Portable infrared analyser is designed to operate in HazMat restricted area warm zones while its lightweight removable sampling module (Seal IR), lets the responder enter the hot zone
Thermo Electron introduces the Nicolet Compound ID portable infrared analyser - a rugged, easy-to-use instrument that provides fast, high-quality, non-destructive classification of materials under extreme conditions.
First response hazardous materials (HazMat) teams and portable laboratory analysts can now identify unknown substances rapidly on-scene.
The Nicolet Compound ID analyser is a robust, self-contained unit built for rapid deployment and tested for use wearing protective gear, including Level A suit and SCBA gear.
The unknown sample can then be contained within the Seal IR's airtight seal, fully immersed in decontamination solution, and returned to the analyser for material identification.
Multiple Seal IR modules can be used for simultaneous sampling when time is critical.
This sampling system minimises overall instrument contamination, simplifies the cleaning process, and reduces the operating time between samples.
If necessary, the entire Nicolet Compound ID analyser can also be immersed in cleaning solution.
A simple software interface guides the responder through the analysis of the unknown materials.
Step-by-step instructions are provided on the system's in-built computer screen.
The resulting data is automatically compared to a database of over 21,000 reference materials providing the responder with a clear report of the match results.
Database libraries include white powders, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) chemicals, and common materials.
The system uses Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) technology, an established and proven method for the determination of a material's composition.
The results are fast, accurate and non-destructive, preserving the sample for further analysis.
