SUPPORTING THE QC LAB WITH THE NEW LAB SST PROBE DESIGN
For a complete laboratory measurement solution, our GUIDED WAVE™ Gold Braze Sealed QC LAB SST probe was designed to work with the fiber optic-based LAB NIR-O Analyzer or other FT-NIR Process Spectrometers. The LAB SST probe’s high optical efficiency gives rise to spectral results that duplicate online process SST probe performance. This simplifies the creation of online calibration models from lab data and ensures that QC lab checks of online analyzer performance are more accurate.
The reliable design of the LAB SST Probe is ideal for benchtop measurements in a beaker or sample jar. Alternatively, the LAB SST Probe can be used for continuous small-scale pilot plant monitoring applications. The LAB SST Probe is also optically matched to optimize results using our LAB NIR-O analyzer. Like many Guided Wave probes, it also works with other fiber-optic-based laboratory analyzers according to fiber diameter and spectral range, including FT-NIR brands. Optional accessories make it easy to adapt the SST Probe to different kinds of laboratory or process installations. To allow easy insertion into lab sample containers the LAB SST Probe can be provided with a hook at the rear of the probe to retain probe with lanyard
Specifications Single-Sided Transmission (SST) Process Probe
Product Name
Single-Sided Transmission Process Probe (SST)
Probe Length
12; 18; 24; 30; 36; (inches) other lengths available on request
Optical Pathlength
2; 5; 10; 15; 20; 50 (mm) other lengths available on request
Spectral Range
UV-VIS (230 – 600 nm); NIR (600- 2100 nm)
Fiber Connector
400; 500; 600 µm / SMA 905; FC
Optical Efficiency
>30% for pathlengths < 20 mm
Temperature Range
-196 °C to 300 °C
Pressure Range
0 psi to 2000 psi [0 – 138 bar] higher pressures available on request
Body Material
SS316L standard (SS304, SS316, Hastelloy, Monel, Titanium, and Nickel available on request)
The LAB SST Probe has a 3/4-inch stainless steel body: This unique, compact design (U.S. Patent#6,043,895) means true transmission which translates to more signal, less noise, better measurements. The LAB SST Probe’s sapphire optical windows are sealed to the probe body with proprietary gold alloy brazing. An optional hook at the rear of the probe, is available, to retain the probe with a lanyard and allow easy insertion into lab sample containers.
EXCEPTIONAL LIGHT TRANSMISSION
Like our other optical probes, the LAB SST Probe provides exceptional optical performance. Typically, average transmission exceeds 30 %. That means more signal, lower measurement noise, and lower limits of detection. Of course, the LAB SST Probe’s optics are permanently aligned at the factory. There is no need for optical adjustments at the time of installation, nor ever any chance for misalignment or varying pathlengths. Process chemists, engineers, and researchers will appreciate the LAB SST Probe along with the LAB NIR-O’s flexibility to move from R&D testing, Pilot Plants, to full-scale QC operations. The LAB SST probe along with the LAB NIR-O’s ability to monitor multiple reactions or samples with high accuracy and reliability in multiple environments makes it a cost-effect smart monitoring solution.
Corrosion-resistant construction
Rugged and vibration resistant design
Sealed against ambient moisture infiltration
High optical throughput for low noise spectroscopy
Inserted into liquid samples with temperatures up to 200 ° for safety purposes (probe optics will withstand 300°)
Available in several standard pathlengths.
COMPLETE LABORATORY ANALYZER SYSTEM: LAB NIR-O WITH LAB SST PROBE
The nameNIR-Ostands for our Near Infrared (NIR) online analyzer.It is the core of a comprehensive process analyzer system that includes the spectrometer, one or more LAB SST Probes, Single or Triple Cuvette Holders, fiber optic cables, andOmniView™ scanning and analysis software. Our NIR-O uses near-infrared radiation to collect spectral data from liquids, gases, glass, and polymer-based films. The spectral data are interpreted by the OmniView software to determine the composition or physical characteristics of the material all in real-time challenging process environments. TheLAB NIR-Owas also engineeredwith the same optical components as the full spectrum Process NIR-O. This enables calibrations developed in the lab to be moved directly to the NIR-O field analyzer for seamless and precise data transfer with high accuracy and reliability. The LAB NIR-O is a 6 channel near-infrared (1000-2100nm) analyzer. Both the Lab and Process NIR-O’s provide excellent signal-to-noise ratio, wavelength stability, NIST traceable wavelength calibration, dual-beam optics, and built-in diagnostics. The LAB NIR-O is compatible with all Guided Wave probes and flow cells which can be used in any combination required for your analytical needs.
