5500 Series Compact FTIR
The 5500 series portable mid-IR spectrometers specifically designed for on-site oil and lubricant analysis. Three configurations are offered: 5500t (shown): Basic unit with 1 diamond ATR; 5500a: 1,3, and 5 diamond ATR sample stage; 5500 Dialpath: longer path length
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Agilent Technologies |
| Product Name |
| 5500 Series Compact FTIR |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Mid-infrared Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Bulk Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| 5500a (1,3, and 5 diamond ATR sample stage); 5500t (1 ATR sampling); 5500 DialPath (DialPath sampling) |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The 5500 series portable mid-IR spectrometers specifically designed for on-site oil and lubricant analysis. Three configurations are offered: 5500t (shown): Basic unit with 1 diamond ATR; 5500a: 1,3, and 5 diamond ATR sample stage; 5500 Dialpath: longer path length |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| July 2013 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Agilent - 5500 Series FTIR.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 8.5 x 11.5 x 7.5 in (22 x 29 x 19 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 15 lbs (6.8 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Internal battery (4 hours), 100/120/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; not militarized, drop sensitive |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Surfactant kit for cleaning, desiccant cartridges |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Source replacement |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Agilent MicroLab PC; Mobile device with Microlab Mobile software |
| Communications Interface |
| USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $23,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Minimal |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Infrared active compounds, specifically for lubricants |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ~10% |
| 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. |
| False Positive Rates |
| <1% |
| False Negative Rates |
| <1% |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 10 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; 2 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| < 12 minutes |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 4 to 32 cm–1 resolution; Frequency range: 650 to 4,000 cm–1 |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes, 1 day |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
