Column oven compatibility
Temperature control is essential for achieving reproducible, high-quality results in high-performance proteomics analysis. Below is an overview of recommended and compatible column heating solutions for use with Aurora Series columns, based on platform and column format.
HeatSync™ 2-Channel Controller
Recommended for Thermo Scientific and SCIEX users
Introducing the HeatSync range of temperature control solutions. A purpose-built companion designed to enhance the performance and capabilities of IonOpticks products. HeatSync delivers reliable, consistent column heating for the following formats: XT, XS, and 5 cm Aurora Rapid columns.
60 cm Aurora Frontier XT
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x75 XT & Aurora Ultimate XS
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x150 XT & Aurora Ultimate XS
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x75 XT & Aurora Elite XS
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x150 XT & Aurora Elite XS
8 cm Aurora Rapid 8x75 XT
8 cm Aurora Rapid 8x150 XT
5 cm Aurora Rapid 5x75
5 cm Aurora Rapid 5x150
Note: The HeatSync™ 2-Channel Controller, together with the HeatSync™ Rapid 5 cm Column Housing and Regulator, offers a new heating solution designed for the 5 cm Aurora Rapid columns 5x75 and 5x150.
IonOpticks Column Heater – 1st Generation
Suitable for Thermo Scientific and SCIEX users
Used with the IonOpticks Column Heater, this solution provides reliable and consistent column heating for the following XT and XS column formats:
60 cm Aurora Frontier XT
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x75 XT & Aurora Ultimate XS
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x150 XT & Aurora Ultimate XS
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x75 XT & Aurora Elite XS
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x150 XT & Aurora Elite XS
8 cm Aurora Rapid 8x75 XT
8 cm Aurora Rapid 8x150 XT

Note: The IonOpticks Heater (1st Generation) is not compatible with the HeatSync™ Regulator (Part No. HS5CMREG01).
Sonation Column Oven PRSO-V1/PRSO-V2
Compatible with Bruker and Thermo systems (Thermo Nanospray Flex source only).
Supports the following Aurora and CSI columns:
60 cm Aurora Frontier & Frontier CSI
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x75 & Ultimate CSI
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x150 & Ultimate CSI
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x75 & Elite CSI
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x150 & Elite CSI
Note: 5 cm Aurora Rapid 5x150 or 5x75 columns do not fit into the Sonation Column Oven.
For pricing and availability, please contact Sonation directly.
For Bruker systems only
This toaster is compatible with the full CSI range, including shorter column formats:
60 cm Aurora Frontier CSI
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x75 CSI
25 cm Aurora Ultimate 25x150 CSI
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x75 CSI
15 cm Aurora Elite 15x150 CSI
8 cm Aurora Rapid 8x75 CSI
8 cm Aurora Rapid 8x150 CSI
5 cm Aurora Rapid 5x75 CSI
5 cm Aurora Rapid 5x150 CSI
Important: When heating 5 cm Aurora Rapid and 8 cm Aurora Rapid CSI columns, ensure the grounding arm in the Column Toaster is metallic. If not, you must purchase an upgraded grounding arm from IonOpticks (Part No. GNDARM01 / GNDARM02) to establish a good earth connection.
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