Rheos Allegro UHPLC


The New Era of Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography

This LC pump is ideally suited for coupling to MS systems using 1 and 2mm ID columns both at normal pressures and anything up to 1000 bar; it allows you to use a fast expanding range of columns with < 2um particle diameter and thus give you both unprecedented speed and chromatographic resolving power.

Some of the highlights are:

A liquid displacement unit made of titanium and other bio-inert materials made with the most exacting Swiss engineering
Available as both a binary or quaternary system
With only a tiny dead-volume of 70 uL
If you posess a PAL autosampler all you need to do is upgrade the injection valve to enter the new era of liquid chromatography rather than have to buy a completely new autosampler too

Capillary- and Nano-LC

Rheos 2200    

Advance Ghromatography Platform and Janeiro-CSC Software.


Why is the Rheos 2200 special?

The Rheos 2000 has over the last few years established itself as a hot tip for a growing community of analytical chemists. This has been mainly due to its reliability, low delay volume and extreme accuracy in delivering solvents at low flow rates. The total biocompatibility of all wetted surfaces in this system really sets it apart from its competitors. It has proven itself as the LC of choice for use with Mass Spectrometry (MS). Our customers like it especially for its outstanding performance in high-throughput applications, capillary- and nano-LC. The Rheos 2200 platform represents the next evolutionary leap of this exceptional concept. Amongst other things, the algorithm defining the cam shape has been further optimized, along with the micromechanics to further extend the performance at the lowest flow rates, down to 100 nL/min. The electronics have been refined and the four-channel degasser has now been integrated into the system.

Janeiro-CNS software for advanced applications

Like the central nervous system in the human body Janeiro-CNS is the centre for processing and dispatching of information in our system. In combination with Janeiro-CNS, a sophisticated plug-in for Thermo's XcaliburTM software the user can now realise advanced chromatographic solutions using one system, rather than trying to synchronise a setup of separate software modules. This allows to effortlessly manage applications such as 2D-chromatography or column switching. With the HP Gradient Wizard Janeiro-CNS equally enables a special high-pressure gradient formation system (Rheos HPG system).

 


Rheos HPG high-pressure gradient system

Speed meets precision

Would you like to improve sensitivity and reduce cycle times of your analyses? Do you need precise gradients at low flow rates? Is the cost of analysis an issue for you? Then check out the Rheos HPG.

Fast gradients at low flow rates on small diameter columns increase sensitivity and throughput. The delay volume should be as small as possible. The most effective way to achieve this is high pressure gradient formation. It minimises delay times and optimises gradient presicion. Smallest delay volume: The Rheos HPG with a unique low delay volume of only 18 µL including mixer will give you exactly that and more. Biocompatibility, essential for high sensitivity in protein and peptide applications and the new multifunctional Janeiro-CNS software gives the user the tools needed to get consistent results faster. Flexibility: With a binary and an iscocratic pump the system adapts to your needs. For instance if you require a ternary high pressure gradient or a binary low pressure gradient and an auxiliary pump. For higher flow rates, or special appliactions 75 µL or 200 µL dynamic mixers are available.

An example for an advanced application you can find at the left side. A contract research company we are working with had secured a huge contract with thousands of samples. Thus they had a need for much shorter cycle times and a robust method in the area of DMPK. The solution Flux delivered was not only fast and robust, but increased the sensitivity by a factor of 4 while reducing solvent consumption.



Rheos HTS high troughput system

Column switching applications
Control of up to 3 pumps under Xcalibur
High pressure gradient option for short cycle times at high sensitivity

The Rheos HTS (for High Throughput System) is specifically optimized for the most demanding LC/MS applications. Its extremely small delay volume (18 µL with the high pressure gradient option, incl. mixer) enables short cycle times and hence high sample capacity. For instance application of 1 mm ID columns with ballistic gradients boost throughput and sensitivity at the same time. The system comprising of 2 Rheos 2200 binary pumps, 10-port switching valve, and Janeiro-CNS maximises flexibility. The Janeiro-CNS software combines completely independent control of up to 3 pumps, switching valves and autosamplers with seamless integration into Thermo's Xcalibur. Or use 2 pumps as a high pressure gradient system. These unique features enable advanced systems such as the one described in the application sheet.

µ-HPLC Vätskekromatografi

Rheos 2000

Den lilla HPLC pumpen för snabba gradienter och låga flöden.
Rheos 2000 från Flux Instruments var vår första produkt. Crelab startade 1995 som försäljningsbolag till Flux Instruments AB som utvecklade en unik HPLC pump för microbore, lågflödes mikro och kapillär kromatografi.

Rheos 2000 finns som Isokratisk pump och som 2-, 3- eller 4 kanals gradientpump. Flödesområdet är från 1 till 2000ml/min. Kromatografiska dödvolymer är extremt låg med en total volym i pumpen från inlopp till kolonntopp under 80 micro l. Detta inklusive blandning och pulsdämpning. Pumpen används med fördel till snabba gradienter och låga flöden till applikationer som kräver jämnt pulsationsfritt flöde.

Pumpen styrs via en Windows programvara eller Thermo Xcalibur och har en mycket flexibel styrning. Med start och stoppsignaler kan pumpen lätt kontrolleras i tex flerkanalsystem till LC-MS applikationer så som MUX eller Staggered Injection.

Pumpens kompakta mått ger den stora fördelar vid flerkanalsystem, bänkyta för en 4-kanalspump är som A4 och 16cm höjd.
Som tillbehör finns avgasare och en konstant-tryck splitter, CPS modul.
CPS splitter ger mycket fina resultat på reproducerbarhet och stabilitet på kapillär kromatografi.
För kapillär kromatografi finns även tillbehör för flödesmätning direkt på kolonn.
Till våra HPLC pumpar har vi naturligtvis avgasare, kopplingsboxar för signalstyrning av extra ventiler etc och kromatografiprogramvara för registrering och analys från UV eller andra detektorer.

Rheos2000.pdf

Advanced Chromatography Platform and Janeiro-CNS Software
Why is the Allegro special? The core of the Allegro platform is a combination of sophisticated micro and precision mechanics and state of the art electronics. The outstanding gradient reproducibility results from a proprietary proportioning valve design with millisecond response times. The kinematics that is encoded in the shape of the cam driving the pistons has been extensively studied and optimised. The result is an excellent precision of gradient formation over the entire flow range.

A high torque drive system with digitally controlled DC motor guarantees virtually pulse-free flow down to the lowest flow rates and highest pressures. Residual pulsation, due to solvent compressibility is minimised by a pre-compression stroke. Low Dwell Volume The patented Liquid Displacement Assembly is charcterised by a unique low delay volume of only 75uL that minimizes equilibration and system cycle time. The low delayvolume enables the excellent high throughput performance and also the nanoflow capability in combination with a flow splitter.

All wetted components are made from sapphire, titanium, PEEK or PTFE, which means that the system is fully biocompatible and chemically aggressive media can be pumped. The integrated four-channel degasser with ZHCR (zero hysterisis constant run) technology further optimises pump performance. The constant vacuum suppresses baselinresulting from the intermitting operation applied in conventional degassers.

Hardware Features overview -Minimal delay volume enables fast gradients and capillary and nano-LC -Biocompatibility is necessary for enzyme work, high sensitivity in (phospho-) peptide analysis, and electrochemical detection -Lowest flow rate 100nL/min is the basis for capillary LC with splitter -ZHCR degasser suppresses baseline noise

Janeiro-CNS software for advanced applications Like the central nervous system in the human body Janeiro-CNS is the center for processing and dispatching of information in our system. In combination with Janeiro-CNS, a sophisticated plugin for Thermo's Xcalibur software the user can now realize advanced chromatographic solutions using one system, rather than trying to synchronize a setup of separate software modules. This allows effortless management of applications such as 2D-chromatography or column switching. Compatible with LEAP Shell software.

Software functionalities

  • controls 2 pumps with 2 indepedent gradients
  • controls switching valves for 2-dimensional chromatography or column switching
  • controls autosamplers
  • controls fraction collectors

Specifications:

  • Low pressure gradient formation
  • Gradient delay volume 75uL Flow accuracy +/- 1% @ 200 uL/min methanol
  • Flow precision less than 0.2% RSD @ 200 uL/min methanol
  • Flow range 0.1 - 2000 uL/min Gradient flow range without splitter 10 uL/min - 1500 uL/min (with high pressure option)
  • Maximum pressure 400 bar (5800 PSI) Wetted surfaces sapphire (ruby), zirconia, titanium, PTFE, PEEK
  • Residual pulsation less than 2% @ 100 bar with methanol

Gradient composition

  • Accuracy +/- 1% absolute
  • Precision +/- 0.2% absolute Gradient capability
  • binary, quaternary
    Dimensions: 17.5 x 35.5 x 38 cm (H x W x D) Weight 15.6 kg

  • Communication via RS-232; remote inputs: Run/stop , analog
  • Flow rate control 4 digital outputs, 2 digital inputs; Ready, run, timed events; Analogue pressure signal
  • Computer requirements PC with Windows2000 or WindowsXP

2D Nano PAL

2D Nano PAL- faktablad (eng).pdf