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Single quadrupole mass selective detector delivers up to 25% faster scan speed, an order-of-magnitude improvement in dynamic range and up to 40% lower energy consumption
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of the 5987A single quadrupole mass selective detector (MSD) with GC Assist, along with MassHunter 14 software. When combined with the Agilent 8890B or 8860B gas chromatograph, the 5987A creates an integrated GC/MS system designed to help laboratories improve data quality, reduce unplanned downtime and operate more efficiently.
The 5987A delivers up to a 25% increase in scan rate while maintaining data quality, enabling two new modes of operation supported by MassHunter 14 software. Dynamic SIM, or dSIM, maximizes dwell time to improve sensitivity and peak shape, while simultaneous dSIM/Scan captures low-level SIM data and library-searchable full-scan results in a single analysis. Optimizer, a method development capability in MassHunter 14, automates the creation, updating and maintenance of SIM methods, making growing compound databases easier for laboratories to manage.
“Laboratories need analytical systems that help them generate high-quality data while managing growing workloads and limited resources,” said Warren Potts, vice president and general manager of the Gas Phase Division at Agilent. “The 5987A combines advanced analytical performance with built-in system intelligence, helping scientists identify potential issues earlier, simplify routine maintenance and remain focused on their analytical work.”
GC Assist provides integrated system monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance guidance across the GC/MS workflow. It can monitor and record more than 60 system parameters, notify scientists when maintenance is required, flag results that fall outside predefined quality control limits, and provide step-by-step maintenance procedures and onboard videos. Scientists can also monitor instrument status and troubleshoot systems remotely within the laboratory’s secure network.
Across the integrated system, GC Assist can monitor system performance, gas and power usage, and indicators of carrier gas leaks. By helping laboratories identify potential issues before they affect results, the system can reduce reruns associated with system issues or unmet quality control criteria, saving time and resources. The 5987A also reduces energy consumption by up to 40% compared with previous Agilent GC/MSD systems, helping laboratories support their operational sustainability goals.
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A single quadrupole is a type of mass spectrometer that uses four parallel metal rods with controlled electric fields to filter ions by mass-to-charge ratio and produce a mass spectrum; only one quadrupole mass filter is used for ion selection and detection. It ionizes a sample, transmits selected ions through the quadrupole to a detector, and reports signal intensity by mass; compared with multi-stage (e.g., triple) quadrupole instruments it provides simpler, faster mass filtering but lower specificity and limited capability for tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS).
mass selective detectortechnical
A mass selective detector is a laboratory instrument attachment used in mass spectrometry that isolates and measures ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z). Ions produced by an ion source are filtered by a mass analyzer (for example a quadrupole, magnetic sector or time-of-flight element) so only ions of a selected m/z reach the detector, which records their abundance; this lets analysts identify or quantify specific compounds but does not by itself determine molecular structure and requires prior ionization and proper calibration.
gas chromatographtechnical
A gas chromatograph is a laboratory instrument that separates and measures the different gases or volatile chemicals in a sample, like sorting runners by speed on a racetrack to see who finishes when. For investors, its presence and use matter because it underpins product quality, safety testing, regulatory compliance and R&D—factors that can affect a company’s costs, liability risk and ability to sell or scale products.
dynamic rangetechnical
The span between the smallest and largest signal a device, test or system can reliably detect and measure. Think of it like a camera’s ability to capture both very dark shadows and bright highlights; a wider dynamic range means the tool can handle more extremes without losing detail. For investors, dynamic range signals product quality, market usefulness and regulatory robustness, affecting sales, competitive edge and risk.
gc/mstechnical
Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC/MS) is a laboratory analytical technique that first separates a mixture into individual volatile or semi‑volatile compounds using gas chromatography and then identifies and measures those compounds by their mass spectra with a mass spectrometer. It produces both qualitative (which compounds are present) and quantitative (how much) information, but requires appropriate sample preparation and reference libraries or standards and is not suitable for large, non‑volatile molecules without chemical modification.
