Hitachi Amino Acid Analyzer

Hitachi Updated: 2008-09-03 RSS
Hitachi Amino Acid Analyzer

High Speed Amino Acid Analyzer from Hitachi
Hitachi has manufactured over 1800 Amino Acid Analyzers for over40 years. The L-8900 is capable of analyzing physiological fluids and protein hydrolysates. If you have special requirements, the L-8900 is the one to choose! Hitachi offers the best solution to amino acid analysis.

High Sensitivity: Reaction Column vs. Reaction Coil:
In conventional analyzers, sample zone spreading within the reaction coil causes adverse effects on separation. The L-8900 features a special reaction column (patent pending) to maintain good separation of the sample zone and yet offering high sensitivity and high-speed analysis.

Front Access
No space is needed at the side of the instrument for maintenance. Just open the front door to replace consumables, columns and the liquid waste container.

No Need for Refrigeration
The L-8900's unique post column delivery design mixes the two ninhydrin reagents just prior to amino acid derivatization. This means they can be stored for a year without refrigeration.

Performance (Using Protein Hydrolysate Analysis - 30 min Standard Analysis Method)
Net Analysis Time: 30 min
Reproducibility of Retention Time: CV 0.3% (Arg), 0.5% (Ala)
Reproducibility of Peak Area: CV 1.0% (Gly, His)
Detection Limit: 3 pmol (S/N = 2, Asp)

Amino Acid Analyzer Main Unit
Column: Size: 4.6 mm i.d. x 60 mm
(Resin: 3-µm Hitachi Customer Ion Exchange Resin)
Injection Pump: Pressure: 0 - 20 Mpa (2900 psi)
Flow Rate: 0.00 - 0.99 mL/min

Autosampler
Injection Methods: Direct injection method
Sample Vial Capacity: 1.5 mL
Number of Sample Vials Accommodated: 200 (200 when optional cooler installed)
Injection Volume: 0.1 - 100 uL

Column Oven
Method: Peltier
Temperature Setting: 20 - 85ºC (in increments of 1ºC)

Reaction Unit
Method: Reaction Column
Temperature Setting: 50 - 140ºC (in increments of 1ºC)

Photometer
Spectrometer: Aplanar concave diffraction grating
Wavelength: 570 nm, 440 nm

Miscellaneous
Dimensions & Weight (excluding PC): 900 x 650 x 1050 mm ( W x D x H)
Weight (excluding PC): Approximately 250 kg
Operating Temperature: 15-35°C
Power Requirements: 115V, 220V ±10%, 1500VA (50/60 Hz)
Data processor: 3.2GHz PC,17-inch flat monitor,CD-RW/DVD,3.5" floppy drive,Mouse and keyboard,Microsoft Windows® 2000 or XP,Requires EZChrom Elite™ software

Ordering Information
L8900-PH: Protein Hydrolysate Analysis System
L8900-PF: Physiological Fluid Analysis System