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EPIC / EPIC 1000 Series.

A system for UHV analysis of neutrals, radicals and ions

5000 amu
Maximum mass range
100 ns
Signal gating resolution
< ±0.5%
Peak height variation over 24 h
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EPIC 9 mm quadrupole mass spectrometer with cryo shroud
EPIC / EPIC 1000 Series · Residual gas analysis

Overview.

The Hiden EPIC and IDP have all the features of high performance RGAs – but with the addition of pole bias mid-axis potential and negative ion capability making them outstanding research grade mass spectrometers.

The EPIC system is factory-upgradeable for the inclusion of an energy-filter, either the Bessel box or 45 degree sector field type, ensuring compatibility with the Hiden plasma/SIMS series including the EQP, EQS, PSM and SIM probes.

Typical applications

Surface scienceThin film & surface engineeringCatalysisMolecular beam studiesCluster studies

Key Features.

  • Mass range options to 5000 amu, 6 or 9 mm pole diameter options
  • Enhanced long-term Stability (less than ±0.5% height variation over 24 h)
  • Ion Energy distribution by mid-axis potential scanning ±100 V, 1000 eV Option
  • Ion source control for soft ionization and appearance potential mass spectrometry
  • Enhanced sensitivity for high mass transmission, Automatic mass scale alignment
  • Pulse Ion Counter for continuous 1: 10⁷ c/s decade dynamic range
  • Extended dynamic range to 5×10¹⁰ c/s with Faraday option
  • Enhanced contamination resistance via the RF-only pre-filter stage
  • Signal gating 100 nano second resolution for energy & mass distributions vs time or TOF studies
  • Temperature reading integrated into data displays for thermal desorption applications
  • Integral UHV compatible shroud, Liquid Nitrogen cooled shroud option
  • MASsoft control via RS232, USB or Ethernet LAN
  • Upgradeable to Plasma / SIMS specification

Software.

Every system ships with control software. Which package suits depends on whether you are running quantitative gas analysis, evolved gas work, or building your own acquisition routines.

MASsoft Professional Mass spectrometer control software supplied with all Hiden instruments.

Downloads.

Hiden's published documents for this instrument.

EPIC 5000 – Cluster Studies pdf EPIC – Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for Scientific Applications pdf Mass Spectrometers for Residual Gas Analysis – RGA pdf AMZ-QMS – Advanced Multi Zone Quadrupole Power Supply pdf AP-EPIC-0004 – Protonated Nitrosamide and its Potential Role in the Release of HONO from Snow & Ice pdf AP0164 – Dissociative electron attachment to carbonyl fluoride, F2CO pdf

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  • IDP Ion Desorption Probe

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  • EQS

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  • EQP Series

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  • PSM

    A mass and energy analyzer for plasma diagnostics

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