MATRIX-F

The next generation FT-NIR process spectrometer

MATRIX-F is a dedicated Fourier Transform Near Infrared (FT-NIR) spectrometer dedicated to industrial process monitoring. MATRIX-F is equipped with fiber optic probe or measurement head. It is the first industry hardened FT-NIR system that can directly withstand harsh environments. Full support of industry standard communication protocols makes the integration simple.

Features:

• Maximum utility –fiber optic probes or heads for contactless measurement
• Accurate in-line resolution results in seconds
• Easy operation and maintenance
• Multiple components per measurement
• Support for industry standard communication protocols
• Built-in 6-port multiplexer with easy Quick Connect fiber optic probe exchange
• Embedded in a compact and rugged housing
• Direct calibration transfer to and from all existing Bruker Optics NIR spectrometers
• RockSolid™ interferometer for permanently aligned optics and insensitivity to vibrations
• Possibility of explosion protection according to ATEX
• Fully automated test routines for validation according to cGMP (OQ, PQ)
• 21 CFR Part 11 and validation according to EU-, JP- and US-Pharmacopeia

Maximum Utility

The MATRIX-F is the only FT-NIR spectrometer which can measure liquids and solids in transmission and reflection with just one instrument using light fiber technology.

Classic diffuse reflectance, transflectance or transmission fiber optic probes with various path lengths can be adopted as well as process flow cells or pilot plant assemblies. Various probe materials are available, like stainless steel or hastelloy.

The fiber optic NIR illumination and detection heads for contactless measurement contains tungsten sources which illuminate the sample. The scattered light is collected and guided via a fiber optic cable to the spectrometer. Up to six heads can be connected to one MATRIX-F emission or MATRIX-F duplex spectrometer. 

MATRIX-F duplex

MATRIX-F duplex spectrometer is modified to operate both - fiber optic heads and the classic fiber optic probes.

MATRIX-F emission

Special version of the MATRIX-F spectrometer for the use of fiber-coupled measurements heads for the contact-less measurements only.

RockSolid^TM interferometer

The permanently aligned Rocksolid^TM interferometer is a unique patented component which yields over 20% higher throughput than ordinary interferometer design. It benefits from dual retro reflection cube corner mirrors and wear-free pivot mechanism located in the center of mass, which ensures exceptional stability and reliability even in harsh environment. With its patented design, the elimination of mirror tilt optically and prevention of mirror shear mechanically is reached.

Advantages:

• No need of standby mode to protect the bearing
• No need of recalibration after movement
• No wearing of mechanical bearing, no spare parts, minimization of service costs
• Resistance to vibration and thermal effects