PerkinElmer GC 2400 System with HS 2400M Headspace Sampler and PGXplus H2 160 Hydrogen Generator

The PerkinElmer GC 2400 System integrates a high-performance gas chromatograph (GC 2400), HS 2400M headspace sampler, and PGXplus H2 160 hydrogen generator, providing a comprehensive solution for volatile compound separation and analysis in liquid and solid matrices. This system is widely used in environmental testing, pharmaceutical analysis, food and beverage quality control, and molecular diagnostics, making it essential for biotechnology workflows such as bioprocessing and biopharmaceutical production pipelines.

Key technical specifications and features include:

• GC 2400 Gas Chromatograph
• Maximum oven temperature: 450°C enabling separation of thermally stable compounds
• Time resolution: 0.01 min increments with up to 100 programmable steps
• Maximum method run time: 999.99 minutes
• Fast, efficient oven with easy maintenance protocols
• Real-time status indication via LED and audible alerts

• HS 2400M Headspace Sampler
• Supports 10 ml, 20 ml, and 22 ml vial sizes with automated vial shaking
• Up to 40 vial throughput, enhancing sample preparation efficiency
• Automates heating and volatile extraction, critical for avoiding interference from non-volatile matrix components

• PGXplus H2 160 Hydrogen Generator
• Provides on-demand hydrogen at 160 ml/min flow rate
• High purity hydrogen supply >99.9996% ensures consistent detector performance
• Employs 100% titanium proton exchange membrane for durable, contamination-free gas generation
• Enhances laboratory safety by eliminating hydrogen cylinder handling and reduces operational costs

This integrated system facilitates automated sample handling and remote monitoring capabilities, reducing user error and increasing throughput in synthetic biology research, gene editing assays, and molecular cloning workflows. The combination of gas chromatography with headspace sampling and a reliable hydrogen source makes it a pivotal instrument in biotechnology laboratories focused on molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing applications.