Prima BT Bench Top Mass Spectrometer

 Fast High-Precision Multi-Stream Gas Analysis 

 

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High-Precision Multi Stream Gas Analysis

Accurate gas analysis is essential in process development, industrial gas research, laboratory testing, and process optimisation. The Thermo Scientific™ Prima BT Bench Top Mass Spectrometer is a highly precise and flexible gas analyser based on proven magnetic-sector mass spectrometry, delivering reliable measurement of gas compositions across a wide concentration range.

Designed for continuous operation in process and research laboratories, the Prima BT combines excellent analytical performance with robust operation, low maintenance requirements, and advanced automation capabilities.

 

 

Key Features 

  • Proven magnetic-sector mass spectrometer technology
  • Up to 16 sample streams via Rapid Multi-stream Sampling (RMS)
  • Optional 6-port automatic calibration manifold
  • Mass range 1-150 amu (up to 200 amu configurable)
  • Faraday detector with optional SEM detector
  • OPC and Modbus communications
  • Automatic calibration and tuning
  • Continuous process-laboratory operation
  • High precision and long-term stability

Specification Highlights

  • Dynamic range: up to 10 ppb – 100%*
  • Precision: typically <0.1% relative*
  • Mass scale stability: <0.013 amu over 24 hours
  • Sample streams: up to 16
  • Resolution options: up to 140
  • Operating mode: Continuous analysis

Applications

 

Process Development Laboratories

Monitor gas compositions in real time to support process optimisation, reaction studies, and scale-up activities.

Industrial Gas Analysis

Measure permanent gases and impurities in high-purity and specialty gas applications.

Multi-Stream Laboratory Monitoring

Analyse multiple sample streams automatically using the optional Rapid Multi-stream Sampler (RMS).

Research & Development

Support experimental studies requiring accurate measurement of gas mixtures from ppm to percentage levels.

Process and Quality Control

Provide reliable gas composition data for laboratory quality control and process performance verification.

 

Benefits 

 

High Analytical Precision

Magnetic-sector technology provides excellent accuracy, reproducibility, and long-term stability.

Wide Dynamic Range

Measure components from low ppm concentrations up to 100% within a single analytical platform.

Rapid Multi-Stream Capability

Switch automatically between up to 16 sample streams for efficient laboratory operation.

Robust and Reliable Design

Built for continuous operation with excellent resistance to contamination and minimal maintenance requirements.

Advanced Automation

Integrated GasWorks™ software supports automatic calibration, diagnostics, data logging, and communication with external control systems.

 

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Expertise you can rely on

With decades of experience in gas chromatography, GAS provides reliable, high-performance solutions for Multi-stream on-line analysis. The Prima BT  Analyser combines speed, accuracy, and compliance to deliver consistent results in every application – from laboratory testing to industrial process control. Contact our experts to learn how a customised configuration can optimise your workflow and ensure the highest quality standards in gas analysis.

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