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Real-Time TOF Mass Spectrometer for Industrial Process Control, Air Monitoring & Hazmat | RT-TOF

Real-Time TOF Mass Spectrometer for Industrial Process Control, Air Monitoring & Hazmat | RT-TOF

RT-TOF Series — Real-Time Analysis Without Chromatography

The RT-TOF Series delivers complete mass spectra in under 400 microseconds through Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry without chromatographic separation. Unlike conventional GC-MS requiring 15-30 minute analysis cycles, RT-TOF captures all ions simultaneously — enabling true real-time process control, continuous monitoring, and instant emergency response for both organic VOCs and inorganic gases.

Applications include industrial process automation, environmental air monitoring, hazmat emergency response, semiconductor AMC detection, and atmospheric research. The proprietary composite ionization source uniquely enables simultaneous detection of organic compounds and inorganics (SO₂, NOₓ, NH₃, H₂S) — a capability impossible with conventional PTR-TOF or EI-TOF instruments.

Key Specifications

  • Analysis Speed: <400μs full spectrum acquisition (2,500× faster than GC-MS)
  • Ionization: UV photoionization + composite source for organic + inorganic
  • Duty Cycle: 100% — no dead time, continuous real-time monitoring
  • Maintenance: Zero consumables, no columns, no separation hardware
  • Deployment: Laboratory benchtop, vehicle-mounted, or field portable
  • Size (Lab): 33" × 24" × 23" (W×D×H) | Weight: 187 lb ruggedized
  • Power: 110-240V AC or 12V/24V DC mobile operation

Performance Comparison

Capability RT-TOF Series GC-MS PTR-TOF
Analysis Time <400μs / spectrum 15-30 minutes ~100 ms
Separation Required None (direct) Chromatographic column None (direct)
Organic Compounds ✓ Full spectrum ✓ With separation ✓ Limited by chemistry
Inorganic Gases (SO₂, NOₓ, NH₃) ✓ Simultaneous ✗ Not detectable ✗ Not detectable
Data Capture 100% duty cycle Batch processing only Near-continuous
Method Development Universal, none needed Required per analyte Limited flexibility
Mobile Deployment Vehicle/field ruggedized Laboratory only Limited ruggedization
Consumables None Columns, gases, liners Minimal

Configuration Selector

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Speed Requirement
Real-Time Process Control
Immediate feedback for automation, safety shutdowns, closed-loop control
<1ms | Instant alarm | Closed-loop
Rapid Screening
Fast ID without method development or chromatographic optimization
Universal ionization | Library match
Continuous Monitoring
Unattended long-term trend analysis with 100% data capture
24/7 operation | No batching | Trends
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Sample Type
Complex VOC Mixtures
Dozens of co-eluting compounds impossible for GC to resolve quickly
Full spectrum | No co-elution
Organic + Inorganic
VOCs alongside SO₂, NOₓ, NH₃ — normally requires two instruments
Composite ionization | Dual detection
Unknown Emergency
Hazmat, spills, security threats — no time for method development
Universal detection | No prep
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Deployment Environment
Laboratory Benchtop
Fixed installation with full software suite and remote diagnostics
Ethernet/4G | 33"×24"×23"
Vehicle-Mounted
Road-worthy with seismic resistance, GPS tracking, navigation integration
Anti-vibration | 12V/24V | 187 lb
Field Portable
Rapid deployment to incident sites with battery operation
Quick start | Battery | No infrastructure
Recommended Configuration
RT-TOF Series
Select all options above

Application Configurations

Available Models

  • RT-TOF 200: Standard resolution for complex mixtures and VOC analysis
  • RT-TOF 300: Enhanced resolution with full dual organic/inorganic capability
  • LAB suffix: Laboratory benchtop with climate control and full software suite
  • MOBILE suffix: Vehicle-mounted with anti-vibration platform and GPS integration
  • FIELD suffix: Portable configuration with battery power and rapid deployment

Configure Your RT-TOF System

Select speed requirement, sample type, and deployment for customized quotation.

 

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