8800 Series GC

The 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) System includes a flexible configuration addressing specific analysis demands. It uses a sixth-generation EPC for autonomous diagnostics that check system health and alert you to potential issues and how to solve them. Step-by-step instructions for common maintenance procedures are presented on the touch screen or remotely through the browser interface. The GC can support two inlets and four detectors.

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Availability: Commercially Available

+1 816 427 5510
5301 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95051
USA
www.agilent.com
Manufacturer
Agilent Technologies
Product Name
8800 Series GC
Detection Category
Chemical; Explosives
Detection Principle
Chromatography; Spectrometry;
Detection Method
Gas Chromatography; Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry; Flame Photometric Detection (FPD); Flame Ionization Detection (FID);
Application
Laboratory Analysis; Trace Analysis;
Product Model Number
8890, 8860
Equipment Type
Instrument
Product Synopsis
The 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) System includes a flexible configuration addressing specific analysis demands. It uses a sixth-generation EPC for autonomous diagnostics that check system health and alert you to potential issues and how to solve them. Step-by-step instructions for common maintenance procedures are presented on the touch screen or remotely through the browser interface. The GC can support two inlets and four detectors.
Availability
Commercially Available
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
9
User Feedback Sources
Indifferent/No user feedback
Dimensions
19.2 x 22.9 x 20.2 in. (49 x 58 x 51 cm)
Weight
>50 lbs.; 108 Lbs. (49 kg)
Power Requirements
AC/DC Line Power
Noise Produced
None
Transportability
Benchtop/Fixed
Ruggedness
Indoor Use Only
Operating Conditions
15 to 35°C (-4 to 95°F), 5 to 90% RH
Consumables
>$1,000/year; Typical for GC (helium carrier gas, GC columns, ferrules, injection port liners, chemical standards, etc.)
Solvents/Reagents
Helium carrier gas, solvents for standards
Calibration Schedule
Calibration required for each target chemical to determine GC retention time and detector response.
Suggested Routine Maintenance
Typical for GC
Available Accessories
Optional thermal desorption unit, detectors
Data Analysis Support Equipment
ChemStation or Mass Hunter Software
Communications Interface
USB, Ethernet, RS232
Expected Operational Life
>10 years
Shelf Life
>5 years; Product lifetime indefinite with routine maintenance. Serviceability for ten years
Unit Cost
$30,000.00
Tested For Chemical Agents
Amenable based on technology
Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs
Amenable based on technology
Tested For Explosives
Amenable based on technology
Tested For Narcotics
Amenable based on technology
Other Chemical Targets
Currently used in a number of mobile labs, government/military; used in areas to facilitate CWA demilitarization projects. Special version with FPD optimized for CWAs.
Number of Library Entries
NIST
Adaptability
Yes; user can add new targets in the field
Sample Introduction
Liquid; Vapor/gas
Sensitivity/Detection Limits
%; ng; µg
False Positive Rates
<1%
False Negative Rates
<1%
Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready)
1 to 2 hours for internal heaters to reach operating temperatures
Response Time (Sample Application To Output)
>15 minutes; 2 to 30 minutes typical response time, depending on analyte and GC method
Software Control
On-board; PC
Other Operational Parameters
Capillary Flow Technology (CFT) modules, which are oven mountable and very low thermal mass, provide unique gas flow connections for multidimension gas chromatography (GC x GC/Deans Switch), comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (2D-GC) with flow modulation, and backflush at the beginning, middle, or end of an analytical column
Training Required
>1 week training
Training Available
On-site and off-site training available from vendor
Manuals Available
Operator’s Manual
Warranties
1 year factory warranty. 3 year extended warranty and service contract are available at additional cost. Up to 5 year service contracts are also available.
IATA Shipping Restrictions
Yes; Compressed gas cylinders must be shipped ground only according to IATA regulations.
Data File Type Format
XML, PDF
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