FC 203B Fraction Collector
***This item has been tested for basic functionality.
The Gilson FC 203B Fraction Collector is an ideal compact fraction collector for a wide variety of collection samples, including microplates, vials, and tubes. Built-in keypad makes setup and operation simple and efficient, with easy connection to your HPLC system. Fractions can be collected by time, drop, or peak to suit your chromatography conditions.
Manufacturer Specification
3-Way Valves
3-port, PTFE, 67 L internal volume, 3.5 L dead volume from common port to the normally closed port, up to 20 mL/min with standard or large bore needle
Communication Interface
GSIOC; Inputs for start/advance and end/home; event mark output; one programmable output for control of peripheral devices
Data Acquisition
An input channel for analog-to-digital conversion; digital data is transmitted on the GSIOC
Detector Input
100 mV full scale
Drop Counting
Up to 9,999 drops per fraction
maximum rate: 20 drops/sec
Event Marker
100 ms pulse
Front Panel
Two-line, 24-character display on backlit LCD. Five command, HELP, YES, NO and 09 numeric hard keys; four soft keys
Maximum Collection Volume/Tube
20 mL (28 x 60 mm scintillation vials with optional Code 24 rack)
Maximum Fractions
128 (12 x 75 mm tubes with optional Code 14 rack)
Multiple-Column Collection
Simultaneous collection from up to 8
Multiple-Cycle Operation
Repetitive collection of each sample into same set of tubes or collection of each sample into different set of tubes
Number of Racks
Holds one rack
Operating Modes
Drop, Manual, Peak + Drop, Peak + Time, Time
Peak Detection
Adaptive-slope algorithm that applies user-specified parameters to accommodate drifting baselines, negative and asymmetrical peaks, or absolute threshold level that collects all peaks above specified mV value
Peak parameters: peak height or level, in mV and peak width at half-height, in minutes
Minimum peak height for fractionation: 0.1 mV full scale
Detector-collector delay: 0.01 minute increments
Programmable Time Units
From 0.01 to 99.99 minutes per tube with a 0.01 minute limit of resolution
Time-Based Programming
Up to 10 collection windows and 10 drain steps in any mode
Tube Change Time
100250 ms, center to center, depending on rack type
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