The ACQUITY® SQD combines the resolution, sensitivity, and speed of UltraPerformance® technology with single quadrupole MS detection. Designed specifically for chromatographers performing UPLC®/MS analysis, it offers a simple yet powerful solution for multi-tasking, fast-paced laboratory environments – with robust and reliable performance, and walk-up operation for any expertise level.
The ACQUITY UPLC® System’s ability to produce narrow peaks and spectral quality from the ACQUITY SQD allows easy identification of compounds in applications, including:
- Peak purity and impurity profiling
- Syntheses confirmation
- Product deformulation
- Enhanced method development with molecular weight-based peak tracking
Features:
- Interactive diagnostics software for worry-free system and fluidics optimization and performance checks with IntelliStart™ Technology
- 1 pg sensitivity with either ESI or APCI
- 10,000 Da/sec scan speeds up to 2,000 Da for full compatibility with seconds-wide UPLC peaks
- Simple upkeep and minimal bench space requirement
- Dual orthogonal sampling ionization with ZSpray™ source
- Rapid polarity switching and multi-mode ionization with simultaneous APCI and ESI for comprehensive compound analyses in a single injection, with ESCi® Technology
- Multiple detection strategies available with supported Tunable UV (TUV), Photodiode Array (PDA), and Evaporative Light Scattering (ELS) optical detectors
- Control and data acquisition with Empower™ or MassLynx™ Software
- Optional APPI(Atmospheric Pressure PhotoIonization)
- Optional application managers available
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Good Quality MS Information
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Linearity and Precision are Superb
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IntelliStart Technology
Rapid data acquisition capability:
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To make the most of your ACQUITY UPLC® System, the SQ Detector operates at the highest data acquisition rates (utilizing fast scanning data acquisition, multi-mode ionization, and rapid polarity switching technologies)
Automated instrument optimization and quantitative method development tools:
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IntelliStart™ Software automates setting up the MS hardware (mass resolution, mass calibration, ion source optimization) and the process of developing compound-specific SIR data acquisition methods
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QuanOptimize™, a sophisticated, optional software package, is available for comprehensive automation of the entire process of quantitation (method setup, data acquisition, data processing, and reporting)
Versatile Range of robust ionization options:
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Robust dual orthogonal API source (ZSpray™): Maximizes source longevity, protects against dirty samples, and allows easy removal and cleaning of source elements without breaking vacuum
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Ionization options include: electrospray and multi-mode ionization capability (standard), atmospheric chemical ionization, and dual-mode atmospheric pressure photo-ionization / atmospheric chemical ionization interface
Comprehensive software control and applications:
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MassLynx™ MS Software or Empower™ 2 CDS Software solutions suit your analytical requirements
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Optional OpenLynx™ Application Manager provides walk-up access to non-expert users for UPLC/MS applications
Intelligent Services Delivery Platform
Connections INSIGHT® intelligent services provides on-demand, remote diagnostics and online help for your LC/MS system.
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- Model: ACQUITY SQD
- Manufactured by: Waters