Cecil Instruments' Adept and Q-Adept ranges of flexible modular HPLC and IonQuest Ion Chromatography, may be configured to suit individual requirements. There is a wide range of detectors, including the revolutionary UV/Visible WaveQuest.
The elegantly effective AutoQuest autosamplers are specially designed for use with the Cecil Adept HPLC, Q-Adept HPLC and IonQuest Ion Chromatography Systems. They may also be used with third party LC systems.
The Cecil compact column heaters and heater/chillers are also compatible with third party LC systems, with sufficient space for up to three 25 cm columns and a chemical suppressor valve.
Comprehensive, versatile, intuitive and easy to use PowerStream software provides for 21 CFR part 11 compliance.
The Merit range of modular HPLC, presents easy to use and highly affordable HPLC.
The Merit HPLC systems are simplified to PC control only, via the remarkably easy to use Merit software.
Smooth, Versatile and Effortless IonQuest Ion Chromatography
Whatever your Ion Chromatography requirements, IonQuest systems will provide great value plus more.
One single system will accommodate your requirements for now and the future. There are no limits on the choice of eluents, columns, pumps, sample pre-treatment, samples, column conditions and detectors.
Exceptionally Ultra-Low Drift
Flat, Stable Baselines coupled with High Sensitivities
The use of the newly upgraded CE 4710 Conductivity Detector, coupled with the continuously regenerated chemical carbonate suppressor columns will provide for flat baselines, no carbonate peak, no injection peak, high sensitivities, gradient usage and speedy column equilibration.
Additional Detector Options
In addition to the standard conductivity detector, the IonQuest can be used with other detectors, such as electrochemical, refractive index, UV/Visible, WaveQuest UV/Visible ultra-fast scanning and fluorescence.
Analyse catecholamines in blood plasma with an electrochemical detector, whilst simultaneously analysing anions using a conductivity detector.
Detect all organic acids in wine using the conductivity detector, whist simultaneously detecting the sugars with refractive index or electrochemical detectors.
Amino acids, metals in soil, nucleic acids, fluoride and sodium in toothpaste, sodium in foods, bromide in water….the list is endless!
High Pressure Mixing Gradients
Using the pulse-free microprocessor controlled pumps, achieve precise control and repeatability of mobile phase mixtures, to 0.1% levels. Coupled with rapid responses to changes in concentration and lower incidences of bubbling of the mixed mobile phase, the achieved gradients are the best
Easy to use, Versatile Modular Adept HPLC systems
These HPLC systems use High Pressure Mixing Gradients.
Because the systems are modular, different detectors may be accommodated depending on analytical requirements. These detectors include variable wavelength UV/Visible, WaveQuest UV/Visible ultra-fast scanning, electrochemical, refractive index, conductivity and fluorescence. Each detector is of the highest industry specification and is renowned for its Ultra-Low Drift.
If required, extra pumps can be acquired at any stage.
A wide range of autosamplers, fraction collectors, column heater/chillers, column reactors and column switching valves may be included within an Adept HPLC system.
Each Adept system can be customised to an analytical requirement.
The use of post-column reactors for amino acids, aflatoxins and barbiturates is easily achieved.
The use of biocompatible options brings a streamlined approach to denaturing DNA, semi-preparative proteomics HPLC etc.
Easy Installation and Maintenance
Adept systems have been designed with the user in mind. systems are fast to install. They are virtually plug and play.
The instrumentation can be maintained with simplicity and pre-written instrument qualifications help to ensure that the correct checks have been performed.
The Adept HPLC range has now been expanded to include Q-Adept systems.
Each Q-Adept system includes a single binary or quaternary low pressure mixing pump. Hence Q-Adept brings even more versatility to modular systems and provides for lower priced HPLC.
Isocratic to Quaternary operation is provided, with the flexibility of a very compact modular, versatile system, of minimal stack height.
The wide range of detectors including the outstanding ultra-fast scanning uv/visible WaveQuest, uv/visible, conductivity, refractive index, electrochemical, and fluorescence, may be incorporated into systems.
A wide range of autosamplers, fraction collectors, column heater/chillers, column reactors and column switching valves may be included in a Q-Adept HPLC system.
Each Q-Adept system may be customised to an analytical requirement.
The use of post-column reactors for amino acids, aflatoxins and barbiturates is easily achieved.
Extraordinarily Easy to use, modular Merit HPLC Systems
Each system is fully PC controlled, using Merit software, to achieve and save high quality chromatograms.
Any UV/Visible isocratic or binary gradient HPLC separations may be achieved, even those involving proteins and the need for biocompatibility.
Automatic integration is provided, without the need for further baseline adjustment. Qualitative work is remarkably easy. The fast checking of multi-component samples is easy.
Adept, Q-Adept HPLC and IonQuest Ion Chromatography Specifications
HPLC Pump CE 4100
Flow Rate |
0.001 to 10mL/min in 0.001 steps |
Flow Reproducibility |
Better than 0.1% |
Maximum Pressure |
40MPa = 400 bar |
User Interface |
4 line back-lit display |
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Full range of keys for menu and parameter selection |
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Fast number entry keys |
Over Pressure Cut-out |
Adjustable between 3 and 40MPa |
Low Pressure Cut-out |
Adjustable between 0 and 40MPa |
Material in contact with fluids |
Ceramic inserts - biocompatible |
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Check valves – ruby and sapphire |
Pulsation |
Better than ±0.5% at 2mL/min |
Size and Weight |
365 x 290 x 140mm, 7.5kg. |
Power Requirements |
115V or 230V, 50/60Hz, 30VA |
Quaternary Low Pressure Pump CE 4104
Flow Rate |
0.001 to 10mL/min in 0.001/min increments |
Pressure Range |
0-40MPa over flow range |
Flow Accuracy |
<±0.5% |
Flow Precision |
<0.1% RSD |
Pressure Pulsation |
<±0.5% at 2mL/min |
Gradient Forming |
Quaternary to Binary low pressure mixing and isocratic high pressure operation |
Gradient Control |
Using proprietary high-speed proportioning valves |
Gradient Precision |
Typically 0.2% RSD at 1mL/min |
Material in contact with fluids |
Ceramic inserts, ruby and sapphire check valves, PEEK |
Gradient Forming |
Binary gradient low pressure mixing and isocratic high pressure operation |
Other specifications |
as for the CE 4104 |
Binary Low Pressure Pump CE 4102
Noise |
±0.35 x 10-5 A at 230nm, 2s, using air test cell |
Drift |
±0.3 x 10-4 A at 230nm, 2s, using air test cell |
Dual Wavelength Operation |
Simultaneous measurements at 2 wavelengths
Output of Absorbance ratio for the 2 wavelengths |
Noise, Dual Wavelength |
± 2 x 10-5 A peak to peak 230/280nm 1s time constant |
Drift, Dual Wavelength |
± 1 x 10-4 A/hour at constant temperature |
Programmed Operation |
Programs may be entered to change parameters, operating modes and select up to 6 different wavelengths in any time sequence. |
Printer Output |
Parallel printer port |
Dual Wavelength, Programmable UV Visible Detector CE 4200
Optical System |
Double beam with 1200 lines/mm grating monochromator |
Wavelength Range |
190-700nm |
Wavelength Accuracy |
± 1nm |
Wavelength Precision |
± 0.1nm, single wavelength mode |
Optical Bandwidth |
8nm |
Straylight |
< .02%, 220nm |
Lamp |
Deuterium lamp with elapsed time indicator |
Absorbance Range |
0.001 to 2A full scale in 11 ranges |
Time Constant |
0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 and 10 seconds |
Display |
Four-line display of parameters, menus, prompts, wavelength, Absorbance etc. |
Fast Number |
Entry By use of special number keys |
Event Marking |
From keypad or by external source |
Method Storage |
For up to 30 methods, security protected |
Second Order Filter |
Fast automatic insertion at 370nm |
Noise |
± 1 x 10-5 A peak to peak, 220nm, 2s time constant |
Drift |
± 1 x 10-4 A/hour at constant temperature |
Linearity |
Better than 1%, 0.001 – 2A |
Automatic Power-up/off |
Pre-programmed from keypad to save warm up time |
Sample Flow Cell |
8µL x 10mm pathlength – normal
4µL x 5mm pathlength
Wetted surfaces PEEK, Teflon and Fused Silica
Other cells available |
Refractive Index Sensitivity |
< ± 5 x 10-4 A, water to methanol at 350nm |
Flow Rate Sensitivity |
< ± 3.5 x 10-3 A, for flow change 1-2mL/min, 300nm |
Outputs |
Two Absorbance outputs and Absorbance ratio to recorder. All data available to PowerStream System Manager. |
Inputs |
Event, autozero |
Size and Weight |
365 x 290 x 140mm, 17kg |
Power Requirements |
115V or 230V, 50/60Hz, 50VA |
UV-Visible Detector CE 4201
Optical System |
Double beam |
Monochromator |
With 1200 l/mm holographic grating |
Wavelength Range |
190-700nm |
Optical Bandwidth |
4nm – constant |
Digital Resolution |
1nm |
Wavelength Accuracy |
1nm |
Wavelength Reproducibility |
0.1nm |
Absorbance Range |
0 to 3A |
Scan Speeds |
Up to 1000nm/s |
Baseline Flatness |
± 0.002A over most of range |
Straylight |
<0.02% at 220nm and 340nm |
Noise |
< ±0.5 x 10–5 A at 230nm, 2s air test cell |
Drift |
< ±0.5 x 10–4 A at 230nm, using air test cell |
Calibration and Test |
Automatic at switch-on |
Display |
Four line display of parameters, menus, prompts, wavelength, Absorbance etc. |
Number of Peak Scans |
Up to 100 peaks for any single elution |
Multiple Scans of a Peak |
Up to 8 scans of any peak |
Scan Trigger |
At start, set Absorbance value, point of inflection or at maximum |
Scan Storage |
Up , to 100, password protected, unlimited with PowerStream |
Method Storage |
Up to 30 methods, password protected |
Size |
365 x 290 x 140mm, 17Kg |
Power Requirement |
115V or 250V, 50/60Hz, 50VA |
WaveQuest D.A.D. Ultra Fast Scanning Detector CE 4300
Measuring Ranges |
± 10-4 RIU |
Sensitivity |
8 x 10-8 RIU |
Noise |
8 x 10-8 RIU |
Time constants |
0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 seconds |
Cell volume |
9µL |
Outputs |
-1V to +1V, 20 bit resolution |
Size and weight |
360 x 140 x 260mm, 9.5kg |
Power requirements |
100-250V, 50/60Hz, 6VA |
Refractive Index Detector CE 4700
Light Source |
10W Xenon flash lamp, frequency programmable |
Detector |
Photomultiplier |
Excitation Monochromator |
200-650nm |
Emission Monochromator |
200-900nm, with extended range photomultiplier |
Wavelength Scanning |
Excitation and emission independently programmable |
Sensitivity |
S/N >3000 for 4µg/L Antracine in Methanol |
Analogue Outputs |
10mV, 100mV and 1V |
Power Requirements |
100/240V, 50/60Hz |
Fluorescence Detector Dual Monochromator CE 4500
Conductance Display Range |
0.01 – 5000µS. cm-1 |
Time Constant |
0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 5s |
Autozero Range |
Typically up to 10,000µS. cm-1 |
Synchronous Detection Frequency |
5KHz |
Noise |
Less than ±1nS/cm, DI water, 1mL/min, 2s |
Drift |
Less than ±10nS/cm/h, DI water, 1mL/min, |
Cell Volume |
0.5µL |
Cell Body |
PEEK P1000 grade |
Electrodes |
316 stainless steel |
Cell Pressure Rating |
200psi |
Operating Temperature |
25 – 50ºC; 35ºC standard |
Temperature Precision |
± 0.01ºC |
Warm-up Time |
10 minutes typical |
Method Storage |
Up to 100 with password protection |
Outputs |
0-1V analogue and RS232 |
Digital Control |
By PowerStream software |
Conductivity Detector CE 4710
Measuring Range |
0.02 – 50nA full scale |
Offset Compensation |
±200nA |
Time Constant |
0.5, 1, 2 and 5s |
Cell Volume |
1.5µL standard |
Electrochemical Detector CE 4720
Temperature Range |
5ºC to 70ºC (maximum 12ºC below ambient) |
Temperature and Set Point Readout |
3 digit, bright LED display |
Temperature Readout Resolution |
0.1ºC |
Temperature Stability |
± 0.01ºC |
Number of Columns |
3 up to 25cm long with pre-columns accommodated |
Heating Rate |
30 mins to 60ºC set point (ambient 25ºC) |
Stabilising Time |
Negligible when set point reached |
Leak Detection |
Vapour detector – adjustable shut down level |
Power Requirement |
50 Watts, 100-240 V, 50/60Hz. |
Size and Weight |
390H x 118W x 220D 6.4kg. |
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Cooled and Heated Oven CE 4600
Temperature Range |
Ambient to 85ºC |
Temperature and Set Point Readout |
3 digit bright LED display |
Temperature Readout Resolution |
0.1ºC |
Temperature Stability |
± 0.01ºC |
Number of Columns |
3 up to 25cm long with pre-columns |
Heating Rate |
30 mins to set point of 65ºC (ambient 25ºC) |
Stabilising Time |
Negligible when set point reached |
Leak Detection |
Vapour detector – adjustable shut down level |
Power Requirement |
50 Watts, 100-240 V, 50/60Hz. |
Size and Weight |
390H x 118W x 220D 5.8kg. |
Heated Oven CE 4601
Columns |
Provision for 2 ion chromatography columns and pre-columns |
Suppressor Module |
Provision to accommodate suppressor module |
Over Pressure Valve |
Provision to accommodate pressure release valve, to protect suppressor module |
Heated Ion Chromatography Oven CE 4601C
Number of flow channels |
4 (CE4040), 2 (CE 4020) |
Maximum Flowrate |
10mL/min |
Materials Contacting Solvents |
PEEK, glass filled PTFE, Teflon AF |
Gas removal |
To better than 1ppm at 1mL/min |
Solvent Degassers CE 4020 / CE 4040
Number of flow channels |
4 (CE4040), 2 (CE 4020) |
Maximum Flowrate |
10mL/min |
Materials Contacting Solvents |
PEEK, glass filled PTFE, Teflon AF |
Gas removal |
To better than 1ppm at 1mL/min |
Sampling system |
Headspace pressure, using dual concentric needle with internal air pump |
Capacity |
100 vial carousel ( CE 4800-100) |
Capacity |
50 vial carousel ( CE 4800-50) |
Injection vial |
2 mL, 32 x 12 mm diameter |
Loop size |
10-200 µL, 20 µL standard |
Replicate injections per vial |
Up to 15 (dependent on loop size) |
Random access sampling |
Yes |
Priority sampling |
Yes |
Injection volume reproducibility |
Better than 0.2%, (typically <0.15%) |
Carryover |
Better than 0.005% with active needle wash
Better than 0.03% with no needle wash |
Sample loop flush |
Operator selectable |
Wash station capacity |
12 mL |
Needle wash |
Dynamic wash system |
Injection valve |
Rheodyne |
Local control |
Press buttons and backlit LCD for data menu and instructions |
Remote control |
PC control using Cecil PowerStream software |
Communications |
RS232 and digital |
Ambient temperature range |
10°C to 35° C |
Power requirements |
110-250V, 50/60Hz |
Dimensions |
36 x 40 x 33 cm (l x d x h) |
Weight |
12 Kg |
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