Specials

The InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer a rugged and portable filter based mid-infrared spectrometer. Spectral, quantitative or material verification analysis for a wide variety of materials can be performed on-site, in the production area or in the field. It is ideal for repetitive process analysis applications by non-technical personnel. 

The patented design utilizes a linear variable filter (LVF) attached to a detector array.  It has no moving parts or optical path exposed to air making is rugged, compact, portable and economical.  The simple interface and spectral capabilities make it ideal for repetitive lab or on-site use on a variety of samples including biofuels, films and chemicals.

  • Fast - results in less than 60 seconds
  • Portable - 152 x 165 x 70 mm, can be battery operated, less than 2kg
  • Easy to use - no knowledge of infrared techniques needed
  • Spectral analysis - full function mode for detail spectral analysis
  • No moving parts - rugged and dependable
    USB or RS-232 with dedicated software
  • Application research assistance available
     

Typical Applications

The InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer can be customized for your specific analysis. 

Contact our applications personnel to assist you in selecting the appropriate spectral range and sample handling stage for your application. 

Applications include:

 

InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer Specifications

Instrument Type

Spectral Range Analyzer, InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer

 Power Requirements 12 volts DC, 2.0 amps
 Power Supply Universal AC/DC
 Weight 1.5 kg
 Dimensions152 x 165 x 70 mm
 Suggested Operating Range 5°C - 40°C
 Humidity 0 - 98% relative humidity (non-condensing)
 Dector Array 128 pixel linear pyroelectric array
 Array Responsivity  5.4 - 105 V/W
 Standard Spectral Range 5.4 - 10.8µm (1850 - 925 cm-1) 2.5 - 4.8µm (4000 - 2000 cm-1)
 Resolution 25 cm-1
 Analysis Time Less than one minute
 Communication Port RS232 and USB
 ATR Crystal Zinc Selenide
 ATR Surface Size 50 x 16 mm