Cary 630 FTIR
The Agilent Cary 630 FTIR spectrometer has permanently aligned optics to decrease uptime, has snap and go modules to increase testing, and has easy-to-use technology that reduces training. Interchangeable sampling accessories including transmission, DialPath, TumblIR, diamond
ATR, germanium ATR, ZnSe multi-bounce ATR, specular reflectance
and diffuse reflectance.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| Agilent Technologies |
Product Name |
| Cary 630 FTIR |
Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
Detection Method |
| Mid-infrared Spectroscopy;Near Infrared; |
Application |
| Bulk Analysis;Forensics; |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| The Agilent Cary 630 FTIR spectrometer has permanently aligned optics to decrease uptime, has snap and go modules to increase testing, and has easy-to-use technology that reduces training. Interchangeable sampling accessories including transmission, DialPath, TumblIR, diamond
ATR, germanium ATR, ZnSe multi-bounce ATR, specular reflectance
and diffuse reflectance. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
Market Entry Date |
| 2011 |
User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal hands-on experience |
Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Agilent - Cary630 FTIR.pdf; |
Dimensions |
| 6 x 5 x 12 in (15 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm) |
Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 3.6 kg (8 lb) |
Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 110 to 240 V AC |
Noise Produced |
| None |
Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
Ruggedness |
| None |
Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Desiccant |
Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Routine cleaning, replacement of dessicant as needed |
Available Accessories |
| DialPath, TumblIR, diamond ATR, germanium ATR, ZnSe multi-bounce ATR, specular reflectance and diffuse reflectance. |
Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC, MicroLab software |
Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0 |
Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Unit Cost |
| $26,332.00 |
Maintenance Cost |
| $250 dessicant pack, Few thousand dollars for new laser source (approximately every 10 years) |
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 |
| Amenable based on technology |
Number of Library Entries |
| > 10,000. Continuously updated libraries are available including a narcotics library |
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) |
| 20 minutes |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute |
Total Run Time |
| 20 minutes |
Software Control |
| PC |
Other Operational Parameters |
| 25 mm optical aperture, fixed pathlengths between 30 and 1000 microns |
Training Required |
| <1 day training |
Training Available |
| Yes, 1/2 day |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |
Warranties |
| 1 year standard, extended warranties also available |
IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
Data File Type Format |
| A2M, ASP, SPC |