FlavourSpec®
FlavourSpec® is the ideal instrument for the analysis of the headspace of liquid and solid samples.
The simplicity of use and ability to handle multiple samples in automation make the FlavourSpec® an innovative and trend-setting analytical tool.
It is ideal for solving analytical questions in applications that involve headspace analysis from biofluid samples.
The instrument configuration consists of a GC column coupled to an IMS detector to allow fast and enhanced selectivity of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the headspace of solid and liquid samples.
Main features and benefits:
- Speed of analysis, with typical analysis lasting 3-7 minutes.
- Operates at atmospheric pressure and without a need for Helium.
- The automatic headspace injector allows the fully automatic handling of multiple samples, including sample preparation such as heating up and mixing.
- Extreme sensitivity, on the ppt to low ppb range
- Includes GAS’s in-house data acquisition, analysis and visualization software LAV.
- The software features include:
- Matching of peak patterns with sensory-wise defined flavours
- Classification of unknown samples and characterization of, for example, their quality.
- Quantification of specific peaks for automatic concentration determination
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Applications
Food, beverage, Flavours and Fragrance industries
- Control of storage conditions
- Food freshness (determine the freshness of foods with a very quick analysis at the storage facility)
- Control of production process (understand how flavours and aromas evolve during your production process)
- Process optimisation
- Flavour evaluation and flavour stability
- Test of raw materials
- Product authentication (distinguish different product grades, different DOCs, etc.)
- Fully automated application for determination of levels of diacetyl and pentandione in beer – control your brewing process and determine your brewing endpoint
- Counterfeiting detection and authenticity analysis of food and beverage products
Clinical diagnostics:
- Analysis of the headspace of liquid samples. Quickly measure volatiles, even at trace levels, in biofluid samples (blood, urine, sputum)
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- Headspace analysis of tea
- Impartial analyser for coffee quality
- Analysing the flavour and blend of olive oil
- Characterization of wine
- Soy sauce characterization
Specifications
| Working principle | Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) |
| Ionisation | ß-radiation source (Tritium (3H)) |
| Activity | 300 MBq, below the exemption limit of 1 GBq, EURATOM guideline |
| Drift voltage polarity | Positive and negative, switchable |
| Sampling | Automatic GC headspace injector |
| Detection limit | Low ppbv |
| Dynamic range | 1-3 orders of magnitude |
| Display | 6.4″ TFT, VGA-Display |
| Input unit | Rotary pulse encoder |
| Processor | 400 MHz X-scale |
| Data acquisition | Ultra-fast ADIO-board |
| Data processing | X-board / Baseboard |
| Data storage | 2 GB Compact-Flash |
| Communication | RS232, USB, Ethernet |
| Electrical connectors | 2 x D-Sub 9-pole (for modem, console), D-Sub 15-pole (for external devices), RJ45 (for digital modem or SSH), 2 x USB-A |
| Power supply | 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz (external supply), 24 V DC / 5A, XLR-connector (internal) |
| Power consumption | < 180 Watt |
| Dimensions | 449 x 375 x 177 mm (WxDxH) |
| Weight | 15.5 kg |
| Housing | 19″ compatible, IP 20 enclosure, EMC certificated |
| Gas connectors | 3 mm stainless steel Swagelok connectors for gas in- and outlet |
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Pricing
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