EcoSEC Elite GPC System

EcoSEC Elite

The EcoSEC Elite GPC System is a dedicated GPC instrument developed for fast polymer analysis. The all-in-one design concept delivers these benefits:

low dead volume for improved resolution and molar mass distribution accuracy

temperature controlled pumps for excellent flow rate precision regardless of changes in laboratory temperature

dual flow RI (refractive index) detection for unmatched baseline stability

Time and solvent can be saved using the EcoSEC Elite GPC System with optional semi-micro columns due to the system’s low dead volume. The dead volume of the EcoSEC Elite GPC System (<20 μL) is less than half the dead volume of conventional GPC systems.

What sets an EcoSEC Elite GPC System apart?

Dual flow RI design for unmatched baseline stability »

Best in class retention time precision for accurate molar mass measurement »

Low dead volume design for improved resolution, 50% time savings, and 85% solvent savings when using 4.6 mm ID × 15 cm GPC columns »

Wide range of GPC columns »

Click on the individual component links for more detailed information

Autosampler »

Column Switching Valve Option »

Control Panel »

RI Detector »

UV Detector Option »

Column Oven »

Pumps »

Tosoh Bioscience can tailor a system to meet your application needs.

Does your analysis require additional detectors beyond RI and UV?
The EcoSEC Elite GPC System provides easy and effortless connectivity when using multi-detector configurations. We offer external light scattering and viscometry detectors.

Pump
Flow rate	0.010 to 2.000 mL/min in 0.001 mL/min steps
Accuracy	± 2%
Precision	± 0.2%
Max. pressure	25 MPa or 3,500 psi
Safety Features	Liquid supply stops if pressure rised above the upper limit or drops below the lower limit, Plunger drive count monitoring, Pan for liquid leakage
Stroke volume	7.51 µL

Auto-injector
Injection volume	1 to 1,500 µL in 1 µL increments
Number of samples	100, 2 mL injection vials 50, 2 mL injection vials with use of optional temperature controlled sample rack

Column Oven
Temperature range	Off, 40 °C to 60 °C, in increments of 1°C
Capacity	7.8 mm ID × 30 cm × 8 columns
Accuracy	± 0.5 °C
Precision	± 0.2 ºC, 0.4

RI Detector
Type	Bryce (dual flow type), Red LED light source (λp: 630 to 670 nm)
Optics	Deflection
Cell volume	2.5 µL
Cell pressure limit	0.5 MPa
Noise	2 × 10^-9 RIU
Drift	0.8 × 10^-7 RIU/h (THF, 1.0 mL/min)
Dynamic range	±2.5 × 10^-4 RIU
Temperature control	Off, 40°C to 60°C, in increments of 1 °C
Analog out	For connection to third party light scattering and viscometry detectors
Safety features	Leak sensor and thermal fuse for circuit block

UV Detector (optional)
System	Dual beam, single flow cell
Light source	Deuterium lamp
Wavelength range	195 to 350 nm
Wavelength accuracy	± 2 nm
Bandwidth	8 nm
Range (FS)	0.5, 1, 2, 4 AU/1 V
Response	0.5, 1.0, 3.0 seconds
Drift	< 3 × 10^-4 AU/h (254 nm, air in cell, response: 1.0 s)
Noise	< 1.5 × 10^-5 AU (254 nm, air in cell, response: 1.0 s)
Flow cell volume	2 µL
Safety mechanism	Liquid leakage sensor; lighting time monitoring

Instrument
Dimensions	680 (W) × 500 (D) × 550 (H) mm = 2.2' × 1.6' × 1.8'
Weight	71 kg = 157 lbs
Dead volume	< 20 µL

The EcoSEC Elite GPC System Workstation Software offers unparalleled versatility and includes these features:

GPC-specific EcoSEC Elite GPC System software to simplify system control and data handling

Controls up to 2 EcoSEC Elite GPC Systems

Excellent data handling and report generation

Fully featured data handling system; analyze data from two detectors

Start and stop system automatically

One license for multiple locations

Software features include:

Method Templates »

Peak Editing »

Data Management »

Multiprocessing Function »

GPC Specific Quantitative Calculations »

Report Generation »

Software Specifications »

PStQuick polystyrene calibration standards contain pre-mixed quantities of polystyrene polymers in autosampler vials for the calibration of GPC columns. Addition of solvent is all that is required for easy preparation and analysis. 12 different kits containing polystyrene polymers of various molar masses are available. Of the 12 kits, 9 are individual kits, each containing 3 to 5 polystyrene polymers. The remaining 3 are composite kits containing 2 or 3 of the individual kits.

Tosoh introduced its first line of GPC columns in 1971. Ever since, Tosoh scientists have made important contributions to advances in polymer analysis by developing state-of-the-art GPC columns for the most demanding applications.

Semi-micro columns are the TSKgel columns of choice for use with the EcoSEC Elite GPC System. They are referred to as such since their dimensions are smaller than conventional columns in terms of internal diameter as well as in length: 4.6 mm or 6 mm ID × 15 cm vs. 7.8 mm ID × 30 cm.