Nicolet™ iS™5
The Thermo Scientific Nicolet™ iS™5 FT-IR spectrometer is optimized for product assurance testing and material identification. This spectrometer implements the same FT-IR technology found on other Thermo Scientific Nicolet FT-IR models.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Nicolet™ iS™5 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Mid-infrared Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Bulk Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Thermo Scientific Nicolet™ iS™5 FT-IR spectrometer is optimized for product assurance testing and material identification. This spectrometer implements the same FT-IR technology found on other Thermo Scientific Nicolet FT-IR models. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2010 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Thermo - Nicolet iS5 FTIR.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 10.9 x 13.5 x 10.2 in (28 x 35 x 26cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 22 Lbs. (10 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 12v DC wall adapter (100 to 240 v AC, 50/60 Hz) |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Not militarized, drop sensitive |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Spatulas, cleaning wipes, Cuvettes, Desiccant |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| User-replaceable: source, desiccant (every 2 to 3 years), power supply, sample compartment windows |
| Available Accessories |
| iD1 Transmission Accessory, iD5 and iD7 Single-Bounce ATR Accessories, iD Base and iD Foundation |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Computer, OMNIC Spectra software |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0 |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $50,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $500 every 3 to 5 years |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes; reference spectral library is included with purchase |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes; reference spectral library is included with purchase |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes; reference spectral library is included with purchase |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes; fentanyl, carfentanil, sufentanil, alfentanil, remifentanil, heroin, ketamine, lorazepam, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, U-47700 |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes; reference spectral library is included with purchase |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid; Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; mg; g; % |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Successful identification of an unknown is dependent on the presence of the corresponding reference spectrum in the library. Analysis of mixtures can produce erroneous search results unless the library contains a reference spectrum of the mixture itself. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 to 30 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; 10 seconds to a couple minutes depending on library size |
| Total Run Time |
| Minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Thermally-controlled dye laser;
Spectral Range: 400 - 78 cm-1
Sampling: Liquid samples are placed in cuvettes, solid samples are placed on diamond for ATR measurements. |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year parts and labor, 10 year warranty on interferometer and laser |
| Data File Type Format |
| SPA, XLS |
