The Varian 225-MS is the world's first mass spectrometer to enclose all of its components, including the foreline pump, in one compact design. For laboratories where space limitations restrict analytical capacity, the Varian 225-MS GC Ion Trap delivers excellent sensitivity and selectivity in an extremely compact unit.
The self-contained vacuum module yields a number of significant benefits:
Because the turbomolecular pump is closer to the foreline pump, it can work at lower speeds and operating temperatures. THis reduces the background which allows improved sensitivity.
For convenience, the module does not require oil changes during its lifetime.
The much quieter vacuum module reduces noise in the laboratory.
Elimination of the hose from the foreline pump to the turbomolecular pump reduces the space requirement significantly.