FTIR Spectrometer

The configurable optical system applies to virtually any FTIR application, from simple MidIR measurement to more complex analysis in the near and far IR. Research-based measurements are easily performed using the FT/IR-6X spectrometer with options such as full vacuum, gold-coated optics, rapid scan, and step scan.

User-exchangeable components combined with full automation make it possible to perform spectral measurements from 25,000 cm^-1 to 20 cm^-1 without touching the system. The FT/IR-6X spectrometer is compatible with a range of vacuum and configurable emission ports to perform experiments outside the sample compartment and is also compatible with the comprehensive range of IR microscopes.

Multi Detector

User exchangeable beam splitters and windows

Wavelength Range

The standard spectrometer uses a Ge/KBr beam splitter with KRS-5 windows and a DLaTGS detector with KRS-5 windows, spectral range 7,800 to 350 cm^-1. There are a wide range of options to change the spectral range from 25,000 to 10 cm^-1, including a fully automated beam splitter and window exchange for unattended operation. With the widest choice of materials, a wide spectral range can be covered using a minimum number of components including a combination  of new broad-band beam splitter, window, and detector materials covering the Mid-IR to Far-IR

Nitrogen Purge and Evacuation

A multi-zone N₂ purge system is standard. This can be used to minimize the interference from environmental gases and vapors (CO₂ and H₂O elimination algorithms are also included).  Available as an option, the interferometer, sample chamber, and detector areas can all be independently evacuated in a full or partial vacuum instrument  (useful for fast sample loading) to completely eliminate CO₂ and H₂0 for the most sensitive sample measurements and as the moving mirror does not rely on an air-bearing, the vacuum can easily be maintained.

Emission Ports and Light Introduction

The FT/IR-6X has several options for optical ports with a range of window materials for the measurement of external sources of light and black body devices.

Rapid Scan

Optional Rapid Scan offers spectral collection at up to 20 Hz.

FT/IR-6X System Features:

• Aluminum optics
• Long-life VCSEL laser diode (HeNe as an option)
• High output ceramic source, Ge/KBr beam splitter, and DLaTGS detector.
• Emission port optics for black body measurement, external light characterization, etc.
• A full range of sampling accessories with IQX accessory recognition
• Vibration-proof optical bench
• Large sample compartment
• Corner-cube mirrors with auto-alignment to optimize energy throughput
• Purgeable and vacuum sample compartment and optical bench
• Optional detectors include – photodiodes, DLaTGS, InGaAs, InSb, MCT, and He-cooled Bolometers
• Range of beam splitter materials with either manual or automatic exchange
• Optional FTIR microscopy and IR Imaging for both micro and macro measurement
• Rapid scan
• Wavenumber extension option (25,000 to 20 cm^-1)
• Vibrational Circular Dichroism (VCD) option
• Powerful Data Analysis with Spectra Manager™ Suite 2.5

The FT/IR-6X is controlled by Spectra Manager™ cross-platform software. Spectra Manager™ includes Spectra measurement, Quick-Start, spectral comparison, and quantitative analysis as standard functions. Library search and analysis with  KnowItAll Informatics JASCO Edition.

The sample measurement screen can be customized according to user requirements and the customized screen and parameters can be saved for future use (User Adaptive Software).

Advanced Measurement Screen of Spectra Manager™

Sequence

Measurement parameters and data acquisition/spectral processing sequence are displayed.

Results Display

Data analysis results such as spectral comparison and sample quantification are displayed and readily available.

Real-Time Monitoring

A real-time data processing function can be used to verify the current spectrum during measurements. Spectra stored in thumbnails can also be overlaid with the current spectrum during sample measurements.

Zoom

Target peak and functional group information can be easily checked using the zoom function.

Thumbnail

The measured spectra can be stored as thumbnails within the thumbnail window. The thumbnails can be individually selected and viewed in Spectra view.

Real-Time Data Processing

Before the start of sample measurement, the data processing procedures can be verified by checking the results of real-time data processing in a preview window.