Product Overview
The Bruker LUMOS II is a high-performance, stand-alone FT-IR microscope specifically engineered to bridge the gap between advanced research capabilities and routine laboratory efficiency. Its design philosophy centers on accessibility, allowing users of all skill levels to achieve high-definition spectral and visual data in a minimum amount of time through a streamlined, software-guided workflow. Whether performing failure analysis, material characterization, or life science research, the LUMOS II provides a versatile platform that excels in all measurement modes: transmission, reflection, and Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR).
The instrument's defining characteristic is its complete automation, featuring a motorized sample stage, motorized switching between visual and IR modes, and an integrated, piezo-controlled ATR crystal. This automation extends to its optical components, including a patented, permanently aligned RockSolid™ interferometer that ensures long-term stability against environmental fluctuations and mechanical vibrations. With the capability to analyze samples up to 40 mm in height and an open-access stage from three sides, it accommodates a vast range of industrial and scientific specimens with ease.
For high-throughput requirements, the LUMOS II can be equipped with Focal-Plane Array (FPA) technology, enabling ultrafast chemical imaging where every pixel contains a full IR spectrum. This technology allows for the rapid assessment of material homogeneity and the identification of micro-contaminants at sub-micron visual resolutions. Furthermore, the system is fully compliant with pharmaceutical regulations, including 21 CFR Part 11, making it a dependable choice for quality control in highly regulated environments.
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Key Features
- Full Workflow Automation: Motorized X,Y,Z stages, automated change of numerical aperture (NA), and motorized ATR crystal with built-in pressure sensors ensure consistent, user-independent results.
- Superior Imaging Speed: Optional FPA technology captures over 1000 spectra in a single scan, achieving imaging rates of 1.6 mm² per second.
- No Liquid Nitrogen Required: The standard high-sensitivity TE-MCT detector provides excellent performance without the need for cryogenic cooling.
- RockSolid™ Interferometer: Features a permanently aligned cube corner design with a 10-year warranty for maximum uptime and measurement reliability.
- Brilliant Visual Optics: Large field of view ($1490\times1118~\mu m^{2}$) with sub-micron visual resolution (0.6 µm/pixel) for precise sample inspection
- Versatile Detector Options: Accommodates up to three detectors in parallel, including TE-MCT, LN-MCT, and FPA, to match specific sensitivity and speed requirements.
- Pharma-Compliant Software: Fully integrated OPUS software supports cGMP, GLP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements with automated OQ/PQ validation routines.
- Transparent Knife-Edge Apertures: Motorized apertures allow for full visual sample inspection even during IR data acquisition.
Specifications
| Spectral Resolution | 2 cm⁻¹ (standard); optional 0.8 cm⁻¹ |
| Imaging Speed | 1.6 mm²/s |
| Detectors | TE-MCT (Standard), LN-MCT, FPA (32x32), or DLaTGS |
| Sample Height | Up to 40 mm |
| Compliance | FDA 21 CFR part 11, Ph. Eur., USP, JP, cGMP/GLP |
| Spatial Resolution | Down to 1.25 µm (ATR with FPA Imaging) |