Dani Brochure
Dani Brochure
Rev. 10.1
                                                     Summary
Code             Description                                                                       Page
0305.100 012     DANI MASTER GC - Fast Gas Chromatograph                        Description           3
                 DANI MASTER GC - Fast Gas Chromatograph                       Specifications         4
0305.102 071     OPT 011M - PTV 86 Universal Injector System                    Description           7
                 OPT 011M - PTV 86 Universal Injector System                   Specifications         8
0305.102 240     OPT 024M - SL/IN LARGE Split-Splitless Injector System         Description           9
                 OPT 024M - SL/IN LARGE Split-Splitless Injector System        Specifications        10
0305.102 333     OPT 333M - IN-86 Single Packed Column Injector System       Description / Specs     11
                 MASTER TOF-MS PLUS Detector                                    Description          12
                 MASTER TOF-MS PLUS Detector                                   Specifications        13
0305.102   070   OPT 100M - FID 86/C Detection System                        Description / Specs     14
0305.112   111   OPT 112M - NPD 86/C Detection System - BLOS                 Description / Specs     15
0305.102   133   OPT 133M - ECD 86/C Detection System                        Description / Specs     16
0305.102   144   OPT 144M - FPD 86/C Detection System                        Description / Specs     17
0305.102   155   OPT 155M - PID 86/C Detection System                        Description / Specs     18
0305.102   166   OPT 166M - TCD 86/PK Detection System                       Description / Specs     19
0305.102   266   OPT 266M - TCD 86/PK Detection System                       Description / Specs     20
0305.102   270   OPT 270M - MICRO TCD Detection System                       Description / Specs     21
0305.102   271   OPT 271M - MICRO TCD Detection System—Hastelloy C           Description / Specs     22
                 AUXILIARY OVEN - Standard and High Capacity for MASTER GC   Description / Specs     23
0317.000 101     MASTER LAB - SOFTWARE SOLUTION Acquisition Module              Description          24
0317.000 102     MASTER LAB - SOFTWARE SOLUTION Calculation Module              Description          24
                 DANI DDS CLARITY– MASTER GC version                            Description          25
                 DANI DDS CLARITY– MASTER GC version                           Specifications        26
                 NGA Extension Module - MASTER GC version                    Description / Specs     27
                 DHA Extension Module - MASTER GC version                    Description / Specs     28
0310.500 100     DANI MASTER AS – Liquid Autosampler                            Description          29
                 DANI MASTER AS – Liquid Autosampler                           Specifications        30
0310.600 003     DANI MASTER TD – Thermal Desorber                              Description          31
                 DANI MASTER TD – Thermal Desorber                             Specifications        32
0310.100 003     DANI HSS 86.50 – Static Headspace Sampler - 44 vials           Description          34
                 DANI HSS 86.50 – Static Headspace Sampler - 44 vials          Specifications        35
                 DANI MASTER SHS – Static Headspace Sampler - 120 vials         Description          36
                 DANI MASTER SHS – Static Headspace Sampler - 120 vials        Specifications        37
                 DANI MASTER DHS/P&T – Dynamic Headspace and P&T Sampler        Description          38
                 DANI MASTER DHS /P&T– Dynamic Headspace and P&T Sampler       Specifications        40
0305.100 005     DANI GC1000 – Digital Gas Chromatograph                        Description          41
                 DANI GC1000 – Digital Gas Chromatograph                       Specifications        42
0305.102 037     OPT 011 - PTV 86 Universal Injector System                     Description          44
0305.102 054     OPT 055 - Dual PTV 86 Universal Injector System
                 OPT 011 - PTV 86 Universal Injector System                    Specifications        45
                 OPT 055 - Dual PTV 86 Universal Injector System
0305.102 036     OPT 022 - SL/IN Split-Splitless Injector System                Description          46
0305.102 053     OPT 044 - Dual SL/IN Split-Splitless Injector System
0305.102 048     OPT 033 - Dual SL/IN and PTV Injector System
                 OPT 022 - SL/IN Split-Splitless Injector System               Specifications        47
                 OPT 044 - Dual SL/IN Split-Splitless Injector System
                 OPT 033 - Dual SL/IN and PTV Injector System
0305.102   038   OPT 333 - IN-86 Single Packed Column Injector System        Description / Specs     48
0305.102   055   OPT 444 - IN-86 Single Packed Column Injector System
0305.102   030   OPT 100 - FID 86/C Detection System                         Description / Specs     49
0305.102   069   OPT 112 - NPD 86/C Detection System - BLOS                  Description / Specs     50
0305.102   034   OPT 133 - ECD 86/C Detection System                         Description / Specs     51
0305.102   043   OPT 144 - FPD 86/C Detection System                         Description / Specs     52
0305.102   032   OPT 155 - PID 86/C Detection System                         Description / Specs     53
0305.102   067   OPT 166 - TCD 86/PK Detection System                        Description / Specs     54
0305.102   049   OPT 266 - TCD 86/PK Detection System                        Description / Specs     55
0305.102   042   OPT 270 - MICRO TCD Detection System                        Description / Specs     56
                 AUXILIARY OVEN for GC1000                                   Description / Specs     57
0307.300 011     HT3000A – Liquid Autosampler                                   Description          58
                 HT3000A – Liquid Autosampler                                  Specifications        59
0307.310 011     HT3100A – Liquid Auto Injector                                 Description          60
                 HT3100A – Liquid Auto Injector                                Specifications        61
                 HT280T – Multimode Autosampler                                 Description          62
                 HT280T – Multimode Autosampler                                Specifications        63
                 DANI DDS CLARITY– GC1000 version                               Description          66
                 DANI DDS CLARITY– GC1000 version                              Specifications        67
                 NGA Extension Module - GC1000 version                       Description / Specs     69
                 DHA Extension Module - GC1000 version                       Description / Specs     70
                 DANI DDS CLARITY LITE                                         Comparisons           71
                 DANI DDS CLARITY and MASTER LAB - PC Requirements                                   72
                                                Page 2                                             SUMMARY
DANI MASTER GC -               Fast Gas Chromatograph
DANI MASTER GC can be programmed to automatically decrease gas split flow during a run to save carrier gas and
provide a measure of safety during unattended runs. To reduce the time needed for injector maintenance and column
changes, the system also includes an automatic leak test feature. Combined, these gas controls and system maintenance
features increase productivity and maximize cost savings.
DANI MASTER GC features a full range of highly sensitive detectors. Each detector incorporates a Digital Pressure
Control (DPC) that permits digital setting of the detector gas flowrate.
DANI selective detectors specifically eliminate matrix interferences while providing maximum sensitivity.
DANI comprehensive line of detectors guarantees a cost-effective solution to your application requirements.
The detectors data acquisition rate is up to 400 Hz for a better reproducibility and accuracy of chromatographic signals.
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DANI MASTER GC -               Fast Gas Chromatograph
Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Size                                    570x500x590 mm (W x H x D)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating temperature                   10–40°C
Operating humidity                      0-90%
Line voltage requirements               230V ~ 50 Hz (±10% max) 2800W
HEATED ZONES
Independent heated zones, not including 3 injectors
oven                                    3 detectors
                                        2 auxiliary (max temperature 450°C)
COLUMN OVEN
Dimensions                              280x280x160 mm (W x H x D)
Operating temperature                   5°C above ambient to 500°C
                                        -50°C to 500°C with liquid CO2 cryogenic cooling option
                                        -100°C to 500°C with liquid N2 cryogenic cooling option
Temperature resolution                  0.1°C
Thermal accuracy                        ± 0.1°C
Thermal stability                       ± 0.1°C
Temperature programming                 25 ramps, 26 isotherms
Max Heating Ramp Rate                   140°C/min, 0.1 °C/min resolution
Typical cool-down rate                  400°C to 50°C in <5 min
Isothermal time                         0.00 to 999.00 min, 0.01 min resolution
PNEUMATIC CONTROLS
Pressure range                          0-120 psi
Injector Carrier gas max total flow     1000 mL/min (He)
Injector Pressure/flow programming      Constant or programmed flow
                                        Constant or programmed pressure
                                        Constant linear velocity
                                        Pulsed Injection
                                        Flow programming: 25 ramps/26 cost. flows
                                        Pressure programming: 25 ramps/26 isobars
                                        Pressure resolution: 0.01 bar
Atmospheric pressure and
temperature compensation                YES
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DANI MASTER GC -                Fast Gas Chromatograph
Technical Specifications
PNEUMATIC CONTROLS
Injectors Carrier Gas Control         Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Injectors Split Gas Control           Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Injectors Purge Gas Control           Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Injectors Gas Saver                   YES
Detectors Gas Control                 Digital Pressure Control (DPC)
INJECTORS
Injectors available                   Packed (PK)
                                      Split/splitless (SL/IN)
                                      Programmable Temperature Vaporizer (PTV)
                                      Gas sampling valves (GSV)
Carrier gas                           He, N2, H2, Ar, Ar+CH4
Maximum number installed              3
simultaneously
Maximum number of PTV                 2
DETECTORS
Detectors available                   FID    flame ionization detector
                                      NPD    nitrogen and phosphorous detector
                                      ECD    electron capture detector
                                      PID    photo ionization detector
                                      TCD    thermal conductivity detector
                                      mTCD    micro thermal conductivity detector
                                      FPD     flame photometric detector
Maximum number installed              3
simultaneously
Maximum number of TCD                 2
Maximum number of µTCD                2
Output signals                        Digital (LAN, USB, RS-232) and Analog outputs (0-1V, 0-10V)
DATA COMMUNICATION
Remote control                        Start in; start and ready out (contact relays normally open)
Communication                         RS232, LAN, USB
Time events                           n.4 voltage free contacts (contact relays normally open)
                                      n.4 24V outputs
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DANI MASTER GC -              Fast Gas Chromatograph
Technical Specifications
VARIOUS
Inside Oven Lamp                    YES
Analytical Methods Capacity         25
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI PTV Universal Injection System provides to a cold sample injection into an integrated capillary
precolumn keeps a initial cold temperature (i.e. the same temperature of solvent boiling point)
Immediately after the sample injection, the integrated capillary precolumn is very fast heated
(1000°C/min) according to a programmed temperature rates. During this phase all compounds are
narrow band transferred into the GC capillary column. When the compounds are completely transferred
into the column, the analysis starts and the integrated precolumn is washed in order to eliminates any
carryover or contamination.
• Cold injection and subsequently vaporization through a fast programming rates ideal for thermolabile
  compounds.
• Hot injection at a isothermal temperature (up to 450°C)
• Patented Digital Flow Control (DFC) operates at both constant and programmed flow and pressure,
  constant linear velocity mode and Pulsed Injection.
• The injector septa is purged by a constantly flow (DFC controlled) in order avoid carryover.
DANI PTV can be programmed after injection to decrease split flow to save carrier gas and to provide
precautionary measures during unattended runs with hydrogen carrier gas.
DANI PTV with DFC system automatically adjusts carrier gas flow to compensate for ambient
temperature and pressure, providing constant retention times at changeable conditions and enhancing
system repeatability.
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
Technical Specifications
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI SPLIT SPLITLESS injector is designed according to the strictly requirements of Split injection
technique:
Patented Digital Flow Control (DFC) operates at both constant and programmed flow and pressure,
constant linear velocity mode and Pulsed Injection.
DANI SPLIT SPLITLESS can be programmed after injection to decrease split flow to save carrier gas and
to provide precautionary measures during unattended runs with hydrogen carrier gas.
DANI SPLIT SPLITLESS with DFC system automatically adjusts carrier gas flow to compensate for
ambient temperature and pressure, providing constant retention times at changeable conditions and
enhancing system repeatability.
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
Technical Specifications
SPLIT/SPLITLESS (SL/IN)
Suitable for                                 Microcapillary (0.05 and 0.10 mm i.d.)
                                             Capillary (0.18 to 0.32 mm i.d.)
                                             Wide-bore (0.53 mm i.d.)
Temperature                                  Up to 450°C, 1°C resolution
Injection modes                              Split, Splitless, Pulsed
Carrier gas control                          Digital flow control (DFC)
Liner                                        Quartz liner with and without glass wool
Injector Pressure range                      0-120 psi
Injector Carrier gas max total flow          1000 mL/min (He)
Split Ratio                                  10,000:1
Injection Max Volume                         up to 70 µL
Injector Pressure/flow programming           Constant or programmed flow
                                             Constant or programmed pressure
                                             Constant linear velocity
                                             Pulsed Injection
                                             Flow programming: 25 ramps/26 cost. flows
                                             Pressure programming: 25 ramps/26 isobars
                                             Pressure resolution: 0.01 bar
Atmospheric pressure and
temperature compensation                     YES
Carrier Gas Control                          Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Split Gas Control                            Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Purge Gas Control                            Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Septum cleaning                              Electronic Purge flow control for septum cleaning
Gas Saver                                    YES
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI PK injector accepts also widebore capillary columns. The sample vaporizes in a liner and enters
the widebore capillary column. The injector temperature is controllable up to 450 °C.
Patented Digital Flow Control (DFC) operates at both constant and programmed flow and pressure,
constant linear velocity mode and Pulsed Injection.
DANI PK with DFC system automatically adjusts carrier gas flow to compensate for ambient temperature
and pressure, providing constant retention times at changeable conditions and enhancing system
repeatability
Technical Specifications
PACKED
Suitable for                               Packed (6 mm, 4 mm, 1/8” o.d.) and wide-bore columns
                                           (0.53 mm i.d., adapter included)
Temperature                                Up to 450°C, 1°C resolution
Injector Pressure range                    0-120 psi
Injector Carrier gas max total flow        1000 mL/min (He)
Injector Pressure/flow programming         Constant or programmed flow
                                           Constant or programmed pressure
                                           Constant linear velocity
                                           Pulsed Injection
                                           Flow programming: 25 ramps/26 cost. flows
                                           Pressure programming: 25 ramps/26 isobars
                                           Pressure resolution: 0.01 bar
Atmospheric pressure and
temperature compensation                   YES
Carrier Gas Control                        Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Purge Gas Control                          Digital Flow Control (DFC)
Septum cleaning                            Electronic Purge flow control for septum cleaning
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DANI MASTER TOF PLUS - Time of Flight GC/MS
HIGH PRODUCTIVITY
The use of automated instrumentation and Fast GC methods are
the right approach for modern laboratories to enhance their
productivity, reducing the run time and increasing the accuracy
and precision of their analyses.
The Master TOF Time of Flight GC/MS system fulfils all the
stringent requirements that Fast GC imposes to the analytical
instrumentation, including the fast heating and cooling rate of the
MASTER GC oven, the high pressure limit of the gas control and,
finally, the fast acquisition rate of the MS detector.
Particularly, the narrowest chromatographic peaks produced by
high speed analyses, having a 0.5 seconds or lower peak width,
require a high speed acquisition rate to collect a sufficient number
of information (15-20 points/peak) for a correct peak identification
of a fully resolved peak.
The MASTER TOF-MS provides an acquisition rate up to 30,000
spectra/s offering the fastest MS detection available on the market.
In addition, the TOF-MS principle allows the fast detection
capability over the full mass range: in fact, all the ions generated
in the ion source are continuously pulsed into the analyzer and no
filtering of selected masses is applied. This overcomes the need for
SIM mode operation used in conventional quadrupoles or ion-traps
and limits the spectral skewing of unresolved peaks produced by
scanning instruments.
The MASTER TOF-MS constantly acquires 30,000 mass spectra over the entire mass range, compared to the fastest
quadrupole MS which only provides about 10 mass spectra at 10,000 amu/s in the same mass range (1 – 1,000 amu).
All spectra acquired are stored in a compressed format to provide a continuous full mass range acquisition rate selectable
up to 1000 Hz written to disk.
In addition, the system offers an outstanding dynamic range with a linearity of 5 orders of magnitude, remarkably reducing
sample preparation steps, e.g. dilutions and concentrations, as well as the number of analyses.
The MASTER TOF-MS, matching the speed required for the acquisition of the narrowest GC peaks, is also the ideal solution
for GCxGC applications.
ENHANCED SENSITIVITY
The MASTER TOF-MS features an unsurpassed sensitivity. Unlike scanning quadrupole MS, which generates inconstant
ion-abundance ratios, the MASTER TOF-MS provides enhanced sensitivity due to the high frequency of ions expulsions
(30,000 Hz), the fast acquisition system (1.2 GSPS), and the negligible ion loss during the separation process in the flight
tube. In addition, high sensitivity is maintained across the entire mass range.
Outstanding sensitivity is achieved through the use of differential pumping, enabling improved vacuum conditions.
Therefore, an elongated ion mean free path is achieved, avoiding collision on their transit through the TOF analyzer.
WALKAWAY AUTOMATION
In combination with the MASTER AS, a robotic X-Y-Z coordinate sampling system, the MASTER TOF GC/MS system delivers
complete automation of all operation steps, including standard addition. Hence, the complete system increases sample
throughput allowing to process without attending up to 160 samples with enhanced precision and accuracy, improving
analysis performance.
The MASTER Lab software delivers complete system control through a user-friendly interface without requiring particularly
experienced operators.
Technical Specifications
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating temperature                         23°C ± 5°C
Operating humidity                            40-80% with no condensation
Line voltage requirements                     240V ~ 50 Hz (±10% max) 500VA
The DANI FID uses a flame produced by the combustion of hydrogen and air. Few ions are formed until
an organic compound elutes into the flame. Then a large increase in ions occurs. A collector with a
polarizing voltage is applied near the flame, attracting the ions and producing a current, which is
proportional to the amount of sample present in the flame.
The DANI FID has three pneumatic supply lines for air, hydrogen and makeup gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC). The makeup gas and hydrogen lines merge before entering the
detector.
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI NPD uses a jet and collector similar in appearance to a Flame Ionization Detector. In an NPD
(also called thermionic detector), however, ions of alkali metal are introduced into a flame where
hydrogen and air flows are less than those for an FID, minimizing the normal hydrocarbon ionizations,
and increasing the ionization of nitrogen or phosphorous compounds. This causes the NPD to be both
sensitive and selective for organic compounds containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous. This thermionic
source efficiently ionizes nitrogen and phosphorous containing organic molecules. Ions are collected and
the resulting current measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI NPD has three pneumatic supply lines for air, hydrogen and makeup gas. Each line is
electronic controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC). The makeup gas and hydrogen lines merge before
entering the detector.
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI ECD is based on the phenomenon that electronegative species can react with thermal
electrons present to form negatively charged ions. The loss of such electrons is related to the quantity of
analyte in the sample. In order to produce capturable (low energy) thermal electrons, the carrier gas is
ionized by beta particles from a radioactive source in the cell. This electron flow produces a current,
which is collected and measured. When the sample molecule is introduced into the cell, electrons which
would otherwise be
captured at the electrode are captured by the sample, resulting in decreased current. This change is
what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI ECD has one line for the anode purge/makeup gas. Each line is electronic controlled by a
pressure regulator (DPC). The makeup gas line sweeps past the end of the column and carries the
column effluent into the ECD cell. The anode purge flow sweeps the upper part of the ECD and cleans
sample deposition from the detector.
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
In the DANI FPD the sample burns in a hydrogen rich flame, where some species are reduced and
excited. The gas flow moves the excited species to a cooler emission zone above the flame where they
decay and emit light. A narrow bandpass filter selects light unique to one species, while a shield prevents
intense carbon emission from reaching the photomultiplier tube (PMT).
The light strikes a photosensitive surface in the PMT where a light photon knocks loose an electron. The
electron is amplified inside the PMT for an overall gain of up to a million. The current from the PMT is
amplified and digitized by the FPD electronics board.
The DANI FPD has four pneumatic supply lines for air (2), hydrogen and makeup gas. Each line is
electronic controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI PID operates on the principle of absorption of energy (photons) emitted by an UV lamp by
sample molecules. This process occurs when the molecules have ionization potential less than or roughly
equal to the energy of the UV lamp used. The use of different lamps makes it possible to achieve
different detection selectivity. As a general rule, the lamp emitting the lowest energy photons provides
the highest selectivity.
The DANI PID has one pneumatic supply lines for makeup gas. Each line is electronic controlled by a
pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI TCD responds to any compounds whose thermal conductivity is different from the thermal
conductivity of the carrier gas alone. The TCD cell is a dual channel device, with an empty flow path and
a path containing a detector filament. When the column effluent flows through the empty channel, a
pure stream of reference gas maintains an equilibrium through the filament path. The reference gas is
used to compare thermal conductivity changes caused by the column effluent.
A gas with high thermal conductivity, such as helium, is used as the carrier/make-up/reference gas.
When the analyte is present in the gas stream, the thermal conductivity drops, and less heat is lost to
the cavity wall. Under constant applied voltage, a filament in the TCD cell will heat up and its resistance
will increase. This change is what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI TCD has two pneumatic supply lines for measure and reference gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI TCD responds to any compounds whose thermal conductivity is different from the thermal
conductivity of the carrier gas alone. The TCD cell is a dual channel device, with an empty flow path and
a path containing a detector filament. When the column effluent flows through the empty channel, a
pure stream of reference gas maintains an equilibrium through the filament path. The reference gas is
used to compare thermal conductivity changes caused by the column effluent.
A gas with high thermal conductivity, such as helium, is used as the carrier/make-up/reference gas.
When the analyte is present in the gas stream, the thermal conductivity drops, and less heat is lost to
the cavity wall. Under constant applied voltage, a filament in the TCD cell will heat up and its resistance
will increase. This change is what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI TCD has two pneumatic supply lines for measure and reference gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI MICRO TCD responds to any compounds whose thermal conductivity is different from the
thermal conductivity of the carrier gas alone. The TCD cell is a single or dual channel device, with an
empty flow path and a path containing a detector filament. When the column effluent flows through the
empty channel, a pure stream of reference gas maintains an equilibrium through the filament path. The
reference gas is used to compare thermal conductivity changes caused by the column effluent.
A gas with high thermal conductivity, such as helium, is used as the carrier/make-up/reference gas.
When the analyte is present in the gas stream, the thermal conductivity drops, and less heat is lost to
the cavity wall. Under constant applied voltage, a filament in the TCD cell will heat up and its resistance
will increase. This change is what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI MICRO TCD two pneumatic supply lines for measure and reference gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI MICRO TCD responds to any compounds whose thermal conductivity is different from the
thermal conductivity of the carrier gas alone. The TCD cell is a single or dual channel device, with an
empty flow path and a path containing a detector filament. When the column effluent flows through the
empty channel, a pure stream of reference gas maintains an equilibrium through the filament path. The
reference gas is used to compare thermal conductivity changes caused by the column effluent.
A gas with high thermal conductivity, such as helium, is used as the carrier/make-up/reference gas.
When the analyte is present in the gas stream, the thermal conductivity drops, and less heat is lost to
the cavity wall. Under constant applied voltage, a filament in the TCD cell will heat up and its resistance
will increase. This change is what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI MICRO TCD two pneumatic supply lines for measure and reference gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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Auxiliary Oven for MASTER GC
Specific petrochemical applications require some components to be analyzed at
isothermal temperature. In these cases a side-mounted oven is necessary to house all
valves and pneumatics for both liquid and gas sampling. GC column oven, on the other
hand, performs temperature program analysis.
Master GC can be equipped with an auxiliary oven for isothermal temperature.
Two models of these ovens are available with different capacities to house valves and
columns for dedicated analyses.
Technical Specifications
The proprietary MASTER Lab software solution is based on an innovative platform for acquiring and processing mass spectral
data. The software ensures high level performance and maximized productivity, while delivering the flexibility and robustness
required in laboratories with high daily sample throughput.
Autotune
The MASTER Lab allows the system to automatically tune the performance checks; manual tuning is also available. In the
autotuning mode the various instrument control parameters are automatically adjusted as specified in the Autotuning
Conditions. Furthermore, tuning conditions can be customized and saved to fit specific analytical requirements. The tuning
criteria are saved in a tuning file, along with the obtained results.
Data Acquisition
Data acquisition initiates after the fast and easy method set up. The chromatogram and the spectrum are displayed in
real time, as well as the acquisition method.
Report
Analysis reports can be customized and stored as report files, which can be repeatedly used. Reports can also be
automatically generated to improve the output of routine laboratories.
Data Export
Obtained data can be exported to several standard data formats, e.g. net.CDF and .txt files. The creation of .xls worksheets
is also enabled. The convenient file export can be performed automatically or manually.
ClarityTM guarantees security and control of chromatographic data according to GLP and FDA–21 CFR Part 11 standards
through the following dedicated tools:
• protection of chromatographic data through a system of access rights and passwords to be individually set for each user.
• electronic signature stored with the name, the date and a set phrase;
• complete documentation (Audit trail) of all acquisition parameters and their modifications which
    allows easy access to the profile of information prior to any modification.
• printing of the results: date and time of the analysis and of the results, the number of the pages, the printing of the
    baseline, the integration markers, the name, retention time and the number of each peak are just a few of selectable
    information.
The optional System Suitability Test SST enables to monitor the selected parameters (retention time, asymmetry of peaks,
efficiency, system repeatability, etc.) within certain limits indicating a possible non conformity of the system.
The format of the analysis report can be customised by the user and stored into a report file. The
printing can be done from any page and a preview function is always available.
Report can include analysis data managed with Batch function. The chromatogram can be converted into a image file .EMF
format. ClarityTM includes import/export of files in various formats (ASCII, AIA,
EzChrom). The results can be also exported in .DBF format.
ClarityTM includes DANI MASTER GC control. All operative parameters can be set from PC, saved in the method file and
stored or printed together with acquisition and data processing parameters.
ClarityTM includes samplers HT300/HT310/HT280T and DANI MASTER AS control. This allows to set and store different
injection methods and to connect the sample sequence with the analysis results.
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DATA INTEGRATION SYSTEMS
DDS CLARITYTM
Connection with DANI MASTER GC                 LAN, USB, RS-232
Acquisition channels                           up to 16
Number of instruments connected simultaneously up to 4
Integration                                    The chromatogram can be changed by entering
                                               global parameters or interactively, through direct
                                               graphic modification of the baseline.
Calibration                                    Internal and external standard calculation
Automated measuring support                    Automatically displays, prints, exports and starts
                                               other programs after the completion of a
                                               measurement.
Summary result tables                          Displays and prints selected results from all
                                               simultaneously displayed chromatograms.
Export                                         In text, AIA, EzChrom or vector (EMF) formats.
Import                                         In text, AIA, EzChrom formats.
Column performance                             Calculations of peaks in terms of symmetry,
                                               efficiency, resolution.
Batch                                          Automatically batch processes, displays, exports or
                                               prints any number of chromatograms.
User calculations                              Users can define custom calculations in the Result
                                               and Summary tables.
Networked Solution                             Clarity chromatography station files can be accessed
                                               from networked computers using Clarity Evaluation
                                               software.
GLP / FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Logon with Password                            Yes
User Accounts                                  Yes
Password expiration and
minimal length                                 Yes
Electronic Signatures                          Yes
Audit Trail                                    Yes
Record of all changes                          Yes
System Suitability Test                        The program compares up to 12 selected parameters
                                               (e.g. retention time, efficiency, asymmetry of peaks)
                                               calculated according to one of three pre-selected
                                               methods (USP, EP, JP).
Printed reports                                Yes
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DATA INTEGRATION SYSTEMS
NGA Extension Module is a software module for Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Data Processing. You no
longer neeed an external tool for gas properties calculations since the Clarity contains the complete workflow of data
acquisition, peak calibration, gas properties calculations based on supported norms and reporting. It is possible to perform
summary calculations of gas properties from multiple signals and chromatograms.
Natural Gas
•   ISO 6976-95 Natural gas - Calculation of calorific values, density, relative density and Wobbe index from composition.
•   ASTM D 3588-98 Standard Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous
    Fuels.
•   GPA 2172-09 Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative Density and Compressibility Factor for Natural Gas Mixtures
    From Compositional Analysis.
•   ASTM D 2421-02 Standard Practice for Interconversion of Analysis of C5 and Lighter Hydrocarbons to Gas-Volume,
    Liquid-Volume, or Weight Basis.
•   ASTM D 2598-02 Standard Practice for Calculation of Certain Physical Properties of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases from
    Compositional Analysis.
•   ISO 8973-97 / EN589-04 Liquefied petroleum gases - Calculation method for density and vapor pressure
ISO 6976-95
• Compression Factor (for real gas only)
• Mean Molecular Weight
• Relative Density
• Density
• Superior Calorific Value
• Inferior Calorific Value
• Wobbe Index
DHA Extension is a software module for Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis. Clarity brings you the ability to calculate the pro-
perties of the samples directly in the data station with the complete workflow of data acquisition, peak calibration, DHA
calculations based on supported norms and reporting. It is possible to create a custom norm which will meet the conditions
in your laboratori.
The DHA Extension analyses chromatogram data in compliance with norms:
Custom Method
In the DHA extension , it is possible to develop a customized method, which can be used to calculate the DHA
parameters of your chromatograms according to ASTM 6729, 6733, 5134
Five solvent wash vials with five waste vials eliminate the possibility of sample carry over.
Parameters are easily programmable to optimise both the most convenient sampling method for extremely volatile or
viscous samples and the best injection technique.
These parameters include: number of solvent or sample washings, plunger speed during sampling and injection, delay time
of needle into the injector before and after injection and depth of needle into the injector itself.
Even the most skilful operator can no longer compete with an automatic system in terms of precision and accuracy.
The volumes, selectable from 0.1 to 500µl, are measured with great accuracy thus guaranteeing repeatability and linearity
of the quantitative data.
The sampler can be controlled directly from the MASTER GC Touch Screen or from CLARITY software. The the built-in
control of DANI DDS ClarityTM acquisition software makes the injection parameters an integral part of the analytical method
and the use of a sampling sequence ensures a safe correlation
between the sample and the analytical results.
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 DANI MASTER AS – Liquid Autosampler
Technical Specifications
                                                 Page 30                         MASTER AS
DANI MASTER TD – Thermal Desorber
DANI MASTER TD guarantees excellent analysis performances by
using a two-stage thermal desorption process: the volatile and
semi-volatile compounds (up to C44) are desorbed from the
sample by heating in a flow of inert gas and refocused in a
narrow-bore packed trap kept a low temperature and filled with
one or more sorbent materials. The trap is heated
instantaneously and the components are introduced in a narrow
band directly into the analytical column through a heated transfer
line.
MASTER TD operates automatically from thermal extraction to injection into the analytical column. The synchronization
with the gas chromatograph, the 50 places carousel, the high reliability and the easy use maximise laboratory productivity.
MASTER TD can be connected to any kind of GC or GC/MS either with packed or capillary columns by simply inserting the
transfer line into the injector.
The inert Siltek® sample pathway provides outstanding analytical results by eliminating adsorption, reactivity and also
reduces carryover.
MASTER TD is invaluable for monitoring pollutants in ambient air or in working places. It is also largely employed for
determining volatile and semi-volatile substances released from polymers, packaging, pharmaceuticals, food, paints and
varnishes.
MASTER TD is in accordance with main international standards like US-EPA TO-17, US-EPA TO-14 and TO-15, MDHS, ISO
16017-1, -2, CEN, ASTM.
DANI AIRSampler
DANI AIR SAMPLER provides the automatic sampling of gaseous samples from ambient, gas streams, sampling bags or
canisters directly into the focusing trap of MASTER TD Thermal Desorber.
AIR SAMPLER/MASTER TD station is the perfect solution for on-line and off-line monitoring of volatile organic compounds
at trace concentrations.
AIR SAMPLER is compliant with U.S. EPA TO14-TO15 canister sampling methods to keep pace with U.S. EPA regulations
regarding Ambient Air Quality.
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DANI MASTER TD – Thermal Desorber                                                       Technical Specifications
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DANI MASTER TD – Thermal Desorber
Technical Specifications
AIRSampler Option
Sampling Rate              10-100 ml/min
Inlets                     3 (Sample, Standard and Blank)
RSD%                       < 3%
Sample Repetitions         up to 100
Sampling frequency         user defined
Line selector Option       10 lines (code 3821.019 500)
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DANI HSS 86.50 – Static Headspace Sampler - 44 vials
DANI HSS 86.50 static headspace sampler is the result of 30 years
of experience in the production of automatic samplers offering
most accuracy, reliability, outstanding repeatability and increase in
the productivity of analysis activities.
It allows volatile compounds to be extracted from a non-volatile
matrix and to be quickly introduced into a gas chromatograph with
reduced sample preparation.
Whatever the sample type, the process no longer requires difficult
extraction, purification and preconcentration which often cause
errors.
The keyboard and the display allow easy and immediate management of operating parameters.
The following features make HSS 86.50 more flexible and extend its range of applications:
Constant Heating Time: used for consistent sampling, this features allow to analyse samples under the exact same time
and temperature conditions;
MHE technique (Multiple Headspace Extraction): used for quantitative analysis of complex matrices, particularly solid
samples.
Automatic increase of incubation time and temperature: both parameters, essential for determining the sensitivity of a
method, are gradually increased by a constant value. Optimum conditions can be readily identified from
chromatographic responses;
Sample shaking: a mechanical system without the use of magnets, allows shaking at two selectable power settings. The
shaking of the sample during heating reduces incubation times and improves
sensitivity and repeatability;
Variable loops: from 0.5 to 3 ml, offer maximum application flexibility and compatibility with any
capillary or packed column.
The chemical inertness of the sample pathway, the low dead volumes and the constant washing flow to negligible levels
improve sensitivity and maintain the peaks shape unchanged and the sample integrity.
Technical Specifications
Sampling Method                       Valve & Loop
Sample Loops                          1 ml standard (0.5 and 3 ml as option)
Sample Flow Path                      Stainless steel, coated with inert material (Siltek®)
Sample Capacity                       44 vials
Vials                                 20ml or 10ml
Sampling device temperature           from 50°C to 220°C, 1°C resolution
Incubation Oven Capacity              6 vials
Incubation Oven Temperature           from 40°C to 200°C, 1°C resolution, forced air
Constant Heating Time                 YES
Sample Shaking                        YES (fast and slow)
Parameter Increment                   Automatic incremement for method developing
Transfer Line Temperature             from 50°C to 220°C, 1°C resolution
Transfer Line length                  1 meter
Transfer Line material                Stainless steel, coated with inert material (Siltek®)
MHE (Multiple Headspace Extraction)   YES, 10 steps each vials
Analytical Methods                    4
Compatibility                         Each kind of GC or GC/MS
RSD%                                  < 1% Toluene (10 injections)
Dimensions (WxHxD) and Weight         420x474x617 mm - 32Kg
Power supply                          230V ~ 50 Hz (±10% max) 600VA
                                      115V ~ 60 Hz (±10% max) 600VA
DANI MASTER SHS is able to analyse up to 120 samples in 22, 20 and 10 ml vials and to optimise analysis times for high
productivity: one sample is heated while the previous sample is analysed. This process eliminating waiting times between
each run.
The MASTER SHS can be fully controlled directly by the touch screen display or the driver of the CLARITY SW or by using
the standalone software, SHS Manager.
All system control modes offer a straightforward method and sequence set up enabling automated analyses. Methods and
sequences can be easily edited, stored, and uploaded to the instrument.
The following features make DANI MASTER SHS more flexible and extend its range of applications:
Constant Heating Time and Overlapping Sample Processing: used for consistent sampling, this features allow to
analyse samples under the exact same time and temperature conditions eliminating waiting times between each run;
Sample shaking: speeds up equilibration phase time and increases efficiency improving, as a consequence, sensitivity
and repeatability;
Variable loops: from 0.5 to 5 ml, offer maximum application flexibility and compatibility with any capillary or packed
column;
Chemical Inertness: the sample flow path is entirely chemical inert and can be thermostatted to high temperatures
(300°C). These features eliminate analytical carryover and maintain sample integrity;
MHE (Multiple Headspace Extraction): used for quantitative analysis of complex matrices, particularly solid samples;
MHI (Multiple Headspace Injection): allows a multiple valve&loop injection in a proper programmable temperature
injector filled with dedicated sorbent material in order to improve the analytical system sensitivity;
MDO (Method Development Optimization): any single method can be associated with an optimization procedure, in
which the value of a selected parameter is automatically incremented of a constant amount in a series of consecutive
samplings of identical samples;
Unlimited priority sample positions to promptly address specific necessities in real time;
Hydrogen as Carrier Gas: compatibility with Hydrogen carrier gas lowers operating costs and decreases your analysis
time;
Automatic Leak Check procedure ensures the proper pressurization and the perfect seal of each vial;
Bar Code Reader (Option) guarantees sample ratification and validation. Samples are uniquely identifiable, minimizing
the possibility of dangerous errors;
Vial Tray cooler (Option): assures constant and low temperature for your thermolabile samples before the HS extraction
Technical Specifications
The accurate and precise control of the entire sampling process ensures superior analysis performance thus fulfilling the
requirements of both routine analyses and research applications over a wide range of sample types such as water and
soils, food and beverages, polymers, and pharmaceuticals.
Unmatched Sensitivity
The MASTER DHS/P&T offers up to a 100-fold increase in sensitivity over conventional headspace techniques and
assures detection limits beyond the capability of SPME.
Sensitivity can be further increased by using selective and specific detection systems, such as Electron Capture Detector
(ECD), Photoionisation Detector (PID), and Mass Spectrometers (MS).
No Cross-contamination
The DHS/P&T sampling technique is based on the injection of gas vapors only, therefore ensuring a totally clean procedure,
a long analytical column life-time, and highly reliable analytical results. Every sample is placed in a disposable 20-mL
headspace vial thus eliminating any risk of carry-over effect.
Foaming samples can be processed in the Dynamic Headspace mode to prevent the system from contamination. No addi-
tional workload of cleaning glassware or time-consuming line purging are requested.
Nevertheless, the entire sample flow path, including the dual-needle, undergoes an automated cleaning cycle during the
baking phase.
In addition, the inert material of the entire sample flow path prevents carry-over effects, corrosion, and sample loss caused
by adsorption and reactivity.
Moreover, the system delivers the complete automation of the standard addition to enhance analytical precision: the
addition of up to 6 standard solutions directly into the vial can be programmed by the user.
Operating parameters are set and controlled through a touch screen display for a quick and easy set up. A remote
communication between MASTER DHS/P&T and MASTER GC enables high synchronization for safe and fast working
cycles increasing laboratory productivity and profitability.
The minimal sample handling and the complete automation of all process steps ensure highly reliable and reproducible
results even with unexperienced operators.
Both system control modes offer a straightforward method and sequence set up enabling automated analysis. Methods
and sequences can be easily edited, stored, and uploaded to the instrument.
Code N. 0318.000 001           MASTER DHS/P&T Dynamic Headspace and P&T Unit
Code N. 0318.000 002           MASTER DHS/P&T + 65 vials autosampler
Code N. 0318.000 003           MASTER DHS/P&T Dynamic Headspace and P&T Unit with Peltier cooling
Code N. 0318.000 004           MASTER DHS/P&T Unit + 65 vials autosampler with Peltier cooling
The instrument also provides constant column flow rate operation to improve analysis results, whilst preserving the
analytical column.
The Digital Pressure Control (DPC) of carrier gas allows to operate in three different ways: Pressure Programming,
Constant Flow and Constant Pressure.
DANI GC1000 offers a complete range of injectors, all equipped with electronic pressure control, which allow an accurate
injection of all samples in packed or capillary columns.
DANI not only provides traditional split/splitless and packed column injectors, but also the programmable temperature
injector PTV.
Thanks to cold injection of the sample, the PTV solves all problems of discrimination of complex mixture as well as the
treatment of thermally labile compounds.
DANI PTV also combines the best repeatability and accuracy injection with easy-to-use together with all advantages of the
traditional split/splitless injector.
Solvent split, large volume, and sample focusing injections and the compatibility with SPME technique, make the DANI PTV
a universal injector.
DANI GC1000 features a full range of highly sensitive detectors. Each detector incorporates a Digital Pressure Control
(DPC) that permits digital setting of the detector gas flowrate.
DANI selective detectors specifically eliminate matrix interferences while providing maximum sensitivity.
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DANI GC1000 – Digital Gas Chromatograph
Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Size                                    420x670x580 mm (W x H x D)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating temperature                   10–40°C
Operating humidity                      0-90%
Line voltage requirements               230V ~ 50 Hz (±10% max) 2300W
HEATED ZONES
Independent heated zones, not including 4 injectors
oven                                    4 detectors
                                        2 auxiliary (max temperature 450°C)
COLUMN OVEN
Dimensions                              290x300x190 mm (W x H x D)
Operating temperature                   5°C above ambient to 500°C
                                        -50°C to 500°C with liquid CO2 cryogenic cooling option
                                        -100°C to 500°C with liquid N2 cryogenic cooling option
Temperature resolution                  0.1°C
Thermal accuracy                        ± 0.1°C
Thermal stability                       ± 0.1°C
Temperature programming                 5 ramps, 6 isotherms
Max Heating Ramp Rate                   50°C/min, 0.1 °C/min resolution
Typical cool-down rate                  300°C to 50°C in 5 min
Isothermal time                         0.00 to 200.00 min, 0.01 min resolution
PNEUMATIC CONTROLS
Injector Pressure range                 0-60 psi
Injector Pressure/flow programming      Constant flow
                                        Constant or programmed pressure
                                        Pressure programming: 5 ramps/6 isobars
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DANI GC1000 – Digital Gas Chromatograph
Technical Specifications
PNEUMATIC CONTROLS
Injectors Carrier Gas Control   Digital Pressure Control (DPC)
Injectors Split Gas Control     Digital Readout Module (DRM)
Detectors Gas Control           Digital Pressure Control (DPC)
INJECTORS
Injectors available             Packed (PK)
                                Split/splitless (SL/IN)
                                Programmable Temperature Vaporizer (PTV)
                                Gas sampling valves (GSV)
Carrier gas                     He, N2, H2, Ar, Ar+CH4
Maximum number installed        4
simultaneously
Maximum number of PTV           2
DETECTORS
Detectors available             FID     flame ionization detector
                                NPD     nitrogen and phosphorous detector
                                ECD     electron capture detector
                                PID     photo ionization detector
                                TCD     thermal conductivity detector
                                mTCD     micro thermal conductivity detector
                                FPD      flame photometric detector
Maximum number installed        4
simultaneously
Maximum number of TCD           2
Maximum number of µTCD          2
Output signals                  Analog outputs (0-1V, 0-10V)
DATA COMMUNICATION
Remote control                  Start in; start and ready out (contact relays normally open)
Communication                   RS232
Time events                     n.5 voltage free contacts (contact relays normally open)
USER INTERFACE
Display                         2 lines / 20 characters/line
Keyboard                        Soft Touch keyboard
VARIOUS
Analytical Methods Capacity     40
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI PTV Universal Injection System provides to a cold sample injection into an integrated capillary
precolumn keeps a initial cold temperature (i.e. the same temperature of solvent boiling point)
Immediately after the sample injection, the integrated capillary precolumn is very fast heated
(1000°C/min) according to a programmed temperature rates. During this phase all compounds are
narrow band transferred into the GC capillary column. When the compounds are completely transferred
into the column, the analysis starts and the integrated precolumn is washed in order to eliminates any
carryover or contamination.
• Cold injection and subsequently vaporization through a fast programming rates ideal for thermolabile
  compounds.
• Hot injection at a isothermal temperature (up to 450°C)
• The Digital Pressure Control (DPC) of carrier gas allows to operate in three different ways: Pressure
  Programming, Constant Flow and Constant Pressure.
• The injector septa is purged by a constantly flow in order to avoid carryover.
INJECTION SYSTEMS
(Descriptions as above)
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
Technical Specifications
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI SPLIT SPLITLESS injector is designed according to the strictly requirements of Split injection
technique:
The Digital Pressure Control (DPC) of carrier gas allows to operate in three different ways:
Pressure Programming, Constant Flow and Constant Pressure.
INJECTION SYSTEMS
(Descriptions as above)
INJECTION SYSTEMS
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
Technical Specifications
SPLIT/SPLITLESS (SL/IN)
Suitable for                                Microcapillary (0.05 and 0.10 mm i.d.)
                                            Capillary (0.18 to 0.32 mm i.d.)
                                            Wide-bore (0.53 mm i.d.)
Temperature                                 Up to 450°C, 1°C resolution
Injection modes                             Split, Splitless
Carrier gas control                         Digital Pressure Control (DPC)
Liner                                       Quartz liner with glass wool
Injector Pressure range                     0-60 psi
Injector Pressure/flow programming          Constant flow
                                            Constant or programmed pressure
                                            Pressure programming: 5 ramps/6 isobars
Carrier Gas Control                         Digital Pressure Control (DPC)
Split Gas Control                           Digital Readout Module (DRM)
Septum cleaning                             Purge flow for septum cleaning
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INJECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI PK injector accepts also widebore capillary columns. The sample vaporizes in a liner and enters
the widebore capillary column. The injector temperature is controllable up to 450 °C.
INJECTION SYSTEMS
(Descriptions as above)
Technical Specifications
PACKED
Suitable for                                Packed (6 mm, 4 mm, 1/8” o.d.) and wide-bore columns
                                            (0.53 mm i.d., adapter included)
Temperature                                 Up to 450°C, 1°C resolution
Injector Pressure range                     0-60 psi
Injector Pressure/flow programming          Constant flow
                                            Constant or programmed pressure
                                            Pressure programming: 5 ramps/6 isobars
Carrier Gas Control                         Digital Pressure Control (DPC)
Split Gas Control                           Digital Readout Module (DRM)
Septum cleaning                             Purge flow for septum cleaning
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI FID uses a flame produced by the combustion of hydrogen and air. Few ions are formed until
an organic compound elutes into the flame. Then a large increase in ions occurs. A collector with a
polarizing voltage is applied near the flame, attracting the ions and producing a current, which is
proportional to the amount of sample present in the flame.
The DANI FID has three pneumatic supply lines for air, hydrogen and makeup gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC). The makeup gas and hydrogen lines merge before entering the
detector.
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI NPD uses a jet and collector similar in appearance to a Flame Ionization Detector. In an NPD
(also called thermionic detector), however, ions of alkali metal are introduced into a flame where
hydrogen and air flows are less than those for an FID, minimizing the normal hydrocarbon ionizations,
and increasing the ionization of nitrogen or phosphorous compounds. This causes the NPD to be both
sensitive and selective for organic compounds containing nitrogen and/or phosphorous. This thermionic
source efficiently ionizes nitrogen and phosphorous containing organic molecules. Ions are collected and
the resulting current measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI NPD has three pneumatic supply lines for air, hydrogen and makeup gas. Each line is
electronic controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC). The makeup gas and hydrogen lines merge before
entering the detector.
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI ECD is based on the phenomenon that electronegative species can react with thermal
electrons present to form negatively charged ions. The loss of such electrons is related to the quantity of
analyte in the sample. In order to produce capturable (low energy) thermal electrons, the carrier gas is
ionized by beta particles from a radioactive source in the cell. This electron flow produces a current,
which is collected and measured. When the sample molecule is introduced into the cell, electrons which
would otherwise be
captured at the electrode are captured by the sample, resulting in decreased current. This change is
what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI ECD has one line for the anode purge/makeup gas. Each line is electronic controlled by a
pressure regulator (DPC). The makeup gas line sweeps past the end of the column and carries the
column effluent into the ECD cell. The anode purge flow sweeps the upper part of the ECD and cleans
sample deposition from the detector.
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
In the DANI FPD the sample burns in a hydrogen rich flame, where some species are reduced and
excited. The gas flow moves the excited species to a cooler emission zone above the flame where they
decay and emit light. A narrow bandpass filter selects light unique to one species, while a shield prevents
intense carbon emission from reaching the photomultiplier tube (PMT).
The light strikes a photosensitive surface in the PMT where a light photon knocks loose an electron. The
electron is amplified inside the PMT for an overall gain of up to a million. The current from the PMT is
amplified and digitized by the FPD electronics board.
The DANI FPD has four pneumatic supply lines for air (2), hydrogen and makeup gas. Each line is
electronic controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI PID operates on the principle of absorption of energy (photons) emitted by an UV lamp by
sample molecules. This process occurs when the molecules have ionization potential less than or roughly
equal to the energy of the UV lamp used. The use of different lamps makes it possible to achieve
different detection selectivity. As a general rule, the lamp emitting the lowest energy photons provides
the highest selectivity.
The DANI PID has one pneumatic supply lines for makeup gas. Each line is electronic controlled by a
pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI TCD responds to any compounds whose thermal conductivity is different from the thermal
conductivity of the carrier gas alone. The TCD cell is a dual channel device, with an empty flow path and
a path containing a detector filament. When the column effluent flows through the empty channel, a
pure stream of reference gas maintains an equilibrium through the filament path. The reference gas is
used to compare thermal conductivity changes caused by the column effluent.
A gas with high thermal conductivity, such as helium, is used as the carrier/make-up/reference gas.
When the analyte is present in the gas stream, the thermal conductivity drops, and less heat is lost to
the cavity wall. Under constant applied voltage, a filament in the TCD cell will heat up and its resistance
will increase. This change is what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI TCD has two pneumatic supply lines for measure and reference gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI TCD responds to any compounds whose thermal conductivity is different from the thermal
conductivity of the carrier gas alone. The TCD cell is a dual channel device, with an empty flow path and
a path containing a detector filament. When the column effluent flows through the empty channel, a
pure stream of reference gas maintains an equilibrium through the filament path. The reference gas is
used to compare thermal conductivity changes caused by the column effluent.
A gas with high thermal conductivity, such as helium, is used as the carrier/make-up/reference gas.
When the analyte is present in the gas stream, the thermal conductivity drops, and less heat is lost to
the cavity wall. Under constant applied voltage, a filament in the TCD cell will heat up and its resistance
will increase. This change is what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI TCD has two pneumatic supply lines for measure and reference gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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DETECTION SYSTEMS
The DANI MICRO TCD responds to any compounds whose thermal conductivity is different from the
thermal conductivity of the carrier gas alone. The TCD cell is a single or dual channel device, with an
empty flow path and a path containing a detector filament. When the column effluent flows through the
empty channel, a pure stream of reference gas maintains an equilibrium through the filament path. The
reference gas is used to compare thermal conductivity changes caused by the column effluent.
A gas with high thermal conductivity, such as helium, is used as the carrier/make-up/reference gas.
When the analyte is present in the gas stream, the thermal conductivity drops, and less heat is lost to
the cavity wall. Under constant applied voltage, a filament in the TCD cell will heat up and its resistance
will increase. This change is what is recorded and measured for the chromatogram.
The DANI MICRO TCD two pneumatic supply lines for measure and reference gas. Each line is electronic
controlled by a pressure regulator (DPC).
Technical Specifications
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Auxiliary Oven for GC1000
Specific petrochemical applications require some components to be analyzed at isothermal temperature. In these cases a
side-mounted oven is necessary to house all valves and pneumatics for both liquid and gas sampling. GC column oven,
on the other hand, performs temperature program analysis.
GC1000 can be equipped with an auxiliary oven for isothermal temperature.
Technical Specifications
HT3000A is available in the standard version with 121 positions for 2ml vials.
It can be easily installed on all the GC and GC/MS systems available on the
market through its flexibility and modular configuration. It can be configured
serving up to two injectors in the most of the supported GC.
The self-aligning “plug and play” HT3000A mounts in seconds without tools.
It can be easy moved between GC when workloads change (easy positioning &
easy removal/repositioning).
Easy to use: Just load your samples and run the analysis with no extra
downtime. New run-all–samples mode makes the operation of sample processing
even more simple and transparent.
HT3000A is the fastest liquid autosampler available on the market: injection is performed in less than 100ms. Fast-injection
technology ensures the best possible peak shape, while maximizing the accuracy of your results.
The greatest solvent capacity means longer unattended operations. The autosampler supports the use of 6 solvent vials of
10ml each (total capacity: 60ml).
Furthermore you can take advantage from the double wash step capability: as pre-and post-wash solvent in addition to A,
B… F solvents you can also choose for a combination of A+B, A+C…. F+E solvents for superior analytical performance
(carry-over adverse!).
HT3000A handles the most sophisticated sampling techniques. Parameters are easily programmable to optimize both the
most convenient sampling method for extremely volatile or viscous samples and the best injection technique.
Variable needle depths allow you to sample anywhere within the vial, thus performing an extraction directly from the vial.
From small-volume injection, to large-volume injection, to multi-phase sampling, HT3000A can help you process samples
more quickly and get better data too. It can mount different types of syringes with volume from 0.5 to 100ul.
HT3000A offers syringe illumination to keep always the sample under control, for easy check against air bubbles in method
validation.
The rotating tower leaves the injector port free for manual injection or maintenance. Besides avoiding any complicated
sample vial transfer procedure, this approach keeps the samples away from any heated source. In fact sample rack is
mounted away from GC oven to prevent exposure to high temperatures that could cause degradation or condensation in
the sample vial.
The sampler can be controlled directly from CLARITY software. The the built-in control of DANI DDS ClarityTM acquisition
software makes the injection parameters an integral part of the analytical method and the use of a sampling sequence
ensures a safe correlation between the sample and the analytical results.
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HT3000A – Liquid Autosampler - 121 vials
Technical Specifications
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HT3100A – Liquid Auto Injector - 15 vials
It can be easily installed on all the GC and GC/MS systems available on the market through
its flexibility and modular configuration. It can be configured serving up to two injectors in
the most of the supported GC.
The self-aligning “plug and play” HT3100A mounts in seconds without tools.
It can be easily moved between GCs, also of different brands, when workload changes.
Easy-to-use controls for zero operator training. A simple, easy to use keypad lets you start
your analysis just pushing START button. All the samples in your rack will be automatically
processed.
Quick set of autosampler parameters can be done by the free PC control (HTA Autosampler
Manager) provided along with HT3100A, while all the routine operations can be managed
by its dedicated keypad (analysis start, sample loading and extra wash).
You don’t need two turrets to automate the two injectors of your GC. HT3100A can use
both the front and rear injector. The injector selection is made directly by the sequence list,
avoiding difficult set up operations or re-installation to pass from one injector to another
one.
Furthermore rotating head design assures that the injection port is always free, for inlet easy maintenance. The system is
fully self-contained and can be interfaced to almost any gas chromatograph, regardless of the GC brand or model you have
in your laboratory.
HT3100A is the fastest liquid autosampler available on the market: injection is performed in less than 100ms. Fast-injection
technology ensures the best possible peak shape, while maximizing the accuracy of your results.
HT3100A features the greatest solvent capacity and the widest solvent selection: it supports the use of 6 solvent vials of
10ml each (total capacity: 60ml).
Furthermore you can take advantage from the double wash step capability: as pre- and post-wash solvent in addition to A,
B… F solvents you can also choose for a combination of A+B, A+C…. F+E solvents for superior analytical performance
(carry-over adverse!).
HT3100A handles the most sophisticated sampling techniques: internal stan-dard technique (also known as sandwich injec-
tion), multi-phase, ambient headspace, priority injection, nanoliter injection and much more.
Parameters are easily programmable to optimize both the most convenient sampling method for extremely volatile or viscous
samples and the best injection technique. Variable needle depths allow you to sample anywhere within the vial, thus perfor-
ming an extraction directly from the vial.
HT3100A can help you process samples more quickly and get better data, too. It can mount different types of syringes with
volume from 0.5 to 100ul.
The sampler can be controlled directly from CLARITY software. The the built-in control of DANI DDS ClarityTM acquisition
software makes the injection parameters an integral part of the analytical method and the use of a sampling sequence
ensures a safe correlation between the sample and the analytical results.
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HT3100A – Liquid Auto Injector - 15 vials
Technical Specifications
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HT280T – Multimode Autosampler
The HT280T is a single unit combining static Headspace analysis, Liquid sample
injection and SPME (Solid Phase Microextraction)
The HT280T is a compact Headspace autosampler which mounts directly on top
of most Gas Chromatography systems rather than taking up valuable bench space
next to the GC.
A simple change of the syringe mechanism allows the unit to perform automated
SPME.
It then takes just a few minutes to transform the instrument into a precision
autosampler for Liquid samples.
This means that there is no longer any need for multiple autosamplers – the
HT280T simply maximises the efficiency of a single GC system.
Headspace Mode
The HT280T utilises a heated syringe to transfer the samples from the 6 position
orbital oven/shaker directly into the injector. This eliminates tubing, dead volume
and sample absorption. Vial transport is positive and incredibly reliable – the
system constantly checks that vials are present and are located in the correct
place. No expensive magnetic caps are required.
No transfer lines are needed and the unit mounts directly on top of the GC, thus
reducing bench space requirements. Operation is via the simple keypad or by
DDS CLARITY software.
Up to 40 headspace vials of 10ml or 20ml may be stored in the standard tray.
Progressive sample preparation means that samples are automatically loaded into
the oven at the correct time to ensure an injection is ready as soon as the
previous run is complete – this maximises GC efficiency. The temperature of the
injection syringe is programmable along with the post injection Nitrogen flush to eliminate sample carry-over.
Liquid Mode
Up to 110 samples may be processed using one or more injection methods. Any 12x32mm vial may be used with any cap
type. All parameters from the sampling depth through to the injection speed, depth and dwell times may be programmed
through the front panel or via HT-COMSoft Windows™ software.
The automatic injection sequence may have up to 15 steps which can be programmed to include:
• First and last samples of group
• Injection method
• Number of injections for each sample
• Pre and Post-washing solvent position
• Internal Standard
SPME Mode
SPME is a unique sample preparation technique which eliminates most of the drawbacks associated with extracting
organics. SPME requires no solvents or complicated apparatus.
SPME has gained widespread acceptance as the technique of preference for many applications including: flavours,
fragrances and contaminants in food; forensic and toxicology applications; environmental and biological matrices; organic
volatiles in pharmaceutical compounds.
Automated SPME with the HT280T delivers more accurate results with greater throughput than manual SPME. The HT280T
can extract volatile and non-volatile compounds in both liquid and headspace
samples using variable vial penetration depth. Samples can be derivatised pre or post-extraction as the application
requires.
The extraction is performed by exposing the fibre into the sample vial. Samples can be agitated by orbital rotation and
heated during extraction. Both the shaking speed and oven temperature are programmable. The oven door is kept closed
during extraction to maintain constant temperature.
After the compounds have been thermally desorbed in the GC injector, the fibre may be fully cleaned again in the optional
heated fibre cleaning station positioned at the back of the unit.
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HT280T – Multimode Autosampler
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HT280T – Multimode Autosampler
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DATA INTEGRATION SYSTEMS
All integration parameters are saved in the method file. ClarityTM highly responsive calculation algorithm enables to
detected hundreds of peaks in each chromatogram. The result can be reprocessed without repeating the analysis.
All 27 integration parameters can be set either with numbers or through graphic functions by using the icons on the
toolbar. Integration parameters specific for each chromatogram are stored and visualised together with the chromatogram
itself.
ClarityTM guarantees security and control of chromatographic data according to GLP and FDA–21 CFR Part 11 standards
through the following dedicated tools:
• protection of chromatographic data through a system of access rights and passwords to be individually set for each
    user.
• electronic signature stored with the name, the date and a set phrase;
• complete documentation (Audit trail) of all acquisition parameters and their modifications which al ows easy access to
    the profile of information prior to any modification.
• printing of the results: date and time of the analysis and of the results, the number of the pages, the printing of the
    baseline, the integration markers, the name, retention time and the number of each peak are just a few of selectable
    information.
The optional System Suitability Test SST enables to monitor the selected parameters (retention time, asymmetry of peaks,
efficiency, system repeatability, etc.) within certain limits indicating a possible non conformity of the system.
The format of the analysis report can be customised by the user and stored into a report file.
The printing can be done from any page and a preview function is always available.
Report can include analysis data managed with Batch function. The chromatogram can be converted into a image file .EMF
format. ClarityTM includes import/export of files in various formats (ASCII, AIA, EzChrom). The results can be also exported
in .DBF format.
ClarityTM includes DANI GC1000 control. All operative parameters can be set from PC, saved in the method file and stored
or printed together with acquisition and data processing parameters.
ClarityTM offers the option for samplers HT310/HT300/HT280T control. This allows to set and store different injection
methods and to connect the sample sequence with the analysis results.
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DATA INTEGRATION SYSTEMS
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DATA INTEGRATION SYSTEMS
DDS CLARITYTM
Acquisition channels                           up to 16
Number of instruments connected simultaneously up to 4
Integration                                    The chromatogram can be changed by entering
                                               global parameters or interactively, through direct
                                               graphic modification of the baseline.
Calibration                                    Internal and external standard calculation
Automated measuring support                    Automatically displays, prints, exports and starts
                                               other programs after the completion of a
                                               measurement.
Summary result tables                          Displays and prints selected results from all
                                               simultaneously displayed chromatograms.
Export                                         In text, AIA, EzChrom or vector (EMF) formats.
Import                                         In text, AIA, EzChrom formats.
Column performance                             Calculations of peaks in terms of symmetry,
                                               efficiency, resolution.
Batch                                          Automatically batch processes, displays, exports or
                                               prints any number of chromatograms.
User calculations                              Users can define custom calculations in the Result
                                               and Summary tables.
Networked Solution                             Clarity chromatography station files can be accessed
                                               from networked computers using Clarity Evaluation
                                               software.
GLP / FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Logon with Password                            Yes
User Accounts                                  Yes
Password expiration and
minimal length                                 Yes
Electronic Signatures                          Yes
Audit Trail                                    Yes
Record of all changes                          Yes
System Suitability Test                        The program compares up to 12 selected parameters
                                               (e.g. retention time, efficiency, asymmetry of peaks)
                                               calculated according to one of three pre-selected
                                               methods (USP, EP, JP).
Printed reports                                Yes
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DATA INTEGRATION SYSTEMS
NGA Extension Module is a software module for Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Data Processing. You no lon-
ger neeed an external tool for gas properties calculations since the Clarity contains the complete workflow of data acquisi-
tion, peak calibration, gas properties calculations based on supported norms and reporting. It is possible to perform sum-
mary calculations of gas properties from multiple signals and chromatograms.
Natural Gas
•   ISO 6976-95 Natural gas - Calculation of calorific values, density, relative density and Wobbe index from composition.
•   ASTM D 3588-98 Standard Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous
    Fuels.
•   GPA 2172-09 Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative Density and Compressibility Factor for Natural Gas Mixtures
    From Compositional Analysis.
•   ASTM D 2421-02 Standard Practice for Interconversion of Analysis of C5 and Lighter Hydrocarbons to Gas-Volume, Li-
    quid-Volume, or Weight Basis.
•   ASTM D 2598-02 Standard Practice for Calculation of Certain Physical Properties of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases from
    Compositional Analysis.
•   ISO 8973-97 / EN589-04 Liquefied petroleum gases - Calculation method for density and vapor pressure
ISO 6976-95
• Compression Factor (for real gas only)
• Mean Molecular Weight
• Relative Density
• Density
• Superior Calorific Value
• Inferior Calorific Value
• Wobbe Index
Custom Method
In the DHA extension , it is possible to develop a customized method, which can be used to calculate the DHA
parameters of your chromatograms according to ASTM 6729, 6733, 5134
Comparisons
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