Column oven compatibility

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). However, the HeatSync 5 cm Column Housing can still be used with the first-generation heater controller by applying a delta temperature setting.


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.


Bruker Column Toaster
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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