Waters Acquity UPC2 Chromatography System with Acquity QDa Detector

Internal part number 53546

For Sale Waters Acquity UPC² Chromatography System with Acquity QDa Detector

Fully Functional
Serviced & in Stock
Current Model
Good cosmetic condition
Technical sales consultation available
WARRANTY

Here is what you will receive:

Acquity UPC² Binary Solvent Manager (model #186015036) – around $45,000 new
Acquity UPLC Isocratic Solvent Manager (model #186015019) – around $14,000 new
Acquity UPC²Sample Manager-FL (model #186015035) – around $22,000 new
Acquity UPC² Convergence Manager (model #186015037) – around $20,000 new
Acquity Column Manager Active (model #186015038) – around $25,000 new
Acquity Column Manager Auxiliary (model #186015039) (Qty.:2) – around $6,500 new each
Acquity UPC² PDA Detector (model #186015034) **With NEW Lamp** – around $32,000 new
Acquity QDa detector Model (model #186006511) – around $52,000 new
Solvents Tray
Inter-communication cables
Standard power cords

Complete system is around $220,000 new

Please Note: The computer and Empower or Masslynx software and proper licenses should be purchased separately from Waters. They are not included.

Waters Acquity UPC² Chromatography System Configuration:

Acquity UPC² Binary Solvent Manager:

Number of solvents: four solvents on the co-solvent side of the pump, to be selected by the Solvent Select Valve (SSV)
Solvent conditioning (co-solvent pump only): integrated vacuum degassing, four chambers
Operating flow rate range: 0.010 to 4.000 mL/min, in 0.001-mL increments.
Maximum operating pressure and maximum flow rate: 3.25 mL/minute up to 413 bar (6000psi); 4 mL/minute up to 293 bar (4250psi).
Back pressure regulator range: 100 to 400 bar (1450 to 5801 psi); noise: < ± 0.5 bar
Stroke volume: 140 uL
pH-range: 2.0 to 12.0
Compressibility compensation: automatic and continuous

Acquity UPLC Isocratic Solvent Manager:

Number of solvents: one
Solvent conditioning: one integrated, vacuum-degassing channel
Primary and accumulator check valves: passive
Pump seal wash: equipped with a wash system to flush the rear of the high-pressure seal and the plunger
Compressibility compensation: automatic and continuous with no user intervention required
Priming: automated priming at flow rates of 4 mL/min
Flow rate ranges from 0.010 to 2.000 mL/min, in 0.001-mL increments.
Flow accuracy: 1.0% of set flow at 0.5 to 2.0 mL/min.
Backpressure: 1000 psi ± 20% with degassed MeOH using either a volumetric or mass-based method.
Flow precision: < 0.075% RSD or < 0.02 minutes SD, whichever is greater based on six replicates

Acquity UPC² Sample Manager-FL:

Number of sample plates: any (2) two plates: 96 and 384 microtiter plates; 48 position 2.00-mL vial plates; 48 position 0.65-mL micro-centrifuge tube plates; 24 position 1.50-mL micro-centrifuge tube plates
Maximum sample capacity: 768 in two 384-well plates
Number of sample injections: 1 to 99 injections per sample
Injection volume range: 0.1 to 50.0 uL, in 0.1-uL increments; 10-uL loop
Sample delivery precision: <1% RSD within 20% to 75% of loop volume for 10-uL loops, UV detection
Injector linearity: >0.999 coefficient of deviation (from 20% to 75%)
Sample temperature control: 4.0 to 40.0 DegC, settable in 0.1 DegC increments
Sample probe: XYZZ based needle-in-needle design
Minimum sample required: 5 uL residual, using maximum recovery 2-mL vials (zero offset)
Wash solvents: two degassed: strong solvent and weak wash solvent, programmable to suit application
Sample carryover: <0.005% or <2.000 nL, whichever is greater

Acquity UPC² Convergence Manager:

Pressure control stability: ±7.25 psi (0.5 bar) or 1.25 times the pump pressure fluctuations, whichever is greater using 100% CO²
Liquid CO²: minimum purity level of 99.97%
Control precision Control precision of the active back pressure regulator shall be <±0.5 bar (<±7.25 psi)

Acquity Column Managers:

Column capacity for CM-Aux: 2wo columns (maximum length of 150 mm, with filter or guard column).
Two CM-Aux units can be configured with one CM-A for support of up to six columns
Switching valves: two injector style, nine port, eight position valves (CM-A only)
Column compartment temperature range: 4 to 90 DegC settable in 0.1 DegC increments
Two independent heat/cool zones per module, up to six zones in stacked configuration
Column compartment temperature accuracy: ±0.5 DegC
Column compartment temperature precision: ±0.1 DegC
Column compartment temporal temperature stability: ±0.3 DegC
Solvent conditioning: active pre-heating as standard

Acquity UPC² PDA Detector:

Wavelength range: 190 to 800 nm
Light source: deuterium lamp
Wavelength accuracy: ±1.0 nm
Linearity range: <5% at 2 AU (10-mm cell)
Optical resolution: 1.2 nm
Data rate: up to 80 Hz
Flow cell: analytical
Pathlength 10 mm (analytical flow cell)
Cell volume 8.4 uL (analytical flow cell)
Pressure limit 6000 psi

Acquity QDa Detector:

Acquisition modes: Full scan MS, Selected Ion Recording (SIR)
RADAR: collect highly specific quantitative data for target compounds with the ability to visualize all other components
Mass range: 30 to 1250 m/z
Scan speed: automatically optimized for enhanced data quality for acquisition rates of up to e.g. 10Hz for m/z 100 to 1000 or 20 Hz for m/z 50 to 500
Mass accuracy: mass accuracy is better than ±0.2 Da over the full mass range
Mass stability: mass drift is less than 0.1 Da over a 24-hour period
Linearity of response: the linearity of response relative to sample concentration for a specified compound is up to four orders of magnitude from the limit of detection
Ion polarity switching time: 25 ms to switch between positive and negative ion modes
SIR acquisition rate: automatically-optimized for enhanced data quality for acquisition rates of up to 100Hz
Number of SIR channels: up to 1024 SIR channels (32 functions, 32 channels per function) can be monitored in a single acquisition
Mass resolution: automated mass resolution control (0.7 Da) for constant data quality

Customization/Options: N/A

Other detectors might be available. Please inquire with our sales team.

Testing performed by our in-house service team:

The Waters Acquity UPC² Chromatography System passed all tests and was found to be fully functional:

We inspected the Waters Acquity UPC² Chromatography System for its physical condition.
We checked for seamless communication with the Empower software.

Acquity UPC² Binary Solvent Manager:

We powered on the instrument and ensured all connections were secure.
We checked the pressure and verified accuracy of flow rates.
We assessed the stability and consistency of solvent delivery.
We ran a test methods to verify tightness of the pump and its seals.

Acquity UPLC Isocratic Solvent Manager:

We performed the initialization test.
We tested the solvent delivery stability.
We verified the flow rate accuracy.
We conducted the pressure limiter test.
We checked the leak sensor.

Acquity UPC² Sample Manager-FL:

We powered on the sample manager and checked for any error messages.
We tested the function of the sample area and plate stage.
We tested sample cooling function.
We verified proper injection volume and peak shape.
We verified the reproducibility of sample handling processes.
We conducted leak tests.

Acquity UPC² Convergence Manager:

We tested the convergence manager and ensured proper connection.
The convergence parameters were set according to the test method.
A test method was run to ensure efficient convergence of the mobile phase.

Acquity Column Managers:

We powered on the column manager and checked for any system alarms.
A column equilibration was performed according to the test method.
We verified proper column temperature control.

Acquity UPC² PDA Detector:

We performed extensive checks to evaluate the proper initialization of the PDA detector.
The detection parameters such as wavelength range and sensitivity were checked.
We installed a NEW lamp life to ensure optimal performance.
We ran tests to verify accurate and repeatable detection capabilities.
We checked for baseline stability and peak resolution.
We performed calibration verification.

Acquity QDa Detector:

We checked the detector initializes correctly, establishing its baseline functionality and readiness for operation.
We ran tests to verify accurate and reliable detection capabilities.
We ran calibration to verify the accuracy and reliability of the detector's measurements.
We tested the detector's ability to distinguish between closely spaced peaks, which is important for accurately identifying and quantifying compounds.
We ran resolution checks.

Instrument Overview:

Waters Acquity UPC² chromatography system features advanced solvent management capabilities, ensuring high performance.
It includes a versatile sample manager for efficient sample handling.
The convergence manager optimizes mobile phase convergence, important for high-quality separations.
Active column management maintains precise temperature control, vital for reproducibility.
The PDA detector delivers reliable detection, facilitating accurate compound identification.
The QDa detector and isocratic solvent manager enhance confidence in mass spec tracking and troubleshooting, streamlining method development.
Its modular design offers flexibility in configuration and scalability to adapt to diverse analytical needs.

Instrument Application:

Pharmaceutical analysis: rapid screening and quantification of chiral and non-chiral compounds.
Environmental testing: detection and measurement of pollutants and contaminants in water and soil samples.
Food and beverage quality control: analysis of additives, contaminants, and nutrients.
Clinical research: metabolite profiling and biomarker discovery.
Chemical and material science: characterization of polymers, surfactants, and other complex materials.

The Key Features:

Robust solvent management.
Versatile sample handling.
Optimal mobile phase convergence.
Precise column temperature control.
Sensitive detection with QDa and PDA detectors.
Modular and scalable design.

Additional technical info:

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Why do so many customers choose to order from us?

Our Advantage

We have experience servicing and repairing these instruments.
This instrument goes through all the described service steps before shipping. see questions section below
We offer detailed photos and videos of the instruments you buy.
We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies.
Technical sales consultation available
On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
US or International shipping is no problem (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)

Our Guarantee

Warranty
You get after-sales technical support
Customer references are available
The instrument will be fully functional!
Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment

This will ship via freight. Please contact us with your zip code to obtain a shipping quote.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE QUESTIONS BELOW ARE ANSWERED IN MORE THOROUGH DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE

Q: Can I view this instrument in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?
A: We can accommodate both in-person or Zoom demos.

Q: What about the warranty?
A: The instrument comes fully warranted for both parts and labor.

Q: Do you offer installation, service, etc?
A: We offer remote installation and training packages to familiarize you with this instrument.

Q: What should I watch out for when buying a used/pre-owned instrument from another lab?
A: Ensure that the instrument is in good working condition with no damage or wear that could affect its performance. Ask for details about testing steps performed, video demo, and test screenshots.

Q: Do you have more than one of these instruments on hand?
A: We generally carry multiple instruments on hand, along with a variety of spare parts.

Q: This procurement is for a University or College. Are purchase orders with NET terms accepted?
A: We accept purchase orders from all major US and Canadian universities.

Q: How fast will you ship?
A: We can ship within a few days to two weeks. Shipping time depends on the current demand for our instruments. Members of our sales team will be able to offer current delivery estimates.

Q: Will my instrument be insured during shipping?
A: Absolutely! We insure all our shipments as long as we are the shipper. If a customer ships on their account, they handle insurance.

Q: How do you pack? Have you previously packed and shipped the fragile laboratory instruments?
A: We have extensive experience shipping high-end and complex laboratory instruments in the US and Internationally.

Q: Do you ship Internationally?
A: Yes! We have shipped to multiple continents and over 30 countries.

Q: How much will I save buying it pre-owned, and is it worth it?
A: When compared to buying a new instrument, you will save 60% or more and have plenty of funds left over for an additional instrument or two.

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