Specifications

Turbo-V Pump Typical Applications
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Mass Spectrometry
Mass Spectrometry has become an important analytical tool
in many industries including pharmaceuticals. Thanks to
advances in electronics, instrument designers can implement
cost-effective, high-performance analytical power in a
cost-effective, easy-to-use system. These developments
require advanced vacuum systems that are characterized by
multi-chamber, high throughput designs on the high quality
instruments. These requirements, in turn, demand
cost-effective, high performance vacuum pumps.
Varian offers a full line of pumps and controllers that meet
the most challenging vacuum
requirements and are optimized for
the specific requirements of modern
mass spectrometry systems. Varian
can further customize its pumps by
providing multi-inlet pumping systems
that are compact and reliable.
A few common application examples
for mass spectrometry are listed below:
• GC-MS
Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometers typically use one
vacuum chamber in relatively low gas load environments
and an intermediate vacuum interface to analyze
inorganic samples.
The Varian Turbo-V 70 with printed circuit board controller
(PCB) is a very cost-effective solution for this common
analytical technique. The V 301 Navigator offers a compact,
cost-effective solution for larger instrument designs.
• LC-MS
Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometers typically
include multi-chamber, high throughput vacuum systems.
Varian’s Turbo-V301 and V 551 pumps are designed for
high throughput operation with air cooling – an important
benefit for maintaining a compact system. The V 301 and
V 551 pumps are also available in several split flow versions
to increase their utility and performance in this application.
The integrated Navigator control system provides a high
level of control function in a small package.
• ICP-MS
Inductively Coupled Plasma-MS systems have a wide range
of vacuum requirements. Many systems can use heavy
carrier gases such as argon, while collision cell designs use
helium. The Turbo-V 301 Navigator has a high efficiency
motor and MacroTorr® drag stages to reduce heat
production under gas load. These features allow the V 301
to pump high levels of argon. The Navigator controller
provides high controller function in a compact package.
• TOF
Time Of Flight systems are becoming very important
analytical tools in drug discovery and proteomics. Vacuum
requirements vary, although small size is often an
important consideration. The Turbo V 301 Navigator pump
and controller package provides the TOF designer with a
high degree of flexibility with regard to high throughput,
efficient heat dissipation and compact size.
Industrial Processes
The Turbo-V pumps are designed to meet the most
demanding needs of the industrial market. They offer
unmatched reliability, performance, and cleanliness.
Designed to withstand heavy industrial use, Turbo-V pumps
handle high gas loads and will recover quickly from
accidental air in-rushes. With a complete range of turbo
pumps from 70 to 6,000 l/s including the Navigator pumps
with on board controllers, Varian has the right solution for
your needs.
Thin Film Deposition:
• Glass coating equipment (architectural glass, automotive
glass, flat panel display substrates)
• Thin film solar cells production (photo-voltaic)
• Optical data media (Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs,
Magneto Optical Discs)
• Magnetic storage media (hard discs, read heads)
• Surface treatments (functional, decorative)
• Optical coating (ophthalmic, precision opto-electronics)
• Roll/Web coating on films or foils