SCIEX 3200 QTRAP LC-MS/MS System (Refurbished)

The SCIEX 3200 QTRAP system is a rugged, bench-top LC-MS/MS platform combining triple quadrupole and linear ion trap (LIT) technologies in a single instrument. Designed for both quantitative and qualitative workflows, it provides enhanced sensitivity, fast scan speeds, and the flexibility to support a wide range of applications including pharmaceutical, food safety, environmental, and clinical research.

Key Features

• Triple Quad + Linear Ion Trap (QTRAP) architecture for enhanced ion trap scanning and quantitation
• Turbo V™ Ion Source with support for TurboIonSpray® (ESI) and APCI modes
• Flexible polarity switching and broad m/z range for versatile analysis
• Fast scan rates with enhanced scan modes (EMS, EPI, MS3)
• Integrated diverter valve and syringe pump for method optimization and direct infusion
• Compatible with Analyst® software for full system control and data acquisition
• Ideal for both research and routine testing labs, including method development, target screening, and quantitation

Technical Specifications

• Mass range: up to m/z ~1700 (MS) and 2000 (LIT scan modes)
• Polarity switching: < 50 ms
• Ionization modes:
  • TurboIonSpray (ESI): 5–3000 µL/min
  • APCI: 200–3000 µL/min
• Ion source heating: Up to 750 °C
• Scan types supported:
  • MRM, SIM, Product Ion Scan
  • Precursor Ion, Neutral Loss, Enhanced Product Ion (EPI), Enhanced Resolution (ER), MS3
• LIT Scan rate: Up to 20,000 u/s
• Vacuum system: Turbo-molecular pump with backing pump
• Integrated components:
  • Switching valve for LC diversion
  • Syringe pump for direct infusion
  • Status indicators, I/O panel, and safety interlocks
• Environmental conditions: 15–30 °C, 20–80 % RH

Applications

• Pharmaceutical & Drug Discovery
  Quantitative MRM assays, metabolite identification, and structural elucidation
• Environmental & Food Testing
  Trace-level quantitation of contaminants, pesticides, and mycotoxins
• Clinical Research
  Biomarker quantification and multiplexed detection of small molecules
• Proteomics & Peptidomics
  Analysis of peptides, proteins, and biopolymers with multiply charged ions

Ion Source Compatibility

• TurboIonSpray® (TIS): Ideal for thermally labile and large biomolecules
• APCI: Best suited for small, non-polar compounds
• The Turbo V source design allows fast switching between these probes with wide solvent and flow compatibility