• Simple column selection with huge built-in library
• Automatic titration of buffers across a broad pH range
• Quick and easy transfer of methods to production-scale
• UNICORN method wizard
• High performance purification and characterization
• State-of-the-art computer-controlled pumps and UV/conductance monitors
• UV-Vis detection of up to three wavelengths simultaneously

Technical Specifications

• Flow Rate: 0.01-100 ml/min
• Operating Pressure Max.: 10 MPa (1450 psi)
• Operating Pressure [Sample Pump] Max.: 10 MPa (290 psi)
• Tubing i.d. [Flow Path]: 0.75 mm
• Multiple Wavelength Detection: Yes, up to 3 wavelengths
• UV Wavelength: 190-700 nm
• Flow Cell Path Length: 2 mm (optional 10 mm)
• pH Monitoring: 2-12
• Multiple Sample Injection: Yes, up to 8 samples
• Autosampler Injection: Optional
• Automatic Buffer Preparation: BufferPrep
• Buffer Selection: 11 buffer inlets
• Relative Humidity: 10%-95% (non condensing)
• pH Stability Long Term: 1-13
• pH Stability Short Term: 1-14
• Viscosity: max 5 cP
• Voltage: 100-120/220-240 VAC
• Power Consumption: 600 VA
• Protection Class: IP 20
• Pump Type: Piston pump, metering type
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 480 mm x 610 mm x 470 mm
• Weight: 67 kg

AKTA Explorer systems use one working platform for all techniques and sample loads from µg to g scale. Systems can be configured for use at flow rates of up to 100 ml/min (pressure 10 MPa) or 10 ml/min (pressure 25 MPa). Fine-tuning system settings ensure optimum running conditions for all modern high performance media. Pre-programmed method templates and optimized system configurations minimize preparation time by allowing rapid media screening, method scouting and optimization as well as scale up experiments. Dedicated method templates are supplied for the most common scouting procedures including automatic media screening and automatic eluent pH scouting for ion exchange chromatography.

UNICORN®, a control platform, handles all AKTA systems including the AKTA Explorer. The platform controls production systems at a kg scale. The UNICORN® platform ensures quick and simple communications as well as optimized methods for production scale processes. Obtaining fast results with the least possible steps is guaranteed with the unique combination of AKTA system configurations and UNICORN® control.

Easy, safe selection of columns optimally suited to the purification task.

AKTA Explorer systems include an extensive column library with details of run parameters for each pre-packed column. When the user selects a column, the AKTA Explorer instinctively sets the column volume, flow rate and pressure limit parameters into the method template. This automatic configuration protects the system from damaging events including over pressure. Previous experience and special knowledge become unnecessary in optimizing product features. The AKTA Explorer System is available in 2 variations, the AKTA Explorer 10 and the AKTA Explorer 100.