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Agilent Technologies 4200 FlexScan Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    DFAR 252.227-7014 (June 1995), or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    External reflectance, grazing angle and diffuse reflectance 23 Reflectance standards and gain settings 24 Steps Collecting a background spectrum Collecting a sample spectrum Internal reflectance (ATR) Steps Cleaning the sample probe 28 Collecting a background spectrum Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 Contents Collecting a sample spectrum Using the solid sample ATR press 4. Maintenance 5. Spare Parts 6. Specifications 39 Technical Environmental conditions Handheld PC data station Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 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).
  • Page 8 Introduction 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.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 10: Packing List

    Keep all original packing material for storing, shipping and transporting the NOTE system in the future. Remove 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.

  • Page 11: Components

     One Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR USB cable  Components The 4200 FlexScan FTIR is designed to measure samples in a handheld configuration. Sample measurement can be started using the handle-mounted trigger or the handheld PC touch screen. Reference cap...

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery

    Five (5) bars indicate a full charge. The 4200 FlexScan FTIR has a door on the front of the handle. The door on the front gives access to the system battery. The door must remain closed and locked while the system is in use.

  • Page 13: Power Switch Led Status

    Getting Started WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Avoid shock hazard. Never allow liquid to run into the 4200 FlexScan FTIR battery compartment. Power switch LED status The power button contains a two-colored LED. The color displayed on the LED can indicate the state of the system. The table below lists the colors of the LED and the status of the instrument.

  • Page 14: Starting The Software

    The 4200 FlexScan FTIR systems are supplied with the Agilent MicroLab Mobile software, which has already been installed on your handheld PC. To start the software once the 4200 FlexScan FTIR has been powered up: Turn on the handheld PC data station by depressing the power button on the top right corner of the data station (see Figure 2).

  • Page 15: Charging The Handheld Pc

    The software will launch and display a logon screen. If the 4200 FlexScan FTIR instrument has not been turned on first, you will NOTE receive an ‘Instrument Failed to Initialize’ warning message on the handheld PC.

  • Page 16: Performance Verification

    Performance verification The 4200 FlexScan FTIR spectrometer systems have been thoroughly tested at the factory, so no alignment steps are required. However, it is recommended to run the performance test initially to ensure the instrument is running properly.

  • Page 17: Diagnostic Values

    If the performance validation tests are within specification, the instrument should provide data that works well with methods developed for the 4200 FlexScan. As with any instrument, however, results can always be verified by running a known sample with the sample specific method.
  • Page 18 <35 <30 Indicates a problem with temperature or >44 or >48 the cooling circuitry or an ambient temperature over the specified range. 10–75 >75 >80 Indicates the ambient temperature temperature over the specified range. Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 19: Performance Validation

    All of these tests can be accessed from the Advanced Features, System Check page of the MicroLab PC and MicroLab Mobile software. The 4200 FlexScan system should be warmed up for at least 30 minutes before conducting any of these tests. These tests can be run on a quarterly, bi-annual or annual basis to determine that the instrument is performing within its specification.
  • Page 20 Stability test. The table below gives the minimum performance for this test. Table 4. Minimum performance for the Stability test Time Specification @ 3000 cm Specification @ 1000 cm 30 min Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 The difference between any of the listed frequencies and the standard value should be no greater than the specification. Table 5. Minimum performance for the Laser Frequency Calibration test Sample interface Specification <2 cm External reflectance <1 cm Grazing angle <1 cm Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...
  • Page 22 Getting Started This page is intentionally left blank. Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 23: Analyzing Samples

    (IR) light passes through the top surface of the sample before being reflected back out of the sample and into the detector of the 4200 FlexScan system. This small and consistent pathlength provides the advantage of no sample preparation required to get good measurement results on a variety of samples.

  • Page 24: Reflectance Standards And Gain Settings

    Reflectance standards and gain settings The 4200 FlexScan FTIR is designed to measure a variety of sample types. In order to measure the best quality spectra, it is important to use the correct reflectance standard and to appropriately set the detector gain.

  • Page 25: Steps

    This provides a baseline profile of the system conditions using the gold reference cap. By collecting a background automatically before each sample measurement, negative effects of changes in the environment can be avoided. Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 26: Collecting A Sample Spectrum

    Once the background is finished collecting, the software will instruct you to put the probe in contact with the sample. It is recommended to use the provided strap to secure the 4200 FlexScan FTIR to NOTE the user and avoid damage due to dropping the system. To install the strap, hook both ends (2 spring clips) of strap to the rod on the lower back panel of 4200 FlexScan (just above the handle).

  • Page 27: Internal Reflectance (Atr)

    MicroLab Software Operation Manual. Internal reflectance (ATR) The 4200 FlexScan FTIR instrument can be provided with a dedicated sampling probe interface called the attenuated total reflectance (ATR) probe. The ATR takes advantage of the physical properties of light when encountering two materials with differences in index of refraction.

  • Page 28: Steps

    Collect a sample spectrum. Cleaning the sample probe Before using the 4200 FlexScan FTIR ATR system on a new sample, it is important as a first step to ensure the sampling surface is clean. Kimwipes or a suitable substitute (such as cotton swabs) should be used to clean the sensor and sampling area.

  • Page 29: Collecting A Background Spectrum

    ATR sample mounting surface, looking for any haze or film present on the diamond from measuring the previous sample. If a film is observed, repeat the cleaning procedure above until the diamond surface is clear of any residue. Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 30: Collecting A Sample Spectrum

    Use the real-time data viewer in the software to ensure good contact between the sample and the diamond, and then choose to collect the data using the 4200 FlexScan FTIR software. Click the NEXT button on the software screen to proceed with the analysis.

  • Page 31: Using The Solid Sample Atr Press

    Avoid using the sample press on samples that may be sharp or pointed. Using the solid sample ATR press The 4200 FlexScan FTIR ATR system is offered with an optional sample press attachment that is removable when not required. The sample press enables improved measurement of solid or powder samples.
  • Page 32 For initial installation of the ATR sample press: Clean any remaining sample residue off the diamond sample interface and the stainless steel sampling tube. Hold the 4200 FlexScan FTIR with the diamond sample interface pointing up. Open the press arm.
  • Page 33 Use the real-time data viewer in the software to ensure good contact between the sample and the diamond, and then choose to collect the data using the 4200 FlexScan FTIR software. Click the NEXT button on the software screen to proceed with the analysis.
  • Page 34 Analyzing Samples This page is intentionally left blank. Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance 4. Maintenance When the outside of the Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR system needs cleaning, disconnect the USB cable and ensure that the battery compartment is closed. Use a damp, soft cloth and a mild detergent to wipe down the outside of the unit. Do not completely immerse the 4200 FlexScan in water.
  • Page 36 Maintenance This page is intentionally left blank. Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 37: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts 5. Spare Parts Part number Description 0024 - 001 Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR system with external reflectance 0024 - 002 Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR system with diffuse reflectance 0024 - 003 Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR system with grazing angle...
  • Page 38 Spare Parts This page is intentionally left blank. Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Electrical compartment: 7.5 x 4 x 2.5 in (19 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm);  2.5 lb (1.16 kg) Cord: 6.5 ft (1.98 m) extended, 20 in (7.8 cm) coiled;  2.1 lb (0.95 kg)  Battery: Li-ion, 10.8 V; 4400 mAh Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...

  • Page 40: Environmental Conditions

    Temperature: Minus 30 to 60 °C; -22 to 140 °F (storage)  Humidity: Up to 90%, non-condensing  Handheld PC data station Processor: 520 MHz Intel® PXA270  Memory: 64 MB low power RAM  Hard drive: 128 MB NAND flash  Agilent 4200 FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual...
  • Page 42 In This Guide The manual describes the following: Introduction  Getting Started  Analyzing Samples  Maintenance  Spare Parts  Specifications  © Agilent Technologies 2010, 2011, 2013 Printed in Malaysia 05/13 *0024-401* *0024-401* 0024-401 Issue 3...

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