Agilent Technologies 4200 FlexScan, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...e agreement shall control Technology Licenses The hardware and or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such...

Page 3: ...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 diff...

Page 4: ...FlexScan FTIR Operation Manual 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 Handh...

Page 5: ...her 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 rangin...

Page 6: ...y 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 m...

Page 7: ...ample 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 thickn...

Page 8: ...ewing 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...

Page 9: ...ment 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 installa...

Page 10: ...rting the system in the future 3 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 an...

Page 11: ...ne 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...

Page 12: ...ase To install the battery 1 Release the battery door tab on the top of the electrical housing see Figure 1 2 Slide the battery into the compartment with the tab of the battery facing downward and tow...

Page 13: ...mination N A System OFF Red 100 System startup Red green Green 0 5 s on red 0 5 s on System ON Green 100 Low battery Green 50 0 5 s on 0 5 s off Critically low battery Red 50 0 5 s on 0 5 s off Dead b...

Page 14: ...Start menu Upon initial power up of the handheld PC look in the computer display window and tap Start Then tap the MicroLab Mobile icon This will launch the MicroLab Mobile software application NOTE I...

Page 15: ...nstalled on your system A software disk for the Agilent MicroLab PC software is also included This allows use of the 4200 FlexScan with a desktop or notebook computer In addition the handheld PC is pr...

Page 16: ...00 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 instru...

Page 17: ...t of specification but it is good practice to verify that the instrument is working properly Performance validation should be run on a quarterly or bi annual basis Highly regulated industries may requ...

Page 18: ...mal green Marginal yellow Critical red Comment Energy centerburst 29 000 21 000 29 000 or 21 000 31 000 or 18 000 Indicates the overall alignment and proper gain adjustment for the system Battery life...

Page 19: ...signal to noise is defined as the reciprocal of the root mean squared RMS noise in the defined region for a blank sample measured with a blank background Both the background and sample are measured at...

Page 20: ...t as specified in the Number of minutes field in the software For 45 degree external reflectance and grazing angle reflectance measurements the appropriate reflectance reference cap should be in place...

Page 21: ...ective reference cap is required for background measurements After the background collection a spectrum of polystyrene film is measured as instructed by the software When using the 45 degree external...

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Page 23: ...razing angle reflectance or diffuse reflectance Each of these sample interfaces relies on light reflecting from the sample surface When coming in contact with a sample the infrared IR light passes thr...

Page 24: ...inless steel mirror reference cap with a very smooth surface finish The diffuse gold reference cap should be used with the 45 degree reflectance probe when measuring low reflectance samples The mirror...

Page 25: ...ce in place adjust the gain to bring the energy to 26 000 counts Once the appropriate gain is set it can either be saved as the System Default or Method gain The System Default gain is used for all me...

Page 26: ...ckground refer to the MicroLab Software Operation Manual Collecting a sample spectrum To collect a sample spectrum 1 Once the background is finished collecting the software will instruct you to put th...

Page 27: ...of refraction the infrared IR light creates an evanescent wave that provides a very small and specific depth of penetration into the sample before reflecting back into the detector of the 4200 FlexSca...

Page 28: ...AUTION Although diamond is a very hard material the ATR window is relatively thin and can crack under extreme pressure conditions Make sure the sample makes contact with the entire surface area of the...

Page 29: ...To collect a background spectrum 1 From the software choose a method and click Start to begin the measurement The software will collect a background automatically if the method selected was set up as...

Page 30: ...mounts of sample can be applied without concern of leakage or damage to the instrument However using the smallest amount of sample possible will ease in the cleaning process In all cases please be sur...

Page 31: ...ditions Ensure that the sample makes contact with the entire surface area of the diamond and not just a point within the diamond Avoid using the sample press on samples that may be sharp or pointed Us...

Page 32: ...ON Installation of the solid sample press with the press arm in the downward position can damage the diamond sample interface Always install the press in the open position Removing To remove the ATR s...

Page 33: ...rn of leakage or damage to the instrument However using the smallest amount of sample possible will ease in the cleaning process In all cases ensure that the sample covers the entire surface area of t...

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Page 35: ...ealed water can penetrate the electrical compartment WARNING Hazard User servicing of parts and components beyond the procedures outlined in this manual may pose a safety risk to you damage your instr...

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Page 37: ...ance 0023 301 Polystyrene frequency reference cap for diffuse reflectance 0023 304 Diffuse gold reflectance reference cap for external reflectance 0023 305 Polystyrene frequency reference cap for exte...

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Page 39: ...aser Low powered solid state Source Wire wound element Spectral range 4000 to 650 cm 1 Sample interface External reflectance 45 grazing angle 82 diffuse reflectance normal incidence or single reflecti...

Page 40: ...nvironmental conditions Temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F during use 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...

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Page 42: ...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 00...