Agilent 7890A 5975C VL TAD GCMS System w/ 7693 Autosampler

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Price and cost of ownership of Agilent 7890A 5975C VL TAD GCMS System w/ 7693 Autosampler

The Agilent 7890A GC combined with the 5975C VL TAD (Triple-Axis Detector) GC/MS System and 7693 Autosampler is a solid mid-tier analytical setup used in a range of applications including environmental monitoring, food safety, and industrial QC. A new system costs around $65,000, while a refurbished unit is typically available for $40,000, offering an attractive balance of performance and affordability. The 7890A Gas Chromatograph provides excellent reliability and fast oven ramping, while the 5975C VL TAD MSD delivers good sensitivity and low noise, benefiting from the enhanced ion optics of the triple-axis design. This configuration is particularly useful for laboratories that require dependable quantitation at moderate detection limits. The 7693 Autosampler enhances efficiency by enabling unattended, high-throughput sampling. Ongoing operational costs include consumables like septa, liners, columns, and filaments, in addition to gases (usually helium or hydrogen) and maintenance for the MSD and autosampler. Turbo pump upkeep and software licensing may also add to total cost of ownership over time. For labs seeking dependable GC/MS performance without the premium price of newer systems, a certified refurbished 7890A/5975C VL TAD system is a strong, cost-effective solution that offers proven technology with a lower upfront investment.

Agilent 7890A 5975C VL TAD GC/MS – A Trusted Tool for Routine and Regulated Analysis

The Agilent 7890A 5975C VL TAD GC/MS System with 7693 Autosampler is ideal for detecting and identifying volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds in complex samples. It performs exceptionally well in environmental testing, including the analysis of pollutants in drinking water, wastewater, soil, and air. In food safety labs, it helps detect pesticide residues, contaminants, and additives in both raw and processed foods. Pharmaceutical laboratories use this system for quality control, impurity profiling, and residual solvent testing. Forensic labs rely on it to screen for drugs and toxins in biological samples. With its Triple-Axis Detector (TAD) for reduced background noise and the automated 7693 autosampler for consistent injections, this system offers the precision, sensitivity, and efficiency needed for both routine testing and regulatory compliance across EPA, AOAC, and USP standards. The system supports a wide range of validated methods that use direct liquid injection workflows. It is compatible with EPA Method 8270D for analyzing semi-volatiles in environmental samples, and with EPA Methods 524.2 and 524.3 when configured for aqueous injection. In pharmaceutical testing, it meets the requirements of USP <467> for residual solvent analysis. In food safety, it supports AOAC 2007.01 and FDA Pesticide Residue Monitoring Programs, enabling accurate detection of trace pesticide residues. While ASTM D5501 is typically performed using GC-FID, the 7890A 5975C system may be adapted for component confirmation in non-routine or supplemental workflows. With its low-noise VL diffusion pump and robust design, this system is a dependable choice for high-throughput, regulated testing across multiple industries.