Waters 2996 PDA Photodiode Array Detector
The Waters 2996 PDA Detector (Photodiode Array Detector) embodies cutting-edge software and optical innovations to achieve unparalleled chromatographic and spectral sensitivity. This sophisticated equipment ensures reliability and user-friendliness for both analytical and preparative separations, making it an indispensable tool for laboratories striving for excellence.
Key Features
- Maximum Chromatographic Sensitivity: Achieve unprecedented trace impurity detection and quantification with confidence.
- Optimized Spectral Sensitivity: Utilize advanced Waters purity algorithms for definitive compound identification and effective co-elution detection.
- Superior Linearity Range: Defined by a fixed optical bandpass for consistent performance.
- Simplified Optics: Designed for reliability and easy maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Fast Method Development: Streamline method development and validation with user-friendly tools integrated within Empower.
- Compliance-Ready: Fully compliant with FDA Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures Rule for worry-free operation.
- Proactive Diagnostics: Start-up diagnostics confirm detector performance before use, enhancing operational efficiency.
Specifications
- Linearity Range: 5% over -0.1 to 2.0 AU
- Spectral Resolution: 1.2 nm per photodiode
- Baseline Noise: 5 x 10-5 AU peak-to-peak
- Drift: 1 x 10-3 AU/hour at 254 nm (after warmup)
- Operating Temperature: 4 to 40 °C (39 to 104 °F)
- Operating Humidity: 20 to 80% non-condensing
- Wavelength Accuracy: 1 nm
- Wavelength Range: 190 to 800 nm
- Flow Cells:
- Standard Path Length: 10 mm
- Semi-Preparative Path Length: 3 mm
- Microbore Path Length: 6 mm
