Torion T-9
The Torion T-9 GC-TMS features a low thermal mass capillary gas chromatograph (GC) with high speed temperature programming (>2 ºC/sec) and a miniature toroidal ion trap mass spectrometer (TMS) with a nominal unit mass resolution over a mass range of 50 to 500 Daltons. The system is self-contained and has an on-board helium GC carrier gas supply cartridge (2500 psig, 90 cc). The Torion T-9 GC-TMS features electronic pressure control (EPC) of the helium GC carrier gas. New additions to the Torion T-9 include expanded on-board library search capabilities, calibration and performance validation routines, addition of the NIOSH database, quantitative results, and the addition of two new sampling accessories.
Availability: Commercially available
| Manufacturer |
| Perkin Elmer |
| Product Name |
| Torion T-9 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; Chromatography; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry; Gas Chromatography; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| NTSST090500 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Torion T-9 GC-TMS features a low thermal mass capillary gas chromatograph (GC) with high speed temperature programming (>2 ºC/sec) and a miniature toroidal ion trap mass spectrometer (TMS) with a nominal unit mass resolution over a mass range of 50 to 500 Daltons. The system is self-contained and has an on-board helium GC carrier gas supply cartridge (2500 psig, 90 cc). The Torion T-9 GC-TMS features electronic pressure control (EPC) of the helium GC carrier gas. New additions to the Torion T-9 include expanded on-board library search capabilities, calibration and performance validation routines, addition of the NIOSH database, quantitative results, and the addition of two new sampling accessories. |
| Availability |
| Commercially available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2015 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal hands-on experience |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Perkin Elmer - Torion T-9.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 18.5 x 14 x 7 in (47 × 36 × 18 cm) |
| Weight |
| <50 Lbs.; 32 Lbs. (14.5 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Disposable LiSO2 batteries AC converter (100 -120 V/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.2 A). 120 W peak power; 60 W average power. |
| Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Pelican case, drop sensitive |
| Operating Conditions |
| 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F), 0 to 85% RH |
| Consumables |
| >$1,000/year; Ultra-high purity helium, SPME fibers, LTM GC column |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Carrier gas (helium) |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Yes, for quantitative data |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Ion trap (~200 runs) |
| Available Accessories |
| Consumables supply kit, CUSTODIAN-NT needle trap and the FUZION-3 two-stage sample transfer station |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Color touchscreen interface; Chromion-1 software for method and library development. Windows CE operating system. |
| Communications Interface |
| Ethernet, RF modem, Bluetooth |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $83,000.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes - most organic explosives |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Number of Library Entries |
| NIST library |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Liquid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| GC/MS is highly selective for volatile and semi volatile organic compounds when used by a skilled operator. Low false positive/negative rates for target analytes. False IDs are more likely for unknowns (nontargets) since GC retention times cannot be compared to reference RTs. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes; > 5 minutes, based upon chemical retention time |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Mass Range: 41 - 500 amu;
GC Oven programmable from 50° - 300°C; Low thermal mass column MXT-5, 5 m × 0.1 mm × 0.4 mm; electronic pressure programming. |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Operator and advanced maintenance courses available |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Carrier gas, Lithium ion battery |
| Data File Type Format |
| net.CDF or .d compatible software |
