Highly sensitive and reliable

Shimadzu introduces the IRAffinity-1, which represents a new generation of FTIR instruments. It is designed for high-sensitivity and versatile IR applications in pharmacy, industry, environment, research and education.
The sensitivity of this system has been increased significantly. The signal-to-noise ratio, a measure for the quality of an FTIR instrument, is 30000:1 and higher. This makes the IRAffinity-1 the best in its class. For instance, with a resolution of up to 0.5 cm-1, the FTIR application area can be extended to the interpretation of the rotational fine structures of gases.

The IRAffinity-1 has proven its reliability in numerous tests. Patented processes for optimization of the interferometer, such as ADA (Advanced Dynamic Alignment) and FJS ensure stable and reproducible instrument operation. This is why the IRAffinity-1 only requires short warming-up times. The interferometer is protected from humidity by the sealed optics, automatic drier system and the moisture-protective coating on the hygroscopic beam splitter.

The IRAffinity-1 “lives” on a small footprint. The bench space has been decreased by approximately 20 % when compared with its predecessor generation. Still, there is enough room for a standard sample compartment which can incorporate numerous accessories and, in this way, offers users the greatest possible flexibility for many different applications.

When an accessory is installed in the IRAffinity-1, the IRsolution software indicates with corresponding ID number which type is deployed and suggests a suitable parameter set.
The FTIR instrument is PC-controlled via a USB connection. .