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FT-IR Spectrometers
Nicolet iS50
Getting Started
269-277300 Revision A
June 2012

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  • Page 1 FT-IR Spectrometers Nicolet iS50 Getting Started 269-277300 Revision A June 2012...
  • Page 2 © 2012 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Excel and Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase! The Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 spectrometer is our highest performance FT-IR spectrometer with integrated features for carrying out a wide range of experiments and applications. The system includes performance verification features, a powerful software suite, and many other features that make it easy for you to collect data and get the answers you need.
  • Page 4 CAUTION Avoid risk of personal injury. Your instrument cannot be lifted safely by a single person. Lifting or moving the instrument requires two people. Use proper lifting techniques when lifting or moving the instrument or other system components. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 5 7 - ATR Touch Point) 8 - Left external beam port (left front) 5 - Protective windows or purge shutters 11 - Detector access cover 6 - Sample compartment Accessory and Purge ports (inside) Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 6 A wide range of these accessories and techniques can be used including: • Diffuse Reflection Infrared Fourier-Transform Spectroscopy (DRIFTS) • Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) • Specular Reflection (SR) • Temperature controlled accessories Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 7 The optional built-in iS50 ATR module offers convenient, reproducible Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) sampling with the Nicolet iS50 spectrometer. The ATR module includes all-reflective diamond optics, a dedicated broad-band detector, extended spectral range and our signature Touch Point operation.
  • Page 8 • System status (steady blue - ready; flashing yellow - error with a component). • System scan (blinking blue - scanning; off - not scanning or sleep mode). Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 9 NOTICE Improper or unsafe cabling can cause damage to system hardware and may create a safety hazard. We are not responsible for damage or injury resulting from improper or unsafe cabling. Refer to your spectrometer Site and Safety Guide for details. Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 10 Raman module. The other end of the cable connects to any USB 2.0 port on the computer. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 11: Collecting A Spectrum

    Install the baseplate by placing it in the sample baseplate (included with the compartment over the alignment pins. iS50 spectrometer) Make sure no samples that would block the beam are installed in the accessory. Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 12 To select the sample compartment beam path and load its default workflow, press the Touch Point next to the sample compartment. If you are using the iS50 ATR module, press the Touch Point next to that module. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 13 A message asks you to enter a spectrum title. Enter a title for your sample spectrum and choose OK (or press the Touch Point to accept the default title). A message tells you to prepare for the background collection. Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 14 ATR accessory the handle clockwise until it clicks.) A good first sample might be a credit card, an old CD, or a piece of plastic. For liquids, no pressure is needed. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 15 After a few seconds, the sample collection starts. When the data collection is complete, the sample spectrum is displayed. Here is an example of a typical sample spectrum. Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 16 OMNIC software. For more information, find “Comparing Spectra with QCheck” in the OMNIC Help. You can also configure your workflow to run QCheck automatically. For more information, find “Touch Point Setup” in the OMNIC Help. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 17 9,000 compound spectral database, and features for using the spectra on your computer’s hard drive as a library. Refer to the software help in the OMNIC Specta Help menu for more information. Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 18 OMNIC Help and the help system in TQ Analyst software. You can also configure your workflow to run Quantify automatically. For more information, find “Touch Point Setup” in the OMNIC Help. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 19: Taking The Next Steps

    Thermo Scientific SabIR™ probe, for remote sampling. For more information, find “iS50 NIR Module” in the spectrometer Help.
  • Page 20 The microscope module mounts on the right or left side of the spectrometer. For more information, see the microscope Help or find the Continuμm User Guide on your Nicolet iS50 documentation media. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 21 For more information, find “Changing a Detector” in the spectrometer Help. Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 22 They can be opened using an option in OMNIC software, or configured to open automatically for data collection. For more information, find “Using Purge Shutters” in the spectrometer Help. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 23 The following software is available for your spectrometer: • OMNIC is a full-featured spectroscopy software application for collecting, processing and analyzing data with your Nicolet iS50 spectrometer. Every Nicolet iS50 spectrometer comes with at least one copy of OMNIC software.
  • Page 24 • Notify users when a test is out of date. • Implement complete, automated validation with the optional ValPro Qualification software. The following is an example of the System Status Overview dialog box, which gives you access to SPV features. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 25 Note For more information about validation products that are available, contact our sales or service representative in your area or use the information at the beginning of this document to contact us. Thermo Scientific Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer...
  • Page 26 • The OMNIC help system, which is also available in the OMNIC Help menu. • On-line tutorials, which are available through the Getting Started, Learning OMNIC, and Sampling Techniques submenus of the OMNIC Help menu. Getting Started with the Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 27: Before You Call For Technical Support

    What if I have a question? • The SPV help topics (find “System Performance Verification” in the OMNIC help). • The Nicolet iS50 Site and Safety guide, which came with your system. • The spectrometer documentation media, which contains all of the hardware-related user documentation in PDF format.