206-97497F

Jul. 2017

LabSolutions IR

Instruction Manual
Installation & Maintenance Guide
Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
 Introduction
Read this Instruction Manual thoroughly before using
the product.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This operation manual describes the product's operation procedures and related options. Read the manual
thoroughly and use the product in accordance with the described instructions.

Also, keep this manual for future reference.

 IMPORTANT
• If the user or usage location changes, ensure that this Instruction Manual is always kept together
with the product.
• If this manual or a product warning label is lost or damaged, immediately contact your Shimadzu
representative to request a replacement.
• To ensure safe operation, contact your Shimadzu representative if product installation, adjustment,
or re-installation (after the product is moved) is required.

 Notice
• Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of the vendor.
• Any errors or omissions which may have occurred in this manual despite the utmost care taken in its
production will be corrected as soon as possible, although not necessarily immediately after
detection.
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without permission in writing from Shimadzu Corporation.
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and/or other countries. Other company names and product names mentioned in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The TM and ® symbols are
omitted in this manual.
• This product uses WinWrap® Basic, Copyright 1993-2017 Polar Engineering and Consulting
([Link] ).
© 2012-2017 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original version is approved in English.

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About the Instruction Manual

 Indications Used in This Manual
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Notation Meaning
Emphasizes additional information that is provided to ensure the proper use
of this product.

Indicates the location of related reference information.

 Mouse and Window Operations

Description Meaning
Click Means pointing to an object and pressing the left mouse button once.
Double click Means pointing to an object and pressing the left mouse button twice.
The names of buttons in a window, and window names, are enclosed in
Text in square brackets [ ] square brackets.
Example: Click [OK].
Entered numerical values, text, and keyboard key names are indicated
Text in quotation marks " " enclosed in quotation marks.
Example: Press the "N" key while holding down the "Ctrl" key.

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 Use of Instruction Manuals

Use of Instruction Manuals

The LabSolutions IR instruction manual comprises four volumes including this manual. The contents of each
volume are described below. Refer to the corresponding instruction manual for details on the operation of
LabSolutions IR.

Instruction Manual Description

Installation & Maintenance Guide This manual explains software installation, troubleshooting, and
(this manual) environment settings.
This manual explains how to use the management function and
System Users Guide
validation program.
This manual explains specifically how to perform basic operations
Basic Operation Guide
using the software.
This quick guide briefly introduces software startup through to initial
Quick Guide
operation.

For details on each command in the LabSolutions IR software and execution method, refer to help file
provided with the LabSolutions IR software.

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Warranty
Shimadzu provides the following warranty for this product.

1. Period: Please contact your Shimadzu representative for information about the period of
this warranty.

2. Description: If a product/part failure occurs for reasons attributable to Shimadzu during the
warranty period, Shimadzu will repair or replace the product/part free of charge.
However, in the case of products which are usually available on the market only
for a short time, such as personal computers and their peripherals/parts, Shimadzu
may not be able to provide identical replacement products.

3. Limitation of 1. In no event will Shimadzu be liable for any lost revenue, profit or data, or for
special, indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive damages, however caused
Liability:
regardless of the theory of liability, arising out of or related to the use of or
inability to use the product, even if Shimadzu has been advised of the possibility
of such damage.
2. In no event will Shimadzu's liability to you, whether in contract, tort (including
negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount you paid for the product.

4. Exceptions: Failures caused by the following are excluded from the warranty, even if they
occur during the warranty period.
1. Improper product handling
2. Repairs or modifications performed by parties other than Shimadzu or Shimadzu
designated companies
3. Product use in combination with hardware or software other than that designated
by Shimadzu
4. Computer viruses leading to device failures and damage to data and software,
including the product's basic software
5. Power failures, including power outages and sudden voltage drops, leading to
device failures and damage to data and software, including the product's basic
software
6. Turning OFF the product without following the proper shutdown procedure
leading to device failures and damage to data and software, including the
product's basic software
7. Reasons unrelated to the product itself
8. Product use in harsh environments, such as those subject to high temperatures or
humidity levels, corrosive gases, or strong vibrations
9. Fires, earthquakes, or any other act of nature, contamination by radioactive or
hazardous substances, or any other force majeure event, including wars, riots,
and crimes
10. Product movement or transportation after installation
11. Consumable items
Recording media such as CD-ROMs are considered consumable items.

* If there is a document such as a warranty provided with the product, or there is a separate
contract agreed upon that includes warranty conditions, the provisions of those documents
shall apply.

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 After-Sales Service and Availability of Replacement Parts

After-Sales Service and Availability of

Replacement Parts
After-Sales If any problem occurs with this product, perform an inspection and take
appropriate corrective action as described in the "LabSolutions IR Instruction
Service
Manual (Basic Operation Guide)" and "LabSolutions IR Instruction Manual
(System Users Guide)".
If the problem persists, or the symptoms are not covered in the troubleshooting
section, contact your Shimadzu representative.

Replacement Replacement parts for this product will be available for a period of seven (7)
years after the product is discontinued. Thereafter, such parts may cease to be
Parts Availability
available.
Note, however, that the availability of parts not manufactured by Shimadzu
shall be determined by the relevant manufacturers.

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Software License Agreement

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE.
SHIMADZU Corporation (“SMZ”) is willing to license the SMZ software provided herein, together
with accompanying documentation (collectively “SOFTWARE”) to you only upon the condition that
you accept all of the terms and condition contained in this License Agreement. By using the
SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to all these
terms of this Agreement, promptly return the unused SOFTWARE to the party (either SMZ or its
reseller) from whom you acquired it to receive a refund of the amount you paid.

SMZ grants you a non-exclusive and nontransferable license to use the

1. LICENSE. SOFTWARE subject to the following terms and conditions.
Except as specifically authorized by SMZ, you may NOT:
2. LIMITATION OF a. Use the SOFTWARE, or permit the SOFTWARE to be used, on more than one
USE. computer at any one time.
b. Copy the SOFTWARE except one (1) archival copy of the SOFTWARE.
c. Modify, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works
based upon the SOFTWARE.
d. Transfer, rent, lease or grant any rights in the SOFTWARE in any form to
anyone else.
This license is not for sale and it may not be assigned or sublicensed to anyone
3. TITLE AND else. Title and all associated intellectual property rights to the SOFTWARE shall
OWNERSHIP. remain in SMZ and/or its licensor.
You are entitled to receive all official software upgrades for the SOFTWARE that
4. UPGRADES. SMZ will release as deemed necessary by SMZ. An upgrade means certain
supplemental program modules and/or information for bug fixing and/or updates to
the defects and/or failures of the SOFTWARE that are acknowledged or confirmed
by SMZ. An upgrade excludes hardware, network, consulting services, third party
products, operation and general computer system maintenance. All supplemental
program module for upgrades and enhancements furnished to you shall be
deemed to be part of the SOFTWARE and subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in this Agreement.
SMZ warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, as
5. LIMITED evidenced by a copy of the receipt, the media on which SOFTWARE is furnished
WARRANTY. will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Except for the foregoing, SOFTWARE is provided AS IS. Your exclusive remedy
and the entire liability of SMZ and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be,
at SMZ’s option, repair, replacement, or refund of the Software if reported (or,
upon request, returned) to the party supplying the SOFTWARE to you. In no event
does SMZ warrant that the Software is error free or that you will be able to operate
the SOFTWARE without problems or interruptions.
EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS WARRANTY, ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
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IN NO EVENT WILL SMZ BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE, PROFIT OR
6. LIMITATION OF DATA, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
LIABILITY. PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY
OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY
TO USE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF SMZ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. IN NO EVENT WILL SMZ’S LIABILITY TO
YOU, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR
OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR SOFTWARE.
This License is effective until terminated. You may terminate this License at any
7. TERMINATION. time by destroying all copies of SOFTWARE including any documentation. This
License will terminate immediately without notice from SMZ if you fail to comply
with any provision of this License. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of
SOFTWARE.

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a. This Agreement is the entire agreement. If any provision of this agreement is

8. GENERAL held invalid, the remainder of this agreement shall continue in full force and
effect.
b. This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws
of Japan, excluding its conflict of law rules.
c. The exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes arising out of or in connection with
this Agreement shall be Kyoto District Court of Japan.
d. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

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 Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................... i
About the Instruction Manual...................................................................................................................... ii
Use of Instruction Manuals ........................................................................................................................ iii
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................... iv
After-Sales Service and Availability of Replacement Parts ........................................................................ v
Software License Agreement .................................................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1 Installation ................................................................................... 1

1.1 Install the Software .........................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Installation of LabSolutions Manager ............................................................................................ 1
1.1.2 Installation of LabSolutions IR ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Uninstall the Software ....................................................................................................................8

Chapter 2 Hardware Connection ................................................................. 9

2.1 Connect the PC to the FTIR Instrument.........................................................................................9
2.1.1 Installing the Instrument Drivers for Windows 7, Windows 10 ...................................................... 9
2.2 Connect the PC to the Infrared Microscope .................................................................................10

Chapter 3 System Configuration ................................................................ 11

3.1 FTIR System Configuration .......................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Editing PC/Instrument Information ...............................................................................................11
3.1.2 Selecting an Instrument .............................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Correcting Initialization Errors ......................................................................................................15
3.2.1 LabSolutions IR Cannot Communicate with the IRPrestige-21 ................................................... 15
3.2.2 LabSolutions IR Cannot Communicate with the IRAffinity-1 Series or IRTracer-100 or
IRSpirit Series ............................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.3 LabSolutions IR Cannot Communicate with the FTIR-8000 Series ............................................ 15

Chapter 4 System Maintenance ................................................................. 17

4.1 FTIR System Maintenance ..........................................................................................................17
4.1.1 Self Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.2 Self-Diagnostics during Initialization ........................................................................................... 18
4.1.3 Diagnostic Screen....................................................................................................................... 18

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 Chapter 1 Installation
This chapter describes the procedure to install the software.

1.1 Install the Software

This section describes the installation of the software.
Verify the following items before software installation.
The software runs on the Windows 10 Professional 64-bit and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit/64-bit
operating systems. Confirm that the PC has the proper operating system.

• The installer copies the system files to the following folders. The software cannot work if the files
on these folders are removed, moved or renamed.
C:\LabSolutions\System ("C:\LabSolutions" means target folder for installation.)
C:\Program Files\LabSolutions for 32 bit OS
C:\Program Files(x86)\LabSolutions\IR for 64 bit OS
("C:" means Windows system drive.)
• The installer recognizes the language used with OS and starts the installation. Please integrate the
setting of [Regional and Language Options] and [Date and time] in the Control Panel to the
installation language.

1.1.1 Installation of LabSolutions Manager

1. Turn on the PC, start Windows and insert the software installation disk of LabSolutions
Manager into the disk drive.

2. When [AutoPlay] window is displayed, Click "Run [Link]", and proceed to Step 5. In
other case, proceed to Step 3.

The disk drive is E in the following example. Use the correct disk drive where "E:\" appears in
the example.

3. Click the (Start) menu.

4. Enter "E:\[Link]", and press the "Enter" key.

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5. Click [Yes] on [User Account Control].

6. Click [LabSolutions].

7. Review the message, and click [Next].

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8. Enter [Name] and [Organization], then click [Next].

9. Check the installation directory folder, and click [Next].

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Use the following procedure to change the software installation folder.

Click [Browse].
Select the installation folder, and click [OK].

• This message is displayed when installing the software for the first time.
• Due to folder security features, some operating systems may have restrictions on creating
subfolders, saving files, or other functionality, depending on the installation directory folder.
Check the folder security settings to change the installation folder before installing the
software.

10. Check the settings, then click [Start].

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11. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and then click [Finish].

1.1.2 Installation of LabSolutions IR

Install LabSolutions IR after LabSolutions Manager.
Have the LabSolutions IR installation disk at hand.

1. Turn on the PC, start Windows and insert the software installation disk of LabSolutions IR into
the disk drive.

The disk drive is E in the following example. Use the correct disk drive where "E:\" appears in
the example.

2. When [AutoPlay] window is displayed, Click "Run [Link]", and proceed to Step 5. In
other case, proceed to Step 3.

3. Click the (Start) menu.

4. Enter "E:\[Link]", and press the "Enter" key.

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5. Click [Yes] on [User Account Control].

6. Review the message, and click [Next].

7. Input the Product Key, and click [Next].

Input the Product Key written on the installation disk package. If the input Product Key is not correct,
you cannot proceed to next step.

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8. Click [Install].

9. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and then click [Finish].

This completes the installation process.

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1.2 Uninstall the Software

This section describes the procedure to uninstall the software.

Back up data files and method files before uninstalling the software.

1. Open [Programs and Features] in the Control Panel.

2. Uninstall [LabSolutions IR].

1. Select [LabSolutions IR], and click [Uninstall].
Uninstallation of LabSolutions IR starts.
[Uninstall Complete] is displayed.
2. Click [Finish].

3. Uninstall [SkyPDF Server MT 20xx].

Select [SkyPDF Server MT 20xx], and click [Uninstall].

[SkyPDF Server MT 20xx] is only uninstalled when the optional IR Agent Connection Kit is
used.

4. Uninstall [LabSolutions Manager].

1. Select [LabSolutions Manager], and click [Uninstall].
Uninstallation of LabSolutions Manager starts.
[Uninstall Complete] is displayed.
2. Click [Finish].

This completes the uninstallation process.

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 Chapter 2 Hardware Connection
This chapter describes how to connect the FTIR or infrared microscope to the PC installed with the
software and how to make the communication settings.

2.1 Connect the PC to the FTIR Instrument

Only one FTIR can be connected to a PC on LabSolutions IR.
The connection between the FTIR and PC differs depending on the FTIR type.
FTIR Type Connection Method Required Board
IRTracer-100 USB2.0 Not required
IRPrestige-21 IEEE-1394 IEEE-1394 board
IRAffinity-1 series USB2.0 Not required
FTIR-8000 series SCSI SCSI board
IRSpirit series USB2.0, 3.0 Not required

For details, refer to the Hardware Guide and Installation & Maintenance Guide instruction manuals for
the relevant instrument.

2.1.1 Installing the Instrument Drivers for Windows 7, Windows 10

Instrument drivers must be installed in order to connect to the FTIR instrument.

1. Turn OFF power to the FTIR instrument and PC.

2. Install the relevant board to the PC, if necessary.

3. Connect the instrument and PC with a cable.

4. Turn ON power to the FTIR instrument.

5. Turn ON power to the PC.

6. Click [Start], and select [Control Panel].

7. Click [System and Security].

8. Click [Device Manager].

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9. Double-click an instrument in [Other device].

FTIR Type Displayed Instrument Name
IRTracer-100 IRTracer-100
IRPrestige-21 Shimadzu&FTIR-2010
IRAffinity-1 series IRAffinity
FTIR-8000 series Shimadzu FTIR8000
IRSpirit series IRSpirit

The [Properties] window is displayed.

10. Click the [Driver] tab.

11. Click [Update Driver].
12. Insert the LabSolutions IR installation disk on disk drive.
13. Click [Browse my computer for device software].
14. Click [Browse], and select the disk drive.
15. Select the [Include subfolders] checkbox, and click [Next].
16. Install the drivers according to the instructions displayed on screen.

2.2 Connect the PC to the Infrared Microscope

The connection between the infrared microscope and PC differs depending on the type of infrared
microscope.
For details, refer to the relevant instruction manual.
Infrared Microscope Type Connection Method
AIM-9000 Control: USB
Visible image: USB type video capture device built in the infrared microscope
AIM-8800 Control: RS232C
Visible image: USB type video capture device
AIM-8000 Visible image: USB type video capture device

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 Chapter 3 System Configuration
3.1 FTIR System Configuration
3.1.1 Editing PC/Instrument Information
Only one FTIR can be connected to a PC on LabSolutions IR.
PC information and instrument information is configured automatically upon installation. After
installation, this information can be edited using the following procedure.

1. Double-click on the (LabSolutions) icon and enter a user ID and password.

The [LabSolutions Main] window is displayed.

2. Click [Administration].

3. Double-click [Instrument Administration].

The [Instrument Administration] window is displayed.
If the displayed PC and instrument information do not require editing, click the [Close] button to close
the [Instrument Administration] window and proceed to "3.1.2 Selecting an Instrument".

4. Click [Edit] located next to [PC List].

The [Edit PC Information] window is displayed.

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5. Once editing of Comment is complete, Click [OK].

6. Confirm that the displayed information is correct and click [OK].

7. Click [Edit] located next to [Instrument List].

The [Edit Instrument] window is displayed.
The [Edit Instrument] window can be used to change the instrument name and type and enable or
disable an instrument.

8. Once editing is complete, click [Close] in the [Instrument Administration] window.

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9. Click [Instruments] in the [LabSolutions Main] window, and double-click [FTIR] .

10. Click [Spectrum] on the [IR Launcher] window.
11. After spectrum measurement program is started, close the program.
With this operation, the instrument name set in the "Device Management" dialog is
reflected in the LabSolutions IR.

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3.1.2 Selecting an Instrument

Configure the instrument to connect to with LabSolutions IR.

1. Click [Instruments] in the [LabSolutions Main] window, and double-click [FTIR] .

2. Click [Spectrum] on the [IR Launcher] window.

3. Run LabSolutions IR Spectrum measurement program.

4. Select [Tool]-[Instrument Preferences]-[Instrument Type].

5. Select FTIR to be connected, and click [OK].

To continue with operation, refer to the LabSolutions IR Basic Operation Manual.

FTIR Name Description

FTIR8000 series Select this when LabSolutions IR is connected to an FTIR-8000
series.
IRPrestige-21 series Select this when LabSolutions IR is connected to an
IRPrestige-21.
IRAffinity-1 series Select this when LabSolutions IR is connected to an IRAffinity-1
series.
IRTracer-100 series Select this when LabSolutions IR is connected to an
IRTracer-100.
IRSpirit series Select this when LabSolutions IR is connected to an IRSpirit
series.

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3.2 Correcting Initialization Errors

3.2.1 LabSolutions IR Cannot Communicate with the IRPrestige-21
Cause Solution
The IRPrestige-21 is not (1) Turn ON the main switch on the IRPrestige-21.
turned ON. (2) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.
The interface cable is (1) Check that the interface cable is connected properly.
disconnected. (2) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.
[IRPrestige-21 series] is not (1) Exit LabSolutions IR and then restart it.
selected in the [Instrument (2) Click [Instrument Preferences] - [Instrument Type] on the [Tool] menu.
Preferences] window. (3) Select the [IRPrestige-21 series] checkbox as the FTIR instrument to use
and click [OK].
(4) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.

3.2.2 LabSolutions IR Cannot Communicate with the IRSpirit Series or

IRAffinity-1 Series or IRTracer-100
Cause Solution
The IRSpirit series or (1) Turn ON the activation switch on the IRSpirit series or the activation
IRAffinity-1 series or switch on the IRAffinity-1 series or the activation switch on the
IRTracer-100 is not turned IRTracer-100.
ON. (2) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.
The interface cable is (1) Check that the interface cable is connected properly.
disconnected. (2) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.
[IRSpirit series] or [IRAffinity-1 (1) Exit LabSolutions IR and then restart it.
series] or [IRTracer-100 (2) Click [Instrument Preferences] - [Instrument Type] on the [Tool] menu.
series] is not selected in the
(3) Select the [IRSpirit series] or [IRAffinity-1 series] or [IRTracer-100 series]
[Instrument Preferences] checkbox as the FTIR instrument to use and click [OK].
window.
(4) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.

3.2.3 LabSolutions IR Cannot Communicate with the FTIR-8000 Series

Cause Solution
The FTIR-8000 series is not (1) Turn ON the activation switch on the FTIR-8000 series.
turned ON. (2) Shut down the PC and then start it up again.
(3) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.
The interface cable is (1) Check that the interface cable is connected properly.
disconnected. (2) Turn ON power to the FTIR.
(3) Shut down the PC and then start it up again.
(4) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.
[FTIR 8000 series] is not (1) Exit LabSolutions IR and then restart it.
selected in the [Instrument (2) Click [Instrument Preferences] - [Instrument Type] on the [Tool] menu.
Preferences] window. (3) Select the [FTIR 8000 series] checkbox as the FTIR instrument to use
and click [OK].
(4) Execute [Initialize] again in LabSolutions IR.
Using a PC with a 64-bit OS (1) The FTIR-8000 series cannot be used on a PC with a 64-bit OS installed.
installed. Connect a PC that has a 32-bit OS installed.

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4.1 FTIR System Maintenance
4.1.1 Self Diagnostics
FTIR has a self-diagnosis function. FTIR automatically checks its own status during operation or
startup. When all items are judged OK, the FTIR can be used normally. The contents of the
self-diagnosis are described below.

 Items checked when the FTIR starts up or when [Measurement]-[Diagnostics] is

executed:
IRAffinity-1 IRSpirit FTIR-8000
IRTracer-100 IRPrestige-21
Series Series Series
• Laser lighting • Laser lighting • Laser lighting • Laser (lighting, driving None
• Light source lighting • Light source lighting • Light source lighting voltage, driving current,
• Humidity level • Fixed mirror piezo • Humidity level element temperature,
inside of the actuator voltage inside of the wavelength)
interferometer • Infrared power interferometer • Internal status of the
• Fixed mirror piezo spectrum shape • Fixed mirror piezo interferometer
actuator voltage actuator voltage (temperature, humidity)
• Presence of
• Infrared power Auto-sampler • Infrared power • Light source (lighting,
spectrum shape spectrum shape current, on-duty)
• Number of days of
• Presence of laser and light • Presence of • Interlock system
Auto-sampler source usage Auto-sampler • Moving mirror
• Number of hours of • Number of days of • Infrared detector
laser and light laser and light • Interferometer operation
source usage source usage • Accessories
• Fixed mirror piezo
actuator voltage
• Infrared power spectrum
shape
• Laser wavelength test
• Number of hours of laser
and light source usage

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 Items always checked while the FTIR is operating in the [Status] window:
IRAffinity-1 IRSpirit FTIR-8000
IRTracer-100 IRPrestige-21
Series Series Series
• Laser lighting • Laser lighting • Laser lighting • Laser lighting None
• Light source lighting • Light source lighting • Light source lighting • Laser temperature
• Humidity level inside • Status of the beam • Humidity level inside • Light source lighting
the interferometer switching kit the interferometer • Humidity level inside the
• Status of the beam • Presence of • Status of the beam interferometer
switching kit Auto-sampler switching kit • Window
• Presence of • Presence of • Presence of • Presence of accessories
Auto-sampler accessories with Auto-sampler with automatic
• Presence of automatic • Presence of recognition function and
accessories with recognition function accessories with related information
automatic and related automatic
recognition function information recognition function
and related and related
information information

4.1.2 Self-Diagnostics during Initialization

Selecting the [Instrument]-[Initialize] on the Measurement toolbar initializes FTIR and executes
self-diagnostics. The result of the self-diagnostics is recorded on the operation log.
When the test item passes, "OK" is recorded on the log. If an item failed, "Fail" is recorded.
If "Laser lighting" or "Light source lighting" failed, the part must be replaced. Please contact your
SHIMADZU representative.
If the "Humidity level inside of the interferometer" failed in case of IRTracer-100 or IRAffinity-1 series,
the humidity in the interferometer has become too high and the optical elements may be damaged.

1. Disconnect the power cord immediately.

Do not use your FTIR.

2. Remove the top cover and replace silica gel packages.

3. Contact your SHIMADZU representative.

Because "Infrared power spectrum shape" measures a power spectrum with no sample in the
sample compartment, remove any samples and accessories from the sample compartment.
If this test failed by interrupting the beam, you can execute self-diagnostics after initialization.
If this test failed with empty sample compartment, confirm the scan parameters first.
Then execute [Instrument]-[Auto Adjust].
If the test still failed after auto adjustment, the beam splitter might be damaged. Contact your
SHIMADZU representative.

4.1.3 Diagnostic Screen

Inspect the equipment status using the [Instrument]-[Diagnostic] on the Measurement toolbar. The
items for checking in self-diagnosis differ depending on the instrument.

For details, refer to the Hardware Guide and Installation & Maintenance Guide instruction manuals for
the relevant instrument.

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 IRTracer-100
• [Unit connected]
Item Description
ID Equipment name
RAM (KB) RAM size of Main/Zeta CPU
I/F Operating status of interface
Version ROM/PRG version No. of Main/Zeta CPU
Check Sums Check sums of Main/Zeta CPU

• [Equipment]
Item Description
Laser Laser lighting
Mirror Mirror stability
Beam Splitter Beam splitter type
Light Source Light source lighting
External Beam Status of external beam (exist/ not exist)
ASC A/ASC-B Connection status of auto sample changer A/B
N2 Presence/absence of liquid nitrogen
Detector Condition of detector
Accessory Name of connected accessory
Humidity Humidity inside of interferometer

• [Measurements]
Item Description
Power Spectrum Power spectrum inspection (executed/not executed)
Wavenumber Wavenumber to check intensity
Standard Judgment reference intensity in each wavenumber
Measured Actual measured intensity
Judge OK/NG in each wavenumber
Piezo Voltage Piezo voltage (inspected or not)
101/102 Results of Piezo voltage inspection of each code No. (OK/NG)
(Status column) Displays the inspection content which is running

• [Maintenance]
Item Description
Working time Displays the Date of start using and Used hours of a Light source and Laser.
Used time is displayed.
[Maintenance] changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light
source and Laser.
Periodical inspection Displays the inspected date and the days to the next inspection schedule.
schedule [Maintenance] sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Maintenance Changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and
Laser, and sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Password must be input.

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 IRPrestige-21
• [Unit connected]
Item Description
ID Equipment name
RAM (KB) RAM size of Main/Zeta CPU
I/F Operating status of interface
Version ROM/PRG version No. of Main/Zeta CPU
Check Sums Check sums of Main/Zeta CPU

• [Software]
Item Description
Name Name of the software built in the equipment transferred from PC
Layer Layer No. of the software

• [Version]
Item Description
SPEC/EXEC Version No. of each program

• [Equipment]
Item Description
Laser Laser lighting
Mirror Mirror stability
Beam Splitter Beam splitter type
Light Source Light source lighting
External Beam Status of external beam (exist/ not exist)
ASC A/ASC B Connection status of auto sample changer A/B
N2 Presence/absence of liquid nitrogen
Detector Condition of detector
Accessory Name of connected accessory

• [Measurements]
Item Description
Power Spectrum Power spectrum inspection (executed/not executed)
Wavenumber Wavenumber to check intensity
Standard Judgment reference intensity in each wavenumber
Measured Actual measured intensity
Judge OK/NG in each wavenumber
Piezo Voltage Piezo voltage (inspected or not)
101/102 Results of Piezo voltage inspection of each code No. (OK/NG)
(Status column) Displays the inspection content which is running

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• [Maintenance]
Item Description
Working time Displays the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and Laser.
Used time is displayed.
[Maintenance] changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light
source and Laser.
Periodical inspection Displays the inspected date and the days to the next inspection schedule.
schedule [Maintenance] sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Maintenance Changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and
Laser, and sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Password must be input.

 IRAffinity-1 series
• [Unit connected]
Item Description
ID Equipment name
RAM (KB) RAM size of Main/Zeta CPU
I/F Operating status of interface
Version ROM/PRG version No. of Main/Zeta CPU
Check Sums Check sums of Main/Zeta CPU

• [Equipment]
Item Description
Laser Laser lighting
Mirror Mirror stability
Beam Splitter Beam splitter type
Light Source Light source lighting
External Beam Status of external beam (exist/ not exist)
ASC A Connection status of auto sample changer A
N2 Presence/absence of liquid nitrogen
Detector Condition of detector
Accessory Name of connected accessory
Humidity Humidity inside of interferometer

• [Measurements]
Item Description
Power Spectrum Power spectrum inspection (executed/not executed)
Wavenumber Wavenumber to check intensity
Standard Judgment reference intensity in each wavenumber
Measured Actual measured intensity
Judge OK/NG in each wavenumber
Piezo Voltage Piezo voltage (inspected or not)
101/102 Results of Piezo voltage inspection of each code No. (OK/NG)
(Status column) Displays the inspection content which is running

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• [Maintenance]
Item Description
Working time Displays the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and Laser.
Used time is displayed.
[Maintenance] changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light
source and Laser.
Periodical inspection Displays the inspected date and the days to the next inspection schedule.
schedule [Maintenance] sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Maintenance Changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and
Laser, and sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Password must be input.

 IRSpirit series
• [Unit connected]
Item Description
ID Equipment name, serial number
RAM (KB) RAM size of Main/Zeta CPU
I/F Operating status of interface
Version ROM/PRG version No. of Main/Zeta CPU
Check Sums Check sums of Main/Zeta CPU

• [Equipment]
Item Description
Laser • Lighting: The status of turning on the laser
• Working voltage: Laser driving voltage
• Working current: Laser driving current
• Temperature: Temperature of laser unit
• Wavelength: Current wavelength of laser
• Condition: Current laser condition
Light source • Lighting: The status of turning on the light source
• Lit • Over current H side: Result of check for overcurrent in the upstream
• Overcurrent • Over current L side: Result of check for overcurrent in the downstream
H side
• Working current: Light source current
L side
• On duty: On-duty ratio for turning on the light source
• Currnet [A]
• ON Duty [V]
Interferometer • Temperature: The temperature inside the interferometer
• Internal Temperature • Temperature sensor: The condition of the temperature sensor
[degree]
• Temperature: The humidity inside the interferometer
• Temperature sensor
• Humidity sensor: The condition of the humidity sensor
• Internal Humidity [%]
• Humidity sensor
• Dehumidifier Driving
Voltage
Interlock Mechanism • Switch: The condition of the laser lighting switch on the
• Switch circuit board
• Sensor • Sensor: The condition of the interlock detection sensor

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Item Description
Moving Mirror • Board: Indicates the condition of the moving mirror driving voltage and
• Circuit Board (Drive the photo sensor (center and limit)
Voltage [mV], Center, • Upper: Indicates the condition of the the moving mirror driving voltage
Limit) and the photo sensor (center and limit) after a scan to the upper
• Upper (Drive Voltage limit
[mV], Center, Limit) • Lower: Indicates the condition of the the moving mirror driving voltage
• Lower (Drive Voltage and the photo sensor (center and limit) after a scan to the lower
[mV], Center, Limit) limit
Instrument System Error Condition during a scan
• 0: Pass
• Others: Error code
Beam Splitter Beam splitter type
Accessory Accessory model number
CJ3 Connection status between the CPU board and dehumidifier cable

• [Measurements]
Item Description
Power Spectrum Power spectrum inspection (executed/not executed)
Wavenumber Wavenumber to check intensity
Standard Judgment reference intensity in each wavenumber
Measured Actual measured intensity
Judge OK/NG in each wavenumber
Piezo Voltage Piezo voltage (inspected or not)
101/102 Results of Piezo voltage inspection of each code No. (OK/NG)
Laser wavelength Result of laser wavelength check

• [Maintenance]
Item Description
Working time Displays the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and Laser.
Used time is displayed.
[Maintenance] changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light
source and Laser.
Periodical inspection Displays the inspected date and the days to the next inspection schedule.
schedule [Maintenance] sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Maintenance Changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and
Laser, and sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
This work is done by Shimadzu service personnel. A password must be
entered to use this function.

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 FTIR-8000 series
• [Unit connected]
Item Description
ID Equipment name
RAM (KB) RAM size of Master/Slave/IFC CPU
I/F Operating status of interface
Version ROM/PRG version No. of Master/Slave/IFC CPU
Check Sums Check sums of Master/Slave/IFC CPU

• [Software]
Item Description
Name Name of the software built in the equipment transferred from PC
Layer Layer No. of the software

• [Version]
Item Description
SPEC/EXEC Version No. of each program

• [Equipment]
Item Description
Mirror Mirror stability
Aperture Status of aperture beam (exist/ not exist)
External Beam Status of external beam (exist/ not exist)
ASC A/ASC B Connection status of auto sample changer A/B

• [Maintenance]
Item Description
Working time Displays the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and Laser.
Used time is displayed.
[Maintenance] changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light
source and Laser.
Periodical inspection Displays the inspected date and the days to the next inspection schedule.
schedule [Maintenance] sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Maintenance Changes the Date of start using and Used dates of a Light source and
Laser, and sets the inspected date and the days to the next inspection
schedule.
Password must be input.

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