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Focus LC®

Focus LC®

Focus LC®

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Axcend Focus LC® is a compact High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system designed to deliver reliable, real-time data with unmatched flexibility. It is engineered to fit in various lab environments, offering precision and repeatability in a small footprint.
Specifications
  • Dimensions: 22.8 x 35.5 x 20.8 cm (9.0 x 13.8 x 8.2 in)
  • Weight: 8.0 kg (17.6 lb)
  • Pump System: Binary high-pressure gradient, dual syringe pump system, 0.4 - 10 µL/min, 689 bar (10,000 psi) max
  • Column Temperature Control: Ambient +5 °C to 80 °C
  • Wavelength Range: Fixed LED at 235, 255, 275, 295, 315, 360 nm
  • Injection Volume: Internal loop injection valve: 4, 10, 40 nL; External loop injection valve: >200nL
  • Wetted Materials: Stainless steel, fused silica, polyimide, PEEK, DLC, carbon-reinforced PEEK
  • Mobile Phase and Waste Vial Volumes: 15 mL
  • Operating Conditions: 4 - 45 °C, max 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
  • Solvent Compatibility: Typical RP/NP mobile phases, pH range 2.0-10.0
  • Software Control: Axcend Drive™, Agilent OpenLab, DataApex Clarity
  • Electrical Power: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
  • Battery Run Time: Typically >10 h without column heating, 6 h with column heating
  • Communication: TCP/IP ethernet
Key Features
  • Binary High-Pressure Gradient Pumping: Delivers up to 10,000 psi with precise flow control for high-resolution performance.
  • Cartridge-Based System: Includes replaceable cartridges for UV detection, capillary column, and column oven.
  • LED UV Detection: Integrated UV detection with discrete LEDs ensures excellent sensitivity and repeatability.
  • Flexible Sample Introduction: Supports manual injection or automated sampling via AutoFocus™ autosampler or InFocus™ for on-line and at-line integration.
  • Software Compatibility: Compatible with Axcend Drive™ and third-party software like OpenLab, Empower, and Clarity.
Sustainability
The Focus LC is designed to be environmentally friendly, reducing solvent use by up to 1000x, producing minimal hazardous waste, and consuming less energy than traditional LCs.
Applications and Flexibility
The system is compatible with capillary columns from various vendors, providing immense application flexibility. It is suitable for high-resolution chromatographic analysis in diverse settings, eliminating sample transport delays and delivering fast, actionable data.
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Catalog excerpts

Focus LC®-1

The industry's smallest-footprint HPLC system delivers reliable, real-time data— on your terms. The Axcend Focus LC® is a fully functional HPLC system built to deliver dependable, real-time data in a compact form factor. Unlike conventional systems that are bulky and lab-constricted, the Focus LC fits wherever you need it—whether on the benchtop, under the hood, or at the point of need. Designed with analytical chemists in mind, it offers the precision and repeatability you expect from a trusted HPLC, with a form factor that removes traditional barriers to access—opening up new possibilities for where and how high-performance analysis can be done. In today's crowded labs, space is limited. Weighing just 18 pounds, the Focus LC takes up about the same footprint similar to common benchtop instruments like a microcentrifuge or compact spectrometer—small enough to fit in fume hoods, glove boxes, or tight benchtop spots. It's a smart choice for labs that need full functionality without giving up valuable space. The Focus LC is fully integrated and designed to deliver high-resolution chromatographic analysis wherever it's needed. Whether you're troubleshooting a process or conducting at-line testing, it eliminates the delay of sample transport—bringing fast, actionable data directly to your workflow. Sustainable by Design The Focus LC reduces solvent use by up to 1000x, produces minimal hazardous waste, and consumes far less energy than traditional LCs. With just 15 mL solvent and waste vials, it offers a cleaner, greener, and more cost-effective path to high-quality analysis.

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Focus LC®-2

Technical Specifications Binary High-Pressure Gradient Pumping Delivers up to 10,000 psi with precise flow control (0.4-10 pL/min) for reliable, high-resolution performance at capillary scale. Cartridge-Based System Includes easily replaceable cartridges containing the UV detector, capillary column, and column oven-streamlining maintenance and maximizing uptime. LED UV Detection Integrated UV detection with discrete LEDs at 235, 255, and 275 nm ensures excellent sensitivity and repeatability. Flexible Sample Introduction Supports manual injection or automated sampling via the AutoFocus™ autosampler...

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