Technical services

Gas Chromotography system with MS

Brand: Thermo
GC Model: Polaris-Q
MS Model: DSQ
Ionization: EI or CI (Methane)
Mass Range: 0-1000 amu
Resolution: Unit
Sample introduction: syringe injection, direct probe (incl air sensitive)

This is a complex system constructed of two LC system sharing the DAD and MS as detectors. One of the system is set as analytical system while the other as Semi-prep system.

Liquid Chromatography system (I)

Application: Semi-prep in Reverse Phase or HILIC mode
Brand: Thermo
Model: HPG-3000
Max flow: 10ml/min
Max pressure: 600 BAR / 9000 PSI
Max injection 2.5ml
Column: recommended 10mm ID
Software: Chromeleon 7.3

Liquid Chromatography system (II)
Application: Analytical in Reverse Phase or HILIC mode
Brand: Thermo
Model: HPG-3000
Max flow: 10ml/min
Max pressure: 500 BAR / 7500 PSI
Max injection 20ul
Column: recommended <4.6 mm ID (2.1/3/.4.6 mm ID with 5-2.6 particle size)
Software: Chromeleon 7.2.6

Learn more about the above systems here

Mass Spec

Brand: Thermo
Model: MCQ Plus
Type: single quad
Ionization: ESI
Mass range: 50-2000 amu (m/z)
Resolution: 2,000
Mass Accuracy: 0.1 Da
Software: mix

• The mass spectrometry facility is not-for-profit, and charges users operational costs based on the service they use. 
• Bills are generated quarterly and invoiced to faculty by the administrative office. 
• Internal users can use no more than $3000 of instrument time per year. 
• Machine-specific consumables are charged to the user (i.e special columns, SPE cartridges, SPMe fibers, standard, calibrants, etc.)
• Other consumables are the responsibility of the users (sample vials, pre-slit -lids, Septa lid, syringe filters, pipet tips, SPME vials, etc.)
• HPLC grade/LC-MS grade solvents and LC-MS grade additives ( TFA, FA, AA, etc.) for sample prep/eluents are provided, as well as GC-syringes and GC-MS solvents for sample prep.
• Parts for instruments not belonging to the department will be charged directly to the users.

To book an instrument or request training, please submit it through FOM systems.

• Designing and fabricating specialized equipment for faculty and researchers
• Assist with installation and maintenance computing hardware and software interfaced with instrumentation
• Assist assessing new equipment requirements and costs before purchase
• Assessing inoperable equipment for repair or replacement

• Work with lab staff on sources for equipment
• Manage repairs and calibration of lab instruments
• Maintain the software interface between computers and instruments

• The shop maintains a limited stock of parts and components
• Items may be ordered through the shop if not in stock

Where can I use ChemDraw?

• On your personal computer. Anyone with a UVic email address can download, install and use it for free.
• In UVic's general-access computing facilities

How do I install it?

For users to log into the Download Center and obtain a license to use the software, you will need to be registered.

• Go to the registration page and find the link for your institution. Clicking on the link will take you to a registration page where you will have to identify as a member of the University of Victoria. The Account ID field in the form will automatically fill in with your Account ID number.
• Visit the user registration page and enter your UVic email address for access
• You’ll be prompted to create a website user profile or log into an existing one.  Note that this is handy for future re-access of the download and your activation code
• Once logged-in, you’ll be taken to the download page, where you can obtain the installers for both Windows and Mac platforms, as well as the software manual in PDF format
• An email containing your personal activation code will automatically be sent to your UVic email address, usually within a few minutes
• Run the installer and enter your activation code when prompted
• Ready to use

I didn't receive my activation code.

• Review the above or check Revvity Signal's Quick Start Guide and make sure you followed the correct steps.
• Check your UVic email account including the Junk/Spam email folder.
• If you still haven't received an activation code, request UVic IT support.

How do I re-activate my ChemDraw installation after UVic has renewed its annual site subscription?

• Run ChemDraw
• Help menu, Activate ChemDraw Prime

I want chemdraw installed on the multi-user computers in my UVic laboratory.  What do I do?

For computers in multi-user scenarios such as classrooms or laboratories, it may not be practical for each user to apply one of their allotted activations to each computer; therefore, an alternative license-control scheme must be employed.  Please inquire with the Department of Chemistry to discuss eligibility and deployment.