Comparing QCM-D devices: QCM-I vs QCM-I Mini
The QCM-I and QCM-I Mini are both quartz crystal microbalance devices with dissipation monitoring capabilities (QCM-D) with different feature set to support various market segments. See below the list how these QCM-D analytical instruments compare to each other.
| QCM-I More Versatile QCM-D device | QCM-I Mini More Compact QCM-D device | |
| Ready to use, with complete fluidic system | Standard | Optional |
| Number of QCM channels | 2, upgradable to 4 | 1 + 1 external |
| Temperature controlled channels | 2, upgradable to 4 | 1 |
| Independently temperature controlled channels (unique from competitors) | all | 1 |
| Temperature range of channels | 4°C to 80°C | 15°C to 65°C |
| Adaptor to external temperature probe | optional | n.a. |
| PC with pre-installed BioSense control and data acquisition software | standard | standard |
| Fluidics | pump + valves | static/manual |
| Peristaltic pump to independently control the liquid flow in the channels | standard | optional |
| Sample selection valve, 5 port, manual, all channels | standard | optional |
| Semiautomatic, programmable sample injection valve, one channel | standard | optional |
| On site installation, training | standard | optional |
| More info and price | More info and price |