Polychromix 1624 Handheld Near-Infrared (NIR) Analyzer
The Phazir 1624 is a handheld near infrared spectrometer from Polychromix an all in one instrument for chemical analysis in the field. Polychromix launched the Phazir as the first handheld NIR Digital Transform Spectrometer (DTS) analyzer in 2006. The Polychromix 1624 model covers the 1600 to 2400 nm region and it combines the spectrometer, light source, probe, computer, display, and software in a single portable unit so users can analyze materials where they are instead of taking samples back to a laboratory.
Key Features Polychromix 1624
- Handheld NIR spectrometer: active in the 1600 to 2400 nm range as described in a published calibration transfer study
- Digital Transform Spectrometer (DTS) technology: based on a MEMS spatial light modulator with a single InGaAs detector and no moving parts derived from telecom MEMS technology
- All-in-one design: includes the spectrometer engine a MobiLight tungsten lamp, a reflectance probe rechargeable batteries, an integrated computer, an LCD display, and software
- Field-ready operation: pull the trigger to focus the light on the sample, and get a result on the instrument
- Application mode for non-specialists: with chemometric models loaded the Phazir gives simple answers such as pass/fail percent concentration, or material identity
- Spectral acquisition mode: collect spectra in the field to build your own chemometric models
- Programmable and configurable: supports various scanning modes and Polychromix also offered chemometric model development services
- Low power and USB connectivity: a standard USB connection for communication and power
- Lightweight: the Phazir family is quoted at about 1.7 kg (3.75 lb), with an operating life of at least 5 hours per charge for the earlier model
- Proven in the field: evaluated by the National Forensic Science Technology Center where it identified controlled substances, cutting agents, and explosives in pure samples with high confidence with minimum detectable concentrations of around 20 to 40 percent for the drugs tested
Typical Applications
- Material identification and incoming material inspection
- Quality control and assurance
- Quantitative and purity analysis
- Forensic and law enforcement screening of suspected drugs and explosives
- Agricultural and food analysis such as cereal flour using transferred calibrations
- Portable in field chemical analysis
Why Choose It
The Polychromix 1624 Phazir put NIR chemical analysis in the hands of non specialists with no moving parts and an all in one design that is tough enough for field use. If you already have a model library for your application it remains a quick non destructive tool for identifying and checking materials.
