molecular spectroscopy

Designed for laboratories with

Product Specifications
quality control, analytical services
or forensic duties, the Nicolet iS10
FT-IR spectrometer delivers the
highest confidence in the verifica-
tion and identification of materials.
The Nicolet iS10 spectrometer is
designed for maximum assurance
in its ability to sample and solve
challenging problems with a
minimal investment in time.
Nicolet iS10
FT-IR Spectrometer
Infrared spectroscopy with confidence

The Thermo Scientific Nicolet™ iS™10 FT-IR Designed for Instrument

spectrometer includes features that validate Qualification
the instrumental performance, verify the System Performance Verification (SPV) is a
quality of materials, create SOPs and suit- powerful tool to ensure that the spectrometer
ability tests, identify unknowns or mixtures, is performing as expected, day after day. SPV
and quantify mixture ingredients. The includes hardware and software to test the
Nicolet iS10 has been developed especially instrument against the ASTM E1421 method
for the material characterization process, by using Shott NG-11 and NIST traceable
from loading sample information to final standards, contained in a built-in motorized
report. The Nicolet iS10 is designed for use wheel. The Nicolet iS10 system verification
by any skill level, with many tasks capable is programmable and can be set for:
of being completed in one click. • Daily performance verification
• System suitability
• Validation standards expiration date
• Scheduling preventative maintenance visits

Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Nicolet iS10 FT-IR Spectrometer Designed for Ease of Use Humidity and Vapor Protection
The Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer has been designed for the ease • Sealed and desiccated optical bench with protective coating on
of use and reliability required by laboratories with heavy workloads. KBr windows
• Rechargeable desiccant cartridges
• Easy to access, rechargeable desiccants and built-in humidity
indicator • Humidity indicator
• Integrated scan button and SOP builder, for simple user interface, • Multi-zone pressure system for optional purge
consistency and productivity
• Nicolet Smart Accessory™ technology for simple accessory exchange Frequency Calibration
and experimental conditions setup • HeNe laser tube
• Material verification package with standard and high sensitivity • Does not require software optimization or calibration
correlation algorithm, to fit variability of tested materials
• Innovative multi-component analysis allows identification of Spectrometer Performance Validation
principal ingredients of mixtures, enabling every laboratory to • Integrated validation wheel with NG-11 and NIST traceable
troubleshoot contamination problems with confidence polystyrene film standards, serialized
The Nicolet iS10 enables anyone to conduct material testing and • System Performance Verification (SPV) software and programmable
identification, consistently and reliably. tasks interface

Optical System External Beam Options

The sealed and desiccated optical unit protects the instrument from • Optional external beam for infrared microscopes or external
Thermo Scientific Nicolet iZ™10 FT-IR module
humidity and solvent vapors. A self-compensating, dynamically
• The Nicolet iZ10 FT-IR module can be used with the NIR integrating
aligned interferometer removes any tilt and shear scanning error,
sphere (InGaAs detector), TGA interface or any other mid-infrared
automatically tunes the instrument for best throughput and provides accessories, and can be equipped with a DTGS or MCT detector
analysis speed for real time survey or screening. Diamond turned,
pinned-in-place alignment-free optics guarantee long life system Quality and Low Cost of Ownership — Guaranteed
performance with minimum maintenance.
• Fully protected optics, to ensure maximum resistance from chemical
vapors and humidity
Detectors
• Five-year warranty on diamond
• Fast recovery deuterated triglycine sulfate (DTGS) detector HATR crystal of the Thermo
• Liquid-nitrogen-cooled mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) detector Scientific Smart iTR™ ATR
accessory, optimized for the
Source Nicolet iS10 spectrometer
• Mid-infrared Ever-Glo; user replaceable from sample compartment
• Tungsten/halogen user replaceable from sample compartment
The optical efficiency, diamond
Beamsplitter
turned mirrors and dynamically
• KBr/Ge mid infrared optimized aligned interferometer of the
• XT-KBr/Ge extended range mid infrared Nicolet iS10 provide speed,
sensitivity, precision and accuracy.

Optional tungsten halogen source

and desiccant compartment are
easily accessible.

The Nicolet iS10 source is mounted in the The Nicolet iS10 provides efficient tools to identify pure compounds and
sample compartment allowing quick and mixtures with confidence and ease of use. OMNIC™ Specta™ includes
easy optimization of data collection in the innovative ways to manage your results and provide answers with the
mid-near or infrared region. confidence you need.
Speed and Consistency of Data
by Performance
Collect spectra of exceptional quality in only
a few seconds, saving your time for other
tasks. Take advantage of the ease of use of
the Smart iTR accessory – the simplest and
most efficient way to measure solids,
pastes and liquids. Assure the quality of
your materials with consistency in your
laboratory through our exclusive SOP
builder and with system suitability tests.

Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer equipped with Smart iTR ATR accessory
and integrating sphere mounted in the Nicolet iZ10 external module

Electronics
• 24-bit analog to digital converter; digital
signal processor for spectrometer moni- Nicolet iS10 FT-IR Spectrometer
5-second collection time spectrum of a silicone-
based oil on a polypropylene film.
toring and software integrated controls OMNIC Software Suite
• Integrated scan button panel including
Enhanced Analytical Power LED control status for source, laser and • Windows® XP and Windows Vista® compatible
interferometer • Collect, set-up parameters and spectral preview, customizable
and Productivity
• USB 2.0 high-speed bidirectional toolbar and menu options
• Measure samples directly through vials, communication
with the integrating sphere conveniently • Display capabilities: Zoom, roll, stack, overlay, offset and
• Smart accessory automatic recognition, interactive display mode tools
mounted in the Nicolet iZ10 FT-IR module parameter setting and spectral quality
• Characterize materials quickly and easily monitoring • Data processing: Baseline correction (automatic and manual),
by switching to TGA/IR interface installed • Enhanced synchronization protocol smooth, blank and straight line, first and second derivative,
in the Nicolet iZ10 FT-IR module continuously monitors power supply, curve fitting, spectral math, subtract (manual and automatic)
• Achieve high throughput screening by laser, source and detector • Data conversion and corrections: Kubelka Munk, Kramers
powder and liquid auto samplers Kronig, Photoacoustic, ATR correction including settings for
• Identify unknowns with the power of Software Options crystal material, reflections, angle and sample refractive index
OMNIC Specta, which includes a 9,000 • Spectral Search: High-resolution library generation,
spectra database and innovative multi- • OMNIC Specta – a revolutionary
spectral identification package for pure customizable information fields, single or multi-region search,
component search routines library management, standard libraries (1400 spectra)
compounds and mixtures, backed with
over 9,000 spectra • Spectral peak picking, audit trails history log, multi-format
• TQ Analyst™ Professional edition – converters for J-camp DX other vendors’ spectral files and
adds PLS, PCR and discriminant analysis user libraries
calibration to prediction capabilities • Spectral groups statistical analysis: Variance, average,
• OMNIC Series – for kinetic studies, and range
TGA-IR and rapid scan • Peak analysis tools: Peak area, peak height, cursor, peak
• Array Automation – Perfect match for text annotation
micro well-plate sampling, ideal for cluster
analysis and high throughput screening • Automatic atmospheric suppression (no standards needed)
The Nicolet iS10 delivers exceptional signal to noise to remove H2O and CO2 interferences
in just a few seconds, up to 10,000:1 (or better) • SOP builder (task-driven compiler) to execute through
peak to peak in 5 seconds. With the Smart iTR ATR Integrated Scan Button panel (OMNIC Macros\Basic™
accessory most material characterization data compiler and reader)
collection can be accomplished in just five seconds.
• QCheck for spectrum-to-spectrum or spectrum-to-multiple
spectra QC/QA verification; includes correlation, high
sensitivity compare, customizable pass/fail threshold
• Quantitative and discriminant analysis package including:
– Beer-Lambert calibration and prediction
(peak height or area integration)
– Classical Least Squares calibration and prediction
– Discriminant analysis, Partial Least Squares (PLS) and Principal
Component Analysis (PCR) prediction
• Infrared spectral interpretation tool and online guide
Product Specifications

Smart Accessory Compatibility

The Nicolet iS10 is compatible with our extensive line of Smart Accessories specialized for
quantitative analysis, reaction studies, surface and thin film measurements.
• Simple accessory exchange and experiment setup
• Maintain proper experimental conditions and pre-set parameters
• Automatic performance verification

Performance Specifications
• 7800-350 cm-1 optimized, mid-infrared KBr beamsplitter
• 11000-375 cm-1 XT KBr extended range mid-infrared optics
• Signal-to-noise:
– 10000:1 peak to peak in five seconds
– 35000:1 peak to peak in one minute
5-second collection time polymer film spectra with and without automatic
• Room temperature, KBr optics, DTGS detector, 4 cm-1 spectral resolution
atmospheric suppression (expanded region)
• Wavelength precision: better than 0.01 cm-1 at 2000 cm-1
• Collection speed: variable from 0.16 cm/sec to 2.5 cm/sec; suitable to slow responsivity
(PAS) and high-sensitivity (MCT) detectors
• Maximum speed: 40 spectra per second at 16 cm-1 resolution, individually collected
and stored
• Spectral resolution: better than 0.4 cm-1, non-apodized
• Ordinate linearity (ASTM E1421): <0.1%T deviation from 0.0%T, measured at
4 cm-1 resolution

Validation Options for FDA, EP or JP Regulated Industries

• ValPro™ System Qualification specifically addresses DQ/IQ/OQ (Design, Installation, and
Operational Qualification). Provides “objective evidence” to regulators and ISO auditors,
showing that their Thermo Scientific system has been properly selected, implemented,
and verified for use in their process.
• Digital and electronic signature, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance package

Other Specifications
Size: 550 mm x 570 mm x 250 mm (W x D x H)
Weight: 39 Kg
Regulatory Approvals: CE, ETL
Warranty: 1 year on complete system; 5 years on Smart iTR (optional) diamond HATR crystal

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