Nicolet™ iS™5N FT-NIR
The Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS™5N FT-NIR uses the OMNIC™ software suite and is built on the same rugged platform as the Nicolet™ iS™5 spectrometer. The Nicolet iS5N spectrometer provides FT-NIR capability in a compact package designed to meet the needs of quality assurance laboratories. The large, open sample compartment of the Nicolet iS5N FT-NIR spectrometer is designed to accommodate a wide range of samples and sampling accessories. Its large sample compartment accommodates many third-party accessories, enabling analysis of a broad range of solid and liquid samples.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Nicolet™ iS™5N FT-NIR |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Near Infrared; |
| Application |
| Bulk Analysis; Laboratory Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| IQLAADGAAGFAPEMBIE |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS™5N FT-NIR uses the OMNIC™ software suite and is built on the same rugged platform as the Nicolet™ iS™5 spectrometer. The Nicolet iS5N spectrometer provides FT-NIR capability in a compact package designed to meet the needs of quality assurance laboratories. The large, open sample compartment of the Nicolet iS5N FT-NIR spectrometer is designed to accommodate a wide range of samples and sampling accessories. Its large sample compartment accommodates many third-party accessories, enabling analysis of a broad range of solid and liquid samples. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Thermo - Nicolet iS 5N FT-NIR.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 10.2 x 13.8 x 11.0 in (26 x 35 x 28 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 22 Lbs. (10 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; USB 2.0 high-speed bidirectional communication to PC |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed |
| Ruggedness |
| Vibration/Shock; not militarized, drop sensitive, vibration resistant |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; 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 |
| OMNIC Spectra software
External Computer (needs): Microsoft® Windows 7 or 8 OS, 2 GB RAM, 3 GHz processor, 160 GB HDD |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; mg; g; % |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| 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) |
| Minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; 10 seconds to a couple minutes depending on library size |
| Total Run Time |
| Minutes |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Spectral Range: 11,000–3800 cm-1 optimized, CaF2 beam splitter; Capable of automatic accessory recognition as well as temperature and humidity self diagnostics. |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes, onsite or a manufacturer's facility (advanced classes). Training takes about 2 hours. |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year parts and labor |
| Data File Type Format |
| SPA, XLS |
