug-and-play probe for reduced dispersion and reliability
Gas Flow and Requirements
Not specified
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
High resolution, high stability Tof mass analyzer
Quadrupole
Not specified
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
Compatible with UPLC injections
Sample Handling
Not specified
Injection System
Not specified
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Full scan (MS);
Full scan with fragmentation (data-independent acquisition)
Full scan with fragmentation (data-independent acquisition)
Data Analysis
Not specified
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Automated instrument setup and calibration routine;
Performance monitoring from run-to-run;
Step-by-step fault guidance through software
Performance monitoring from run-to-run;
Step-by-step fault guidance through software
Software
Supported in waters_connect Software version 1.9.12
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Automated setup and calibration;
Consistent results across users of different experience levels
Consistent results across users of different experience levels
Maintenance and Durability
Designed for robustness and reliability
Operating Conditions
Not specified
Power and Cooling
Air-cooled split-flow turbo pump and one rotary backing pump
Dimensions and Footprint
Not specified
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Waters ACQUITY RDa Detector
Documentation and Support
Not specified
Compatibility and Connectivity
Compatible with waters_connect Software
Configuration and Options
Not specified
Licensing and Certification
CE, CB, NRTL (CAN/US), RCM
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified