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Thermo Scientific™ iConnect™ PTV Injector Module
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Complete injector with integrated electronic gas control (IEC) featuring constant Flow and Pressure modes, programmable Flow and Pressure modes, Leak check and Column Evaluation.
Can operate in Constant or Programmed Temperature with a T ramp up to 870 °C/min (up to 3 ramps)
Max T = 450 °C
Equipped with an air cooling fan for fast cool down
Sub-ambient T possible
-100 °C with liquid N2 and -50 °C with CO2
Split flow: 0 to 1250 mL/min
Purge flow: 0 to 50 ml/min
Suitable for all capillary columns (50 μm to 530 μm id)
Supports Large Volume injection and On Column (TPOC)
Specifications:
| Application | Gas Chromatography |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Product Type | Accessory |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™ |
| Product Grade | Analytical grade |
The Thermo Scientific™ iConnect™ Programmable Temperature Vaporizing (PTV) Injector Module is an advanced gas chromatography sample introduction system designed for TRACE™ 1300 and TRACE™ 1600 Series GC systems. It combines the discrimination-free performance of cold injection with the robustness and versatility of traditional vaporizing injectors, enabling precise, reproducible injection of thermally labile and trace-level compounds.
With programmable temperature control, fast heating and cooling capabilities, and multiple injection modes, the PTV injector offers exceptional flexibility for demanding analytical applications such as pesticide residue analysis, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical testing, and forensic analysis.
The iConnect modular design allows tool-free installation, rapid maintenance, and quick system reconfiguration, improving laboratory productivity and minimizing downtime.
Key Features
Programmable Temperature Injection Control
- Temperature programmable up to 450°C
- Supports up to 3 heating ramps at rates up to 870°C/min
- Enables optimized vaporization for complex samples
- Preserves thermally sensitive analytes
Multi-Mode Injection Capability
Supports multiple injection techniques, including:
- Hot split injection
- Cold split injection
- Splitless injection
- Large-volume injection (solvent split)
- On-column injection (TPOC)
Provides flexibility for a wide range of analytical workflows.
Cryogenic Cooling Option
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Supports sub-ambient injection temperatures:
- Down to –100°C using liquid nitrogen
- Down to –50°C using CO₂
- Ideal for volatile and thermally unstable compounds
Fast Heating and Cooling Performance
- Rapid temperature ramping improves analytical throughput
- Efficient forced air cooling minimizes cycle time
- Enhances laboratory productivity
Integrated Concurrent Backflush Capability
- Reverses flow to remove unwanted heavy compounds
- Reduces contamination of column and detector
- Improves system uptime and reliability
Tool-Free iConnect™ Modular Design
- Quick installation and replacement in minutes
- No special tools or service intervention required
- Simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime
Compatibility
Gas Chromatography Systems
- Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1300 GC
- Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1600 GC
Autosamplers
- Thermo Scientific™ AI/AS 1310 Autosampler
- Thermo Scientific™ AI/AS 1610 Autosampler
- Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 100 LS Autosampler
- Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ RSH Autosampler
- Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ RSH SMART Autosampler
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | iConnect Programmable Temperature Vaporizing Injector Module |
| Catalog Number | 19070020 |
| Injection Modes | Split, Splitless, Large Volume, On-Column |
| Temperature Range | Ambient +5°C to 450°C |
| Cryogenic Temperature | Down to –100°C (LN₂), –50°C (CO₂) |
| Temperature Programming | Up to 3 ramps at 870°C/min |
| Cooling System | Forced air cooling |
| Backflush Capability | Integrated concurrent backflush |
| Compatible Systems | TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1600 GC |
| Installation | Tool-free iConnect modular design |
| Unit Size | Each |
Applications
- Pesticide residue analysis (GC-MS/MS)
- Environmental analysis (VOC, SVOC)
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- Food safety testing
- Forensic toxicology
- Petrochemical analysis
- Trace-level compound analysis
- Analysis of thermally labile compounds
Advantages
- Superior injection accuracy and reproducibility
- Ideal for trace-level and complex sample analysis
- Protects thermally sensitive compounds
- Reduces sample discrimination
- Improves analytical sensitivity
- Supports multiple injection modes
- Reduces maintenance and downtime
- Enhances GC and GC-MS system performance
Role in GC-MS Workflow
The PTV injector introduces the sample into the GC column under controlled temperature conditions:
- Sample injected via autosampler
- Injector temperature controlled to optimize vaporization
- Analytes transferred to GC column
- Compounds separated chromatographically
- Mass spectrometer detects and quantifies compounds
The Thermo Scientific™ iConnect™ PTV Injector Module (19070020) provides superior flexibility, precision, and performance for TRACE 1300 and TRACE 1600 gas chromatography systems. Its programmable temperature control, cryogenic capability, and multi-mode injection functionality make it an essential component for advanced GC and GC-MS applications, particularly for trace analysis, complex matrices, and thermally sensitive compounds.