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Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer
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.
Note The optional ValPro™ Qualification is a comprehensive system qualification package that
can be used instead of, or in addition to, performance verification. If you purchased ValPro
Qualification for your spectrometer, please refer to your ValPro documentation for more
information.
269-3516 00 A Revision A
February 2022 Thermo Fisher Scientific
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  • Page 1: Nicolet Is50 Spectrometergetting Started

    Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer 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 2: Table Of Contents

    Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started This document explains the features of your spectrometer and takes you through a basic sample collection. These topics are covered: Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started When can I unpack the shipping box? What are the features? Collecting a Spectrum...

  • Page 3: When Can I Unpack The Shipping Box

    Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started When can I unpack the shipping box? When can I unpack the shipping box? Your spectrometer will be unpacked and installed by a service representative, but if necessary, you can unpack the shipping box beforehand. Wait 24 hours for the boxes to come to room...

  • Page 4: What Are The Features

    Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? What are the features? The following image shows the main features of your spectrometer. Below the image, you will find descriptions of these features. For additional information, please see the spectrometer user manual.
  • Page 5 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? Humidity indicator The humidity indicator monitors the level of humidity inside the spectrometer. The status is conveyed by the color of the indicator: Desiccant access Your spectrometer is protected from excessive humidity by...
  • Page 6 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? Protective Whenever the sample compartment cover is open or off, the windows or purge spectrometer is protected from environmental humidity and shutters other chemical vapors by two windows (or two purge shutters, if this option is installed).
  • Page 7 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? Sample You can use the sample compartment for transmission sampling Compartment and with many different accessories and modules including: Smart Accessories™ • A wide range of these accessories and techniques can be used including: •...
  • Page 8 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? iS50 ATR module The optional built-in iS50 ATR module offers convenient, (optional) 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 9 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? Sample The sample compartment Accessory and Purge ports are used compartment to connect accessories that have detectors or power needs, Accessory and such as the sample shuttle, and accessories that require purge.
  • Page 10 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? What is on the back panel? The following image shows the connectors that are on the back panel of your spectrometer: NOTICE Improper or unsafe cabling can cause damager to system hardware and may create a safety hazard.
  • Page 11 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started What are the features? Left accessory The left and right Accessory ports are for connecting components and enhanced applications modules that mount on the left and right side of the spectrometer. Examples include the iS50 GC-IR module (right), the iS50 NIR module (left), and the Continuµm™...

  • Page 12: Collecting A Spectrum

    Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Collecting a Spectrum Collecting a Spectrum To collect a sample spectrum, you must first collect a reference (or background) spectrum that shows the response of the system when no sample is present. Once you have the background spectrum, you can collect data with a sample in place.
  • Page 13 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Collecting a Spectrum If you have ... You Should ... The standard sample holder Install the baseplate by placing it in the sample and baseplate (included with compartment over the alignment pins. Make sure no samples that would block the beam are the iS50 spectrometer)
  • Page 14 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Collecting a Spectrum To select the sample compartment beam path and load the related settings, 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.
  • Page 15 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Collecting a Spectrum Step 3: Measure your sample Place the sample in the sampling accessory. If you have ... You Should ... The standard sample holder Slide a sample into place. A good first sample is a plastic and baseplate (included with bag or any polymer film.
  • Page 16 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Collecting a Spectrum If you have ... You Should ... The iS50 ATR module or an Place the samlpe on the crystal and apply pressure (turn ATR sample compartment the handle clockwise until it clicks). A good first sample accessory might be a credit card, an old CD, or a piece of plastic.
  • Page 17 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Collecting a Spectrum If you want to ... You can ... Identify an unknown Use a correlation search to identify a single component or use material multi-component search to identify components in a mixture. For details on setting up and running a search, see the OMNIC Paradigm User Guide.

  • Page 18: Taking The Next Steps

    Thermo Scientific SabIR™ probe, for remote sampling. For more information, find “iS50 NIR Module” in the spectrometer Help.
  • Page 19 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Taking the Next Steps This accessory or module Does this ... RaptIR FTIR microscope Allows you to identify particles and perform operations such as surface analyses and chemical mapping. The microscope module mounts on the right or left side of the spectrometer.
  • Page 20 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Taking the Next Steps This accessory or module Does this ... Extra beamsplitters The spectrometer requires a beamsplitter for operation. The type of beamsplitter installed depends on your spectrometer configuration. Up to two additional beamsplitters can be stored in the beamsplitter compartment.
  • Page 21 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Taking the Next Steps This accessory or module Does this ... Polarizer Software controlled polarizer wheel located on the right side of the sample compartment (behind the sample compartment window if installed). The polarizer can be moved into the...
  • Page 22 Nicolet iS50 SpectrometerGetting Started Taking the Next Steps the software with the iS50 GC-IR module, the iS50 FT-Raman module, and the Thermo Scientific TGA-IR interface. This software includes our signature Mercury GC and Mercury TGA features for enhanced component identification from time series data.
  • Page 23 Nicolet iS50 ATR - accessory on the spectrometer as defined in the PHEUR Qualification European Pharmacopoeia. Nicolet iS50 ATR - Using ATR, measures the basic performance of the PV Test spectrometer based on factory recommended tests. Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Getting Started...
  • Page 24 Check your cables and reconnect the system. A red X warns that there is a problem with the software services. Click the System Status icon for more information. Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Getting Started Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 25 Replace the desiccant as soon as it becomes saturated. If you want to clean your spectrometer, refer to the “Cleaning your spectrometer” topic in the spectrometer Help. Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Getting Started...
  • Page 26 If you have questions or concerns or need assistance with operation, repairs, or replacement parts, contact our sales or service representative in your area or use the information at the beginning of this document to contact us. Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Getting Started Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 27 The warranty also does not cover damage to hygroscopic parts that are removed from their packaging and exposed to excessive moisture. To see the complete warranty for your spectrometer, find “Warranty information” in the spectrometer Help. Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Getting Started...
  • Page 28 • Hardware problems, which tell how to resolve problems with the spectrometer. • Applications problems, which describe how to fix problems with the collected spectra. • Error messages, which explain how to deal with error messages you may see. Nicolet iS50 Spectrometer Getting Started Thermo Scientific...