The Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) With 5977B Inert Plus MSD, G4567A Autoinjector and IDP-3 Dry Scroll Pump provides superior performance for all applications. Key to its performance is the use of advanced electronic pneumatic control (EPC) modules and high-performance GC oven temperature control, which lead to extremely precise retention time reproducibility, the basis for all chromatographic measurement.

The Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) offers a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen interface for real-time access to instrument status, configuration, and flowpath information. A signal plot confirms that analyses are running as intended. Additional tabs provide quick access to key functions such as editing method parameters, diagnostics, maintenance, logs, and help screens.

The Browser Interface is the most extensive interface to the 8890 GC’s intelligence and mobile access features. Optimized for a 10-inch tablet, the Browser Interface can be used on a tablet, PC, or even a phone. Now you can view setup information, troubleshoot problems, check for leaks (autonomous hands-free), backflush columns, pause and start sample runs, and manage method development. GC performance can be monitored by automatically evaluating blanks using advanced onboard analytical techniques. A browser interface optimized for mobile viewing on either iOS or Android phones provides status information including remaining run time and a static plot of the last 20 minutes of detector data.

The Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) has expanded configuration capabilities, where up to two inlets and four detectors can be installed and operated simultaneously. Six GC column Smart Key ports are provided.

Agilent proprietary Capillary Flow Technology provides a new dimension in chromatography with reliable, leak-free, in-oven capillary connections that stand up to repeated GC oven cycling over time. The Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatograph (GC) has enhanced hardware to extend Capillary Flow capabilities, and enhanced data system software to simplify setup and operation of backflush techniques. Programmable eco-friendly Sleep Mode reduces power and gas consumption during periods of inactivity, while Wake Mode readies the system for high-throughput operation.

Agilent 8890 GC Features:

• The browser interface provides remote connectivity enabling you to monitor your smart GC system, check system logs, and perform diagnostics tests, from inside or outside the laboratory


• The full-function touch screen gives a visual report of the system configuration letting you update the active method, perform maintenance routines, and check instrument status


• Built-in intelligence autonomously monitors the health of the system, alerts the user of potential issues before they affect chromatographic performance, and offers helpful step-by-step guides to resolve issues


• Unique sixth-generation microchannel-based EPC architecture provides a significant improvement in reliability and longevity against gas contaminants such as particulates, water, and oils, extending system uptime and the life of the instrument consumables


• Capillary Flow Technology (CFT) modules, which are oven mountable and very low thermal mass, provide unique gas flow connections for multidimension gas chromatography (GC x GC/Deans Switch), comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (2D-GC) with flow modulation, and backflush at the beginning, middle, or end of an analytical column


• Single-filament TCD does not require a separate reference gas or manual potentiometer adjustment, yet provides a stable baseline with a minimal amount of signal drift commonly seen with valve switching


• Autoranging FID provides the ability to detect and quantitate from percent levels to parts per billion (ppb) in a single injection


• Compatible with all GC/MS platforms


• Sulfur or nitrogen chemiluminescence detector provides low ppb detection, equimolar response, and quantitation for sulfur or nitrogen contaminants without quenching from matrix


• Cost-saving advanced electronic pneumatic controllers such as Helium Conservation Module, Hydrogen Sensors, and Alternate Carrier Gas Solutions, dramatically reduce the amount of helium used offering flexibility, cost savings, and higher levels of safety


• Optional Smart Keys, included with GC columns, provide information such as column usage with default parameters for configuration that helps automate method setup