The Next Generation in

Gas Chromatography:

-- Agilent 7890A GC

LSCA Fast RGA

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 A tradition of GC Firsts…

and …

7890A GC Flexibility

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The Next Generation in Gas Chromatography

7890A GC 5975C GC/MS

7890A GC Flexibility

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All The Elements for Perfect Chemistry

Performance
Performance
&&Reliability
Reliability
Continuous evolution of the GC & GC/MS platforms

Improved
Improved
Productivity
More from your GC&GC/MS without changing methods
Productivity

Capillary Flow
Capillary Flow
Technology
Technology Solve difficult applications problems easily

Unmatched GC/MS
Unmatched GC/MS
Performance
Performance
Sensitivity you can use

Exceptional
Exceptional
Flexibility
Flexibility
Perform more analyses on a single GC

7890A GC Flexibility

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 Performance & Innovation and technology
Reliability continue to evolve with the
new 7890A GC and 5975C
GC/MSD platforms to
improve performance and
reliability … customers
have come to expect this
from Agilent for over 40
years.
LSCA Fast RGA

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 5th Generation Electronic Pressure Control (EPC)
3rd, 4th Generation EPC
-- 0.01 psi
-- Diffusion bonded plate (2D)
-- one cable
-- three gas connectors
-- “credit card” size
7890A GC
The only GC to regulate
pressure to 0.001 psi
The only EPC regulating
pressure to 1/1000 psi

6890N GC
1st, 2nd Generation EPC
-- 0.1 psi
-- cables 5th Generation EPC
-- gas lines & connectors - Metal injection molded (3D)
-- large size - Digital signal pathways

5890 GC
… improved reliability and precision

7890A GC Flexibility

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Why 0.001 psi Matters!
-- Key to even better Retention Time Locking (RTL)
6.624 (target RT)
Response 6.624
6.641
200000 6.619 “Agilent worries
190000 about the 3rd
180000
decimal, so I don’t
170000
have to worry about
160000
the 1st or 2nd
150000
140000
decimal point…”
130000 - Pharma (USA)
0.97 psi 0.963 psi 0.96 psi
120000
110000 Column 1
100000 at 1.000 psi
90000
80000
Time
6.58 6.59 6.60 6.61 6.62 6.63 6.64 6.65 6.66 6.67 6.68 6.69

7890A GC Flexibility

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Retention Time Locking (RTL)

Retention times match from column-to-column and

instrument-to-instrument

GC 1
SSL/FPD Column 1

GC 1
SSL/NPD Column 2

GC 2
PTV/µECD Column 1

GC/MS Column 3

7890A GC Flexibility

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Key Similarities: 6890N vs. 7890A

Feature Advantage/Benefit

Same inlets, detectors, oven Methods compatible

Automation: methods transfer 6890 Æ 7890

Same RT/Area performance Methods compatible

Same column & supplies Low cost of ownership

Similar look & feel (keypad) Low cost of training

… but improved capability and performance

7890A GC Flexibility

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 Improved Productivity New features that increase
laboratory productivity …
without changing current
chromatographic run
methods.

LSCA Fast RGA

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Faster Cycle Time…. Without Changing Method During “Run”

Pre-Run Chromatographic Post-Run Post-Run

ALS Set-Up 3min Run 42 min Bake-Out 33min Cool-Down 4min

Total Run Time 82 min

Same Method with New Productivity Features

ALS Chromatographic Backflush Faster Cool-
Overlap 1min Run 42 min 7 min Down 3 min

Total Run Time 53 min

… > 30% saving in cycle time per analysis

7890A GC Flexibility

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Agilent ChemStations “Backflush Ready” for 7890A

… easy operation that automatically runs as part of your method

7890A GC Flexibility

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Customer Quotes – Benfits of Backflushing
Faster Cycle “Shorter bake-out time. Not in area of peaks of interest, so
Times implementation cost is low… could extend column lifetime.”
– Europe (Environmental)
“Saves us time, no change to Retention Time (of peaks of
interest), easy to implement.”
– UK (Environmental)

Eliminate “Prevent carryover between samples. HUGE!” – USA (Enviro)

Carryover “Keep column in good condition, reduce re-runs (ghost peaks).”
– USA (Environmental)

Reduce “Backflush will save source cleaning on MSD, keep column

Operating cleaner, save time.”
and – USA (Forensics)
Maintenance
“R&D could use time savings, but less maintenance is more
Costs
important.”
- Japan (Food)

7890A GC Flexibility

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Lab Monitor & Diagnostic Software – A New Approach

What’s the approach?

– Continuously monitors a single or multiple Agilent GC or GC/MS systems

in real time to alert you maintenance needs and instrument problems
… before they happen

Benefits:
– Keep instruments in top running condition
– Optimize consumables utilization
– Help meet regulatory or internal quality standards
– Store all maintenance documentation in a single location
– Notification of the status for pre-set limits

… improve uptime and increase instrument utilization

7890A GC Flexibility

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Lab Monitor and Diagnostic Software
Monitors instrument status, chromatographic quality and track
supplies usage to flag problems … before they happen

NGA ANALYZER

“Lab at a Glance”:
a predictive monitor
to give the scientist
SULFUR ANALYZER
“peace of mind”
!

7890A GC Flexibility

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Agilent Support Solutions

Instrument Self-Service Outsourced Service

and Support and Support

Lab Monitor & Diagnostic SW

Cooperative Support

Intelligent Repair

Intelligent Connections

… new service product choices for your laboratory

7890A GC Flexibility

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Turn Top Inlet Sealing System

- Fast/Easy Split/Splitless Inlet Maintenance

… changing liners has never been easier

7890A GC Flexibility

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 Exceptional Flexibility Expanded capabilities let
you perform more analyses
on a single GC

LSCA Fast RGA

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Agilent’s Recent Acquisition: SCD & NCD
Sulfur and Nitrogen Chemiluminescence Detectors

… all about sensitivity and selectivity

7890A GC Flexibility

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7890A: GC Platform for the Future…
More Flexibility
Feature Agilent 6890N Agilent 7890A

Detectors 2 3
(3rd Detector = TCD)

Signals 2 4

Auxiliary Modules 1 (Aux EPC Only) 2 (Aux EPC and/or PCM)

PCM Module 1 channel 2 channels (incl BPR)

7890A GC Flexibility

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 Comprehensive Refinery Gas Analysis in 6 min

propane
pA

2-methyl-2-butene
1600

ethane

propylene

1,3-butadiene
1400

i-butane
n-butane
methane

t-2-butene

c-2-butene
cyclopropane
1200

ethylene

1-butene
propadiene

c-2-pentene
t-2-pentene
1000

acetylene

i-butene

n-pentane
i-pentane
800

1-pentene
600

propyne
400
C6+

200 FID Channel

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 min
25 uV

N2
3500
3000
2500
2000 TCD Channel

methane
1500
Carry gas: He
CO2

1000

CO
O2
500
0
H2

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 min
25 uV
500
400
300
methane

200
3rd TCD Channel
100
0 Carry gas: N2
-100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 min

… three detector analysis

7890A GC Flexibility

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Back-Pressure Regulation for HSS/Gas Sampling

Example: Residual Solvents Analysis

• Reduce atmospheric pressure variation at vent
• High back pressure increases sample in loop

… increased Precision and Sensitivity

7890A GC Flexibility

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GC & GC/MS Data Systems

• GC ChemStation
• GC/MS ChemStation
• GC/MS ChemStation & ECM
• EZChrom Elite
• Agilent OL system
• Partners’ software
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… choose a data system that best meets your need

7890A GC Flexibility

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Agilent GC Supplies and J&W Scientific Columns

• 7890 / 5975 Specifications • Stringent quality and testing

determined with Agilent supplies specifications to ensure column
– Pre-cleaned, plasma treated for consistency and performance
cleaner baselines • Full product line for all GC
– Proprietary manufacturing applications
eliminates leaking • New GS-OxyPLOT column for trace
• Convenient, easy to use packaging oxygenate analysis
also keeps supplies clean till used

Other
Supplier’s
O-Ring

Agilent Non-Stick
O-Ring

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Continual Evolution of the Product Portfolio

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 … the most widely applicated GC & GC/MS Platforms in the industry

7890A GC Flexibility

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Channel Partner: Solution Highlights
Custom Solutions and Analyzers: (global or regional partners)
AC/PAC: e.g. DHA, Reformulyer and full line of HPI analyzers
Wasson: e.g. specialized valved analyzers, process application and full line of analyzers
SSI: e.g. DHA and HPI applications
JAS: e.g. process and on-line applications
SRA: micro-GC solutions, e.g explosion proof housing u-GC; u-GC coupling to 5975 MSD
Extended Functions and Capabilities:
Ultra Fast GC: GERSTEL - Modular accelerated column heater (MACH)
Multi Purpose Sampler (MPS): GERSTEL: based on CTC with following accessories:
Automatic Liner Exchange (ALEX)
stir bar extraction system (TWISTER) and thermal desorption (TDS)
automated solid phase extraction (SPE)
AED: JAS
MS-DIP: SIM Direct Insertion Probe for 5975 MSD (DIP)
GC QQQ on 5975 MSD: Chromtech
Pyrolyzer: Quantum Analytics
Special Services:
Rental, Lease: Quantum Analytics (N. America only)

… check out CP web sites for more details

7890A GC Flexibility

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The Next Generation 7890A GC

• Expanded chromatographic capabilities

• Improved retention time locking precision
• Faster cycle times without changing chromatographic run methods
• Innovative software to simplify routine maintenance
• Extended flexibility

7890A GC Flexibility

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