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Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer ®

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Almost 40 years ago, Dohrmann began designing and manufacturing premier Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzers. Since joining the Tekmar family, the tradition of producing innovative laboratory Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers continues. The Dohrmann Series Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer is no exception. The Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer offers more flexibility, intelligence and user friendliness making this analyzer ideally suited for the most demanding laboratory needs.

Walk-Away Automation and Intuitive Software Control

The Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer utilizes powerful UV Persulfate oxidation allowing superior carbon liberation from even the most challenging matrixes. By implementing the patent-pending Static Pressure Concentration (SPC) technology, the Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer is able to achieve unprecedented low-end sensitivity from a Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) detector. The Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer is built on the latest technology and is designed to offer productivity for a wide variety of applications.


The Fusion Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer and TekLink Software offer solutions for increased sample throughput while improving the reliability of the Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis data. A few of the features that provide increased ease of use are:

  • Built-in benchmark diagnostic check - including leak check
  • Unattended auto-calibration monitoring
  • Automatic diluting capabilities from stock standards or samples
  • Automated self-diagnostic tools
  • 21 CFR 11 functionality - Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures (ERES) including audit trails and user-account management
  • Exportable reports in user-definable formats including metadata and versioning
  • Turn-key method development and schedule builder

SPC Technology for Superior Sensitivity and Performance

During the TOC analysis, organic carbon is oxidized by a powerful, newly designed UV reaction chamber. Carrier gas sweeps the CO2 from the sample to the detector. An exit valve from the detector is closed to capture all the CO2 in one measurement. Then, the CO2 is evacuated from the detector cell. The overall advantage of the SPC detection technology is the fact that the complete TOC reaction is measured at one time within the detector cell. This technique eliminates the inherent error associated with other detector technologies.
Chemistry: Photochemical Oxidation via UV-Persulfate  
Detector: Nondispersive Infrared (NDIR) with Static Pressure Concentration (SPC) – Patent-Pending  
Analytical Modes: TOC (NPOC), TC-IC, TC,IC, (POC optional)  
Analytical: Limit of Detection: 0.2 ppb
Maximum Measurable Concentration: 4,000 ppm (sample volume and dilution dependent)
Carryover: = 1.0% Cross Contamination
Sample Size: 20 µl to 20 mL
Precision*: = 1.0% RSD,+/- 2ppb or +/- 0.02 ugC, typical of a mid-range standard (whichever is greater over seven replicates).**
* Analytical performance affected by laboratory water, reagent and gas purity, as well as sample container cleanliness, sample matrix, gas regulator cleanliness and precision, and operator skill.
** % RSD Area , as opposed to %CV , calculates precision after blank subtraction. This yields a lower precision measurement, but improves sensitivity and accuracy
 
Analytical: 3 - 6 minutes typical for TOC analysis; 12 - 18 minutes typically for triplicate TOC analysis.  
Carrier Gas Handling: Mass Flow Controller for instant control of carrier gas (0 – 500 ml/min). Automatic Leak Check.  
Liquid Handling: Syringe pump, 8-port distribution valve Patented self-cleaning sample handling process that cleans reactor chambers on every repetition.  
Sample Introduction: Integrated Autosampler  
Controller: PC, Interface through Windows™ XP
Options: Integrated PC, TouchScreen Monitor Display and Attached Multi-Rotational Arm
 
Data Handling: Reports exportable XML, CSV and HTML format
Real-time and Historical graphical display of NDIR detector data
Ability to view historical results from multiple schedules on one graphical display.
Ability to store customized individual test methods
Priority samples via schedule interrupt
Recalculation of data, outlier deletions, and precision performance criteria controls (21 CFR Part 11 compliance - Electronic Signatures and Audit
 
Calibration: Auto-Calibration from Single Stock Standards or User Calibration Standards.
Multi-point (Linear or Quadratic) and auto-blanking
Ability to use one calibration curve and blank for entire instruments’ analytical range.
Auto-Check Standards from Single Stock Standards or User Calibration Standards with pass/fail criteria and decision control upon failure (Halt, Re-Calibrate, or Continue)
Auto-System Suitability with Response Efficiency, Limit Response & Reagent Water Measurements.
 
21 CFR Part 11 Software Compliance: Teklink TOC Software is a 21 CFR Part 11 tool for your laboratory compliance.  
Other Features: Pre-programmed point and click method setup
Automatic shutdown/standby
Instrument condition light
Built-in PC Standalone Feature with Touchscreen attached to instrument.
Programmable install flow rate and pressure control and monitoring
Validation Support Package available
Auto-dilution of samples/standards
 
Principal Applications: Drinking and Surface Water, Ground Water, Cleaning In Place (CIP) Validation, Water for Injection (WFI), Boiler Feed Water, Cooling Water  
Official Methods: EPA 415.1- 415.3, 9060A Standard Method 5310C, ASTM D4779 and D4839, prENV 13370, and
Cleaning Validation / USP TOC Method <643>/ EP 2.2.44/ JP
 
Utility Requirements:

 

Voltage: 100/120/230 VAC (± 10%)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power: 288 VA
 
Dimensions (Approximate): Fusion dimensions are 18” wide, 24.5” deep, 32” high
Typical external computer dimensions are 18” wide, 27” deep, 22” high
 
Gas Supply:
99.99% pure nitrogen cylinder
99.5+% nitrogen (with Nitrogen Generator)
 
Gas Pressure: 65 to 100 psi