Selecting a light, or spectroscopy, based in-line process analyzer can be an intimidating task. We suggest you start by asking:
To aid you in the decision-making process, we developed a simple three-step process to answer these questions. Once these questions are answered, you can confidently move on to comparing technologies.
Got a question? Not sure what you need? Just complete the Application Questionnaire. We’re here to help.
The first step in selecting the proper analyzer for an application is achieved by identifying what properties and chemical species of the process you want to monitor. Use the image below to locate as many wavelengths as possible that match the chemical structures of interest.
The discrete wavelengths for four common ClearView db applications:
Photometers:
Now that the wavelengths of interest have been identified, simply match those wavelengths to an analyzer that can measure them. The image above indicates the wavelength range covered by the UV-VIS 508plus Spectrometer, the NIR-O Full Spectrum Near-Infrared Analyzer, PCM1000, PCM 5000 and the Dual Beam Clearview Photometer. If less than 6 wavelengths were identified, then a ClearView db can possibly provide a cost-saving solution for real-time monitoring of process conditions.
Now you can compare some high-level specifications such as the number of simultaneous sample points, wavelength range, technology type, the number of traits or answer the analyzer can monitor at each sample location.
ANALYZER PURPOSE OR APPLICATION | 508plus | CLEARVIEW® DB | NIR-O | PCM 1000 | PCM 5000 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wavelength Range required for measurements | UV-VIS 200-850-nm | VIS - NIR 450-2150 nm | NIR 1000-2100 nm | FT-NIR 12000 -1200 CM-1 (1000-2100 NM) | MIR 7000-450 CM-1 (> 2100 NM) |
Fourier Transform Spectrometer | X | X | |||
Diode Array - Spectrometer | X | ||||
Full Spectrum - DG-NIR Spectrometer | X | ||||
Dedicated Spectrum - Filter Photometer | X | ||||
Complex Samples with Variable Chemistries | X | X | X | X | |
Complex Samples with Many Measurements | X | X | X | X | |
Simple Well-Characterized Process | X | ||||
Number of Measurements (answers / results) | 16 per Channel | 6 | 8 | >8 | >8 |
Maximum Number of Sample Points (locations) | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 27 |
We’re here to help and answer your questions.
Copyright © 2023 Process Insights, Inc. All Rights Reserved.