Nexera IC Ion Chromatograph - Features

Proven Technology, Enhanced Performance and Ease of Use

Automation streamlines the entire workflow, from preparing eluents and samples to data acquisition and analysis. The instrument’s front-accessible design makes maintenance quick and easy, helping to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.

Streamlined Size, Expanded Analytical Capability

 

Standing under 50 cm, the Nexera IC allows easy eluent access, while its 52 cm-wide single-analysis system optimizes lab space.

An optional IC-150D dual injection system enables simultaneous anion and cation analysis for enhanced versatility.

 

All-in-One Software for Complete Data Management

IC Solution

IC Solution, the dedicated software for the ion chromatograph, combines routine and advanced analysis functions in a single, intuitive interface. Multiple quantitative results-including detection of outlier-can be reviewed at a glance, and comprehensive reports are easily generated from the analysis results.

 

With IC Solution, laboratory managers can preconfigure methods and workflows in advance, allowing users to run analyses using standardized templates. This ensures consistent, reliable execution of routine daily analyses, including regulatory compliance testing.

 

IC Support Software

Keep your analysis running smoothly with proactive instrument management. IC Support Software allows users to monitor instrument status in real time and access a library of daily maintenance guides and video tutorials. If an issue requires expert attention, the built-in Inquiry function automatically compiles and transmits the necessary diagnostic logs to Shimadzu. This streamlined connection speeds up troubleshooting, minimizes downtime, and ensures high instrument availability.

IC Support Software Home Screen

Intelligent Troubleshooting for Unexpected Issues

Smart Diagnosis

The software identifies the cause of errors and guides you toward a solution interactively.

Visual Guidance

Access video procedures for replacing consumables, automatically filtered to match your specific troubleshooting results.

 

Seamless Connection to Shimadzu Support

 

Accelerate your support cases. The software can compile all necessary instrument logs and error history into a standardized output. You can choose to share this with Shimadzu upfront to ensure a faster, more accurate resolution to technical inquiries.

Automated Analysis Boosts Efficiency and Ensures Reliable Results

Unique automation capabilities streamline your entire workflow—from the preparation of samples and eluents to final data acquisition. When paired with IC Solution, the system significantly reduces manual intervention, lightening the daily workload for operators and minimizing the risk of human error.

Automatic Eluent Generation 

 

Eliminate manual mixing with our advanced valve switching system. The Automatic Eluent Generation Unit dilutes eluents based on three pre-defined ratios (2×, 5×, 10×). Simply set your high-concentration eluent and pure water, select the corresponding ratio, and the system automatically generates the precise concentration required for the analysis.

 

 

Smart Fluid Management

 

Prevent interruptions with real-time monitoring. Integrated weight sensors track the levels of eluent and autosampler rinsing solution. The system checks required volumes before a run starts and issues an alert if levels are insufficient. Continuous monitoring during analysis ensures you never run dry.

Protect the Column with FlowPilot

Analytical columns are valuable assets that require careful handling. To prevent deterioration caused by sudden pressure loads, FlowPilot automates the delicate startup process. By intelligently synchronizing the eluent flow rate with the column oven temperature, FlowPilot gradually ramps up the system, ensuring optimal column equilibration and extended lifespan without manual intervention.

FlowPilot

The pump controls the flowrate in accordance with the oven temperature. Before the oven temperature reaches the set value, the flowrate is gradually increased (① in the diagram) and maintained at half the set value in the method ②. Then, when the oven temperature reaches the set value, the flowrate is gradually increased to the set value in the method ③.

 

Efficiency Via IC Solution's Auto-Dilution Feature^*

High-concentration samples often fall outside the calibration range, traditionally requiring time-consuming manual dilution and reanalysis. The Auto-dilution Feature eliminates this bottleneck. If a sample exceeds the calibration curve, the instrument automatically dilutes it to the correct target range and immediately performs a reanalysis. This seamless process significantly improves the efficiency of quantitative testing.

*The function supports only a single analysis system.

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