Waters has introduced the Xevo G2 time-of-flight (Tof) mass spectrometer with UPLC/MSE and Quantof technology for scientists that need to identify and quantify unknown compounds in complex samples.
The bench-top mass spectrometry system is said to offer highly sensitive, exact mass quantitative and qualitative performance.
Powered by Quantof technology, the Xevo G2 Tof is brings research-grade Synapt G2 technology in an accessible, bench-top system for a high level of quantitative and qualitative performance.
Quantof technology combines a high field pusher and dual-stage reflectron with an ion detection system in an optimised time-of-flight geometry.
Together these features provide a dimension of high-resolution, exact mass and quantitative performance available at acquisition rates compatible with UPLC separations.
Further bolstering the system's performance capabilities is UPLC/MSE, a method of data acquisition that allows users to view high-quality, unambiguous exact mass precursor and fragment ion data from a single data set - in essence, the ability to see all the data all the time.
Waters' universal ion source architecture offers a choice of UPLC inlet technologies and ion sources for the Xevo G2 Tof to maximise the number of experimental options and research applications.
These comprise the Nanoacquity UPLC and Trizaic UPLC inlets and ion sources including: electrospray (ESI), nanoflow ESI, atmospheric chemical ionisation (APCi), combined ESI/APCi (ESCi), atmospheric solids analysis probe (ASAP), and atmospheric pressure gas chromatography (APGC).
User accessibility to Xevo G2 Tof performance and versatility is enhanced by Waters' Engineered Simplicity, according to the company.
Engineered Simplicity is an approach to solving problems through MS-based system solutions by freeing scientists from cumbersome or tedious aspects of MS while maximising the value of each scientific experiment.
Engineered Simplicity describes the ability of Waters MS instruments to provide relevant information in the simplest manner possible, allowing scientists to convert data into critical business and organisational knowledge faster and with greater assurance.
In addition, the Xevo G2 Tof ensures scientists can future-proof this laboratory investment with an upgrade path to QTof functionality that enables exact mass MS/MS capability using the same hardware.
