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Gas Chromatography

Clarus 580
Gas Chromatograph

The PerkinElmer® Clarus® 580 Gas

Volume: 10,600 cm3
Chromatograph (GC) is a fully
automated gas chromatograph. Temperature range: 10 °C above ambient to 450 °C or
-99 °C to 450 °C with subambient accessory
The system offers the capabilities
required for laboratories performing Column overheat protect: User settable up to 450 °C
large numbers of routine analyses as Temperature programmer: 3 ramp, 4 plateaus
well as those involved in research and Minimum Range Increment
development. All instrument functions
Initial oven temperature: -99 °C to 450 °C 1 °C
are set up and monitored through a
touch screen. The intuitive graphical Initial time: 0 to 999 min 0.1 min
user interface includes a real-time Rate: 0.1 to 45 °C/min 0.1 °C
chromatogram display and eight- Plateau time: 0 to 999 min 0.1 min
language support. Final oven temperature: -99 °C to 450 °C 1 °C
Cool-down times: 250 °C to 50 °C: 4.8 min
Oven 200 °C to 50 °C: 3.8 min
The Clarus 580 GC oven provides 50 °C to 0 °C*: 2.6 min
easy access to columns. The oven 50 °C to -30 °C*: 3.4 min
*with liquid CO2
gives excellent temperature control
and fast cool-down times for maxi-
mum productivity. All temperature
and time functions are microprocessor
controlled and are shown on the
touch-screen display. Software
selectable coolant time-out and
coolant cut-in temperatures ensure
economical subambient operation.
 Pneumatics Autosampler
A full range of pneumatic options provides optimum The Clarus 580 GC offers an optional, built-in syringe
performance with all types of columns and detectors. autosampler for maximum sampling capabilities. All control
The Clarus 580 GC may be ordered with or without PPC is accomplished through the keyboard or by a data system
(programmable pneumatic control). If the instrument is such as TotalChrom®.
ordered with PPC, each injector or detector option may
be ordered with conventional or PPC pneumatics.
Injection speed: Normal, fast, slow
There are up to 12 PPC zones configured as 2 carrier
(2 zones each), 2 detector (2 zones each) and 4 auxiliary Program modes: Two methods may be programmed
channels. Number of sample 108, plus one priority
positions:
Carrier gas pneumatics
Vial size: 2-mL (0.25 mL with insert) crimp-top caps
• Carrier gas pneumatics are included with the Clarus 580 2-mL screw-top caps
injector Number of waste Four waste and four wash
and wash vials:
• PPC or conventional pneumatics are available for all injectors
Waste and wash 4 mL
• Two carrier zones vial size:
• Carrier PPC zones compensate for variations in ambient Syringe size: 0.5 µL, 5.0 µL or 50.0 µL
temperature and pressure for maximum stability
Sampling volume: 0.1 µL to 0.5 µL from the 0.5-µL syringe
• Split vent pneumatics are included with the Clarus 580 in 0.1-µL increments or
split/splitless and PSS (programmable split/splitless) injectors 0.5 µL to 5.0 µL from the 5.0-µL syringe
• PPC provides direct setting of split flow rates and ratios in 0.5-µL increments or
5.0 µL to 50.0 µL from the 50.0-µL
• Split vent PPC zones compensate for variations in ambient
syringe in 5.0-µL increments
temperature for maximum stability
Viscosity settings: 0-15
• PPC provides direct setting in mL/min, psig or kPa or cm/sec
Maximum number 15
• Automatic leak testing with PPC of injections/vial:
• Three-ramps pressure program Maximum number of 15
solvent postwashes:
• Pneumatic program rates:
Maximum number 15
0-100.0 psi/min
of sample pumps:
0-100.0 mL/min
0-200.0 cm/sec Maximum number 15
of sample prewashes:
or ballistic
Minimum sample 5 µL when used with the 0.25-mL vial insert;
Detector pneumatics volume required: 350 µL when used with the 2-mL vial

• PPC or conventional pneumatics are available for all Reproducibility: < 0.5% RSD for packed columns
1% C9 in C7, 1 µL injected
detectors (excluding Electrolytic Conductivity Detector
[ELCD])
• Four detector pneumatic zones Injectors
• PPC provides direct setting in mL/min The Clarus 580 GC supports a comprehensive array of
injectors that provides accuracy and precision to all of your
• Detector PPC zones compensate for variations in ambient
sampling applications. Up to two injectors may be installed
temperature for maximum stability
and operated simultaneously with independent temperature
Auxiliary pneumatics control. Every injector is available with PPC or conventional
pneumatics.
• Four auxiliary zones
• PPC provides direct setting in mL/min, psig or kPa
• Auxiliary PPC zones compensate for variations in ambient
temperature for maximum stability

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Injectors, continued PSS – programmable split/splitless capillary injector
Packed-column injector
• Temperature-programmable inlet
• Removable glass liner for trapping nonvolatile residues
• Large-volume injection of up to 50 µL with autosampler,
• Adapter for on-column injection to wide-bore capillary columns 150 µL manually
• 50 °C to 450 °C in 1 °C increments • Three-ramps temperature program
• 1/8-inch fitting • Oven tracking mode for simple operation with on-column
• 1/4-inch column adapter available injection

• Conventional pneumatics – choice of flow controller with • Split ratio easily adjustable for a wide range of analysis
head-pressure gauge, or flow controller with head-pressure conditions
gauge and digital display of flow • Three choices of liner available: 1-mm and 2-mm i.d. and
• PPC pneumatics – programmed flow or pressure includes on-column
readout which displays pressure or column flow • Charcoal trap in split vent prevents contamination of split
valve and lab air
Split/splitless capillary injector
• 50 °C to 500 °C in 1 °C increments
• Split ratio easily adjustable for a wide range of analysis
• Cools down from 380 ˚C to 50 ˚C in less than 5 minutes,
conditions
while the oven is cooling in the same temperature range
• Charcoal trap in split vent prevents contamination of split and with an FID at 380 ˚C
valve and lab air
• Heating rate of 1 °C/min to 200 °C/min or ballistic
• Two choices of liner: 2-mm and 4-mm internal diameter
• 1/16-inch fitting
• 50 °C to 450 °C in 1 °C increments
• Conventional pneumatics – pressure regulator (0-60 psig)
• 1/16-inch fitting for digital display of column head pressure. Automatic
• Conventional pneumatics – pressure regulator (0-60 psig) control of split vent solenoid valve
for digital display of column head pressure. Automatic • PPC pneumatics – four software configurable modes:
control of split vent solenoid valve programmed flow, programmed pressure, programmed
• PPC pneumatics – four software configurable modes: pro- velocity or constant flow. Vacuum compensation software
grammed flow, programmed pressure, programmed velocity selectable
or constant flow. Vacuum compensation software selectable • PPC pneumatics include automatic control of split vent by
• PPC pneumatics include automatic control of split vent by split flow or split ratio
split flow or split ratio
Swafer
Programmable on-column capillary injector New Swafer™ micro-channel flow technology is an innovative
• Temperature-programmable inlet and user-friendly approach to automate flow-switching
applications. From simple techniques like switching between
• Three-ramps temperature program liquid and headspace injections or connecting two detectors
• Oven tracking mode for simple operation to a single column, to sophisticated multidimensional sepa-
rations on complex samples, the Swafer technology can
• 50 °C to 500 °C in 1 °C increments
enhance productivity in most analytical labs.
• Heating rate of 1 °C/min to 200 °C/min or ballistic
• Complete independence of the column from injectors or
• Cools down from 380 ˚C to 50 ˚C in less than 6 minutes, detectors
while the oven is cooling in the same temperature range • Can assist users in removing unwanted sample residue
and with an FID at 380 ˚C from columns after analysis or switching between injectors
• 1/16-inch fitting and detectors for analytical flexibility
• Conventional pneumatics – choice of flow controller with • Manages difficult separations, delivering richer information
head-pressure gauge, or flow controller with head-pressure • Swafer Utility Software (SUS) designed to assist users in
gauge and digital display of flow setting up and characterizing the performance of their
PerkinElmer Swafer systems
• PPC pneumatics include readout which displays pressure
and column flow • Easy setup configuration change, without requiring service
information
• Available only with PPC pneumatics

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 PreVent Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
• Unique PerkinElmer sample management system • Wide linear dynamic range
• Available only on the Clarus 580 GC with PSS or split/ • No makeup gas required due to efficient sweeping of
splitless capillary injector and PPC pneumatics column effluent by hydrogen combustion gas
• Includes injector and detector restrictors • Air flow designed to minimize contamination and residue
• PreVent time-saver mode prevents higher boiling com-
™ buildup
ponents or residues from going through the column and • 1/8-inch fittings
the detector. • Conventional pneumatics – pressure regulator for hydrogen,
• PreVent enhanced large-volume injection (ELVI) mode needle valve for air
isolates the column and detector from the effects of high • PPC pneumatics – software flow control of hydrogen and air
levels of solvent. Eliminate solvent flooding of the column • “Flame out” warning and ready interlock
or allow the use of solvents such as methylene chloride
with an ECD. Operating temperature: 100 °C to 450 °C in 1 °C increments
• PreVent isolation mode allows a septum change without Sensitivity: > 0.015 coulombs/g C
interrupting carrier flow. Perform maintenance on the Minimum detectable quantity: < 3 • 10–12 g C/sec nonane at a
S/N = 2 to 1
inlet WHILE chromatography is taking place.
Linearity: > 106
• ProTect™ mode eliminates contamination by preventing
Signal filtration: 50, 200, 800 msec
heavy components in the sample from reaching the
Input range: 1, 20
expensive and retentive chromatographic column.
Makeup gas: Not required
Allows back flushing during chromatographic run.
• MSVent™ mode allows changing of columns without cooling
Electron Capture Detector (ECD)
and venting the Clarus 560 MS, reducing instrument
downtime, offering a significant time savings. In addition, • High sensitivity
MSVent facilitates connection of the vent to a second • Excellent selectivity
detector for dual signal capability, providing greater • High operating temperature for maximum stability
flexibility and enhancing productivity. • 1/8-inch fittings
• Conventional pneumatics – needle valve for makeup gas
Gas sampling valves • PPC pneumatics – software flow control of makeup gas
• Wide offering of 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-port valves
• Large range of valved systems and standard analyzers
Source: 15 mCi 63Ni
available
Temperature protect: 470 °C by software
• Keyboard controlled
Carrier gas: Either Ar/CH4 or N2
• 1/16- or 1/8-inch fittings Operating temperature: 100 °C to 450 °C in 1 °C increments
Detectors Minimum detectable < 0.05 pg perchloroethylene with
quantity: argon/methane or nitrogen
A wide choice of detectors optimized for sensitivity and
Linearity: > 104
selectivity is available for use with the Clarus 580 GC. All
Signal filtration: 200, 800 msec
built-in detectors include an automated background com-
Makeup gas: Standard
pensation feature that corrects for column bleed. Whether
you choose the Flame Ionization Detector, the Thermal
Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
Conductivity Detector, the Electron Capture Detector, and/or
environmental-specific detectors, all conform to the highest • Capillary-column compatible
industry standards for reliability and performance. Every • Proven constant current design
detector except the Electrolytic Conductivity Detector (ELCD) • Software protection to prevent filament burnout
is available with PPC or conventional pneumatics. Up to two • Ideal for series operation
detector modules may be installed and operated simultaneously
• 1/8-inch fittings
with independent temperature and pneumatic control.
• Conventional pneumatics – reference gas flow controller
• PPC pneumatics – software flow control of reference gas

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 Operating temperature: 100 °C to 350 °C in 1 °C increments Operating temperature: 100 °C to 450 °C in 1 °C increments
Sensitivity: 9 µV/ppm nonane at 160 mA at the Sensitivity: 5 • 10–13 g Cl/sec trihalomethanes
bridge with a detector temperature Linearity: > 106
of 100 °C Signal filtration: 50, 200, 800 msec
Minimum detectable Typically < 1 ppm nonane Selectivity: > 106 (Cl:Hydrocarbon)
quantity:
Makeup gas: Required for flows < 5 mL/min
Linearity: > 105
Power supply: Constant current with four selectable
settings: Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector (NPD)
1: ±40 mA • Modular design
2: ±80 mA • Change bead in less than one minute
3: ±120 mA
• Prealigned bead
4: ±160 mA
Signal filtration: 50, 200, 800 msec • Rapid conditioning, up and running in less than two hours
Filament protection: Self-limiting and resetting after • 1/8-inch fittings
transient overloads in either channel • Conventional pneumatics – pressure regulator for hydrogen,
Makeup gas: Not required for 0.32- to 0.53-mm i.d. needle valve for air
columns with flows ≥ 5 mL/min
• PPC pneumatics – software flow control of hydrogen and air
Required for 0.25-mm or smaller
i.d. columns
Operating temperature: 100 °C to 450 °C in 1 °C increments
Photoionization Detector (PID) Minimum detectable 5 • 10–14 g N/sec 2,4-dimethylaniline
Special detector for water pollution analysis of samples quantity: 5 • 10–14 g P/sec tributylphosphate
containing aromatic compounds. Linearity: > 104
• Internal power supply and lamp control Signal filtration: 50, 200, 800 msec
• Series operation kit available Selectivity: 50,000:1 (N/C)
• Can be combined with ELCD in a single detector position 10:1 (P/N)
• 1/8-inch fittings Input range: 1, 20
• Conventional pneumatics – needle valve for makeup gas Makeup gas: Not required
• PPC pneumatics – software flow control of makeup gas
Flame Photometric Detector (FPD)
• Clarus 580 GC software controls photo-multiplier tube
Operating temperature: 100 °C to 250 °C in 1 °C increments voltage
(can be set to 350 °C for cleaning)
• Clarus 580 GC software linearizer for sulfur mode
Minimum detectable < 10 pg benzene
quantity: • 1/8-inch fittings
Linearity: > 107 • Conventional pneumatics – needle valve for hydrogen,
Signal filtration: 50, 200, 800 msec pressure regulator for air
UV source lamp: 10.2 eV • PPC pneumatics – software flow control of hydrogen and air
Input range: 1, 20
Makeup gas: Standard
Operating temperature: 250 °C to 450 °C in 1 °C increments
Minimum detectable quantity: 1 • 10–11 g S/sec thiophene
Combination PID/ELCD 1 • 10–12 g P/sec tributylphosphate
Specific detector for halogenated compounds. Linearity: Sulfur 102 (log-log)
• Clarus 580 GC controls solenoid valve for venting Phosphorus 103
• Combined with PID in a single detector position Signal filtration: 50, 200, 800
Selectivity: 10,000:1 (S/C)
• 1/8-inch fittings
100,000:1 (P/C)
• Conventional pneumatics – pressure regulator for hydrogen Makeup gas: Not required
reaction gas

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Touch-screen graphical user interface Physical details
The touch-screen graphical user interface incorporates a number Power requirements: 120 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 kVA*
of key features: 230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 2.0 kVA
* On an independent 20-amp line
• Multi-language support (i.e. English, French, Italian,
Ambient temperature: 10 °C to 32 °C
German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Russian)
Ambient humidity: 80% maximum relative humidity
• Real-time graphic display of chromatogram without condensation
• Injection countdown for manual injections Mean BTU output: 3400
• Column pressure/flow/velocity calculator Weight
GC: 49 kg (108 lb)
• More upgradable firmware
Autosampler: 4.5 kg (10 lb)
• Preventative maintenance counter
• Password protection
• Graphical display of temperature and pneumatic programs
• Status-summary screen

30.3 in. (77 cm)

• Log file

21.4 in. (55 cm)

18.4 in. (47 cm)

• Resolution: 240 x 320
• 256-color display
• Meaningful error/alarm messages

Other Clarus 580 GC features 26.3 in. (69 cm) 28.4 in. (72 cm)

• Complete instrument control available under TotalChrom , ®

TurboMass™, Waters® Empower2™ and Agilent® EZChrom

Elite™ software

• Recorder attenuation range from 1 to 65,536 in binary steps

• Long-term battery backup of GC methods, autosampler

programs, flow and temperature-calibration data

• Software calibration of oven temperature and carrier gas

flow with PPC and conventional pneumatics

• Full instrument control via external computer

• Five stored methods

• Baseline compensation

• Auxiliary heated zone for accessory devices

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