Bruker Optics - FT-NIR Spectrometers for Quality Control

Bruker Optics' new MPA FT-NIR spectrometer is the result of almost 30 years experience in the engineering and production of FT-IR, FT-NIR and FT-Raman spectrometers. Designed to provide maximum flexibility and high performance, the MPA sets new standards in FT-NIR analysis. It is a powerful tool for your daily routine quality control analysis as well as for developing sophisticated methods for your laboratory and process needs.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY FOR YOUR LABORATORY

The MPA offers everything you need for the analysis of liquids, solids, powders and tablets. The modular and compact instrument can easily be adapted to your needs. If at a later stage new applications arise, simply have the required sampling tool added; all combinations are possible at any time. Powerful accessories can be added like the sample rotator for measuring heterogeneous materials with the integrating sphere or up to two different fiber probes. The automated 30-position sample wheel for tablets and vials helps you to achieve high sample throughput with excellent precision. The robustness of the instrument allows it to be used in the laboratory and factory floor alike.

EASY OPERATION AND HIGH PERFORMANCE

Customizable workspaces, easy measurement modes and wizards to guide you through the setup of analytical methods are standard in the OPUS spectroscopy software. All instrument parameters can be set with a mouse click. The smart display informs the user about the instrument status and indicates whether the measurements passed or failed. These factors make the operation of the instrument and the software so easy that even untrained personnel can operate the MPA spectrometer.

The MPA incorporates state-of-the-art optics for outstanding sensitivity and stability. The heart of the instrument is Bruker's patented, permanently aligned RockSolid™ interferometer, which is equipped with gold-coated optics for maximum efficiency and sensitivity. The permanent alignment provides consistent high quality results, less downtime and outstanding stability, a precondition for successful calibration transfer and low detection limits.

Changing optical components or even the complete instrument does not affect the validity of the calibration. Methods created with the MPA can be employed not only on other Bruker Optics laboratory spectrometers but also on process instruments. The step from the laboratory to the production line has never been easier.

VALIDATION AND CERTIFICATION

The MPA FT-NIR spectrometer is equipped with an automated filter wheel which houses standard materials and filters for testing instrument performance. Included in the OPUS spectroscopy software is AutoCheck™, an instrument test program which executes a series of performance tests using the standards in the filter wheel. This program evaluates the instrument performance and determines if the instrument is operating within specifications. This, in addition to Bruker Optics' Validation Handbook, provides the user with a complete package to assist them with their validation and ISO requirements. The implemented qualification routines meet USP, Ph.Eur, FDA and ASTM requirements. OPUS allows a customized setup to meet your individual validation requirements and the status is always indicated to the user.

OPUS spectroscopy software comes equipped with the necessary routines to assist laboratories that must conform to GMP and ISO standards. Extensive user management with multiple security levels, non-editable data files and complete audit trails are some of the many features of this complete spectroscopy software. OPUS fully supports the demands of the 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures) regulation issued by the FDA.

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