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Waters ACQUITY Bio Arc UPLC System with 2998 PDA Detector  bio-inert UHPLC platform optimized for biopharmaceutical analysis of proteins, peptides, mAbs, and biomolecules with high-resolution photodiode array detection.
  • Key Features:

    • The Waters ACQUITY Bio Arc UPLC is a biopharma-optimized UPLC platform specifically engineered for protein, peptide, mAb, and biomolecule analysis.

    • Equipped with the Waters 2998 Photodiode Array (PDA) Detector, providing full spectral scanning (190–800 nm) for peak purity analysis, structural confirmation, and monitoring of biomolecular stability.

    • Features Arc Multi-flow path technology, enabling seamless method transfer from HPLC to UPLC without revalidation, ensuring reproducibility across analytical platforms.

    • Designed with bio-inert flow paths to minimize sample interaction, carryover, and metal ion binding—critical for sensitive biomolecule separations.

    • Compatible with Waters Protein-Pak, BEH, and other biopharma-focused UPLC columns for SEC, IEX, RP, and HILIC workflows.

    • Operates at pressures up to 9,500 psi (≈ 660 bar) for high-resolution biomolecule separations.

    • Integrated quaternary solvent delivery system supports complex gradients, including salt and pH-based bioseparations.

    • Column oven with thermal stability ensures consistent peak shapes for temperature-sensitive biomolecules.

    • Controlled by Waters Empower CDS, offering compliance-ready workflows with audit trails and full 21 CFR Part 11 support.

  • Applications:

    • Biopharmaceutical Analysis: mAb characterization, peptide mapping, glycoprotein profiling, biosimilar comparability studies.

    • Protein Chemistry: SEC for aggregation studies, RP for peptide analysis, IEX for charge variants.

    • Pharmaceutical QC: Assay, stability, and impurity profiling of therapeutic proteins and peptides.

    • Clinical Research: Biomarker analysis, proteomic screening, biotherapeutic monitoring.

    • Food & Nutraceuticals: Protein and amino acid profiling, detection of bioactive peptides.

    • Academic & Research Labs: Structural biology, biomolecule characterization, advanced separation science.

  • Specifications:

Parameter Specification
System Type Bio-inert Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC)
Pump Quaternary solvent delivery, flow range 0.001–10 mL/min
Max Pressure Up to 9,500 psi (≈ 660 bar)
Flow Path Bio-inert design, minimal metal ion interaction
Autosampler High-precision autosampler, injection range 1–100 µL, optimized for biomolecules
Column Oven Temperature control (ambient +4 °C to 65 °C)
Detector (2998 PDA) Photodiode Array Detector, 190–800 nm, spectral analysis & peak purity
Resolution Optimized for SEC, IEX, RP, and HILIC workflows with biomolecules
Software Waters Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS)
Compliance GLP/GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 compliant


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