MODULAR ION-BEAM PLATFORM

Ion systems, built as one platform.

Start with ion generation, add transfer into vacuum, select a precise mass—or combine the complete chain in one integrated system.

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Complete PI-Select ion system with ion source, vacuum chambers and mass filter
PI-SelectComplete ion generation, transfer and selection stack

ONE ION PATH · THREE CONFIGURATIONS

Choose the part of the chain you need.

Every system is assembled from compatible pureions hardware, close-to-chamber Boosters, rack electronics and one control environment.

  1. 01
    GenerateBring complex molecules into the gas phase through electrospray or another suitable ion source.
  2. 02
    TransferGuide ions from atmosphere into vacuum through efficient, differentially pumped stages.
  3. 03
    SelectAnalyze and filter the ion beam with a digital quadrupole mass filter.
  4. 04
    LandDeliver a defined dose to a target with controlled kinetic energy.
PI-PurifyGenerate + transfer
PI-QuadSelect + optional detection
PI-SelectComplete chain

SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

From a focused subsystem to a complete instrument.

PI-Select complete deposition system
FULL CHAIN01—04

PI-Select

Mass-selected ions—from solution to your experiment.

The complete stack combines electrospray ionization, transfer through three differentially pumped vacuum stages and a digital quadrupole mass filter. Chambers, pumps, sensors, electronics and software are engineered as one integrated system.

Selected performance
>300
Mass resolution m/Δm (typ.)
~10−10 mbar
Vacuum level
~1 ML/h
Deposition rate
  • Modular ESI source and ion-transfer optics
  • Digital quadrupole mass filter (dQMF)
  • Vacuum chambers, pumps and sensors
  • Boosters, rack control and software
  • Detection or deposition interface
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PI-Purify ion generation and transfer system
GENERATE + TRANSFER01—02

PI-Purify

Bring electrosprayed ions reliably into vacuum.

A complete ion-generation and transfer stack without the QMF. Use it to supply a downstream instrument when precise mass filtering is not required at this stage.

Selected performance
<2 mm
Beam diameter
~90%
Ion transmission
Several nA
Ion current (typ.)
10−1–10−2 L/s
Gas transmission (typ.)
  • Electrospray ion source
  • Funnel and multipole ion guides
  • Differential vacuum stages
  • Boosters, rack control and software
  • Customized downstream interface
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PI-Quad digital quadrupole system with electronics
MASS SELECTION03—04

PI-Quad

Extend quadrupole performance beyond standard electronics.

A quadrupole with the required close-to-chamber Booster, PI-Control rack electronics and software. The digital square-wave drive offers freely adjustable frequency and amplitude.

Selected performance
2 kV
Maximum amplitude
2 MHz
Maximum frequency
1 kW
Maximum RF power
<30 ns
Rise/fall time
  • Digital quadrupole mass filter electronics
  • QMF Booster and PI-Control rack
  • Control and acquisition software
  • Paul-trap configuration
  • Chamber and floating PI-Detector
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Performance depends on the selected hardware, ion species and operating conditions.

AT A GLANCE

Where each configuration fits.

CapabilityPI-PurifyGenerate + transferPI-QuadMass selectionPI-SelectComplete chain
Electrospray ion generationIncludedUpstreamIncluded
Atmosphere-to-vacuum transferIncludedUpstreamIncluded
Digital mass filtering—IncludedIncluded
Vacuum system, pumps and sensorsIncludedOptionalIncluded
Boosters, rack electronics and softwareIncludedIncludedIncluded
Detection or landing stageConfigurableOptionalConfigurable

Exact scope and interfaces are configured around the customer's application.

Diagram of an electrospray ion source, ion guide and quadrupole mass filter PI-Control rack electronics

THE MODULES UNDERNEATH

One architecture. Many experiments.

Each system is assembled from reusable functional modules. This keeps interfaces clear and makes later extensions possible.

Ion optics

Funnels, multipole guides, quadrupoles and traps.

Vacuum hardware

Application-specific chambers, interfaces, pumps and sensors.

Local Boosters

Compact RF signal generation close to the chamber.

Rack control

Central supplies, measurement, safety and PC communication.

Software

One environment for setup, operation and acquisition.

YOUR APPLICATION DEFINES THE SYSTEM

Tell us where your ion path starts—and where it needs to go.

We will help map the right combination of source, ion optics, vacuum and electronics.

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