The Thermo Scientific Antaris™ II FT-NIR Analyzer is a Fourier Transform Near-Infrared (FT-NIR) analyzer designed for quality control, process monitoring, and method development in industrial environments. Its rugged design and intuitive operation enable reliable analysis directly on the production floor, in warehouses, and in laboratory.
The system combines analytical performance with flexibility, supporting seamless method development, transfer, and routine operation. The Antaris II platform ensures reproducible results regardless of configuration, user, or environment, making it ideal for standardized workflows and global deployments.
FT-NIR technology enables fast, non-destructive analysis without sample preparation, significantly improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Key Features
- FT-NIR spectroscopy for rapid, non-destructive analysis
- Excellent method transferability between instruments
- Rugged industrial design for harsh environments
- Internal HeNe laser calibration – no external calibration required
- Stable, frictionless Michelson interferometer
- Automated workflows and SOP-driven operation
- Fully compliant with regulated environments (GMP, 21 CFR Part 11)
- Low cost of ownership and high reliability
Sampling Capabilities
The system offers flexible sampling configurations that can be adapted to different material types and application requirements.
- Reflectance measurements: solids, powders, pastes
- Transmission measurements: liquids, films, tablets
- Fiber optics for in-line and remote measurements
- Integrating sphere for diffuse reflectance
- Tablet analyzer module
- Automation options (up to ~120 samples per hour)
Thermo Scientific Antaris II FT-NIR Analyzer
Software and Data Analysis
Support for multiple software platforms depending on application (routine analysis, method development, chemometrics)
- RESULT software for routine operation and GMP environments
- OMNIC software for advanced spectral analysis
- The Unscrambler software for chemometric modeling and data interpretation
Advantages of FT-NIR Technology
- No sample preparation required
- Non-destructive analysis
- Fast measurement times
- High accuracy and reproducibility
- Lower cost compared to wet chemistry and LC methods
- Suitable for at-line and in-line analysis
Technical Specifications
- Analyzer Type: FT-NIR (Fourier Transform Near-Infrared)
- Spectral Range: 12,000 to 3,800 cm⁻¹ (833–2630 nm)
- Resolution: 4 cm⁻¹ (standard), 2 cm⁻¹ (optional)
- Detector: InGaAs
- Source: Long-life halogen NIR source
- Interferometer: Michelson, frictionless design
- Wavenumber Accuracy: ±0.03 cm⁻¹
- Repeatability: <0.006 cm⁻¹
- Reproducibility (system-to-system): <0.05 cm⁻¹
- Operating Temperature: 15–35 °C
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 40.6 × 68.5 × 33 cm
- Weight: 47.7 kg
Typical Applications
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Food and beverage analysis
- Chemical industry
- Polymer and materials analysis
- Raw material identification
- Process analytical technology (PAT, at-line, in-line)
