An automatic defect analysis system that can be used with confidence from your first analysis. Equipped as standard with enhanced functionality to support analyses.
AIRsight - Options
Optional Products for Infrared Measurement
TEC MCT Detector / Room Tempreture Detector (DLATGS)
Infrared spectra of polypropylene-based (containing TALC) resin for automotive bumpers are shown to the right to compare the three detectors. The sample was placed in a diamond cell and measured in transmission method. It was measured by the T2SL and TEC MCT with a 25 × 25 μm aperture size, and by the DLATGS with a 100 × 100 μm aperture size. Liquid nitrogen was not used with the TEC MCT, and it is evident that there is a little more noise in the spectrum collected with the T2SL, which does require liquid nitrogen. A larger aperture is needed for data collection with the DLATGS detector due to its much lower sensitivity than the T2SL and TEC MCT. However, the DLATGS does have the advantage of being able to measure the sample in the low wavenumber region (down to 400 cm−1).
Highlights of the Three Detectors
Choose the optimal detector for the application. The T2SL*1 detector is ideal for measuring microscopic areas 25 μm in size or smaller. A room temperature detector (DLATGS)*2, *3 is also available for acquiring data with a wavenumber range up to 400 cm−1.
| Detector | T2SL *1 | TEC MCT *2 | DLATGS *2,*3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard/Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Suitable Measurement Size | 10 × 10 μm or larger | 25 × 25 μm or larger | 100 × 100 μm or larger *4 |
| Liquid Nitrogen | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Measured Wavenumber Range | 5,000–700 cm−1 | 5,000–700 cm−1 | 4,600–400 cm−1 |
* 1: Liquid nitrogen is required when using the T2SL.
* 2: TEC MCT and DLATGS cannot be installed at the same time.
* 3: The DLATGS can measure across a wide wavenumber range. However, its sensitivity is substantially lower than the T2SL and TEC MCT.
* 4: Measurable size in transmission/reflection method.
ATR Reflecting Objective Mirror
Spectrum of Substance Attached to a Fiber,
Identified as a Phenol-Based Resin
Featuring a cone-type prism, this single-reflection objective mirror results in 15× magnification and a 45-degree mean incident angle. The slide-on type prism makes it easy to switch back and forth between visible observation and infrared measurement modes. The mirror is especially useful for analyzing samples that do not transmit or reflect infrared light easily, such as paper or plastic samples, stains, and other extremely thin areas.
- ATR Pressure Sensor
This pressure sensor is for ATR measurements using an ATR objective mirror. It prevents prism damage due to excessive pressure. It can also be used to automatically measure how tightly the sample is pressed against the prism.
- Type CII Diamond Cell
This compression cell is used to compress micro samples very thin for direct measurement under the microscope. It can be used for samples such as plastics and fibers. This CII cell features a large thin window plate made of artificial diamond (1.6 mm diameter).
Library
Contaminant Library for LabSolutions™ IR P/N 206-33179-91
Shimadzu's new proprietary library is especially useful for analyzing contaminants in tap water and foods. The library includes information from actually collected contaminant samples and information about service parts commercially marketed for tap water applications. It also includes a collection of X-ray fluorescence profiles (PDF files). Consequently, it can significantly improve the accuracy of contaminant searches. Unlike previous libraries, this library of mixture information covers the extensive knowl-edge and experience necessary for qualitative analysis.
Thermally-Damaged Plastics Library*1 P/N 206-33039-91
Unlike previous libraries, this library includes information about plastics that have degraded due to oxidation associated with heat. The library is especially useful for analyzing contaminants, which are commonly degraded.
*1 Spectra were measured and acquired at the Hamamatsu Industrial Research Institute of Shizuoka Prefecture and compiled as a library by Shimadzu Corporation.
UV-Damaged Plastics Library*2 P/N 206-31808-41
Unlike previous libraries, this library includes information about plastics degraded by ultraviolet rays.
Because many contaminants are degraded, this library is especially useful for such cases. It is also useful for analyzing microplastics.
*2 Plastics degraded using an Iwasaki Electric super accelerated weathering tester were measured and compiled as a library by Shimadzu Corporation.
KnowItAll Bundle
Activate John Wiley & Sons, Inc. KnowItAll from a button in the LabSolutions IR software to automatically transfer the active spectrum. With KnowItAll, you can perform searches using a rich library, analysis of constituent components and constituent ratios by mixture analysis, and functional group analysis by searching for functional groups of specified peaks.
Optional Software
Mapping Program
The line or area mapping modes can be selected for either infrared or Raman measurements, whereas the depth (line) mapping mode can be selected for Raman measurements*3. The mapping range, measurement interval, and other parameters can be specified directly on the synthesized visual image. For infrared measurements, in addition to typical transmission and reflection mapping modes, an ATR microscope mapping measurement can be selected (which requires an optional ATR objective mirrors and pressure sensor). Using the measurement results, a chemical image can be created based on peak heights/areas, multivariate analysis (PCA/MCR), or similarity to a target spectrum in order to visualize the distribution of components that otherwise cannot be confirmed visually.
*3 Functionality for random mapping of up to 60 points is included as standard.