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• LEAP HDX platform
• Software
• Models and specifications
• Support
• Consumables

• The total HDX platform
  Our total HDX platform covers the complete process: sample input >> the many meticulous steps of preparation >> optimizing mass spec utilization >> clear answers with minimal manual data curation.

  Faster answers
  Powerful information on protein structure in days – not weeks. Move more quickly, make better decisions.

  With HDExaminer, swiftly and easily analyze data from any MS instrument to get a complete picture of the overall deuteration behavior of your protein.

• Automation at its finest
  The most efficient system control, with unique temperature set points at all stages of the experiment to ensure reliable data. Sustained 0°C environment reduces back exchange, improves sample stability and overall reproducibility.

  Our Chronos for HDX software offers a streamlined interface for HDX users and automatically overlaps time points for maximum MS efficiency.

  Combines ease of use with advanced options, allowing promotion of user-defined parameters to the sample list, giving the operator control over all aspects of the method without complication.

  

  HDExaminer: a complete analytical tool for HDX experiments

  The Trajan LEAP HDX platform works natively with HDExaminer from Sierra Analytics, a complete software solution for HDX analysis, independent of MS data type.

  HDExaminer is designed with ease of use in mind, offering numerous ways to visualize your data. These include:

  • Deuteration level residue maps give you quick insight into the most important areas for study.
  • Protein state comparisons help you to spot differences in ligand-bound vs. unbound, mutant vs. wild type, modified vs. unmodified etc.
  • Zoom in on all individual residue results with isotope clusters, extracted ion chromatograms and color-coded confidence levels (vs. theoretical data).

  Unique fluidics automation for the best performance
  Trajan’s LEAP HDX platform incorporates an advanced cooling chamber for the trapping and chromatography phases which includes an enclosed valve and column chiller as well as solvent pre-conditioning.

  Digestion temperature is controlled independently with the protease column chamber, to allow improved digestion efficiency.

  A special 3 valve configuration enables zero-downtime backflushing for retention time stability, extended column life and superior carryover protection.

  Optimized fittings and precut tubing ensure maximum reliability and instrument up-time.

• Specifications	Compact	Base	Parallel (standard)	Parallel (extended)
  Automatic syringe selection for extended dynamic range	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Chilled syringe for quench/injection	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Vial capacity for 100 time point experiments	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Optimized valve fluidics for inline digestion and automatic backflushing	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Exchange time points down to 30 seconds	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Independent protease column temperature control	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Trajan HDX syringes	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Trajan ProDx protease columns optimized for low temperature	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Trajan ProDx trap columns optimized for low temperature	✔	✔	✔	✔
  Dual head for simultaneous operations	-	-	✔	✔
  Exchange time points down to 15 seconds	-	-	✔	✔
  Forward compatible capacity for future models	-	-	Optional	✔
  Secondary chilled syringe for protein handling	-	-	Optional	Optional
  Membrane protein filtration	-	Optional	Optional	Optional
  96 or 384 well microtiter plate capacity	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

  
  

• Expert training
  Trajan Scientific and Medical is the global expert in HDX automation. Our in-house specialists and experienced partners offer the best training and consulting available to achieve your HDX goals.

  Supporting more operation modes in more places than ever
  With 40 years combined experience in HDX and coupled to our unparalleled relationships with the global leaders in the technique worldwide, our HDX automation continues to offer application support for an ever-expanding portfolio of options.

  New features and integrations now offer you better access to membrane proteins, proteins at biologically relevant temperatures, and even more flexible protein regions than ever before.

  The Trajan LEAP HDX platform is supported directly by Trajan in Europe, Australia, Japan and the USA, and through partners in the Middle East, India and beyond.

  Service you can trust
  Our CTC manufacturer-certified service team is available to assist you in person, by phone and remote session.

  Now offering local time zone support in US, EU, ANZ and Asiatic time zones.

  Available extended support contracts, training and preventative maintenance schedules.

• Consumables designed for HDX
  Columns and fluidics specifically designed to optimize all aspects of the HDX user experience. From ease of use to reliability and sample stability, your success is our number one goal.

  ProDx Protease columns are designed to perform with lower carryover, lower backpressure, and better digestion characteristics at 0°C for longer lifetimes.

  ProDx Trap columns are uniquely engineered to operate under HDX experimental conditions.

  View the range of ProDx columns

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Expert infusion automation for your high sensitivity metabolomics and lipidomics experiments

High-throughput, high sensitivity and low carryover: the new infusion automation from Trajan offers you everything you need to bring your lipidomics mass spec workflow to its peak performance.

Move from manual sample infusion to the highest standard of infusion automation. With rapid cleanup between injections and best-in-class software architecture to integrate into your workflow, our infusion automation will elevate your lipidomics experiments.

Features and benefits

• High throughput
• High sensitivity
• Low carryover

The most consistent and flexible system available for infusion automation
Fully customizable infusion eliminates carryover concerns while saving you time. Allows for sample infusion at flow rates between 5 and 100 µL/min — directly into your ESI source via the injection valve — precisely and without pulsation. Compatible with both shotgun and targeted lipid analysis.

The powerful Chronos software can execute important operational and integration functions such as reading and reporting to LIMS software, as well as MS acquisition mode switching within a single infusion. The system maintains flow to the source while quickly and thoroughly washing the syringe system for the next infusion.

Exclusive inert configuration is available for your trickiest lipid classes — ensuring your samples never come into contact with any polymers.

“We just ran a whole pile of samples. It ran 24/7 without a hitch. Very reliable.” - Calvin Vary, PhD, Proteomics and Lipidomics Core Facility Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Maine, USA.

More

• Brochure - Infusion automation [PDF]

• LEAP PAL injector
• Software
• Specifications

• Upgrade sample throughput without worrying about carryover
  The LEAP PAL injector head is a syringe pump itself, making it the ideal sample delivery system for ESI flow rates, unlike conventional HPLC pumps.

  Many lipids are notorious for their adherence to glass and other surfaces resulting in carryover between samples. The special LCMS syringe tool incorporates unique features to minimize this carryover to below 1% for the abundant neutral and phospholipids and even lower for other species.

  The illustration below shows how this rapid washing is achieved. After washing the inside, the system will wash the needle externally and be ready to aspirate the next sample.

  
  Figure 1 Sample infusion

• Greatest experiment control with powerful, user-friendly software
  The infusion process is controlled using our Chronos software, allowing maximum compatibility with your preferred Chromatography Data System, LIMS and MS data systems.

  Method parameters are available for flow rates, infusion times, stabilization delays and cleanup conditions, MS acquisition method switching.

  With an optional second valve, standard chromatography methods can be used in the same sequence with direct infusion samples.

  
  Figure 2 An example Chronos infusion method

• Specifications
  Flow rate range	5-100 μL/min.
  Sample formats	Sealed and unsealed vials (1 mL, 2 mL, 10 mL); sealed and unsealed plates (96 and 384-well).
  Optional features	Sample cooling drawers (4-40°C), inert flow path, second valve for chromatography autosampling
  Sample capacity	Expandable capacity, from three plate tray holder, to 6 or 12 plate drawer stack(s). Capacity depends on vial/tray formats and drawer configuration, maximum 4 stacks
  Signal stability	Signal stability on a single sample has been demonstrated for 20 minutes. Long term stability confirmed in successful analysis of 400 samples over a 36 hour period (5 minute injection per sample).
  Computer requirements (minimum)	Operating system: Windows 7 SP1 (32 or 64 bit), Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. Hardware: Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 60 GB hard disk, 4 GB RAM, dedicated ethernet port or free location on local private network switch with 1 free USB port for security dongle. Monitor: 1366 x 768 (recommended 1440 x 900 or 1920 x 1080).