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AELAB GC1290 Gas Chromatograph – High-Precision Temperature-Controlled GC System

The AELAB GC1290 Gas Chromatograph is engineered for high-accuracy separation and quantitative analysis in laboratory and industrial environments. Featuring electronic pneumatic control, a multistage temperature-programmed column oven, and multiple high-sensitivity detectors, the GC1290 ensures reproducible, stable, and compliant analytical performance for complex gas chromatography workflows.
Modles : GC1290 Series
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The AELAB GC1290 Gas Chromatograph is designed for monitoring and controlling analytical workflows through an integrated electronic pneumatic control system and advanced data acquisition platform. Its column oven provides superior thermal performance with 20 programmable ramps, enabling stable temperature regulation for precise chromatographic separation. The system supports rapid heat-up, fast cool-down, and automated back-door opening for efficient laboratory use.

The GC1290 incorporates a flexible sample introduction module that allows two sample injectors to operate independently. It offers high-sensitivity detectors, independent analog signal output, and M6 software compatible with GLP/FDA-21 CFR Part 11 electronic records and signatures. The microcomputer-based temperature control system ensures ±0.02°C accuracy, high reliability, and strong anti-interference capability.

 

⚙️ Design & Construction

The AELAB GC1290 features a robust column oven engineered for stable multistage heating from ambient temperature +7°C to 420°C. Its design integrates EPC-controlled carrier gas channels, purification and desiccation components, and a precision sample injector system. The oven provides rapid cooling performance — from 350°C to 100°C within 3 minutes — optimizing throughput for laboratories performing frequent method changes or multi-run sequences.

 

🔬 Working Principle / Testing Method

The GC1290 performs chromatographic separation through a controlled carrier gas flow and temperature-programmed column environment. Injected samples pass through packed or capillary columns where compounds separate according to their volatility and interaction with the stationary phase. Detectors including FID, TCD, FPD, NPD, and ECD quantify analytes based on ionization, thermal conductivity, photometric emission, nitrogen-phosphorus affinity, or electron capture mechanisms. Real-time acquisition software monitors peak formation, baseline stability, drift, and detector signal outputs.

 

💡 Key Advantages

  • High-resolution programmable column oven with 20 temperature ramps
  • EPC-controlled gas flow ensuring repeatability and stable linear dynamic ranges
  • Multiple detector options with industry-leading sensitivity and low noise
  • Rapid cooling performance for increased analytical throughput
  • GLP and FDA-21 CFR Part 11 compliant electronic record management
  • Independent dual-injector operation for parallel or multicomponent analysis
  • ±0.02°C temperature accuracy enabling precise quantitative measurements

 

🔗 Connectivity & Integration

The AELAB GC1290 supports PC workstation connectivity for full chromatographic control, data logging, multiramp programming, and long-term archiving. EPC parameters, temperature profiles, and detector settings are accessible through the 7-inch touch display. GLP-compliant data export and real-time acquisition integration enable traceable laboratory management.

 

🧠 Model Insight

Model Specifications
GC1290 Ambient temperature +7°C ~ 420°C range; EPC gas control; 20 program ramps; FID/TCD/FPD/NPD/ECD detector compatibility; 350°C→100°C ≤ 3 min cooling time; temperature accuracy ±0.02°C.

 

🧪 Testing Applications

The GC1290 is used for petrochemical analysis, solvents, environmental gases, pesticide residues, industrial process monitoring, pharmaceutical raw materials, food additive testing, and general organic compound separation. Its multidetector capability makes it suitable for complex matrices requiring selective, sensitive quantification.

 

Compliance & Quality Assurance

The instrument is designed in accordance with CE, GLP, and FDA-21 CFR Part 11 data integrity requirements. Calibration traceability, self-diagnostic routines, and onboard protection mechanisms (overheat, power-off, and communication monitoring) ensure consistent long-term operation in regulated laboratories.

 

Specifications :

Model
Description EPC (electronic pneumatic control) / 7 inch touch screen display
Sample Introduction System sample injector and evaporation chamber
Column Oven Temperature range Ambient temperature +7°C ~ 420°C (in 1°C increment)
Temperature accuracy ± 0.02°C
Cooling time 350°C → 100°C ≤ 3 min, 400°C → 50°C in 8–10 min at 25°C ambient
Programmed temperature setting 0.1°C ~ 80°C/min (in 1°C increment)
Program ramps 20 ramps in total (99 ramps available with control workstation)
Size (L*W*H) 284*280*241 mm (inside) / 340*345*281 mm (outside)
Flame Ionization
Detector (FID)
Detection limit ≤ 8×10⁻¹² g/s (n-hexadecane)
Drift ≤ 1.5×10⁻¹³ A/h
Noise ≤ 3×10⁻¹⁴ A
Linearity range ≥ 10⁶
Thermal Conductivity
Detector (TCD)
Maximum operating temperature 400°C
Temperature control accuracy ± 0.1°C
Sensitivity ≥ 10000 mV·ml/mg (n-hexadecane)
Baseline noise ≤ 20 µV
Baseline drift ≤ 100 µV/30 min (after the instrument is stable for 2 hours)
Linear dynamic range ≥ 10⁴
Flame Photometric
Detector (FPD)
Detection limit ≤ 8×10⁻¹³ g/s (P); ≤ 8×10⁻¹¹ g/s (S)
Drift ≤ 2×10⁻¹¹ A/30 min
Baseline noise ≤ 5×10⁻¹² A
Nitrogen-Phosphorus
Detector (NPD)
Detection limit ≤ 5×10⁻¹² g/s (N) (Azobenzene), ≤ 5×10⁻¹³ g/s (P) (Malathion)
Electron Capture
Detector (ECD)
Detection limit ≤ 3×10⁻¹⁴ g/ml (γ-666)
Drift ≤ 100 µV/30 min
Noise ≤ 40 µV
Model
Description EPC (electronic pneumatic control) / 7 inch touch screen display
Sample Introduction System sample injector and evaporation chamber
Column Oven Temperature range Ambient temperature +7°C ~ 420°C (in 1°C increment)
Temperature accuracy ± 0.02°C
Cooling time 350°C → 100°C ≤ 3 min, 400°C → 50°C in 8–10 min at 25°C ambient
Programmed temperature setting 0.1°C ~ 80°C/min (in 1°C increment)
Program ramps 20 ramps in total (99 ramps available with control workstation)
Size (L*W*H) 284*280*241 mm (inside) / 340*345*281 mm (outside)
Flame Ionization
Detector (FID)
Detection limit ≤ 8×10⁻¹² g/s (n-hexadecane)
Drift ≤ 1.5×10⁻¹³ A/h
Noise ≤ 3×10⁻¹⁴ A
Linearity range ≥ 10⁶
Thermal Conductivity
Detector (TCD)
Maximum operating temperature 400°C
Temperature control accuracy ± 0.1°C
Sensitivity ≥ 10000 mV·ml/mg (n-hexadecane)
Baseline noise ≤ 20 µV
Baseline drift ≤ 100 µV/30 min (after the instrument is stable for 2 hours)
Linear dynamic range ≥ 10⁴
Flame Photometric
Detector (FPD)
Detection limit ≤ 8×10⁻¹³ g/s (P); ≤ 8×10⁻¹¹ g/s (S)
Drift ≤ 2×10⁻¹¹ A/30 min
Baseline noise ≤ 5×10⁻¹² A
Nitrogen-Phosphorus
Detector (NPD)
Detection limit ≤ 5×10⁻¹² g/s (N) (Azobenzene), ≤ 5×10⁻¹³ g/s (P) (Malathion)
Electron Capture
Detector (ECD)
Detection limit ≤ 3×10⁻¹⁴ g/ml (γ-666)
Drift ≤ 100 µV/30 min
Noise ≤ 40 µV

Frequently Asked Questions

1What detectors are compatible with the GC1290?
The GC1290 supports FID, TCD, FPD, NPD, and ECD detectors.
2Does the GC1290 support external calibration?
Yes, the system supports both internal and external calibration through the workstation software.
3How accurate is the temperature control system?
The microcomputer-based temperature controller provides ±0.02°C accuracy for high-precision chromatographic analysis.
4Can analytical data be exported?
Yes, data can be exported through PC software with GLP-compliant electronic record management.

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