Features

  • ​​Built-in benchmark diagnostic check - including leak check
  • Ability to program and store furnace temperatures to accommodate various methods
  • Static Pressure Concentration Technology ​
  • Intellidilution feature automatically detects samples that have exceeded the selected calibration range and dilutes it to fall within the selected range
  • Multiple pre-set application ranges for analytical requirements
  • Auto-calibration eliminates the need for manual standard preparation
  • Detection Levels:
  • Carbon 50ppb to 30,000ppm
  • Easy access for maintenance of combustion tube
  • Improved catalyst
  • Built-in autosampler
  • Increased throughput with ASM Sparge
  • Auto-blanking
  • Mass Flow Controller
  • Optional vial mixing capabilities​

Methods

  • ​​​EPA 415.1, 415.3 and 9060A, 
  • Standard Method 5310B, 
  • EP 2.2.44, ISO 8245,
  • EN 1484, 
  • USP 643 (Chapter 24), 
  • ASTM D2579, 
  • prENV 13370, 
  • AOAC 973.47​​

Torch instrument
Combustion Furnace

- Provides high temperature necessary to oxidize the carbon in the sample into CO2. The combustion tube contains a bed of proprietary catalyst that promotes oxidation of organics. Access to the combustion tube is simplified by using a unique clam shell opening and rail slide for furnace movement. The design of the furnace permits easy installation, monitoring and maintenance of the combustion tube.

Mass Flow Controller (MFC)

Regulates flow or pressure depending on the mode of operation. The MFC allows for higher flows for clean up between samples and allows the user to optimize the sparge flow for each sample. Because of the MFC, the Torch automatically validates the system integrity by recording the pressure each time a sample is run. The MFC also performs pneumatic integrity tests on valves to make sure they are leak tight.

Halogen Scrubber

The detector, which measures CO2, can be affected by halogens. To prevent analytical errors, the halogen scrubber removes chlorine and other halogens from the CO2 before it enters the detector.

Acid Container

The larger volume vessel decreases preparation frequency of the H3PO4-reagent.

Septum Piercing Needle

allows the use of vial caps with a septa thus eliminating sample exposure time to the atmosphere.

Autosampler

The Torch has a standard 40mL vial, 75-position integrated autosampler with an arm and carousel for position selection.

Syringe and Valve

The syringe driver is a precision measuring instrument that draws in and dispenses fluid. The syringe driver can dispense 100µL to 2.0 mL of sample.

Moisture Control System (MCS)

Consists of a mist trap and permeation dryer, both of which are designed to remove moisture from the sample. After oxidation of the sample, carrier gas sweeps CO2 and water vapor out of the combustion furnace. Next, the CO2 travels through the mist trap where most of the moisture is collected and removed. The gases then travel to the permeation dryer which removes the rest of the moisture from the sample gas.

Inorganic Carbon (IC) Sparger

A glass-fritted vessel that holds the sample while purging the IC out of the sample and preparing it for analysis. After the addition of acid, purge gas flows through the sparger, removing the IC from the sample. The Torch can either detect IC in the IC or TC-IC modes, or vent it into the atmosphere while in the TOC mode.

​Chemistry​​
​Oxidation by Combustion: From 680 °C - 1000 °C
​TOC Detector
​Nondispersive Infrared (NDIR) with Static Pressure Concentration (SPC) – Patented 
​TOC Analytical Modes
​TOC (NPOC), TC-IC, TC, IC
​TOC Analytical
​Limit of Detection: 50 ppb
Maximum Measurable Concentration: 30,000ppm
Carryover: ≤ 1.0% Cross Contamination
Sample Size: 100 µL to 2.0 mL
Precision*: ≤1.5% RSD, ±15 ppb, typical of a mid range standard (Whichever is greater over seven replicates).**

* Analytical performance is affected by laboratory water, reagent and gas purity, sample container cleanliness, sample matrix, gas regulator cleanliness and precision, and operator skill.
** %RSD Area, as opposed to %CV, calculates precision after blank subtraction. This yields a lower precision measurement, but improves sensitivity and accuracy.
​TOC Analysis Time
​6-10 minutes typical for TOC analysis: 29 minutes typical for triplicate TOC analysis
​Carrier Gas Handling:
​Mass Flow Controller for instant control of carrier gas (0-500 mL/min). Automatic Leak Check capability
​Liquid Handling
​Syringe driver, 7-port distribution valve. Auto-dilution capability for higher TOC concentrations and difficult matrixes.
Self-cleaning sample handling process that cleans injection line on every repetition. 
​Liquid Handling
​Integrated Autosampler
​Controller
​PC, Interface through Windows™ 7 or greater
​Data Handling
​Reports exportable to XML, CSV, and HTML format
Real-time and historical graphical display of NDIR & CLD detector data
Ability to import from CSV files and view historical results from multiple schedules on one graphical display.
Ability to store customized individual test methods
Priority samples via schedule interrupt
Recalculation of data, outlier deletions, and precision performance criteria controls (21 CFR Part 11 compliance – Electronic signatures and Audit Trails)
​Calibration
​Auto-Calibration from single stock standards or user calibration standards
​21 CFR Part 11 Software Compliance​
​TOC TeklinkTM software is a 21 CFR Part 11 tool for your laboratory compliance
​Other Features
​- Pre-programmed point and click method set-up
- Auto-dilution of samples/standards
- Instrument condition/mode light
- ASM Sparge methods
- Validation Support Package available
- Stirring Option
- Automatic shutdown/standby
- Intellidilution
​Principal Applications

​Waste Water, Industrial Waste Effluent, Drinking and Surface Water, Ground Water, Clean-in-place (CIP) Validation​, Sea Water
​Official Methods
​Waste Water, Industrial Waste Effluent, Drinking and Surface Water, Ground Water, Clean-in-​place (CIP) Validation, Sea Water
​Certification
​CE, EMC EN 50081-1 and EN 50082-1
​TOC Utility Requirements
​Voltage: 100/120/240 VAC (±10%) factory configured
Frequency: 50/60 Hz, Power: 1200VA
​TOC Dimensions
​18” W x 24.5” D x 32” H, Shipping weight 147 lbs 
​TOC Gas Supply
​Hydrocarbon and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) free air (with greater than 18% oxygen) with TOC content <1ppm or UHP O2. Gas can be supplied from a cylinder or TOC gas generator. If a TOC gas generator is used, resulting gas must be hydrocarbon and water free. To assure clean carrier gas is used, we suggest employing a complete CO2 removal system and hydrocarbon trap between the gas source and analytical instrument.
​TOC Gas Inlet Pressure
​65 to 100 psi
​Autosampler
​- Accuracy: ±2.5 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.25 mm
- Vertical punch strength: 8.3 lbs
- Auto-rinsing from sample and/or rinse water via built-in rinse station

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Covered by one or more of the following patents: 7,651,866; 8,128,874.