Agilent Technologies 4500 Series User manual

Agilent 4500 Series
FTIR
Operation Manual

2 Agilent 4500 Series FTIR Operation Manual
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Contents
Agilent 4500 Series FTIR Operation Manual 3
Contents
1. Introduction 5
2. Getting Started 7
Unpacking 7
Agilent 4500t FTIR packing list 8
Agilent 4500a FTIR packing list 8
Agilent 4500 DialPath FTIR packing list 9
Connecting power 10
Power cord selection 12
Turning on the instrument 13
Power switch LED status 13
Starting the software 14
Performance verification 14
Diagnostic values 15
Performance validation 17
3. Analyzing Samples 19
Lube samples with the Agilent 4500t FTIR 19
Cleaning the TumblIR accessory 21
Collecting a background spectrum 22
Measuring a sample 22
Agilent 4500t FTIR with a TumblIR 24
Cleaning the accessory 25
Collecting a background spectrum 26
Measuring a liquid sample 27

Contents
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Agilent 4500a FTIR with an ATR 28
Cleaning the accessory 32
Collecting a background spectrum 32
Collecting a sample spectrum 33
Agilent 4500 DialPath FTIR 35
Cleaning the DialPath accessory 37
Collecting a background spectrum 39
Measuring a liquid sample 39
4. Spare Parts 43
5. Specifications and Safety Information 45
Specifications 45
Safety Information 46
Environmental conditions 46
Electromagnetic compatibility 46
EN55011/CISPR11 46
ICES/NMB-001 47

Introduction
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1. Introduction
The Agilent 4500 Series FTIR instruments are small sized, mid-
infrared region spectrometer platforms specifically designed for
portable, onsite chemical analysis outside the laboratory
environment. The systems are small (21.6 x 29.2 x 19.1 cm; 8.5 x 11.5
x 7.5 in), lightweight (6.8 kg; 15 lb) and packaged in a weather-
resistant enclosure suitable for outdoor use. They come standard
with internal battery power for operation of up to 4 hours or can be
operated with 110/220 volt AC power for extended use.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
4500 Series FTIR systems are NOT intrinsically safe. Use the system only in
atmospheres that have been tested for flammable materials. If the equipment
is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
The 4500 Series FTIR instruments use technology known as Fourier
transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, which is the current state-
of-the-art technique for molecular compound identification and
quantification. FTIR uses an infrared (IR) light source to pass
through the sample and onto a detector, which precisely measures
the amount of light absorbed by the sample. This absorbance creates
a unique spectral fingerprint that is used to identify the molecular
structure of the sample and determine the exact quantity of a
particular compound in a mixture.

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The heart of the Agilent FTIR spectrometer system is a patented
Michelson interferometer design mounted on shock-dampening
mechanisms to protect the components from shock and vibration in
the field. This proprietary design is the key to successfully making
FTIR technology compact, lightweight, rugged and field-portable.
The 4500 FTIR system is available in a number of different sampling
configurations to accommodate the analysis of a range of liquids,
powders, pastes and gels. The optimal use of the various
configurations of the 4500 FTIR system are:
Agilent 4500t FTIR TumblIR System: For the rapid chemical
analysis of liquids under ambient conditions. The Agilent 4500t
FTIR is a TumblIR accessory-based instrument specifically
designed for onsite oil analysis. This system is an ideal tool for
oil analysis of diesel generators, wind farms, off-shore
applications or marine applications.
Agilent 4500a FTIR ATR System: For the chemical analysis of
liquids, powders, pastes and gels. The attenuated total
reflectance (ATR) system is available in single reflection (most
common) or three reflection versions.
The Agilent 4500 DialPath FTIR is for the rapid chemical
analysis of liquids under ambient conditions that require
multiple pathlengths.
All systems are equipped with a software user interface that is
intuitive, simple to use and requires no specialized technical training.
With the touch of a button, the system provides valuable information
about the identity and amount of chemical substances present in a
material.

Getting Started
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2. Getting Started
Unpacking 7
Connecting power 10
Turning on the instrument 13
Starting the software 14
Performance verification 14
Unpacking
To unpack your spectrometer system:
1After receiving the Agilent 4500 Series FTIR delivery, do not
immediately open the shipping container. Instead, place the
shipment in a room-temperature environment and allow several
hours for the contents of the container to reach the room
ambient temperature. This is to avoid unnecessary condensation
on the components prior to the initial setup and installation
process.
2The shipping enclosure should contain the items listed below.
Inspect the enclosure closely to make sure all items have been
removed from the shipment packaging. Also ensure that all the
items in the packing list below have arrived undamaged and are
in good working condition. Contact Agilent immediately if any
items are found to be missing in shipment or damaged.
NOTE Keep all original packing material for storing, shipping and transporting the
system in the future.
3Remove the 4500 Series FTIR system from its shipping case and
place it on a flat, stable surface. The instrument must be kept
away from hot surfaces and any sources of electromagnetic
interference.

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Locate the PC keyboard and mouse for ergonomically correct access.
Agilent 4500t FTIR packing list
One Agilent 4500t FTIR mid-IR spectrometer system, including
TumblIR sampling accessory
One Agilent 4500 Series FTIR Operation Manual
One power cord
One installation disk
One shipping container
Options
Although the spectrometer system comes standard as shown above,
there are a number of options available, including:
Laptop computer
Surfactant kit
Extra cords
Agilent 4500a FTIR packing list
One Agilent 4500a FTIR mid-IR spectrometer system, including
appropriate sampling accessory
One Agilent 4500 Series FTIR Operation Manual
One power cord
One installation disk
One shipping container

Getting Started
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Options
Although the spectrometer system comes standard as shown above,
there are a number of options available, including:
Laptop computer
Single-bounce ATR (includes sample press)
Multi-bounce ATR
Extra cords
Agilent 4500 DialPath FTIR packing list
One Agilent 4500 DialPath FTIR mid-IR spectrometer system,
including DialPath accessory
One Agilent 4500 Series FTIR Operation Manual
One power cord
One installation disk
One shipping container
Options
Although the spectrometer system comes standard as shown above,
there are a number of options available, including:
Laptop computer
Extra cords

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Connecting power
To connect power to the spectrometer system:
1Before connecting the power cord to the power source, remove
the connector cap and then insert the power cord female
connector provided into the male power plug located on the left
side of the spectrometer system.
2Connect the other end of the power cord to the power source.
The appropriate power supply for your location will be provided
with the system. When the system is not in field use, keep it
plugged in to the local AC power to ensure a fully-charged battery
pack (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Attaching the power cord
CAUTION To prevent any power startup damage or problems, connect the power cord to
the spectrometer system first and then to the power outlet.
CAUTION To avoid damage to the system due to power surges or a faulty power source,
always use a UL approved power surge protection strip between the power
outlet source and the system power cord.
CAUTION All cords must be kept away from high traffic areas. The system could sustain
damage to the apparatus or adapters if excessive strain to the power cord
connections occurs.
Power button
USB
Power