Product Description
Brand PerkinElmer
Model 420
Capacity 34 MHz
CAT No BC003844
Application Chromatography
The QSight LC/MS/MS System provides the capability and confidence required to analyze the most complex food and environmental samples. With high level of sensitivity and throughput, laboratories can meet even the most stringent regulatory requirements rapidly, easily, and effectively.
Unmatched Sensitivity and SpeedThe QSight 420 offers industry-leading sensitivity of less than 1 fg on column for reserpine and ultra-fast polarity switching at 20 ms. This capability enhances throughput, allowing laboratories to analyze trace compounds rapidly and accurately, even in complex sample matrices.
Versatile Scan Modes and ApplicationsEquipped with multiple scan modes-including MRM, full scan, product ion, and precursor ion scans-the system is suitable for a wide range of analytical tasks. Its robust compliance and powerful dual-source technology make it a preferred choice across food safety, environmental testing, clinical research, and pharmaceutical quality control.
User-Centric Design for Effortless OperationA 7-inch color touchscreen interface paired with Simplicity 3Q software streamlines system control and data processing. Features like low noise electronics, high-grade materials, and field-upgradable modules offer reliability, flexibility, and longevity, ensuring the system keeps pace with evolving workflow demands.
FAQ's of PerkinElmer QSight 420 LC/MS/MS System:
Q: How does the QSight 420 improve laboratory workflow for complex sample analyses?
A: The QSight 420 features ultra-fast polarity switching (20 ms), simultaneous dual-source operation, and high peak capacity, enabling rapid and precise quantitation even in complex matrices. Its automation and intuitive software significantly reduce manual intervention, accelerating overall workflow efficiency.
Q: What are the key benefits of the dual source configuration (ESI and APCI) in QSight 420?
A: The standard dual source configuration allows simultaneous electrospray ionization (ESI) and atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI), broadening the range of analytes the system can handle. This increases versatility and the ability to analyze both polar and non-polar compounds in a single run.
Q: When should the QSight 420 system be selected over single quadrupole LC-MS systems?
A: The QSight 420 is ideal when high sensitivity, ultra-fast data acquisition, and the need for multiple scan modes are required. Its triple quadrupole technology and ultra-low noise electronics provide greater accuracy and quantitation for trace-level detection, suitable for regulatory and research applications.
Q: Where can the QSight 420 LC/MS/MS be optimally used?
A: This system serves excellently in food safety, environmental testing, clinical, and pharmaceutical laboratories. Its robust design, compliance with international standards (CE, RoHS), and flexibility make it suitable for research institutes, contract labs, and quality control facilities throughout India.
Q: What process steps are involved in operating the QSight 420?
A: Users prepare samples, load them into the system, and configure acquisition settings via the touchscreen or Simplicity 3Q software. Real-time data is acquired through ultra-fast scanning with high resolution, followed by comprehensive data analysis for both qualitative and quantitative results.
Q: How does the QSight 420 ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance?
A: The system boasts 0.1 Da mass accuracy, low noise (<60 dB), and robust construction with corrosion-resistant materials. Additionally, it is CE and RoHS compliant, ensuring adherence to international laboratory and safety standards.
Q: What upgrade options are available for the QSight 420 system?
A: The QSight 420 features field-upgradable software and hardware modules, allowing laboratories to expand capabilities and keep the instrument aligned with evolving technological and analytical requirements without major downtime.