ALPHA II Platinum FT-IR Spectrometer

Description

Without sample preparation and without the need of any consumables. For recording the IR-spectrum any sample just has to be brought into contact with the ATR crystal, independent from its shape and composition. Due to the ergonomic one-finger clamp mechanism sampling of solid samples is very comfortable. Measurement times are typically below 1 minute. The measurement interface of the ALPHA-Platinum is a diamond ATR crystal with a very high mechanical and chemical robustness. Therefore the Platinum-ATR sampling module has a life time of >10 years. OPUS provides the right software user interface for the most efficient FTIR-analysis. From the measurement via evaluation to the final analysis report the user is guided in few steps through the analytical workflow. Therefore, ALPHA II is easily operated even by spectroscopic inexperienced personnel. Powerful but easy to use functions for verifying and identifying IR-spectra and performing quantitative analysis are included in the software. The ALPHA II fulfills all requirements to be used according to the demands of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Further validation options are available allowing operation of the ALPHA II in full compliance to cGMP/GMP, US, European and Japanese Pharmacopeia and 21 CFR Part11. System specifications: – Compact ALPHA II FT-IR spectrometer with diamond-ATR measurement interface – Robust metal housing – Small footprint: 22x30cm (including sampling module) – Weight: approx. 7kg – Spectral range: 350-8,000cm-1 (ALPHA II base spectrometer) – Spectral resolution: better than 2cm-1; option: better than 0.75cm-1 – RockSolid interferometer: gold mirrors, high throughput, permanent alignment, long life time >10 years – Diode laser, high wavenumber accuracy and precison, long life time >10 years – IR-Source: CenterGlow technology for continuously optimized light flux, long life-time > 5 years. – Detector: DTGS, temperature-controlled, high stability against external temperature changes – Sealed and desiccated optics – Internal validation unit (IVU) with reference standards for automated instrument tests of every ALPHA II setup and every measurement mode – Automated instrument tests for operational and performance qualification (OQ; PQ) – Easy exchange of ALPHA QuickSnap sampling modules – PermaSure: Automatic recognition and individual calibration of QuickSnap modules and ATR-crystal plates, Automatic performance test and load of appropriate measurement parameters when changing the configuration – PerformanceGuard: continuous monitoring of all spectrometer components, performance and humidity. – Validated OPUS/IR software, prepared to work fully compliant to GLP and GMP regulations – software-wizard for IR-spectroscopic quality control. Guides the operator through the complete analysis procedure from measurement, via spectrum evaluation to the final generation of the report – Platinum-ATR QuickSnap sampling module with diamond ATR-(ATR-LIB-COMPLETE+) includes ATR spectra from polymers, monomers, additives, plasticizer, fillers, building materials, cosmetics, excipients, organic and inorganic chemicals, biochemicals, fibres, proteins, fatty acids, lipids, ingredients, natural products, silicon containing compounds, solvents, pesticides, pollutants, semiconductors, dyes, paints, coatings, food, food additives, minerals, lubricants, surfactants, kidney stones, pharmaceuticals and drugs. > 26,000 ATR-FTIR-Spectra; requires OPUS 7.2 or higher; only available with order of spectrometer Warranty Extension to 10 Years for Interferometer Covers material costs on the replacement of defective parts of the scanning