Product Description
Brand Bruker
Model LUMOS II
Capacity 40 mm
CAT No LUMOS II
Application Spectroscopy
The LUMOS II is a stand-alone FT-IR microscope and IR laser imaging microscope. It excels in any IR application from failure analysis to material research to life science. It is compact, precise and features ultrafast chemical imaging
Advanced Imaging and MappingExperience high-definition, rapid FTIR imaging capabilities with the Bruker Lumos II. The system accommodates single-sample and extensive mapping applications, capturing up to 4096 spectra points with superior spatial resolution. Users benefit from automated focusing, motorized ATR, and software-controlled aperture settings, ensuring robust and reproducible data for even the most challenging microscopic samples.
User-Friendly Interface and AutomationThe integrated OPUS touch software provides intuitive acquisition, analysis, and reporting workflows suitable for both novice and expert users. Fully motorized components, including the XYZ stage and ATR crystal, simplify operation and reduce human error. Pre-set methods and customizable parameters deliver flexibility and efficiency during routine and complex micro-FTIR analyses.
Designed for Laboratory ExcellenceConstructed with chemical-resistant materials and a powder-coated enclosure, the Lumos II is engineered for demanding laboratory environments. Its purgeable optics compartment enables precise work with humidity-sensitive samples, while safety features such as interlocked sample access and auto-shutdown protect both operators and samples.
FAQ's of Bruker Lumos II FTIR Microscope Spectrometer:
Q: How does the Bruker Lumos II enable advanced FTIR imaging?
A: The Lumos II offers high-definition FTIR imaging by utilizing standard MCT and optional FPA detectors, capturing up to 4096 spectra acquisition points. The motorized stage and automated aperture ensure accurate mapping and analysis of even minute sample regions.
Q: What applications is the Bruker Lumos II FTIR Microscope Spectrometer best suited for?
A: This instrument excels in advanced materials analysis, forensic investigation, pharmaceutical quality control, polymer studies, detection of microcontaminants, and failure analysis, thanks to its precision, versatility, and robust imaging capabilities.
Q: Which user levels can operate the Lumos II, and what software is included?
A: The Lumos II is designed for entry-level users as well as advanced analysts. Its OPUS touch interface supports pre-programmed workflows for routine tasks and customizable methods for complex analyses, ensuring ease of use and flexibility.
Q: When is it necessary to use the purgeable optics compartment?
A: Use the purgeable optics compartment when working with samples or applications sensitive to atmospheric moisture. Purging maintains optimal conditions, improving measurement accuracy for humidity-sensitive analyses.
Q: Where can results from the Lumos II be exported or displayed?
A: Data can be exported via USB, Ethernet, or HDMI for further processing. The instrument's integrated touchscreen and compatibility with external monitors allow flexible, real-time result visualization and reporting in laboratory settings.
Q: What are the benefits of automated features like focus and aperture control?
A: Automated focus and software-controlled aperture minimize operator error, ensure repeatability, and speed up workflow by streamlining setup and measurement processes for high-throughput or routine analyses.
Q: How does the safety system of the Lumos II contribute to laboratory protection?
A: Safety features such as an interlocked sample compartment and automatic shutdown upon access safeguard users from exposure to hazards and maintain instrument integrity during operation.