Thermo Scientific Nicolet NIR User manual

Nicolet NIR

with OMNIC Paradigm software

User Guide

269-362000 Revision A March 2023

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NIR Module

The optional Thermo Scientific NIR Module offers convenient, reproducible diffuse reflection

sampling with the Nicolet™ iS™50 spectrometer using the Integrating Sphere or a fiber optic

accessory.

Figure 1-1: NIR Module

AThermo Scientific NIR Module (mounts on the left side of the spectrometer)

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Chapter 1

NIR Module

BFiber optic sampling area (optional)

CIntegrating Sphere sampling area

DThermo Scientific SabIR Probe

The NIR Module provides these enhanced features:

lIntegrated design

lPush button configuration

lTwo sampling options: local (Integrating Sphere) and remote (fiber optic, optional)

lUp to two dedicated detectors

lAutomated internal reference

lStandards wheel (contains 2%, 10%, 20%, 40%, and 80% glass filters and a polystyrene sample)

The optional fiber optic sampling area can be used with the Thermo Scientific SabIR diffuse reflection

probe, or with probes from other manufactures if they have SMA connectors. For information about

additional sampling modules for the Nicolet iS50 spectrometer, contact our sales representative in

your area.

NOTICE

Be sure that all persons operating this system read the site and safety manual

first.

Table of contents

NIR Module 3

Table of contents 4

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Conventions used in this manual 5

Operating precautions 7

Specifications 9

Compatible software 11

Integrating Sphere sampling 13

Fiber optic sampling 27

Using the optional SabIR Probe 29

Using fiber optic accessories from other manufacturers 47

Conventions used in this manual

DANGER

Avoid hazard. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Avoid hazard. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Avoid hazard. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

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NIR Module

NOTICE

Follow instructions with this label to avoid damaging the system hardware or losing data.

Note Contains helpful supplementary information.

Tip Provides helpful information that can make a task easier.

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Operating precautions

Read these operating precautions before using the NIR Module to avoid damaging your equipment.

Precautions for the Integrating Sphere:

lDo not pour liquids directly onto the Integrating Sphere.

lDo not use harsh detergents, chemicals, or abrasives to clean the surface of the Integrating

Sphere; these can damage the finish.

lMake sure your sample materials will not react with the sapphire crystal sampling window.

lUse solvents that do not react with sapphire crystals when cleaning the sampling window.

lAvoid scraping the sampling window with samples or sample containers.

lProtect the electrical port on the surface of the Integrating Sphere. If the connector is clogged or

jammed, contact a Thermo Scientific service representative.

Precautions for fiber optic cables:

lDo not drop the cables or knock them against a hard surface.

lDo not bend the cables or tightly coil them. The radius of the coils for the SabIR Probe should be

at least 30 cm. For other fiber optic accessories, refer to their user guides.

lAvoid twisting the cables when attaching the connectors to the ports.

lDo not over-tighten or use tools to tighten the connectors when attaching the cables to the ports.

lDo not touch the end of a fiber optic cable connector or use solvents to clean it.

lKeep a protective cap on each end of the cable when it is not in use.

Precautions for the SabIR Probe:

lDo not drop the probe or knock it against a hard surface.

lDo not subject the probe to rapid or excessive changes in temperature.

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Chapter 2

lWipe off spilled chemicals immediately.

lMake sure your sample material will not react with the sapphire sampling window.

lDo not allow hard materials (glass, metal, ceramic, etc.) to contact the sampling window.

lUse solvents that do not react with sapphire crystals when cleaning the sampling window.

lPower off the instrument before connecting the SabIR Probe.

lMake sure the probe is clean before you insert it into the holster.

lDo not use the probe by itself to measure liquids. When sampling liquids, use the transflectance

adapter available for the probe.

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Specifications

Feature Specification

Crystal material Sapphire

Internal reference Diffuse gold

Detector Dedicated Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs)

Table 3-1: Specifications for the Integrating Sphere sampling area

Feature Specification

Fiber optic connectors SMA type

Detector InGaAs

Probe (optional) Thermo Scientific SabIR diffuse reflection probe

SabIR Probe internal reference Spectralon®

Table 3-2: Specifications for the optional fiber optic sampling area

The NIR Module spectral range is dependent upon the spectrometer configuration. The table below

shows the available configurations and their corresponding spectral ranges.

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Chapter 3

Source Beamsplitter Detector Spectral range

White light CaF21InGaAs212,000 - 3,800 cm-1

White light XT-KBr3InGaAsb 11,000 - 3,800 cm-1

Table 3-3: NIR Module available spectral ranges

Note The NIR Module requires a CaF2 window installed in the external beam port on the left side

of the spectrometer.

1Calcium Fluoride

2Indium Gallium Arsenide

3Extended range Potassium Bromide

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