D3270 Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD)

The D3270 Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD) is a universal mass-sensitive detector that does not rely on the optical properties of the analyte, making it ideal for compounds lacking chromophores or fluorescent groups. It delivers stable baselines even under multi-solvent gradient conditions, ensuring high resolution and fast separations. The detector incorporates a 30 mW, 650 nm high-stability Class 1 laser and a high-sensitivity photomultiplier tube, providing excellent sensitivity and reproducibility. Flexible parameter control is available via a handheld controller or fully integrated Kromstation software, allowing adjustment of evaporation temperature, carrier gas flow, nozzle heating, sensitivity, signal bias, output range, sampling frequency, and digital filtering. Up to ten complete methods can be stored and recalled. Intelligent features include automatic power-on self-test, comprehensive alarms for temperature, flow, and pressure, and UDP-based communication, enabling safe and unattended operation.

Operation-Manual-for-D3270-ELSD.pdf

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Sampling Frequency	10 / 20 / 50 / 100 Hz
Evaporation Tube Temperature	Room temperature to 150 °C
Temperature Increment	1 °C
Temperature Control Accuracy	±1 °C
Gas Requirements	Clean air or nitrogen
Gas Input Pressure Range	0 – 5 bar (0 – 72.5 psi)
Gas Pressure Accuracy	0.01 bar
Gas Flow Accuracy	0.1 L/min
Gas Consumption	1.5 – 3 L/min
Eluent Flow Rate Range	0.01 – 3.0 mL/min
Zero Adjustment	Manual and automatic
Low Power Mode	Manual / remote trigger
Communication Interface	UDP (Ethernet)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 mm × 380 mm × 240 mm
Weight	14 kg
Power Supply	84 – 265 VAC, 40 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption	300 W
Fuse Rating	F5.0A / 250V

Performance

The D3270 ELSD is designed for universal detection in HPLC, UHPLC, GPC, preparative LC, and counter-current chromatography. It reliably detects non-volatile and semi-volatile compounds—including carbohydrates, lipids, polymers, surfactants, and natural products—without requiring UV absorption or derivatization. The detector maintains exceptional baseline stability during gradient elution, enabling high-resolution separations with fast methods. Fully integrated with the Kromstation chromatography workstation via UDP, it supports automated method control, real-time monitoring, and multi-step data processing. With its wide dynamic range, adjustable sensitivity, and customizable alarm thresholds, the D3270 delivers consistent quantitative performance and is ideally suited for pharmaceutical, biomedical, food, and chemical quality control laboratories.