Siemens breathes new life into FT–MS field

Siemens have introduced a Fourier Transform - Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometer (FT-MS). The new Quantra FT-MS offers a mass resolution of 20,000 (@131 amu), a mass accuracy of 5ppm (0.0002 @28 amu) and detection limits as low as 1 ppm. Analytically, the unit is extremely flexible with the capability for using most ion manipulation techniques such as ion ejection. The Quantra comes with both positive and negative ion detection units. Also, the entire measurement chamber can be heated to 250°C for analysis of heavier compounds.

Furthermore, the Quanta's simple, compact design makes it easy to use, with very low maintenance requirements. For example, rather than cumbersome turbo-pumps, the Quantra uses a built-in ion pump that has no moving parts and the only utility required for operation is electrical power. Other important features include high-life injection valves, and built-in battery back-up for major sub-systems.

The Quantra Mass Spec is designed to connect to a standard Ethernet system to communicate with a Windows NT Workstation. Software has been developed to monitor, as well as make changes to the analysis methods, while data from each analysis is stored on the workstation in industry standard format for additional processing if desired. Multiple Quantra analysers and multiple workstations can easily be networked together over their Ethernet connection.