NF2000
Fiber optic FT-NIR spectrometer for lab, at-line, and field
The NF2000 Portable Fiber Optic FT-NIR Spectrometer was designed from the ground up to offer the industry a new kind of NIR analysis solution – a solution that brings together the portability required to move NIR analysis closer to point-of-need, combined with unmatched spectroscopic performance for the fastest and most accurate results. It delivers a wide range of technical innovations including our PermAlign™ interferometer optics, industry leading sampling accessory designs, and new concepts in software and algorithms such as our Advanced-ID™ software for low concentration targeted screening.
The NF2000 fiber optic FT-NIR was engineered to ensure direct calibration transfer without the frustration of standardizing instruments or adjusting models to accommodate excessive instrument variability. The heart of the NF2000 is our PermAlign™ optics technology, an innovative optical design that maintains alignment and performance under conditions from the routine to the extreme. Our technology and design ensure unmatched consistency and direct methods transfer with no loss in performance so you can expand your Galaxy Scientific’s spectrometers fleet with confidence.
The NF2000 Spectrometer is a versatile instrument and can be used with different types of fiber optic probe for fast NIR analysis in liquid or solid samples. It can be used at different locations within your plant and process. From incoming materials testing to NIR analysis in your lab, to instantaneous measurements at-line. It can also be taken to the field for fast NIR analysis at the point of need.
- Compact, portable, and high-performance FT-NIR spectrometer with fiber optic probe for lab, field, and at-line applications
- PermAlign™ optics: an innovative optical design that maintains alignment and performance under extreme conditions
- Unmatched instrument-to-instrument consistency and direct method transfer
- Automatic Performance Testing Unit provides an easy and automated way to monitor your instruments performance
- Innovative diffuse reflectance probe with patterned fiber layout increases probe reproducibility
- Standard SMA type 905 connectors allow use of many commercial probes
- Spectral Sage™ software suite combines the ease-of-use needed for everyday analysis with feature-rich functions for advanced method developers
- Low Cost of Ownership:
- 20,000-hour user replaceable NIR source
- > 10-year laser life
- > 10-year interferometer drive
- User replaceable desiccant
- Operated by standard Windows™ PC
Chemicals & Polymers
Hydroxyl number, raw materials purity & confirmation, residual solvents analysis, additives, and monomers analysis
Pharmaceuticals
Drug manufacturing, raw materials ID, advanced ID, counterfeit drug screening
Food
Edible oils, meat, dairy, spices, snacks, alcoholic beverages, baked products, non-alcoholic beverages
Other Industries
It is not feasible to list all the industries we serve. Aggregate, mining, and academia are amongst many others. If you are uncertain if our technology can meet your needs, please contact us to discuss the details of your application or to request a feasibility study.
General Specification
Value
Alternate Value/Benefit
Dimensions (W x D x H)
46.2 x 24.7 x 15.8 cm (W x D x H)
18.18 x 9.72 x 6.22 in.
Weight
< 9 kg
< 19.8 lbs.
Operating Temperature
0°C- 40°C, < 95% humidity, Non-condensing
32° F to 104°F
Enclosure Protection
IP65 (dust) / NEMA 4
Sampling Mode(s)
Reflectance or transmission measurements for solids, pastes, and liquids
Maximum signal and collection efficiency
Sampling Device
Triggered Fiber Optic Probe
Maximum signal and collection efficiency
Automated Verification & Instrument Diagnostics
Automatic, internal, 4-position validation wheel
Continuous performance monitoring
Wavelength Range
12,000 – 4,000 cm-1
833 – 2,500 nm
Detector
TE cooled InGaAs
Laser Life
> 10 years
Low downtime & ownership costs
NIR Source Life
> 20,000 hours, user replaceable
Low downtime & ownership costs
Desiccant
User Replaceable
Low ownership costs
Direct calibration transfer
Historically, transferring NIR calibrations from one instrument to another has been a challenging task. One of the greatest advantages of FT-NIR technology is direct calibration transfer. NIR calibration can easily be transferred from one FT-NIR instrument to another even if it is not the same model or made by the same manufacturer.
Rugged, compact and portable design
Galaxy Scientific FT-NIR spectrometers combine portability and performance to get the near infrared results you need, where and when you need them. Our robust and compact design is dust proof and splash proof and can be taken outside the lab to the point-of-need. Our near-infrared spectrometers are lightweight with a small footprint and quickly attach to a laptop or tablet computer, can operate from a variety of power sources, and have a rugged design that ensures they can be moved without damage.
High-Performance Measurements
Galaxy Scientific’s high-performance FT-NIR technology offers significant advantages such as high spectral resolution, best-in-class signal-to-noise ratio, inherently stable wavelength accuracy, and full spectral range. All models utilize Galaxy’s PermAlign™ Fourier Transform Technology, taking near-infrared instrumentation to the next level by offering incredibly high-performance measurements in a small, portable design. Benefits include permanent interferometer alignment, small & lightweight design, and robust field operation
Depot Service & Low cost of ownership
Galaxy Scientific products were designed to be compact, precise, and economical. Our QuasIR™ Series of near infrared spectrometers use a temperature stabilized solid-state laser that offers a compact configuration, excellent wavelength stability, and a typical lifetime of over 10 years. In addition, our instruments use a special compact lamp that offers a typical lifetime of 20,000 hours and an inexpensive replacement cost. Galaxy Scientific’s QuasIR™ has a wear-free interferometer drive that comes with a 10-year warranty, and user replaceable desiccant.
This compact design allows us to offer “depot service” meaning our products can be easily shipped via standard shipping methods, without the need for a freight shipment. A product can be overnighted to us, evaluated and repaired (if needed) upon receipt and then overnighted back to our customer. This is much cheaper and faster than having to send a specialist to the customer site…
Simple Installation by User
Galaxy Scientific products are designed to be easily installed by the end user and without the need for an expensive on-site product start-up by our experts.
Triggered Fiber Optic Probe
The NF2000 comes with a triggered fiber optic probe. Both transmission and reflectance probes are available for NIR analysis in liquid and solid samples. Proprietary patterned fiber layout design increases measurement reproducibility.