FTIR Spectroscopy

IRTracer-100 | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer

The Shimadzu IRTracer-100 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer achieves excellent sensitivity with an SN ratio of 60,000:1, high resolution at 0.25 cm^-1, and high-speed scanning capable of 20 spectra/second. The performance of medium and higher end models is supported by high reliability including advanced dynamic alignment and an interferometer with a dehumidifier. This is compatible with applications active in a variety of circumstances, with a library of approximately 12,000 spectra and data analysis programs for contaminant analysis, and time course and rapid scan programs for reaction tracking.

IRTracer-100 Spectrophotometer overview

• Excellent Sensitivity and Reliability: High Sensitivity, Resolution, and Speed:Techniques to stabilize and optimize the interferometer provide high sensitivity.
• New Generation of Workstation – LabSolutions IR: LabSolutions IR software has been optimized for network applications, includes an extensive library of spectra, and features a high-performance search function. In addition, Macro functions provide automation and labor savings.
• Meeting the Needs of a Wide Range of Analyses: Two main application programs support all analyses. A wide variety of options to meet every application is available.

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IRSpirit-X Series | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer

Shimadzu IRSpirit-X FTIR spectrophotometers are extremely compact, but can still be used with standard accessories from Shimadzu and other manufacturers. IRSpirit instruments come with IR Pilot software, which offers 23 application programs without the need for parameter setup. Measure multiple samples with just a few clicks. You can choose from the highly sensitive IRSpirit-TX, the affordable IRSpirit-LX, and the highly reliable IRSpirit-ZX with its moisture-resistant design.

IRSpirit-X Series Overview

Space-Saving, Expandable

• Great for Small Lab Spaces
• Standard-Sized Sample Compartment in a Compact Bench

FTIR Made Easier

• IR Pilot™ Pre-built Macro Program
• Spectrum Advisor Function
• Contaminant Analysis Program
• Identification Test Program

Reliability to Deploy with Confidence

• Technology Inherited from Higher-End Models
• Reliable Parts Come with a 10-Year Warranty. Note: There is an additional work fee for replacing parts.
• High Durability Due to Humidity-Resistant Design
• IRSpirit-X Internal Dehumidifier (Optional) Ensures Robustness
• Instrument Status Monitoring

• Easy Macro – Just a Single Click Launches Routine Work

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IRXross | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer

The Shimadzu IRXross Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer creates a new concept for infrared spectroscopy. It offers the optimal solution for a new era with a range of diverse application requirements.

IRXross Spectrophotometer overview

• High-End Sensitivity for Countless Applications:The IRXross is a mid-level FTIR model that achieves high-end level S/N. It enables best-in-class low noise with P-P values of 55,000:1 for one minute of integration.
• Built-in Analytical Intelligence: Easy Navigation with IR Pilot™ Ensures Anyone Can Get Started Easily. A total of 23 macro application programs are included. Even operators unfamiliar with FTIR analysis can analyse samples easily by selecting the purpose of analysis and attachment used. There is no need to set parameters. Multiple samples can be analysed with a single click.
• Complies Fully with Regulations: Humidity-Resistant Window Material Compatible with the Wavenumber Measurement Range Specified in Pharmacopoeia.
• Data Integrity Compliance: An audit trail to ensure the reliability of data and document e-mail transmission functions when any event occurs in the system can be set up. User accounts are managed using passwords, where password length, complexity, and term of validity must satisfy specified requirements.  It is possible to set lockout functions to prevent illegal access and set up registered users.

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AIMsight | Infrared Microscope

The Shimadzu AIMsight provides analysis systems for all users and an automatic analysis system that can be used with confidence from your first analysis, it is equipped as standard with enhanced functionality to support analyses.

AIMsight Infrared Microscope overview

Observe

• Loading Samples Is Easy: Pressing the [Eject Sample] button makes it easy to load and remove samples by automatically lowering the stage and switching the objectives to expand space. Furthermore, the lower Condenser mirror can be removed to enable reflectance/ATR measurements of samples up to 40 mm thick.
• Wide-Field Camera and Microscope Camera: The wide-field camera and microscope camera help observe samples efficiently. In addition to observing a large area up to 10 × 13 mm, the wide-field camera also supports variable digital zooming. Furthermore, by sharing positional information with the microscope camera, it achieves a digital zoom function capable of zooming to a magnification of about 330× for observing areas as small as 30 × 40 µm. (The microscope camera supports variable digital zoom magnifications up to 10×.)
• Visible/Infrared Dual View System: Infrared spectra can be measured while checking a visible image of the sample. Spectra can be measured while confirming the position of objects, which avoids the trouble of switching back and forth between visible light and infrared light. Used in combination with the tiling function, visible observations, and infrared measurements can be performed anywhere within the stage operating range, eliminating the need to reposition the sample.

Measure

• Automatic Contaminant Recognition System: The functionality for automatically recognizing objects is included standard. The analyst simply clicks one button for the software to automatically recognize objects. Two types are available: the standard type or the micro type for extremely small areas, which can be selected based on the purpose of analysis. Samples can either be measured with the automatically selected measurement positions left unchanged or the analyst can add or delete measurement positions. A sample image is automatically saved for each measured spectrum. That makes it easy to confirm the sample or measurement positions later.
• Best-in-Class S/N Ratio: The AIMsight has been optimized to measure extremely small areas. The AIMsight achieves a 30,000:1 S/N ratio, the best in its class. Consequently, it can quickly obtain excellent spectra from even microscopic objects.
• High-Sensitivity ATR Measurement: Due to a steep incident angle for the infrared light, the AIMsight is able to acquire excellent distortion-free ATR spectra even when measuring samples with a high refractive index, such as black rubber. In addition, the Ge prism (P/N 206-32600-41) has an anti-reflective coating that provides high sensitivity.
• Length Measurement Function: A length measurement function has been added to AMsolution. The length of the target object can now be measured in images obtained with the infrared microscope. In addition, with a single click, the length measurement results can be output as a report.

Analyse

• Fully Supports the Identification of Contaminants: Various libraries are available, such as Contaminant Library, Thermally-Damaged and UV-Damaged Plastic Library.
• Contaminant Analysis Program: The contaminant analysis program – the functionality for automatically qualifying objects – is included as a standard feature in LabSolutions™ IR software. Measured spectra using AMsolution can be loaded directly into LabSolutions IR and analyzed. The contaminant analysis program identifies measured objects with high precision using a spectral library for substances commonly detected as contaminants in combination with Shimadzu’s proprietary identification algorithm (patent JP5205918). Even if objects are mixtures, the system searches for the primary and secondary components and displays the probability of the substances identified. It is not necessary to specify the number of components in the mixture, so analysis is easy, even for people with little experience with infrared analysis.
• Chemical Imaging: The invisible distribution of chemicals can be visualized based on peak height or area, multivariate analysis (PCR/MCR), or spectral similarity to target spectra.

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AIRsight | Infrared and Raman Microscope

The Shimadzu AIRlight Infrared and Raman Microscope is based on a combination of two analytical techniques to provide complementary molecular information.

This simple system improves the efficiency of analytical operations by making it easy to perform all process steps from sample observation to data analysis.

AIRsight Infrared and Raman Microscope overview

Both FTIR and Raman Spectra Can Be Measured without Moving Samples

Because samples do not need to be moved, both infrared and Raman spectra can be measured from the same position in an extremely small area. That means information about both organic and inorganic substances can be obtained from the same position, which can significantly improve the accuracy of qualitative analysis. In addition, Shimadzu’s proprietary wide-view camera and microscope camera (for infrared measurements) or objective lens (for Raman measurements) help improve sample observation efficiency. The wide-view camera not only enables observation of large areas up to 10 × 13 mm, but it also supports variable digital zooming. Furthermore, it shares positional information with the microscope camera and objective lenses.
The microscope camera can be used to observe areas as small as 30 × 40 μm, the 50× objective lens to observe areas as small as 15 × 20 μm, and the 100× objective lens to observe extremely small areas as small as 7.5 × 10 μm.

One Software to Measure and Analyze Both FTIR and Raman Spectra

You can easily switch between infrared and Raman measurements with a click. In addition, infrared and Raman spectra can be superimposed and displayed, and various analyses can be performed.

Obtain Organic and Inorganic Information with One Instrument

Infrared microscopes can analyze organic substances, but it is difficult to obtain information for many inorganic substances.
On the other hand, Raman microscopes can obtain information about inorganic substances such as titanium oxide and carbon, in addition to organic substances. In contrast, a single AIRsight unit can analyze mixtures of both organic and inorganic substances.

AIRsight Features for Raman Measurements

• Confocal optical system used: Enables Raman measurements with excellent spatial resolution
• Equipped standard with 532 nm and 785 nm lasers: Characteristics of the lasers
  • 532 nm : Light scatters more easily, making it easier to obtain peak intensities.
  • 785 nm : Less affected by fluorescence, making it more suitable for fluorescent samples.
• Systems can be equipped with either a 50× or 100× objective lens (or both): Selectable depending on the target measurement area
• Includes XYZ correction for lens switching between infrared and Raman measurements: Enables both infrared and Raman measurements from the same location.

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