Waters Xevo TQ-S cronos Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with enhanced sensitivity and robust quantification.
Features
- Enhanced sensitivity
- Robust quantification
- Triple quadrupole MS
- High selectivity
- Fast analysis
Applications
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- Clinical diagnostics
- Forensic science
- Environmental testing
- Food safety analysis
Product Specifications
PERFORMANCE
Mass Accuracy
Not specified.
Resolution
High resolution, high stability quadrupole analyzers (MS1/MS2), plus pre-filters for resolution and transmission.
Sensitivity
Features StepWave ion transfer optics for class-leading UPLC™-MS/MS sensitivity with enhanced ion transfer efficiency.
Speed
Xcelerated Ion Transfer™ (XIT) for high acquisition rates;
T-Wave™ collision cell for MS/MS performance;
automated MRM scheduling with dynamic optimization.
T-Wave™ collision cell for MS/MS performance;
automated MRM scheduling with dynamic optimization.
Dynamic Range
Not specified.
MASS RANGE AND ANALYTE DETECTION
Mass Range
2–2048 m/z.
Detection Limit
Not specified.
Detector
Low noise, off-axis, long-life photomultiplier detector.
IONIZATION, SOURCE AND INTERFACE
Ionization Method
ESI, APCI, UniSpray™, ASAP (optional).
Multi-mode source with tool-free ESI/APCI/ESCi™.
Multi-mode source with tool-free ESI/APCI/ESCi™.
Ion Source
ZSpray dual-orthogonal API sources.
Tool-free ESI/APCI/ESCi™, UniSpray™ and optional APCI probe.
Tool-free ESI/APCI/ESCi™, UniSpray™ and optional APCI probe.
Interface
StepWave ion transfer optics, dual-orthogonal ZSpray API sources.
Gas Flow and Requirements
Optimized for efficient ESI desolvation;
software-controlled gas flows;
de-clustering cone gas.
software-controlled gas flows;
de-clustering cone gas.
MASS ANALYZER
Mass Analyzer
Two high-resolution, high stability quadrupole analyzers (MS1/MS2) with pre-filters.
Quadrupole
High-resolution, high stability quadrupole analyzers (MS1/MS2) with pre-filters.
CHROMATOGRAPHY AND SAMPLE HANDLING
Chromatography
Supports a wide range of UPLC™-MS/MS applications.
Includes UPLC-MS/MS System Check for on-column performance.
Includes UPLC-MS/MS System Check for on-column performance.
Sample Handling
Integrated sample/calibrant delivery system with programmable divert valve.
Injection System
Not specified.
DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS
Data Acquisition
Full scan MS, product ion scan, precursor ion scan, constant neutral loss, MRM, RADAR (simultaneous full scan and MRM).
Data Analysis
Supports MassLynx™ version 4.2;
waters_connect for application-focused workflows;
RADAR for better method development.
waters_connect for application-focused workflows;
RADAR for better method development.
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Automation
Automated mass calibration, sample tuning, MRM method development, and MRM scheduling with Auto-Dwell.
Software
waters_connect and MassLynx™ version 4.2;
supports modern user experience with applications for accelerated time-to-results.
supports modern user experience with applications for accelerated time-to-results.
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ease of Use
Tool-free source exchange;
plug-and-play probes;
Auto-Dwell for MRM method creation;
modern software interface.
plug-and-play probes;
Auto-Dwell for MRM method creation;
modern software interface.
Maintenance and Durability
ZSpray™ technology for reproducibility;
StepWave™ technology for consistent data;
long-life photomultiplier detector.
StepWave™ technology for consistent data;
long-life photomultiplier detector.
Operating Conditions
Not specified.
Power and Cooling
Air-cooled vacuum turbomolecular pump for evacuation.
Dimensions and Footprint
Width: 35.6 cm (14.0 in);
Height: 60.0 cm (23.6 in);
Depth: 93 cm (36.6 in).
Height: 60.0 cm (23.6 in);
Depth: 93 cm (36.6 in).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Brand and Model
Waters Corporation, Xevo™ TQ-S cronos.
Documentation and Support
Contact local sales for detailed specifications.
Patent info available at Waters.
Patent info available at Waters.
Compatibility and Connectivity
Compatible with waters_connect and MassLynx™ version 4.2.
Configuration and Options
Optional UniSpray™ ion source;
tool-free APCI probe;
dedicated APCI probe (optional).
tool-free APCI probe;
dedicated APCI probe (optional).
Licensing and Certification
CE, CB, NRTL (CAN/US), RCM regulatory approvals/marks.
Cost and Operational Expenses
Not specified.