Thermo Fisher Finnigan Surveyor HPLC System
| Brand | Thermo Fisher |
|---|---|
| Origin | USA |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Origin Category | Imported |
| Model | Finnigan Surveyor |
| Product Category | Chromatography |
| Operational Age | 3–4 years |
| Warranty | 6 months |
| Instrument Model | Finnigan Surveyor |
| Instrument Usage Duration | 3 years |
Overview
The Thermo Fisher Finnigan Surveyor HPLC System is a high-performance, modular liquid chromatography platform originally engineered for robust routine analysis and method development in regulated and research laboratories. Built on Thermo Fisher’s legacy of precision fluid handling and detector integration, the Surveyor architecture employs dual-piston, high-pressure gradient pumping (up to 500 bar), low-dead-volume flow paths, and real-time pressure monitoring to ensure retention time stability and peak shape fidelity across diverse mobile phase compositions. The system operates on classical reversed-phase, normal-phase, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion chromatographic principles—making it suitable for small-molecule quantitation, purity assessment, stability-indicating assays, and preparative-scale fraction collection when coupled with appropriate modules. Its design conforms to foundational chromatographic performance criteria outlined in USP , ISO 17025-compliant operation environments, and supports audit-ready workflows under GLP/GMP frameworks when deployed with validated software configurations.
Key Features
- Modular architecture supporting PDA detection (190–800 nm spectral range, 1 nm resolution), quaternary gradient pumping, and autosampler with 100-position vial capacity and temperature-controlled tray (4–40 °C)
- High-precision solvent delivery: flow accuracy ±0.2% RSD, flow precision <0.075% RSD at 1 mL/min, gradient composition accuracy ±0.5%
- PDA detector with real-time spectral acquisition, peak purity analysis, and library search capability (compatible with NIST and Wiley spectral databases)
- Integrated degasser with four-channel vacuum membrane technology for baseline stability and reduced bubble formation
- Robust column oven (ambient to 90 °C, ±0.1 °C control) enabling method transfer consistency and retention time reproducibility
- Pre-owned unit refurbished and functionally verified per SpectraLab Scientific’s internal QC protocol—including leak testing, pressure calibration, dwell volume verification, and baseline noise assessment (≤ ±0.5 mAU)
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The Finnigan Surveyor accommodates standard 3.0–4.6 mm ID analytical columns (including sub-2 µm particle packings with appropriate backpressure management) and supports injection volumes from 0.1 to 100 µL. It is routinely employed for pharmaceutical active ingredient analysis, environmental contaminant profiling (e.g., PAHs, pesticides), food additive quantification, and natural product fingerprinting. All hardware components meet CE marking requirements and comply with IEC 61010-1 safety standards. When operated with Thermo Xcalibur™ or Chromeleon™ CDS (not included), the system supports 21 CFR Part 11-compliant electronic records and signatures—provided the software environment is properly configured with audit trail logging, user access controls, and electronic signature validation.
Software & Data Management
The system is delivered with a dedicated Windows-based workstation preloaded with instrument control and data acquisition software compatible with the Surveyor platform. While original Thermo Xcalibur versions (e.g., 2.0.x or 2.1.x) are typically bundled, users must validate software version compatibility with their local IT infrastructure and regulatory requirements. Raw data files (.raw) are structured for interoperability with third-party processing tools including OpenChrom, ACD/Labs, and Empower (via conversion utilities). SpectraLab Scientific provides documentation outlining firmware revision history, calibration certificate traceability (NIST-traceable pressure and flow standards), and a full set of operational manuals—enabling seamless integration into existing laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
Applications
- Pharmaceutical quality control: assay, related substances, residual solvents per ICH Q2(R2) guidelines
- Academic and industrial research: metabolite profiling, polymer molecular weight distribution, chiral separation using polysaccharide-based CSPs
- Environmental labs: EPA Method 8330B (PAHs), 8082A (PCBs), and ASTM D7097 (diesel fuel aromatics)
- Food & beverage testing: caffeine, preservatives (sorbates/benzoates), mycotoxins (aflatoxin B1), and vitamin content (e.g., B12, D3)
- Biochemical analysis: peptide mapping, oligonucleotide purity, and glycoprotein glycoform resolution using HILIC or mixed-mode columns
FAQ
Is this instrument fully tested prior to shipment?
Yes—each unit undergoes comprehensive functional verification at SpectraLab Scientific’s facility, including pump linearity, detector wavelength accuracy, autosampler precision (RSD <0.5%), and system suitability per USP criteria.
Does the 6-month warranty cover parts and labor?
Yes—the warranty includes all non-consumable components and on-site or depot-based technical support, excluding columns, frits, seals, and lamps.
Can this system be upgraded to support mass spectrometry coupling?
The Surveyor platform features standardized LC-MS interface ports and analog/digital I/O; however, MS source integration (e.g., ESI or APCI) requires additional hardware not included in this configuration.
Are original Thermo Fisher service records available?
Service logs and firmware update histories are provided where available; SpectraLab retains refurbishment documentation for the full warranty term.
What operating system is installed on the included PC?
The workstation ships with Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), validated for compatibility with Surveyor driver stacks and legacy chromatography software releases.
