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Smart Productivity

Efficient Operation of the System with Time Management Function

The GCMS is now a standard system for analysts, and a single system can be used for a wide variety of applications. Time Management for Continuous Analysis
The active time management feature appropriately manages times when the system requires maintenance, or when
system changes are being made, or the waiting time for a user when multiple users are waiting to use the system. This By displaying the time required for continuous analysis in real time, the time when the current continuous analysis will finish
ensures more efficient use of the system and greater uptime. can be accurately confirmed. This increases the instrument operating time (active time) by reducing standby time required
during continuous analysis or while switching between different users. In addition, because this function makes it easier to
schedule the timing for analysis preparations, such as sample preparation and pretreatment, based on the finish time of the
previous analysis, it enables analytical processes to be performed more efficiently, which can help improve work-life balance.
Active-Time Management That Accurately Determines Operation Time
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Time Management during Instrument Startup/Shutdown

The mass spectrometer has to be operated in a vacuum condition, the startup and stopping of the system takes time
depending on the condition. Determining this can be a challenge. Since the amount of time that the system takes
when starting up or stopping is displayed in real time, it is easy to accurately determine when maintenance of the ion
source or analysis is possible. Moreover, tasks that until now needed to be performed by the user, such as leak checks
upon system startup and auto tuning, are now performed automatically.

Time display for continuous analysis can be used only in liquid injection using AOC-20i.

Auto Startup and Shutdown

Twin Line MS System Eliminates the Need to Swap Columns
Auto Tuning Check Result
The GCMS-QP2020 NX is capable of accepting installation of two narrow-bore capillary columns into the MS
Time Management during Sample Injection Port Maintenance simultaneously. This allows you to switch applications without physically modifying the column installation. Simply
decide which column is best for your analysis and choose the associated injection port.
The Easy sTop function, used to safely maintain the sample injection port without releasing the vacuum, displays the
remaining time (cooling-down time) when the septum or the insert can be replaced in real time. Maintenance time
can be minimized by understanding the accurate remaining time. Low polarity column
Furthermore, by using a ClickTek nut on the top of the sample injection port, the port can be opened or closed
without tools, by simply using fingers to twist a lever. That enables faster and easier insert replacement than ever
before.

Middle polarity column

Analysis of Flavor and Fragrance Components Using
Complementary Column Phases

Easy sTop Function ClickTek Nut

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