Vario two. | Liquid- and Gasanalyzer
Analysis Allrounder for simultaneous analysis of substances from liquids and gases
The Vario two. is the big brother of the Vario one. Our Allrounder is the world’s first mass spectrometer that can measure simultaneously from the liquid and gas phases. The liquid and gas analyzer is particularly used for fermentation monitoring and bioprocess engineering, but optimizes any processes in which parallel measurements from the liquid and gas phases are necessary. Simultaneous measurement from both liquid and gas dramatically increases the benefits of mass spectrometry relative to the initial cost. The combined liquid and gas measurement is patented by Variolytics and is not offered by any other supplier.
The Top 4 Advantages of the Analysis Allrounder
Gas & Liquid
First simultaneous measurements from the gas and liquid phases using a mass spectrometer
Sensitive
Large measuring range, low detection limits from the ppb to the 100% range
Multiparameter
Measures all volatile components simultaneously and without delay
Multiplexing
Designed to measure, by means of a multi-channel pump and new software architecture, from multiple sources simultaneously
Analysis Allrounder for Liquid and Gas Measurements
The Vario two. with its patented inlet system is designed to measure in parallel from the liquid and gas phases. The liquid and gas analyzer is the ideal combination of a classic quadrupole mass spectrometer for gas analysis and a membrane inlet mass spectrometer (MIMS technology) for liquid analysis. Since the Vario two. can be easily integrated into the industrial process, it measures permanently and without disturbing the process. The device provides consistently accurate measurement data with low measurement noise (low noise) and high linearity, allowing changes in responses to be tracked in real time (from 25 milliseconds). The Allrounder adapts perfectly to your individual application. For example, the volatility of substances in the sample stream can be increased by changing the temperature control of the membrane module.
User-Friendly Hardware and Software
The membrane inlets of the instrument allow online as well as inline measurements directly in the process, so that no sample preparation is necessary. This saves time and resources and makes it possible to react quickly to changes in the process and thus optimize it. The user-friendly software architecture simplifies real-time control of the machine and visualizes the measurement data in the same user interface. The hardware is modular – so the membrane module can be replaced and, for example, autoclaved in a single step.
Patented Inlet-System
… enables simultaneous liquid and gas measurements
The membrane module contains a membrane at whose interface all volatile components in a liquid are continuously transferred through the membrane into a vacuum. A small proportion of molecules is transferred from the gas flow in the vacuum to a high vacuum and measured in this way. (Patent: DE102015208250A1, EP3292563A1, disclosure date Nov. 10, 2016).
The Ideal Inlet for your Measurement Task
The Variolytics membrane inlets allow stable multi-parameter measurements from the liquid. The membrane module contains a hydrophobic and organophobic membrane. At the interface of the membrane, volatile components present in the liquid are continuously transferred through the membrane into a vacuum. Then these parameters are measured directly in the mass spectrometer. The membrane inlets are easily autoclavable and can be easily replaced if necessary. You are not sure which is the ideal inlet for your measurement task? Just contact us and we will be happy to advise you.
Flow Cell
With the flow cell, processes can be monitored online. For this purpose, a bypass is laid from the reaction site to the flow cell. For this reason, no probes or other components need to be inserted directly into the process. Therefore, the process is not disturbed by the measurements. In addition, the module enables the measurement to be specifically influenced, for example, by setting a specific temperature or adding substances (e.g. acid to lower the pH).
In-Situ Sensor
With the in-situ probe, measurements are made directly in the process, at the reaction site, and do not require a bypass. For this reason, the in-situ probe has faster response times than the flow cell and therefore there is no time delay in the measurement. Processes in which very rapid changes occur can thus be mapped in real time using measurement technology. This membrane inlet is particularly suitable for measurements of dissolved gas concentrations.
Ideal for Multiplexing
… to measure from multiple sources simultaneously
Multiplexing allows customers to run multiple measurements on the same instrument. This allows different samples to be evaluated simultaneously. This leads to time savings in measurement tasks and reduces costs for expensive measurement technology. The Vario two. can also be easily integrated into a control system via our software. In biotechnology, two or even four bioreactors can thus be monitored and controlled simultaneously.
Latest Software Architecture
… for problem-free process integration
Tired of outdated software? So are we! The Vario two. offers a software architecture that can be easily integrated into process control systems or other hardware via common interfaces. A modern user interface and smart functions make it easy to use. Automated rotans even allow “stand-alone” operation for continuous measurements.
Technical Specifications
| Specifications | |
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| Measuring speed | 4 ms / amu |
| Measuring range | 100 ppb – 100 % |
| Mass ranges | 0.5 to 100, 200, 300 and 512 amu possibly |
| Dimensions | approx. 434 x 526 x 519 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | approx. 60 kg |
| Inlets | Capillary inlet, optional with operating temperatures up to 200 °C |
| Ion source | Gas-tight cross beam electron impact ion source |
| Electrical connection | 230 V/AC, 50 Hz, 8 A; Power consumption < 1,2 kVA |
| Calibration interval | Automatic or manual |
| Sample intake | Automated and continuous via integrated peristaltic pump |
| Mass filter | Hyperbolic quadrupole mass filter for better filter perfomance |
| Software | IPI-QMS System- and User-software
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