
Chapter 1 Introducing the Voyager™ Biospectrometry™ Workstations
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Biospectrometry
Biospectrometry is the application of mass spectrometry in the
field of the life sciences.
This field uses fast chromatographic techniques, enzymatic
chemistries, and surface chemistries and combines them with
mass spectrometry and advanced software to better enable
biomolecular research and facilitate data interpretation.
Features
Features of the Voyager-DE STR Biospectrometry
Workstation include:
• Positive and negative ion detection
• Modular horizontal design
• High performance reflector
• Post-source decay (PSD) analysis capability
• Linear or reflector mode operation
• Ion path length:
• Linear mode—2.0 meter
• Reflector mode—3.0 meter
• Timed ion selection
• m/z range in excess of 300 kDa
• Sensitivity to less than 5 femtomoles with dried droplet
application
• Variable two-stage ion source
• Automated sample loading system, sample plates of
various formats currently available
• Beam guide technology for high mass sensitivity
• Video camera and monitor for sample viewing
• 4 GHz digitization for optimum performance
• Low mass gate matrix suppression
• Intuitive Microsoft
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Windows NT
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-based software
• Collision-induced dissociation (CID) option
• Second laser option
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