IRPrestige-21 FTIR Spectrophotometer
FTIR Spectrophotometers


Shimadzu’s IRPrestige-21 features a highly optimized, high-energy throughput optical system that results in a S/N ratio of over 40,000:1, as well as expansion capabilities to the Near IR and Far IR ranges to enable leading-edge R&D. Coupled with a temperature-stabilized DLATGS detector, Advanced Dynamic Alignment, and patented precision control and stabilization of the optical bench, the IRPrestige-21 is the ideal solution for a wide range of applications, proving the sensitivity and reliability needed in today’s laboratory environment.

Specials

Sensitivity

IRPrestige-21
  • High Signal to Noise Ratio;40,000:1 or better(NOTE 1)
  • High Energy Ceramic Light Source
  • High Throughput Optics
  • High Sensitivity DLATGS Detector

Reliability

  • Advanced Dynamic Alignment
  • Sealed and Desiccated Interferometer – created a closed environment and removes moisture via an Auto Dryer
  • User-friendly Operation with Self Diagnostics & Status Monitoring
  • JP/EP/ASTM Validation


Shimadzu was the first company to offer dynamic auto-alignment as a standard feature in an FTIR spectrometer in its price range. With state-of-the-art technology, the Shimadzu dynamic alignment system continuously maintains optimal alignment during data acquisition, ensuring consistently reproducible spectra without the need for tedious mechanical adjustments.

Accessories

  • Expansion Capabilities to NIR/MIR/FIR Ranges
  • Automatic Accessory Recognition-QuickStart Accessories
  • 3 Detector Selections for Various Applications
  • Wide Variety of Accessories, including a High Performance IR Microscope

Software

  • 32bit Windows based IRsolution
  • High Performance and Easy Operation
  • Audit-trail
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance(NOTE 2)
(NOTE 1) 4cm-1 resolution, 1 minute accumulation, around 2,100cm-1, peak to peak
(NOTE 2) IRsolution Agent software is needed to fully comply to FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulation.

Specifications

Hardware

Interferometer Michelson interferometer (30 degree incident angle)

Advanced Dynamic alignment system

Sealed and desiccated interferometer with an automatic dryer
Optical system Single beam optics
Beam splitter Germanium-coated KBr plate for Middle IR (Standard)

Germanium-coated CsI plate for Middle/Far IR (Optional)

Silicon-coated CaF2 plate for Near IR (Optional)
Light source Air Cooled Ceramic for Middle/Far IR with 3 years guarantee (Standard)

Tungsten lamp for Near IR (Optional)
Detector DLATGS detector with Temperature Control for Middle/Far IR (Standard)

MCT(Hg-Cd-Te) detector with Liquid Nitrgen Cooling for Middle IR(Optional)

InGaAs detector for Near IR (Optional)
Wavenumber range 7,800 - 350 cm-1

12,500 - 240 cm-1 (Optional. See Figure for detail)
Resolution 0.5 cm-1, 1 cm-1, 2 cm-1, 4 cm-1, 8 cm-1, 16 cm-1 (Middle/Far IR)

2 cm-1, 4 cm-1, 8 cm-1, 16 cm-1 (Near IR)
S/N ratio 40,000: 1 and higher

(Peak-to-peak, 4 cm-1 resolution, around. 2100 cm-1, 1 minute scan)
Mirror speed 3-step selection of 2.8, 5, or 9 mm/sec

Scanning at 4 cm-1 takes from 2-3 sec
Data sampling He-Ne laser with 30 months guarantee
Gain control Automatic or manual from x1 - x128
Sample compartment Automatic Accessory Recognition

200 (W) x 230 (L) x 170 (H) mm

Center Focus
Dimensions 600 (W) x 680 (L) x 290 (H) mm
Weight 54Kg

Scan Range

Light Source Beam Splitter Detector Scan Range(cm-1) Necessary Parts
Tungsten CaF2 InGaAs 12,500-3,800 NIR Kit (206-72015-91)
Ceramic KBr DLATGS 7,800-350 Standard
MCT 5,000-720 MCT Kit (206-72017-91)
CsI DLATGS 5,000-240 FIR Kit (206-72016-91)
(Caution) The beam splitters must be kept inside of IRPrestige-21 or a desiccator.

Scan Wavenumber with options

The orange bar expresses the wavenumber range which can be measured with the standard elements. The red, yellow and brown bars express the wavenumber range which can be measured with the optional elements.
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