The presence of microplastics in environmental surface water such as oceans, rivers, and lakes has attracted international attention as an environmental problem, and many monitoring results have been reported.
The analysis of microplastics requires multiple steps, including sample collection, digestion and filtration, and qualitative and quantitative (size, number of particles, mass or concentration) analysis.
To accurately analyze microplastics in aqueous samples, an essential step is to isolate the particles from other components in the sample. This process normally involves digestion and separation steps.
The MAP-100 automates the typical steps needed to isolate microplastics. This improves the reproducibility of the analytical workflow, enables lab technicians to focus on other tasks, and makes handling of reagents safer.

Labor savings

Automating the complicated preparation process significantly reduces the number of man-hours required.

Reproducibility

Manual tasks by the operator are reduced, enabling highly reproducible preparation.
This improves accuracy when comparing data across analysts and laboratories.

Safety

Simplified handling of reagents by operators.

Operation of the Automatic Preparation Device

The sample collected from the environmental surface water is placed inside the reaction vessel in the automatic preparation device. The control software is used to configure the conditions for each preparation step via digestion, separation, and overflow. When the preparation process is started, the microplastics are automatically collected through the processes of (1) Digestion, (2) Separation and (3) Filtration as shown below.

Automated preparation steps

[1] Digestion process　Digestion of organic compounds via an hydrogen peroxide solution.

[2] Separation process　Density separation via an sodium iodide solution.

[3] Filtration process　The supernatant fluid discharged by the overflow is filtered out by the collection filter.

Simple Control Software

The operator configures the conditions for the automated preparation process in the simple software window.
The progress during preparation is displayed in a monitoring window, and the estimated completion time can be checked in the status area. This user-friendly control software simplifies the preparation process.

Network-Enabled

• As a part of the LabSolutions family of control software, LabSolutions IR provides advanced security and user administration features.
• Complies with ER/ES regulations including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and PIC/S.
• Centralized management of valuable FTIR data, as well as LC and GC data, on a networked server allows simple control over security and backups.

Manage your valuable data from a centralized networked server. The LabSolutions IR Series enables networked management of FTIR as well as LC and GC data. In addition, it is capable of managing a wide variety of analytical instruments on a network.

LabSolutions CS

When connected without restrictions to an analytical network, LabSolutions CS manages all analytical data in a central database on a server computer, facilitating access to analytical data from any computer connected to that network. LabSolutions CS is ideal for customers wanting compliance with ER/ES regulations while seeking to manage LC/GC data together with FTIR data on one server hosting a large number of users.

LabSolutions DB IR

LabSolutions DB IR combines analytical data management functions with LabSolutions IR and is capable of providing secure data management from a single computer. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and PIC/S, LabSolutions DB IR is the optimal setup for customers LabSolutions IR is a consolidation of the advanced features found in Shimadzu’s earlier IRsolution control software. In addition to improved operability, LabSolutions IR employs advanced management functions to provide a safe and highly reliable system solution. wanting to manage all their data from a single computer. It requires no network connection and is recommended for customers who seek ER/ES compliance in a standalone format.

LabSolutions IR

LabSolutions IR is a consolidation of the advanced features found in Shimadzu’s earlier IRsolution control software. In addition to improved operability, LabSolutions IR employs advanced management functions to provide a safe and highly reliable system solution. wanting to manage all their data from a single computer. It requires no network connection and is recommended for customers who seek ER/ES compliance in a standalone format. 

Rich Libraries and a High-Performance Search Function

• A library of approximately 12,000 spectra included as standard.
• The standard library alone has enough data to furnish productive searching.
• Advanced library search functions include spectral search, text search, compound search, and peak search.
• Employing Shimadzu’s unique search algorithms for a high hit quality.

Approximately 12,000-spectra library

A wide variety of libraries, including unique SHIMADZU libraries, reagents, polymers, and more are included as standard. Searching with standard libraries provides high-quality results without purchasing extra libraries.

Contents
· SHIMADZU Food additives library
· SHIMADZU Contaminants library
· Reagents
· Polymers
· Pharmaceutical products, agrichemicals
· Inorganic compounds, etc.
Total approx. 12,000 spectra

High-performance search functions

LabSolutions IR delivers high-quality of search results with 4 high-performance search methods (spectral search, peak search, text search and combination search) and libraries containing approximately 12,000 spectra. Libraries created on IRsolution and HYPER-IR and commercial libraries such as Sadtler and S.T. Japan can also be used. Simply drag spectra into a library to create a user library. Editing spectrum information or deleting a spectrum in a library is also very easy.

Search functions
・Spectral search
SHIMADZU’S unique search algorithm provide highly precise results.

・Peak search
If you only have an old spectrum chart, searching can be done with peak wavenumbers without a spectrum file.

Macro Functions Provide Automation and Labor-Savings

• A simple macro function allows the user to execute multiple operations by simply creating a list of operational steps.
• Contaminant analysis and identification tests are automatically done through use of macros for a more efficient workflow.

LabSolutions IR automates routine work, such as scanning-data manipulation-reporting,identification tests, and contaminants analysis.Programs are launched from Launcher or your Desktop.

Easy Macro – Just a single click launches routine work.

The “Easy Macro” function will create macros that are suitable for routine work, particularly when repetitive operations are used. The macro builder allows macros to be constructed by simply selecting and aligning operations from a list. Once constructed, the macros can be registered with the Launcher and Desktop for quick execution. Operators not familiar with IR instruments can operate them easily without any mistakes.

Easy Macro Operations

• Initialization of FTIR, configuration of scan parameters,spectrum measurement
• Data manipulations, Search, Quantitation, Printing
• Repeat measurements, Displaying messages, alarm sounds,External program execution

Making a Macro

Contaminant analysis/Identification test program

LabSolutions IR includes two main application programs – Contaminant analysis/Identification test program – for contaminant analysis and identification tests.

Contaminant analysis program

By combining SHIMADZU’s own algorithms (patent pending) with that of library spectra for common contaminants, this program identifies contaminants with a high degree of accuracy. Reports are automatically created after analysis, thereby reducing post-processing time to a few seconds. With automated reporting, this easy-to-use program allows operators with little FTIR knowledge to perform analysis easily.

4 features of the Contaminant analysis program

• Contains spectra for over 500 highly-selected inorganic substances, organic substances, and polymers that are often detected as contaminants in SHIMADZU’s Analytical Applications Department.
• Allows automation of the process, including searching,judgment evaluation, and report creation.
• Incorporates algorithms that focus on spectral characteristics,rather than performing simple spectrum searches.
• Major and Minor components are found and their ranks are displayed.

Identification test program

This program makes pass/fail judgments about samples in accordance with the tests specified in the Pharmacopoeia. In addition to identification tests for pharmaceutical products, this program can be used for incoming inspections and pre-shipment inspections.

4 features of the Identification test program

• Prints out the spectra for standards and samples in order to facilitate easy comparison.
• Calculation of the differences between the peak wavenumbers for standards and samples, differences in intensity ratios between peaks, pass/fail judgments, and print out of reports.
• Detection and printing just the peaks that are specified for pass/fail judgment.
• Spectra of 57 samples on Japanese Standards of Food Additives are stored in LabSolutions IR.

What is Required for Plastic Analysis?

When analyzing plastics, libraries are used to qualify their material properties. However, infrared spectra of plastics that have been denatured (have deteriorated) due to heat or UV rays differ in shape from standard spectra, and qualifying them can sometimes be difficult.
To address this, the Plastic Analyzer includes a deterioration library, so highly accurate qualification can be performed reflecting the state of deterioration.

Plastic Analyzer Method Package

UV-Damaged Plastics Library

This library includes more than 300 spectra from the UV degradation of 14 types of plastic. This proprietary Shimadzu library includes the IR spectra for plastics degraded by UV rays for the equivalent of approximately 10 years using a super accelerated weathering chamber from Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd.

UV-Damaged
Plastics Library

Thermal-Damaged Plastics Library

This library includes more than 100 spectra from the degradation of 13 types of plastic heated to between 200 and 400 °C. This proprietary Shimadzu library contains IR spectra for plastics degraded by heating, acquired through measurements at the Hamamatsu Technical Support Center at the Industrial Research Institute of Shizuoka Prefecture.

Thermal-Damaged Plastics Library

Macro Program and Parameters

The system includes plastic measurement parameters and IR Pilot, a special program for IRSpirit that simplifies spectral measurements and the creation of reports, enabling analysts to perform everything from the measurement of target samples to data analysis easily. Even users unfamiliar with FTIR analysis can start work immediately.

Performance　×　Operability

The IRXross creates a new concept for infrared spectroscopy. It offers the optimal solution for a new era with diverse application requirements.

High-End Sensitivity for Countless Applications

The IRXross is a mid-level FTIR model that achieves high-end level S/N. It enables best-in-class low noise with P-P values of 55,000:1 for one minute of integration.

Astoundingly Low Noise

The 100 %T line was obtained by successively measuring the background and sample values without placing a sample in the sample compartment. Excluding the peaks for water vapor and carbon dioxide, the noise level (P-P value) was within ±0.005 %T, which shows that it can acquire data with low noise.

IRXross 100 %T Line

• 55,000:1 S/N Enables Ultra-High-Sensitivity MeasurementsUsing the IRXross with a single-reflection ATR attachment, an oil stain on paper was analyzed. Analyzing the sample directly without pretreatment would not result in good peaks, so n-hexane was applied to the stained area to extract the stain substances. Then a drop of the extract solution was placed on the ATR prism for analysis. The system is able to detect even the extremely weak 0.00023 absorbance signal with good sensitivity.

• 0.25 cm^-1 Resolution Enables High-Resolution MeasurementsN₂O gas (500 ppm), considered an environmental problem as a greenhouse gas, was analyzed. Measuring the gas at high resolution shows the peaks near 2,230 cm^-1 properly separated, whereas a resolution of 1.0 cm^-1 only shows the peaks as two levels.

• High-Speed Measurement Enables Faster Reaction TrackingWhen tracking the curing reaction in UV curable resin, the data shows that the intensity of the peak at 1,635 cm^-1 began decreasing 5.0 seconds after UV irradiation and the reaction was finished by 5.5 seconds.

Built- in Analytical Intel l igence

• Easy Navigation with IR Pilot Ensures Anyone Can Get Started EasilyA total of 23 macro application programs are included. Even operators unfamiliar with FTIR analysis can analyze samples easily by simply selecting the purpose of analysis and attachment used. There is no need to set parameters. Multiple samples can be analyzed with a single click.

• Program Specifically for Supporting Identification TestingThis program makes pass/fail judgments for test samples based on verification methods specified in pharmacopoeia and official methods specified in respective countries. In addition to identification tests for pharmaceuticals and food products, the program can be used for acceptance and pre-shipment inspections. It calculates how much peak wavenumbers and the intensity ratio between peaks in test samples differ from the corresponding values in standard samples and then makes pass/fail judgments. The results are printed as a report.
  
   

• Program Specifically for Supporting Contaminant AnalysisThis program can accurately identify measured contaminants using Shimadzu’s proprietary algorithm (patent No. 5205918) in combination with a spectral library containing more than 550 spectra for substances commonly detected as contaminants. After analyzing the data, it automatically determines a pass/fail judgment and creates a report. Even for contaminants that are mixtures, the program searches possible principal and secondary components and indicates the certainty level of each substance identified. Because the number of components in the mixture does not need to be specified, even operators with minimal infrared analysis experience can easily analyze contaminants. It displays analysis results within a few seconds after selecting the spectrum.

• Library Useful for Identification Testing and Contaminant AnalysisApprox. 12,000-spectra library
  
  A wide variety of libraries, including Shimadzu’s unique libraries, reagents, polymers, and more, is included standard. Searching with standard libraries provides high-quality search results without purchasing extra libraries.
•    SHIMADZU
  Food additives libraryReagentsPharmaceutical
  products, agrichemicalsSHIMADZU
  Contaminant libraryPolymersInorganic compounds

Complies Fully with Regulations

Humidity-Resistant Window Material Compatible with the Wavenumber Measurement Range Specified in Pharmacopoeia

Either a KBr or KRS-5 window can be selected. The KRS-5 window maintains humidity resistance up to 90 %RH (for temperatures up to 30 °C) and is compliant with pharmacopoeia wavenumber range requirements (350 to 7,800 cm^-1).

• Internal Dehumidifier (Optional) Ensures High DurabilityThis dehumidifier removes moisture from inside the interferometer electrolytically using a solid polymer electrolytic membrane It maintains low humidity levels inside the interferometer without leaving the light source ON. Using the dehumidifier can reduce power consumption by about 90 % compared to leaving the light source illuminated.
•  IRXross Power Consumption during Startup (with Start Switch ON) and during Standby (with Start Switch OFF and Dehumidifier ON)

Data Integrity Compliance

Solid Security

An audit trail to ensure the reliability of data and document e-mail transmission functions when any event occurs in the system can be set up. User accounts are managed using passwords, where password length, complexity, and term of validity must satisfy specified requirements. It is also possible to set lockout functions to prevent illegal access and set a registered user’s deletion and change in status. In addition, a box can be selected to prevent overwriting a data file, and outputting an item to a report can be performed.

• Essential Information is Managed for Every ProjectLabSolutions DB IR and CS IR provide a project management function enabling management suited to tasks and system operations. This function enables equipment and user management, security policy, and data processing to be set on a project-by-project basis, thereby improving the efficiency of data searches and management tasks.

Visualization of the Sequence of Analysis Operations

The report set includes test methods and test results for a series of samples analyzed as well as a corresponding operation log (a record of all operating events from login to logout), which is automatically extracted from the data and summarized in a single report. It provides visibility of the individual analytical operations, helps to check for operating errors, and improves the efficiency and reliability of checking processes.

Reliable performance and easy maintenance

Through the incorporation of a high-energy ceramic light source, a temperature-controlled, high-sensitivity DLATGS detector, a high-throughput optical element, and the optimization of the electrical system and optical system, the IRAffinity-1S achieves the highest SN ratio in its class.

Beam splitters in the interferometers of FTIR instruments are susceptible to humidity. In order to maintain the long-term stability of the interferometer, the beam splitter must be protected.
In the IRAffinity-1S, the interferometer is airtight and incorporates a unique internal auto dryer.

An automatic dehumidifier and dynamic alignment enable easy maintenance of the interferometer.

The IRAffinity-1S’s interferometer is optimized and stabilized using a combination of a smooth moving mirror system and the Dynamic Alignment. To assure that the IRAffinity-1S is always in the optimum operating condition, a self diagnoses routine monitors the operation of the system at initialization and constantly during operation In addition, standard EP/CHP/JP/USP/ASTM validation programs are provided to evaluate the FTIR performance.

Incorporation with Dynamic Alignment

Achieving reproducible optical interference in a spectrophotometer requires a robust interferometer design. The interferometer in the IRAffinity-1S easily meets this requirement. The smooth moving mirror system monitored by the Dynamic Alignment system allows the IRAffinity-1S to provide optimum and stable quality spectra after only a short warm-up time. Sampling at over 5000 times /second the Dynamic Alignment keeps the IRAffinity-1S in optimum operating condition.

Four Benefits of Dynamic Alignment

■ Removes the influence of environmental variations
■ Allows the FTIR to be powered off when not in use^*2 (saving electricity and reducing the environmental impact)
■ Shorter warm-up times and enhanced stability
■ Provides for a maintenance-free system

*2 Automatic Dehumidifier is working.

Built-in Automatic Dehumidifier Allows for Easy Maintenance

Beam splitters used in FTIR interferometers are susceptible to humidity. In order to maintain the long-term stability of the interferometer, the beam splitter must be protected from moisture. To address this issue, the IRAffinity-1S has been engineered with an airtight interferometer that incorporates a unique internal Automatic Dehumidifier.

New Generation of Workstation

LabSolutions IR, a member of the LabSolutions family, has been optimized for network applications, includes an extensive library of spectra, and features a high-performance search function. In addition, Macro functions provide automation and labor savings.

Fast, Easy-to-Use LabSolutions IR Series Software

LabSolutions IR easily executes FTIR operations such as scanning, data manipulation, quantitation, reporting, saving, user administration, and more. High-level administrative functions and a variety of data manipulation functions provide for an easier, more user-friendly analysis environment. In addition, numerous optional programs are available to address all modern laboratory needs.

Run Dedicated LabSolutions IR Programs or Windows Applications Easily with the Dedicated LabSolutions IR Launcher.

LabSolutions IR includes a number of dedicated programs, including Postrun, Spectrum, and Quantitation, which are easily launched using the LabSolutions IR Launcher. In addition, macro programs and Windows applications can be registered with the LabSolutions IR Launcher for quick and easy start-up.

Network Features

• High-level security and user administration functions.
• Suitable for ERES regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11, PIC/S, and more.
• Management of FTIR as well as LC and GC data by the server on a network.
• With terminal service, LabSolution IR can be controlled from a client PC without installing LabSolutions IR on it.

Programs

• Postrun, Spectrum, Quantitation, Photometric, Time course (option), Mapping (option)
• All of the Postrun and measurement programs have a common Main toolbar, Menu, Measurement toolbar, Tree view, and Log window. The operation of each program is also similar, providing a familiar feel no matter what task you are working.

Extensive Spectra Library and High-Performance Search Function

• Features a library containing approximately 12,000 spectra.
• Enables high-quality searching with standard libraries.
• High-performance search methods, including Spectral, Text, Combination, and Peak searches.
• Shimadzu’s unique search algorithm provides precise search results.

Reporting

• Easy printing using the ViewPrint function and Free-layout reports.

Macro Program Functions Provide Automation and Labor-Savings

• Simply align steps to create a Macro program.
• Automated identification tests and contaminants analysis.

Data Manipulation

• A wide variety of data manipulation functions, including Advanced ATR correction and Kubelka-Munk conversion, and quantitation functions, such as the multi-point calibration curve method and CLS method, are standard.

Meeting the Needs of a Wide Range of Analyses

A wide variety of programs and accessories is available in order to meet the needs of various customers.

Customize Your Own IRAffinity-1S System

You can customize your own IRAffinity-1S system with a wide variety of accessories and easy-to-use software options to meet the needs of your specific application.

Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food Products, Environmental, Chemicals and Polymers, Electrical, Electronics, and Semiconductors, Automobiles, Metals, Construction, Academia

Two Main Application Programs Support All Analyses

LabSolutions IR includes two main application programs – for contaminant analysis and identification tests.
Even operators unfamiliar with FTIR analysis can easily use these programs and create reports in just a few seconds.

Contaminant Analysis Program

Combining Shimadzu’s own algorithms (patent pending) with that of library spectra for common contaminants, this program identifies contaminants with a high degree of accuracy. This easy-to-use program is conducive to all levels of operators. Reports are automatically created after analysis, allowing operators with little knowledge of infrared analysis to easily perform analysis.

Identification Test Program

This program makes pass/fail judgments about samples in accordance with the tests specified in the Pharmacopoeia. In addition to identification tests for pharmaceutical products, this program can be used for incoming and pre-shipment inspections.

Hardware Options

Integrated with sample compartments, the series of horizontal ATR accessories offers improved purging performance, and eliminates the concern of dust entering the IRAffinity-1S’s sample compartment. When an accessory is installed, the software displays its name and serial number and sets the optimum scan parameters.

Excellent Sensitivity and Reliability

New Levels of Performance and Quality Created by Excellent Sensitivity, Speed and Resolution

High Sensitivity, High Resolution and High Speed

The IRTracer-100 features the highest SN ratio in its class, 0.25cm^-1 resolution, and high-speed scanning capable of 20 spectra/second.

High-Sensitivity Measurements, with the highest SN Ratio

Trace a mounts of silicone oil in paraffin oil were measured using the IRTracer-100 and a single-reflection ATR accessory.
Even the very weak peak (1260 cm^-1) from the silicone, with a mere 0.00015 Abs, was measured with a high SN ratio.

Remarks:

• Difference spectrum obtained by subtracting the paraffin spectrum
• Measured with a resolution of 4 cm^-1, using the DLATGS detector

Acquire High-Resolution Spectra with a 0.25cm^-1 Resolution Setting

Highly accurate quantitation and identification can be achieved with 0.25 cm^-1 resolution. For example, this resolution is suitable for the detailed analysis of each peak in a gas sample. When ammonia gas was run at 0.25 cm^-1 resolution, peaks in the 805 – 810 and 785 – 790 cm^-1 ranges were clearly resolved.

Achieve High-Speed Analysis with a 20 Hz Rapid Scan Feature^*1

The rapid scan function allows a maximum of 20 spectra per second to be obtained. This makes the IRTracer-100 suitable for fast reactions that occur within a few seconds and for kinetic studies occurring in less than one second. Rapid, high-sensitivity analysis is available.

Analysis of curing reaction of UV light curable resin
Sample: UV light cure adhesive
Resolution: 16 cm^-1
Scan accumulation: 1
Total scans: 600
Interval: 50msec
Monitor: Peak at around 1,400 cm^-1
Detector: MCT
 

*1 16cm^-1 resolution. Rapid scan program is optional.

Reliable High Performance

An automatic dehumidifier and advanced dynamic alignment enable easy maintenance of the interferometer.

The IRTracer-100’s interferometer is optimized and stabilized using a combination of a smooth moving mirror system and the Advanced Dynamic Alignment. To assure that the IRTracer-100 is always in the optimum operating condition, a self diagnoses routine monitors the operation of the system at initialization and constantly during operation In addition, standard EP/CHP/JP/USP/ASTM validation programs are provided to evaluate the FTIR performance.

Incorporation with Advanced Dynamic Alignment

Achieving reproducible optical interference in a spectrophotometer requires a robust interferometer design. The interferometer in the IRTracer-100 easily meets this requirement. The smooth moving mirror system monitored by the Advanced Dynamic Alignment system allows the IRTracer-100 to provide optimum and stable quality spectra after only a short warm-up time. Sampling at over 5000 times /second the Advanced Dynamic Alignment keeps the IRTracer-100 in optimum operating condition. In addition, the Advanced Dynamic Alignment system automatically aligns the interferometer when the beam splitter is changed for NIR or FIR analysis.

Four Benefits of Advanced Dynamic Alignment

■ Removes the influence of environmental variations
■ Allows the FTIR to be powered off when not in use^*2 (saving electricity and reducing the environmental impact)
■ Shorter warm-up times and enhanced stability
■ Provides for a maintenance-free system

*2 Automatic Dehumidifier is working.

Built-in Automatic Dehumidifier Allows for Easy Maintenance

Beam splitters used in FTIR interferometers are susceptible to humidity. In order to maintain the long-term stability of the interferometer, the beam splitter must be protected from moisture. To address this issue, the IRTracer-100 has been engineered with an airtight interferometer that incorporates a unique internal Automatic Dehumidifier.

New Generation of Workstation – LabSolutions IR

LabSolutions IR, a member of the LabSolutions family, has been optimized for network applications, includes an extensive library of spectra, and features a high-performance search function. In addition, Macro functions provide automation and labor savings.

Fast, Easy-to-Use LabSolutions IR Series Software

LabSolutions IR easily executes FTIR operations such as scanning, data manipulation, quantitation, reporting, saving, user administration, and more. High-level administrative functions and a variety of data manipulation functions provide for an easier, more user-friendly analysis environment. In addition, numerous optional programs are available to address all modern laboratory needs.

Run Dedicated LabSolutions IR Programs or Windows Applications Easily with the Dedicated LabSolutions IR Launcher.

LabSolutions IR includes a number of dedicated programs, including Postrun, Spectrum, and Quantitation, which are easily launched using the LabSolutions IR Launcher. In addition, macro programs and Windows applications can be registered with the LabSolutions IR Launcher for quick and easy start-up.

Network Features

• High-level security and user administration functions.
• Suitable for ERES regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11, PIC/S, and more.
• Management of FTIR as well as LC and GC data by the server on a network.
• With terminal service, LabSolution IR can be controlled from a client PC without installing LabSolutions IR on it.

Programs

• Postrun, Spectrum, Quantitation, Photometric, Time course (option), Mapping (option)
• All of the Postrun and measurement programs have a common Main toolbar, Menu, Measurement toolbar, Tree view, and Log window. The operation of each program is also similar, providing a familiar feel no matter what task you are working.

Extensive Spectra Library and High-Performance Search Function

• Features a library containing approximately 12,000 spectra.
• Enables high-quality searching with standard libraries.
• High-performance search methods, including Spectral, Text, Combination, and Peak searches.
• Shimadzu’s unique search algorithm provides precise search results.

Reporting

• Easy printing using the ViewPrint function and Free-layout reports.

Macro Program Functions Provide Automation and Labor-Savings

• Simply align steps to create a Macro program.
• Automated identification tests and contaminants analysis.

Data Manipulation

• A wide variety of data manipulation functions, including Advanced ATR correction and Kubelka-Munk conversion, and quantitation functions, such as the multi-point calibration curve method and CLS method, are standard.

Macro Functions Provide Automation and Labor-Savings

LabSolutions IR automates routine work, such as scanning, data manipulation, reporting, identification tests, and contaminants analysis. Launch programs from the Launcher or your PC.

Easy Macro – Just a Single Click Launches Routine Work

The “Easy Macro” function will create macros that are suitable for routine work, particularly when repetitive operations are used. The macro builder allows macros to be constructed by simply selecting and aligning operations from a list. Once constructed, the macros can be registered with the Launcher and Desktop for quick execution. Operators who are not familiar with FTIR can easily operate the instrument.

Easy Macro Operations

• Initialization of FTIR, configuration of scan parameters, spectrum measurement
• Data manipulations, search, quantitation, printing
• Repeat measurements, displaying messages, alarm sounds, external program execution

Solutions Achieved with LabSolutions IR

Reliable LabSolutions Software

In addition to LabSolutions IR, which provides basic functionality, Shimadzu also offers LabSolutions DB IR and LabSolutions CS IR to meet the requirements of ER/ES regulations.

• Operate with LabSolutions, Shimadzu’s reliable and popular workstation used in chromatography and spectroscopic analysis.
• Solid Security

LabSolutions DB IR

LabSolutions DB IR allows for secure data management by integrating a data management function with LabSolutions IR. Compliant with ER/ES regulations, the software is optimally configured for customers using a PC. It is recommended for facilities that do not require network connections and want to be ER/ES compliant.

LabSolutions CS IR

LabSolutions CS, which is freely accessible to the analysis network, can be connected to IR, eliminating the need for connecting a PC to the instrument. Since all the data are managed on a server, LabSolutions CS IR can be read from any personal computer on a network. With terminal service, LabSolutions IR can be controlled from a client PC without installing LabSolutions IR on it. It is recommended for facilities that have a large number of users, manage data in a database, and want to be ER/ES compliant.

Database Management Prevents Mistakes

With LabSolutions DB IR and CS IR, the analysis data are managed securely by the database. Overwriting, deletion and other mistakes typical of data file management do not occur. In addition, when postrun analysis is performed using the acquired data, postrun analysis data revision numbers are automatically assigned, preventing the accidental overwriting of raw data.

Solid Security

An audit trail to ensure the reliability of data and document e-mail transmission functions when any event occurs in the system can be set up. User accounts are managed using passwords, where password length, complexity and term of validity must satisfy specified requirements. It is also possible to set lockout functions to prevent illegal access, and set a registered user’s deletion and change. In addition, a box can be selected to prevent overwriting a data file, and outputting an item to a report can also be performed.

Pertinent Information is Managed for Every Project

LabSolutions DB IR and CS IR provide a project management function enabling management suited to tasks and system operations. This function enables equipment and user management, security policy, and data processing to be set on a project by project basis, thereby improving the efficiency of data searches and management tasks.

Visualization of the Sequence of Analysis Operations

Creating a report set* provides visibility of the individual analytical operations involved in the overall analytical process. When analytical operations are visible, it is easier to check for operating errors, which helps improve the efficiency and reliability of checking processes.
* Report sets include test methods and test results for a series of samples analyzed, and also a corresponding operation log (a record of all operating events from login to logout), which is automatically extracted from the data and summarized in a single report.

Meeting the Needs of a Wide Range of Analyses

A wide variety of programs and accessories is available in order to meet the needs of various customers.

Customize Your Own IRTracer-100 System

You can customize your own IRTracer-100 system with a wide variety of accessories and easy-to-use software options to meet the needs of your specific application.

Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food Products, Environmental, Chemicals and Polymers, Electrical, Electronics, and Semiconductors, Automobiles, Metals, Construction, Academia

Two Main Application Programs Support All Analyses

LabSolutions IR includes two main application programs – for contaminant analysis and identification tests.
Even operators unfamiliar with FTIR analysis can easily use these programs and create reports in just a few seconds.

Contaminant Analysis Program

Combining Shimadzu’s own algorithms (patent pending) with that of library spectra for common contaminants, this program identifies contaminants with a high degree of accuracy. This easy-to-use program is conducive to all levels of operators. Reports are automatically created after analysis, allowing operators with little knowledge of infrared analysis to easily perform analysis.

Identification Test Program

This program makes pass/fail judgments about samples in accordance with the tests specified in the Pharmacopoeia. In addition to identification tests for pharmaceutical products, this program can be used for incoming and pre-shipment inspections.

Hardware Options

Integrated with sample compartments, the series of horizontal ATR accessories offers improved purging performance, and eliminates the concern of dust entering the IRTracer-100’s sample compartment. When an accessory is installed, the software displays its name and serial number and sets the optimum scan parameters.