Portable FTIR - ToronFTIR™ P7800
ToronFTIR™ P7800 is a portable FTIR spectrometer that brings high-resolution infrared analysis to on-site material identification and quality control. The instrument reads the molecular fingerprint of a sample and matches it against reference spectra, so operators confirm what a material is at the point of need rather than shipping samples to a central lab. A wide 7800 to 350 cm⁻¹ range covers the near- and mid-infrared regions where most organic and polymer bands appear. The P7800 suits teams that move between benches, departments, and sites and want consistent results at each stop.
The ToronFTIR™ P7800 pairs a stable optical platform with a bundled analysis suite that holds more than 200,000 reference spectra plus quantitative modules and standard-curve models. A signal-to-noise ratio better than 20,000:1, with an optional configuration better than 45,000:1, supports clean spectra on low-concentration samples. Sealed, moisture-protected optics and a temperature and humidity monitoring system keep the instrument steady as ambient conditions change from one location to the next.
The ToronFTIR™ P7800 serves medical and healthcare labs, environmental monitoring teams, food and agricultural producers, and pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers. Universities and research institutes use the same platform for teaching and multi-component analysis. Flexible detector and beamsplitter options let a single instrument cover routine identification and more demanding trace work.
Portable FTIR - ToronFTIR™ P7800 Applications
The ToronFTIR™ P7800 supports rapid material identification and quality control across health, environmental, food, and industrial settings.
- Medical and Healthcare: identifies materials and verifies medical-grade polymers, consumables, and packaging against reference spectra.
- Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical: confirms raw materials, excipients, and active ingredients during incoming inspection and release testing.
- Environmental Monitoring: identifies petroleum and animal or plant oils in water and screens organic contaminants in field samples.
- Food and Agricultural Products: verifies additives, checks packaging materials, and screens for adulteration in production and inspection.
- Petroleum and Lubricant Analysis: monitors in-service oil condition and measures biodiesel FAME content through bundled quantitative modules.
- Materials Science and Polymers: characterizes plastics, resins, coatings, and composites during development and quality control.
- Academic and Research Laboratories: teaches infrared spectroscopy and supports multi-component analysis across departments.
Standards
The ToronFTIR™ P7800 is designed and built to align with internationally recognized infrared methods, and its bundled quantitative modules correlate with the test methods below.
- ASTM E2412 - Standard Practice for Condition Monitoring of In-Service Lubricants by Trend Analysis Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometry
- EN 14078 - Liquid Petroleum Products: Determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Content in Middle Distillates: Infrared Spectroscopy Method
Portable FTIR - ToronFTIR™ P7800 Key Features
The ToronFTIR™ P7800 combines a stable optical platform with flexible sampling and data tools for on-site and multi-site work.
- Wide Spectral Coverage: scans 7800 to 350 cm⁻¹ across the near- and mid-infrared, with an optional 7800 to 650 cm⁻¹ configuration.
- High Signal-to-Noise Ratio: better than 20,000:1 as standard, with an optional configuration better than 45,000:1 for trace work.
- High Wavenumber Accuracy: ≤ 0.01 cm⁻¹ supports repeatable peak positions and reliable library matching.
- Sealed, Moisture-Protected Optics: fully enclosed interferometer and detector compartments hold performance as ambient conditions change.
- Gold-Plated Corner-Cube Mirrors: integrated, adhesive-free moving and fixed mirrors resist drift during transport and use.
- Flexible Detector and Beamsplitter Options: an MCT cooled detector and a ZnSe beamsplitter are available for demanding sensitivity and range needs.
- Extensive Spectral Library: more than 200,000 reference spectra, quantitative modules, and standard-curve models speed identification and quantitation.
- Intelligent Environmental Monitoring: real-time temperature and humidity tracking alerts operators before conditions risk the instrument.
- Modern Data Interface: high-speed USB 2.0 and 3.0 with Windows 7, 10, and 11 support for straightforward data handling.
- Turnkey Setup and Support: supplied ready to run, with installation, commissioning, and after-sales support included.
Theory and Method
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy identifies materials by measuring how they absorb infrared light. Each chemical bond vibrates at characteristic frequencies, so the pattern of absorbed wavelengths forms a molecular fingerprint unique to a material. The ToronFTIR™ P7800 records all infrared wavelengths in a single measurement rather than scanning one at a time, which shortens analysis and gives a strong signal at the detector. This speed matters when an operator needs an answer on-site rather than after a lab queue.
The instrument builds each spectrum with a Michelson interferometer. A moisture-protected KBr beamsplitter divides the infrared beam into two paths that reflect off a fixed and a moving mirror. Recombining the beams at varying path differences produces an interferogram, and a Fourier transform converts it into a readable absorbance spectrum. A semiconductor laser tracks the moving mirror for accurate wavenumber calibration across the full 7800 to 350 cm⁻¹ range.
Design choices keep results stable away from a controlled lab. Integrated gold-plated corner-cube mirrors hold alignment without adhesives, and fully enclosed interferometer and detector compartments shield the optics from humidity and airborne contaminants. A temperature and humidity monitoring system alerts the operator when conditions drift, which helps protect the instrument during transport and field use.
Portable FTIR - ToronFTIR™ P7800 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Spectral Range | 7800 to 350 cm⁻¹ (optional 7800 to 650 cm⁻¹) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Better than 20,000:1 (optional better than 45,000:1) |
| Wavenumber Accuracy | ≤ 0.01 cm⁻¹ |
| Detector | Infrared detector; optional MCT (mercury cadmium telluride) cooled detector |
| Laser | Semiconductor laser; optional HeNe laser |
| Beamsplitter | Multi-layer coated KBr with moisture-proof coating; optional ZnSe |
| Infrared Source | Long-life, high-intensity, air-cooled IR source |
| Scanning Speed | Microcomputer-controlled, continuously adjustable, multiple selectable speeds |
| Optical Bench | Integrated design with fully enclosed interferometer and detector compartments |
| Interferometer Mirrors | Integrated gold-plated corner-cube (moving and fixed), adhesive-free |
| Reference Spectral Library | ≥ 200,000 spectra |
| Data Interface | High-speed USB 2.0 / 3.0 |
| Operating System | Windows 7 / 10 / 11 |
| Environmental Control | Intelligent temperature and humidity monitoring with real-time alerts |
| Design Compliance | EMC electromagnetic compatibility design |
Standard Configuration
| Item | Quantity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FTIR Analyzer Main Unit | 1 | Main spectrometer unit with integrated optical bench |
| Tablet Press | 1 | For pressing KBr sample pellets |
| Pellet Die Set | 1 set | 13 mm inner diameter, no-demold design |
| Detachable Liquid Cell Set | 1 set | KBr windows, 30 × 5 mm |
| Spectral-Grade KBr | 50 g | For pellet and window preparation |
| Agate Mortar Set | 1 set | Sample grinding and preparation |
| Electronic Dry Cabinet | 1 | Moisture-controlled storage for optics and consumables |
| Control Terminal | 1 | i5 or higher CPU, ≥ 1 TB HDD, ≥ 21.5-inch display, keyboard and mouse |