The Model 8610C gas chromatograph is our most versatile and popular model. While it is very compact next to comparable laboratory GCs from other manufacturers, it is large enough and flexible enough to perform an amazing variety of applications. See our Preconfigured GC section (pages 2-27) for some examples of the 8610C adaptability.
The 8610C can control up to 16 heated zones, three gas sampling valves, and seven EPC gas pressures. Up to six detectors, from a choice of 16, can be mounted simultaneously. The 8610C shown below is equipped with five detectors.
The 8610C column oven is temperature programmable from ambient to 400°C with unlimited ramps and holds, and fast cool-down. This airbath oven can hold a standard 7-inch diameter megabore column cage, or multiple columns with smaller coil sizes.
The 8610C can be configured to implement virtually any EPA or ASTM method while remaining small enough to ship via FedEx and UPS, or even check as checked airline baggage.
Standard equipment:
Model 8610C chassis; ambient to 400°C column oven; On-column injector with carrier EPC; single channel PeakSimple data system; "at-a-glance" display of temperatures, pressures, voltages, and detector parameters; operator's manual; accessory kit; and a heavy duty reusable shipping container. To completely configure a Model 8610C GC, most users will need to specify one or more detectors, injectors, and columns. Some users may also need a gas line installation kit (see page 76) for each gas required (helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, etc.).