Nicolet Summit X FTIR Spectrometer

Manufacturer – Thermo Fisher Scientific

Description: The Nicolet Summit X FTIR Spectrometer is a compact, mid infrared Fourier transform instrument built for labs needing flexibility and high data quality. It uses Thermo Fisher’s LightDrive™ optical engine to deliver reproducible spectra with minimal maintenance. Designed to run from your PC (or external computer), it offers guided workflows, cloud connectivity, and audit ready software for QA/QC environments.

Technical Specifications:
Spectral range: 8,000 to 350 cm⁻¹
Spectral resolution: Better than 0.6 cm⁻¹
Signal‑to‑noise (peak‑to‑peak, 1 min): ≈ 35,000:1
Wavenumber precision / accuracy: Precision: 0.001 cm⁻¹ at 2,000 cm⁻¹;
Accuracy: ~0.05 cm⁻¹ at 2,000 cm⁻¹
Detector: Fast‑recovery deuterated triglycine sulfate (DTGS)
Optical engine & source: Light Drive™
Dimensions (D × W × H) 32 × 34 × 24 cm (12.7 × 13.3 × 9.6 in)
Weight : ~10.9 kg (24 lb)
Power / Electrical: 100‑240 VAC, 47‑63 Hz, ~110 W
Warranty (LightDrive components): 10‑year warranty on IR source, interferometer, and laser for the LITE model
Interface / control: USB connection to external PC / laptop (no built‑in computer on LITE) Background mode: Smart Background (automatic background acquisition during idle)
Operating environment: Typical lab conditions (15–35 °C, non‑condensing humidity) (as per general FTIR instrument norms)
Key features:
• Light Drive™ optical engine.
• Smart Background / automatic background collection
• Multi colour LED Light Bar
• Compact, bench‑friendly footprint enables installation even in space‑limited labs.
• WiFi / Ethernet support for remote data access and sharing via Thermo Fisher Connect.
• Audit‑ready software features
• Wide accessory compatibility
Applications: Ideal for QA/QC, pharmaceuticals, polymers, environmental labs, teaching, forensics, and materials research for chemical identification, compositional analysis, mixture deconvolution, contamination screening, and process control.
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Everest Diamond ATR Accessory
Czitek™ SurveyIR™ Infrared Microspectroscopy Accessory
ConservatIR External Reflection Accessory

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