iConnect™ Electron Capture Detector (ECD) for TRACE™ 1300 and 1600 Series GC

Achieve outstanding selectivity and sensitivity for trace-level detection and analysis of compounds with electronegative functional groups like halocarbons, frequently encountered in challenging environmental, food and industrial applications. The small cell volume and rapid acquisition response make the Thermo Scientific™ iConnect™ Electron Capture Detector (ECD) for TRACE™ 1300 and 1600 Series GC systems ideal for both standard and fast chromatography.

Thermo Scientific “instant connect” (iConnect) injectors and detectors redefine flexibility and usability in GC and GC-MS analyses. In two minutes, without special training or tools, you can swap out these modules and reconfigure your instrument for a specific workflow or method. This unique capability can also enable continuous operation or dramatically reduce maintenance downtime — just replace dirty units with clean backups and be back to running samples again in a few minutes.

Outstanding ECD Performance

The iConnect Electron Capture Detector features a miniaturized cell equipped with a purged, removable anode, designed to maximize robustness towards the matrix effect while guaranteeing fast peak detection and maximum sensitivity.

• MDL: Less than 4.5 fg/s lindane
• Linear Dynamic Range: Greater than 10⁴ with lindane
• Radioactive Source: 370 MBq equal to 10 mCi, 63 Ni
• Makeup Gas: Nitrogen or 95% argon/5% methane
• IEC: 0 to 500 mL/min makeup in 0.1 steps

Options for Expansion

For budget-conscious labs, iConnect modules offer the flexibility to start with a single-channel instrument, and expand to multi-injector or multi-detector configurations to accommodate new applications or increased throughput requirements.