Agilent Technologies 4200 FlexScan Manuel utilisateur

Agilent 4200 FlexScan

FTIR

Operation Manual

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Contents

Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual 3

Contents

1. Introduction 5

2. Getting Started 9

Unpacking 9

Packing list 10

Components 11

Installing the battery12

Power switch LED status 13

Starting the software 14

Charging the handheld PC 15

Logging on to MicroLab Mobile for the first time 15

Performance verification 16

Diagnostic values 17

Performance validation 19

3. Analyzing Samples 23

External reflectance, grazing angle and diffuse reflectance 23

Reflectance standards and gain settings 24

Steps 25

Collecting a background spectrum 25

Collecting a sample spectrum 26

Internal reflectance (ATR) 27

Steps 28

Cleaning the sample probe 28

Collecting a background spectrum 29

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Collecting a sample spectrum 30

Using the solid sample ATR press 31

4. Maintenance 35

5. Spare Parts 37

6. Specifications 39

Technical 39

Environmental conditions 40

Handheld PC data station 40

Introduction

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1. Introduction

The Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR instrument is a portable, handheld,

battery-operated analyzer designed to measure a variety of solid and

liquid samples in locations difficult or impossible to analyze in a

laboratory. It can be used for quantitative or qualitative analysis of

materials. The system is small, lightweight and packaged in a

weather-resistant enclosure suitable for outdoor use. It comes

standard with internal battery power for operation of up to 4 hours.

The 4200 FlexScan FTIR can be safely used in operating

temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius (32 to 122 degrees

Fahrenheit) and in humidity environments as high as 95% for

extended periods of time.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

4200 FlexScan FTIR systems are NOT intrinsically safe. Use the system only

in atmospheres that have been tested for flammable materials. If the

equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection

provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Introduction

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CAUTION Although the 4200 FlexScan FTIR system is designed to withstand significant

shock and vibration found in a field environment, use caution when handling and

avoid dropping the system when it is out of the shipping case. Dropping the

system may result in equipment failure.

The 4200 FlexScan FTIR uses technology known as Fourier transform

infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, which is the current state-of-the-art

technique for molecular compound identification and quantification.

FTIR uses an infrared (IR) light source to pass through the sample

and onto a detector, which precisely measures the amount of light

absorbed by the sample. This absorbance creates a unique spectral

fingerprint that is used to identify the molecular structure of the

sample and determine the exact quantity of a particular compound in

a mixture. In addition to the capability to measure samples onsite

that in the past were typically measured in the lab, this system is a

non-destructive tool (NDT) that allows the analysis to be performed

without damaging the sample.

The heart of the Agilent FTIR spectrometer system is a patented

Michelson interferometer design mounted on shock-dampening

mechanisms to protect the components from shock and vibration in

the field. This proprietary design is the key to successfully making

FTIR technology compact, lightweight, rugged and field-portable.

The 4200 FlexScan FTIR system can be configured for a number of

different sampling configurations to accommodate the analysis of a

range of liquids, solids, powders, pastes and gels. Information on the

optimal use of the different sampling configurations of the 4200

FlexScan system is listed in the following categories:

Introduction

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Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR External Reflectance System: For

the chemical analysis of solid or hard surface samples, especially

thickness measurement of thin coatings and films on reflective

surfaces. Typical applications include thickness measurement,

analysis of anodization of metals, and measurement of surface

cleanliness. The External Reflectance System uses a 45 degree

specular reflectance probe or a grazing angle specular reflectance

probe. The 45 degree probe is optimal for analysis of thin films

greater than 1 micron in thickness. Specular reflectance is an

ideal method for the analysis of surface contamination.

Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Grazing Angle System: The grazing

angle sample interface works in a similar manner to the external

reflectance sample interface; however, the angle of incidence is

82 degrees. The increased angle of incidence increases. The

grazing angle probe is optimal for analysis of ultra thin films less

than 1 micron in thickness. The grazing angle probe should be

used when very low level contamination needs to be analyzed

(nanometer thickness levels).

Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Internal Reflectance System: For

the chemical analysis of liquids, powders, pastes and gels. The

Internal Reflectance System uses a diamond optical sampling

probe that incorporates the attenuated total reflectance (ATR)

technique. This method is optimal for the identification of a

variety of samples and has the advantage that no sample

preparation is required to obtain the proper IR absorbance

levels. The diamond ATR probe for the 4200 FlexScan FTIR is a

single reflection ATR. The single reflection ATR sampling

technique is ideal for identification of thick or highly-absorbing

samples where small IR pathlengths are required (typically

2 micron depth of penetration).

Introduction

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The 4200 FlexScan FTIR is equipped with a handheld PC (Socket

PDA) as standard and can be interfaced to the optional laptop

computer for development of new methods and for detailed viewing

and manipulating the spectra. The 4200 FlexScan software user

interface is intuitive, simple to use and requires no specialized

technical training. The spectral display is represented with easy to

read status bars and report formats, which increase ease of use on

the smaller handheld PC display. With the touch of a button, the

system provides valuable information about the identity and amount

of chemical substances present in a material.

Getting Started

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2. Getting Started

Unpacking 9

Components 11

Installing the battery 12

Power switch LED status 13

Starting the software 14

Performance verification 16

Unpacking

To unpack your spectrometer system:

1After receiving the Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR delivery, do not

immediately open the shipping container. Instead, place the

shipping case in a room-temperature environment and allow

several hours for the contents of the container to reach the room

ambient temperature. This is to avoid unnecessary condensation

on the components prior to the initial setup and installation

process.

Your 4200 FlexScan FTIR has been packed to ensure that it

arrives at your facility ready to go to work. Custom foam inserts

protect the instrument from damage during travel. Whenever

your instrument is shipped via common carrier, it needs to be re-

packed in the shipping case. Using this case, your 4200 FlexScan

can be removed and re-packed in the case in a matter of seconds,

while maintaining instrument security.

Getting Started

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2The shipping enclosure should contain the standard items listed

below as well as any optional items ordered. Inspect the

enclosure closely to make sure all items have been removed from

the shipment packaging. Also ensure that all the items in the

packing list below have arrived undamaged and are in good

working condition. Contact Agilent immediately if any items are

found to be missing or damaged in shipment.

NOTE Keep all original packing material for storing, shipping and transporting the

system in the future.

3Remove the 4200 FlexScan FTIR system from its shipping case

and place it on its side on a flat, stable surface. The instrument

must be kept away from hot surfaces and any sources of

electromagnetic interference.

Packing list

Plastic shipping case

One Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR spectrometer system

One Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR mirrored reference cap

One Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR diffuse reference cap

One Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR polystyrene frequency check

standard

Two Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Li-ion batteries

One Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual

One Agilent MicroLab Software Operation Manual

One Socket handheld PC system (PDA)

One Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR wrist strap

One shipping container

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