Flexar LC FL: High-performance fluorescence detector for HPLC
PerkinElmer's Flexar LC FL is a fluorescence detector for analytical laboratories using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Designed to meet increasing demands for sensitivity and accuracy, it enables the detection of compounds at very low concentrations, even when they exhibit minimal fluorescence. This detector is particularly suitable for applications where detection limits are critical, such as in the pharmaceutical industry, environmental monitoring and food analysis.
Thanks to its xenon light source and extended wavelength range from 200 to 900 nm, the Flexar LC FL offers exceptional flexibility in the choice of excitation and emission wavelengths. The variable filters, which are fully software-controlled, allow rapid adaptation to the specific requirements of each analytical method. This ability to customise the optical parameters ensures optimum sensitivity, even for weakly fluorescent analytes.
Modular integration and extensive compatibility
The Flexar LC FL integrates seamlessly into PerkinElmer's modular Flexar platform, allowing for customised configuration to meet laboratory requirements. It is compatible with standard, semi-micro and micro flow cells, offering flexibility in the choice of sample volumes and flow rates. This modularity also facilitates integration into existing HPLC systems, whether from the Flexar range or other manufacturers, thanks to extensive connectivity via USB, LAN or analogue output.
Data communication can be adapted to the chosen configuration, enabling seamless integration into laboratory IT environments. The accompanying software provides an intuitive interface for parameter control, data collection and result analysis, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.
Critical applications and analytical performance
The Flexar LC FL is designed to excel in applications where accuracy and sensitivity are paramount. In pharmacology, it enables the detection of trace amounts of active substances or metabolites. In environmental applications, it facilitates the monitoring of contaminants at very low concentrations. In the food industry, it contributes to quality control by detecting fluorescent residues or additives.
Its sensitivity in the fmol range, depending on the configuration and settings, makes it an indispensable tool for demanding quantitative analyses. The stability of the light source and the precision of the filters ensure high reproducibility of results, which is essential for certified laboratories and regulatory studies.
