Advanced i-Series High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
Amid increasing calls for improved work efficiency and a more flexible working style, ideas of LC analysis are changing. The time has come for an Ai Living LC that delivers rugged, reliable results with less frequent interaction by the analyst. The i-series is the perfect system for a number of applications such as qualitative and quantitative analysis in a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foods among many others. Spinco Biotech has been the most favoured Ai Living LC supplier in India, having crossed many milestons in supporting users of Shimadzu HPLCs since 1983.
Ai-Series Living LC provides a high level of basic performance with improved ease-of-use. Imbibing the several world-class features, the system provides many new innovations
Innovative
Remote instrument operation and monitoring allow analyses to be performed remotely, thereby reducing the time spent in the laboratory
Intelligent
Software integration ensures both data reliability and improved work efficiency
Intuitive
Intuitive operation ensures an efficient workflow.
Innovative
Automation and Remote Operation/Monitoring
Encourage a New Style of work
Analytical Intelligence functions, such as FlowPilot and mobile phase monitoring, and LabSolutions™ Direct can provide an automated workflow together with remote operation and monitoring from instrument startup to analysis completion. Automated workflows incorporate the work-style habits of experienced analysts. The result is reliable data collected over extended periods.
Using Networks for More Improvements in Work Efficiency LabSolutions CS allows remote operation and monitoring of all instruments on the analytical network from any locations, even from home. Analysis data and reports are managed on a centralized database where administrative authorization allows managers to assign appropriate operational restrictions to operators, depending on their expertise and rank.
Mobile Phase Monitoring
Mobile Phase Monitor enables real-time, gravimetric monitoring of mobile phase levels to ensure maximum up time using both large (5L) and small (1L) reservoirs. Levels for mobile phase or autosampler rinse solution may be monitored up to six containers. The containers can also be checked remotely from a smart device (PC/iOS/Android). The system operation can be performed round-the-clock through weekend automation under highly secure and compliant environment.
Mobile Phase Flowrate Control Function
Smart Flow Control Protects Columns which can be damaged by instant ‘pump starts’ and extreme gradient changes, especially with columns packed with polymeric phases. Smart Flow Control (FlowPilot) increases the flow rate gradually to the method set point according to the status of the column oven, extending the life of your columns.
Remote Operation/Monitoring Function
Take Control of Instruments from Outside the Laboratory
Using LabSolutions Direct, analysts can operate instruments remotely and implement pre-configured methods and batch analyses using the web browser of a computer or a smart device. Instrument status and chromatograms can also be monitored remotely to reduce the time and labor required to travel to and from the laboratory for improved work efficiency.
Intelligent
i-PeakFinder Automatic Peak Integration Function
Process Large Volumes of Data with High Precision in a Single Step
Manual integration of unresolved peaks is a labor-intensive process and is prone to inconsistent results depending upon the experience level of the user. Shimadzu’s proprietary i-PeakFinder peak integration algorithm is the perfect for such situations. i-PeakFinder processes large volumes of data with high precision in a single step, saving a lot of time and increasing the consistency of results.
ACTO Method Migration Support Function
Considering Instrument Replacement and Method Migration
Migrating a test method (analytical conditions or method) from one instrument to another while obtaining the same chromatogram can be a challenging process. The Ai-Series is designed with the same internal system volumes as the previous models of Shimadzu and competitor systems to ensure system compatibility and data reproducibility. The Analytical Condition Transfer and Optimization (ACTO) function also adjusts gradient start time automatically, so analysts can make adjustments to separations obtained by gradient analysis easily
i-PDeA II Peak Deconvolution Function
Tools to Help in Dealing with Difficult Separations
The i-PDeA II peak deconvolution function uses a multivariate curve resolution alternating least squares (MCR-ALS) method to enable qualitative and quantitative analysis of peaks not fully separated by the column. The i-PDeA II can also be used to check the purity of target peaks. (Only available when using a PDA detector and LabSolutions.)
Intuitive
Auto-Validation Function
Stable Operation Assured with Smart System Startup and shutdown
Starting Auto-validation
Procedures, mobile phases, and other information necessary for validation are displayed on the screen, allowing you to perform inspections by simply following the instructions.
Creating a System Check Report
Validation results can be viewed from the Ai-Series main unit. Validation results can also be output in a report format from a workstation.
Dual-Temperature Control with TC-Optics and Flow Cells
Excellent Baseline Stability
Ultra-Low Carryover Performance Enables High-Sensitivity Analysis
Improved Reliability of Trace Component Analysis
Shimadzu’s proprietary flow channel design, parts, and materials reduce the carryover effects of sample residue to almost zero. Ultra-low carryover performance has been improved to 0.0025% (chlorhexidine, assigned conditions), thereby providing highly precise quantitative performance when analyzing complex samples.
Data Management
Category: Liquid Chromatography-Analytical
