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New Products
Spectrometer
Ocean Optics has added triggering functions to its Maya2000 Pro back-thinned CCD miniature spectrometer to provide accurate timing and synchronization between the spectrometer and other devices. Three lowjitter trigger and normal operating modes are now possible. Applications include pulsing a light source to occur when acquiring a spectra and synchronizing spectral acquisition to coordinate with samples moving through a process stream or sensors reaching a certain temperature level. In addition to triggering, Ocean Optics has enhanced Maya2000 Pro performance with support for RS-232 communications and improved optoelectronics that increase dynamic range (to 15000:1), lower trigger jitter (to 100 ns) and decrease dark noise (to 6 RMS counts). The Maya2000 Pro has a 30-pin connector and 10 user-programmable digital I/Os. Its onboard programmable high-speed FPGA controller enables triggering and provides other performance advantages. Available operating modes are Normal (spectrometer continuously acquires spectra) and the three trigger modes: external hardware level trigger, external synchronous trigger and external hardware edge trigger. The Maya2000 Series spectrometers are ideal for low light-level applications such as fluorescence, DNA sequencing and measurement of certain biological samples. The spectrometer can be used in the VUV (to ~150 nm) with the addition of a nitrogen purge box to help lessen the absorption of water and oxygen in the VUV. reply card #4496
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Heaters
Omega’s new AHPF series heaters are used to heat low flows of air, gas, water, or aqueous solutions with air/gas flow up to 15 CFM and air/gas out temperature up to 430°C (800°F). This 316 Stainless Steel constructed heater can handle pressures up to 100 PSI and 50 watts per square inch. Applications include those where clean air is necessary, as in laboratories, environmental testing areas, packaging and sealing. The heaters are ideal for automotive, petroleum and manufacturing industries. reply card #4497
Pump
Edwards’ new nXDS pump is an environmentally-friendly oil-free vacuum pump that has no lubricants in the vacuum. This eliminates the need for regular oil changes and users can benefit from low maintenance. It is fully serviceable in the field, which results in low downtime. It has reduced power consumption with minimum environmental impact and low acoustic noise levels, making it an ideal ‘fit and forget’ pump for the laboratory. The pump also features green modes, enabling users to reduce their carbon footprints and save energy costs. reply card #4499
Dispensing Auxiliary Modules
METTLER TOLEDO introduces new Quantos® powder and liquid dispensing auxiliary modules that can be added to any 0.1mg or 0.01mg XP Excellence Series analytical balance. The addition of automated powder and liquid dispensing functionality to the balance increases laboratory efficiency, improves results, and eliminates errors in weighing, sample preparation, dilution and transcription. Additionally, the Q2 powder dispensing module lets users take advantage of Quantos dispensing head technology which automatically dispenses the compound to a target weight and replaces the tedious activity of weighing out powders by hand with a spatula. By also serving to store the compound, the dispensing head improves the containment of dangerous compounds during weighing, and provides new ways for laboratories to maximize compound yields and to improve workflows. The Quantos Q2 and QL2 kits are available to anyone with a previously installed or newly purchased XP Series analytical balance having 0.1mg or 0.01mg readability. Complete retrofit services, including equipment qualification is also available from METTLER TOLEDO. reply card #4499
Flow Chemistry System
The Syrris Asia 330 is an integrated flow chemistry system that expands on the capabilities offered by other Asia systems by including the FLLEX module for flow aqueous work-up and the Asia Sampler and Dilutor, which allows integration of analytical devices such as liquid chromatography mass spectrometers (LCMS). Factors such as reaction time, temperature and reagent ratio can be varied and each reaction is collected and analysed automatically. Furthermore, the automatic control of syringe pumps, injection reagents, synthesis and waste diversion enable hundreds of solutions or phase experiments to occur. Asia Master PC software allows 1,000’s of system configurations, single or multi step reactions, graphical display of data and full data logging. The system also incorporates maximum chemical resistance with wide temperature (-15 to 250 °C) and pressure (0-20 bar) ranges. reply card #4500
Containers
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. offers a complete portfolio of Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles, carboys and containers, suitable for a broad range of applications. Each Nalgene bottle comes with a leak-proof guarantee to protect valuable liquids. Sizes range from 4 mL to 50 L, so scale-up can occur without the need to re-validate materials as projects progress from research into production. The bottles and containers are also available in a wide range of certified resins for laboratory, food and pharmaceutical use. Furthermore, an online bottle and selection guide, available at www.thermoscientific.com/safecontainer, aids users in choosing the optimal container for each application. Additional the bottles and containers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, with both narrow and wide mouth configurations. reply card #4501
new Products
Filtration System
The Sartorius Stedim Biotech SARTOFLOW® Alpha plus is a flexible modular bench-top cross-flow filtration system. The SARTOFLOW® Alpha plus provides semi-automatic micro, ultra diafiltration and is especially suited for process development, clinical testing and for smaller production processes. Thanks to its standardized options, the system can be adapted quickly and easily to the changing production demands of downstream processing. The unique SIP (steaming-in-place) module for thermal sterilization gives users the option to run all cross-flow processes aseptically. For such applications, heat-resistant Sartocon® filter cassettes are available along with custom-built valves and sterile connectors. This makes in situ sterilization of the entire system possible. The system operates with either disposable bag technology or permanently installed tank. Thanks to consistent modularity and wide-ranging accessories like conductivity sensors, pH electrodes, peristaltic pumps and 21 CFR part 11 compliant software, the SARTOFLOW® Alpha plus is adaptable to every process. reply card #4502
ZM 200
RETSCH’s versatile ZM 200 can be used for the rapid size reduction of soft to medium-hard and fibrous materials down to 40 microns. Because of the efficient size reduction technique and the comprehensive range of accessories the ZM 200 ensures the gentle preparation of analytical samples in a very short time. For applications which require an optimum air throughput (e. g. heat sensitive materials) or if larger sample volumes need to be processed, the use of a cyclone is recommended. RETSCH offers a re-designed cyclone with improved functionalities for collector volumes from 250 ml to 5 litres which adds to the ZM 200’s great flexibility. Additionally, the ZM 200 can be easily adapted to suit a wide range of applications such as, for example, heavy-metal-free grinding, size reduction of abrasive materials or processing small volumes up to 20 ml. reply card #4503
Vials
Waters Corporation introduces TruView™ LCMS Certified Vials, a new line of low-adsorption sample vials certified for LC/ MS/MS analyses where analyte concentrations are on the order of ng/mL or pg/mL and where analytical sensitivity and accuracy are critical. TruView vials are manufactured under tight controls using a proprietary process that limits the concentration of free ions on the surface of the glass dramatically lowering analyte adsorption. Normally during the manufacture of glass vials, free ions are deposited on the surface. Problems occur when the ions are freed from the surface and enter the sample raising the pH and exposing ion exchange sites on the glass to sample analytes that can bind to the glass. The longer a vial awaits aspiration and injection of its contents, the greater the analyte adsorption. reply card #4504
Micromanipulation System
Eppendorf has announced the launch of a new micromanipulation system that offers improved functionality and intuitive usage benefits. The Eppendorf PiezoXpert is optimized for piezo-assisted manipulation or microinjection techniques, providing digital programmable parameter settings that allow for an optimal level of accuracy, reproducibility and yields. Penetration of the cell membranes is supported by piezo impulses which are directly transferred to the capillary without loss. Piezo-assisted micromanipulation improves the results of a host of applications including transfer of embryonaler or induced pluripotent stem cells to blastocysts, mouse ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) and enucleating/nuclear transfer. The system consists of a control unit, a space-saving piezo actuator and an ergonomic foot control, offering a high level of visual feedback and user-friendly functionality when perforating cell membranes. The device is intended for use in a wide array of microinjection procedures, including transgenics, developmental biology and other cell biology applications. reply card #4505
Pipette Tips
Beckman Coulter, Inc. introduces two new Biomek* P1000 Span-8 pipette tips for the company’s Biomek NXP and FXP Laboratory Automation Workstations. A clear, non-conductive P1000 Span-8 Tip and a P1000 Span8 Wide Bore Tip are now offered in addition to the current Biomek P1000 Span-8 Conductive Tip. The Biomek P1000 Span-8 Tip will allow users to visually inspect aspirated volumes and instill confidence during method development. Sample preparation times can be reduced by transferring a full 1mL of sample or reagent in a single pipetting action without having to split volumes. This is useful for large-volume media transfer in “seed and feed” cellular applications. The new P1000 Span-8 Wide Bore Pipette Tip offers a larger orifice, which facilitates pipetting of viscous liquids such as glycerol solutions or of samples with large particulates, which can clog standard tips. These tips are helpful in library construction and bead enrichment during sample preparation for next generation sequencing, in which viscous reagents such as the bead mixture are pipetted in large volumes. reply card #4506
BrandTech UV-Cuvettes
BrandTech UV-Cuvettes are a popular disposable alternative to quartz spectrophotometry cuvettes. They are excellent for DNA, RNA and protein analyses as well as many other applications between 220-900nm. BRAND UV-Cuvettes eliminate the washing, cross-contamination, breakage and expense associated with quartz cuvettes. Process QC applications avoid the need for qualified SOP’s for cuvette cleaning. The proprietary plastic material offers chemical compatibility superior to that of conventional plastic cuvettes of acrylic or polystyrene, and may be used with most polar organic solvents. The UV-Curvettes are available in macro (2.5– 4.5mL), Semi-micro (1.5-3.0mL) and ultra-micro (70-850mL) sizes for sample conservation. reply card #4507
new Products
Pneumatic Test Pump
The new MECP2000 Pneumatic Test Pump from Martel Electronics Corporation allows users to generate up to 2,000 psi (140 bar) without using messy, contaminating fluids like hydraulic oil or water. This makes the pump a serious alternative to hydraulic pumps or Nitrogen cylinders RC_lab_new:Layout 1 3/7/2011 1:45 PM Page 1where moderately high calibration pressures are needed. A high leverage operating mechanism couples with a dual stage pump to make high pressures with relatively low effort. A low pressure, high volume piston pre-charges the high pressure piston with about 300 psi of air all in the course of one smooth stroke. In addition to easily generating high test pressures, an effective vernier fine adjust allows the precise setting of the final pressure needed. A unique feature is the pump isolation valve, which separates the pump internals from the vernier chamber and the external test system providing an extended adjustment range and better control of the pressure when using the vernier. The vernier assembly offers sufficient volume to produce up to 200” water column (500 mBar) pressure for low pressure calibrations. A convenient mode switch valve allows the pump to pull a vacuum of -14 psi (-0.9 bar), too. When it comes time to release the pressure, an easily controlled vent valve lets the user reduce the test pressure as needed to meet calibration procedure requirements. With dual ¼” NPT female ports, the MECP2000 is ideal for pairing with one of Martel’s line of BetaGauge pressure calibrators or BetaGauge PIPRO digital pressure gauges. Adapters for use with BSPP threads are also provided with the pump. reply card #4508
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