FT/IR-4X Spectrometer

The FT/IR-4X is a powerful Mid-IR FTIR spectrometer (wavenumber range 7800 to 350 cm-1), with many features that you find in a research-grade instrument, such as non-hygroscopic KRS-5 windows to prevent damage to the interferometer, a temperature controlled DLaTGS detector and a high-output ceramic source for maximum sensitivity. Permanent optical alignment is guaranteed by corner cube (retro-reflective) mirrors with auto-alignment for maximum energy. With high resolution 0.4cm-1 and an S/N greater than 35,000:1.

For most routine analysis the FT/IR-4X is used with the integrated ATR-PRO 4X single bounce ATR with a choice of prisms, including a high throughput monolithic diamond, germanium (ideal for carbon-black samples) or ZnSe.

For flexible applications, a second detector can be added, such as an MCT or InGaAs with automatic exchange and dedicated options to work from the near- to mid-IR and from mid- to the far-IR.

The FT/IR-4X can be coupled to any of the IRT Series of FTIR microscopes to create a versatile system for both micro and macro FTIR spectroscopy.

The powerful control and analysis software, Spectra Manager™ Suite, is compatible with Windows 10 or 11 Pro and Enterprise with a user-customizable interface for automating routine tasks such as sample identification and quality testing using Quick-Start and QC Compare (with build your own library capability).

KnowItAll® informatics package is included with 13,000 free spectra for life (HaveItAll 250,000 for free evaluation for three months).

System Features

• Wavenumber range, with standard DLaTGS detector 7800 to 350 cm-1
• Optional NIR and Far IR options with ceramic light source or halogen lamp, fixed broad-band beam-splitter and two detector positions
• Comprehensive range of sampling accessories with IQX Accessory recognition for solids, liquids and gases
• Built-in automated validation with NIST traceable polystyrene and glass filters
• Vibration-proof optical bench
• Large sample compartment
• Corner-cube (retro-reflective) mirrors with automatic energy alignment
• Purgeable sections: sample compartment and detector housing (interferometer as option)
• High-sensitivity DLaTGS detector
• Options for FTIR microscopy and IR Imaging
• Up to 80Hz Rapid scan with interval scan for fast kinetic measurement
• Wavenumber extension for NIR, mid-IR and far-IR
• Optional 21 CFR part 11, IQ OQ and GxP compliance

Simple Operation

The FT/IR-4X is controlled by Spectra Manager™ Suite cross-platform software. This includes a wide variety of standard functions such as spectra measurement, Quick-Start, QC Compare and quantitative analysis. Additional applications can be added, such as chemometrics (PLS, PCR, CLS etc.). The sample measurement screen can be fully customized according to user requirements, and each customised screen and parameters can be saved for different users (User Adaptive Software).