FTIR X-Series Specifications

FT/IR 8X

Standard Wavenumber Measurement Range

7,800 to 350 cm^-1

Optional Extended Wavenumber Range

25000 to 20 cm^-1

Resolution

0.07, 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2, 4, 8, 16 cm^-1

Sample Chamber

Size: 200 (W) × 260 (D) × 185 (H) mm
Optical path: Center focus, light axis 70 mm high

Interferometer

28º Michelson interferometer with corner-cube mirror, sealed structure (KRS-5 window, optional window is also available), auto-alignment mechanism, DSP control, aluminum mirror coating

Mirror Coating

Gold (Au)

N₂ Purge and Vcuum

Sample/Detector Compartment

Interferometer

Full Vacuum (Optional)

Drive Method

Mechanical bearing,
electromagnetic drive

Rapid Scan

40 spectra/sec. (16 cm^-1 resolution)

Step Scan

5 msec (optional: 10 nsec)

Beam Splitter

Standard: Ge/KBr
Option: Broad band Quartz, Si/CaF₂, Broad band KBr, Broad band mylar, Mid-far IR broad band, (exchangeable, optional automatic beam splitter changer is available)

Light Source

Standard: High-intensity ceramic source
Option: Halogen lamp (factory option only)

Detector

DLaTGS (with Peltier temperature control) (standard)

Optional Detectors

MCT-N, MCT-M, MCT-W, MCT-PV, Si photodiode (visible, near IR), InSb, InGaAs, DLATGS (PE window), Broad band DLATGS, Si bolometer, and DLATGS (for micro measurement). Up to 2 detectors can be mounted inside the main unit, and the external detector unit should be applied if more than 3 detectors are used (PC switching). There are some limited detectors for mounting inside the main unit, and up to 2 detectors can be mounted to the external detector unit.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
(4 cm^-1, 1 min, near 2,200 cm^-1)

55,000:1

Gain Switching

Auto, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128

Communication

USB 2.0

Dimensions and Weight

FT/IR-8X Purge Model:
600 (W) × 690 (D) × 315 (H) mm, 56 kg
FT/IR-8X V Interferometer Vacuum Model:
600 (W) × 690 (D) × 315 (H) mm, 58 kg
FT/IR-8X FV Full Vacuum Model:
600 (W) × 700 (D) × 355 (H) mm, 70 kg
Power supply unit:
85 (W) × 260 (D) × 197 (H) mm, 4.7 kg