GL Sciences OPTIC-5
The GL Sciences OPTIC-5 Multipurpose Inlet is an advanced gas chromatograph inlet system designed to provide highly flexible and precise sample introduction for demanding analytical applications. Building on the long development history of OPTIC inlet technology, the OPTIC-5 incorporates sophisticated temperature programming and gas flow control to support a wide range of injection techniques, including hot and cold split/splitless injection, large-volume solvent-vent injection, on-column injection, in-liner derivatisation, thermal desorption and pyrolysis. Its patented injector body design promotes efficient transfer of both volatile and high-boiling compounds onto the analytical column, while the low thermal mass construction enables rapid cooling and heating for improved analytical performance.
The OPTIC-5 platform is available in three main configurations: the OPTIC-5 multipurpose inlet for general flexible injection techniques, the OPTIC-5 Thermal Desorber version for applications using thermal desorption tubes, and the OPTIC-5 Pyroliser version for high-temperature pyrolysis workflows. All configurations can be combined with a range of advanced options, including cryogenic trapping, inlet backflush, automated liner exchange and automated sampling integration. The system is supplied with a dedicated control unit and OPTIControl software for real-time monitoring and method control and is compatible with most GC and GC–MS instruments.
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Features
- Multipurpose Injection Capability – Supports hot and cold injection, large-volume solvent vent, on-column injection, thermal desorption, pyrolysis and in-liner derivatisation
- Three Configurations Available – Multipurpose inlet, Thermal Desorber version and high-temperature Pyroliser version
- Wide Temperature Operating Range – Operates from cryogenic temperatures (down to approx. –150°C) up to very high temperatures (up to 1000°C in pyrolysis configuration)
- Ultra-Fast Temperature Programming – Low thermal mass design enables heating ramps up to 100°C/sec and rapid cooling
- Flexible Injection Volumes – Suitable for injection volumes from approximately 0.1 µL up to 1000 µL, depending on method conditions
- Efficient Analyte Transfer – Patented injector body design supports effective transfer of volatile and non-volatile compounds onto the GC column
- Advanced Optional Accessories – Compatible with cryogenic cold trap (silent valve), inlet backflush, LN₂/CO₂/Peltier cooling, automatic liner exchanger and automated sampling systems
- Software-Controlled Operation – OPTIControl software provides real-time parameter display, method programming and run-time data storage
- Broad Instrument Compatibility – Designed for installation on most GC and GC–MS systems using dedicated mounting kits
- Modular Upgradeable Platform – Configurable design allows expansion of analytical capability as laboratory requirements evolve
Specification
| OPTIC-5 Multipurpose 81 x 5 mm |
OPTIC-5 Thermal Desorber 3.5 x 1/4 inch |
OPTIC-5 Pyrolizer 81 x 5 mm |
| Main applications are liquid injections Pyrolysis applications till 800°C |
Main applications are Thermal Desorption Also used for liquid injections |
Main applications are Pyrolysis Also used for liquid injections |
| Liner size OD: 81 x 5 mm glass (T < 600°C) or quartz liners |
Liner / TD tube size OD: 3.5 x 1/4 inch glass (T < 600°C) quartz or metal TD tube |
Liner size OD: 81 x 5 mm quartz liners or glass (T < 600°C) |
| Maximum temperature is 800°C | Maximum temperature is 700°C | Maximum temperature is 1000°C |
| Large selection of liners available | Standard TD tubes (glass and metal) can be used | 100% oxygen free pyrolysis |
| This version is the best choice for liquid injections Biggest choice of liners |
The 3.5 x 1/4 inch versions can handle both glass and metal TD tubes (Industry Standard) | Very popular for pyrolysis Micro plastic work is done on this version |
| Very popular for Large Volume Injections and different versions of cold injections | Most popular with LINEX and CDC station for automated Thermal Desorption | Most popular with LINEX for automated Pyrolysis Both liquid and solid Pyrolysis |
| Optional integrated Cold Trap | Optional integrated Cold Trap | Optional integrated Cold Trap |
| Maximum Ramp Rate of 100°C/sec | Maximum Ramp Rate of 60°C/sec | Maximum Ramp Rate of 100°C/sec |
