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• Spectrum measurement
• Data display and comparison to other spectra
• Data processing, quantitation and spectral searching
• Report Generation

As the operation progresses,the IRsolution software automatically advances into the optimum mode. Optional software such as PLS quantitation and macro-programming modules are available for increased versatility.
Comprehensive Help functions support the operation of the software.

Measurements and the Status monitor

In the measurement menu of IRsolution, all measurement start buttons and dialogs to set the analysis parameters are integrated for easy operation. All measurement parameters are arranged into five dialog screens that are easily viewed.
One-click operation will start the analysis. During measurement, a real time spectrum is displayed on the screen.
The hardware settings, including selection of light source, beam-splitter, detector and accessories, are displayed on the status monitor screen. Optimum measurement parameters are automatically determined according to the hardware settings.
In addition to the normal accumulation mode, the IRSolution includes:

• Evaluation Scan which accumulates only normal data
• Continuous Scan which continuously measures data
• Atmosphere Correction Scan which eliminates the effects of CO2 or H2O on the data

View Mode

After the data is acquired, you can use the View Mode to zoom in on certain areas or compare with other spectra.

Data processing, Quantitation and Search

After the data acquisition has been completed, you can extract a variety of specific information from a measured spectrum. The IRsolution software has many functions ranging from Peak detection, Spectral subtraction, Kubelka-Munk conversion and ATR correction functions to optional Spectrum searching and Quantitation. The results of data processing can be imported into Word Processing and Spreadsheet software applications.

Quantitation

In addition to multi-point calibration curve methods, the IRsolution software offers MLR (Multi Linear Regression) and optional PLS (Partial Least Squares) analysis that is useful for Near IR measurements.

Spectrum Search

The IRsolution software allows the creation of user libraries from acquired spectra, and spectral searching of user and commercial libraries.

Report Generator

Data is not useful unless you can get the results in the desired format. The IRsolution software includes a powerful report generator with customized layout features. With the Report Generator, you can create reusable print templates using any data including the spectrum, calibration curve, quantitation results and peak pick tables. You can set the thickness and color of the graph lines as well as the font size. Annotations may be attached on the graph to comment on the results. The print layout can be saved as a template file for later use, ensuring accurate repeat reporting.

Equipped with Analysis Support Programs

The two main applications of infrared analysis are the analysis of contaminant and identification tests. At Shimadzu, in order to allow operators with little experience in infrared analysis to fully utilize the functionality of the IRAffinity-1, we have prepared analysis support programs. These programs are useful in a variety of analysis scenarios where infrared spectra are used.

Contaminant Analysis Program (Patent pending)

By combining a library of spectra for substances that are often detected as contaminant and Shimadzu's own algorithms, this program identifies contaminant with a high degree of accuracy. Reports are automatically created after analysis, so operators with little knowledge of infrared analysis can perform analysis easily. This program contains spectra for over 300 highly-selected inorganic substances, organic substances, and polymers that are often detected as contaminant in Shimadzu’s Analytical Applications Department.

PharmaReport program

This program makes pass/fail judgments about samples in accordance with the tests specified under "Infrared Spectrophotometry" in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia. In addition to identification tests for pharmaceutical products, use this program for incoming inspections and pre-shipment inspections.