Bruker presents the TANGO FT-NIR Spectrometer

The design-awarded TANGO from Bruker Optics has exactly what users require of an FT-NIR spectrometer suitable for food analysis: Robustness, high precision and straight-forward operator guidance.The proven FT-NIR technology by Bruker was combined with an easy-to-use touch screen operation and a small footprint, perfect for those laboratories with limited space.

Straight forward analyses without delays
TANGO makes it simple for you: with its intuitive user interface it guides the operators quickly and securely through the work flow. No sample preparation is necessary, no chemicals, no additional reagents. Also untrained staff can operate the spectrometer securely and error free. Directly after the measurement, theresult view, e.g. as target/actual value shows the quality of the analyzed product on screen.

The housing and touch-screen monitor are rugged and easy to clean – ideal for lab and at-line environments. Due to its ergonomic design the TANGO can be positioned in any orientation making it accessible from all three sides. The monitor swivels inall directions and can even be tilted invarious positions to enable an optimum view.

Innovative technology makes precision a productive factor
When it comes to precision, there is no alternative to Fourier Transform technology. Unlike the classical flat mirror technology, Bruker Optics Cube Corner mirror technology offers a crucial advantage: unbelievable precision of the optical path. Further, the most frequent sources of error such as vibrations do not affect this technology. Another advantage is that FT-NIR is independent of ambient light. The sample can be put directly onto the TANGO for measurement without opening any doors or drawers. The background measurements are performed automatically without user intervention. This alignment can even take place if a sample is located in the sampling position.

Transmission measurements: highest precision for liquids
TANGO for measuring liquids comes equipped with an active sample heater/cooler as standard. The temperature of the sample can be selected between +20°C and +80°C. A sensor is permanently checking the temperature of the sample vial. This allows for a fast temperature control of the sample and therefore quick and reliable results.

Reflection measurements: analyze solids efficiently
TANGO for measuring solids contains a gold coated integrating sphere for analysis by diffuse reflection. This sphere ensures highly reproducible measurements of inhomogeneous samples. The diameter of the measurement spot is around 10 mm; the measured sample surface can be enlarged by using sample rotators.

TANGO is the specialist at your side
Bruker Optics’ TANGO offers an efficient and cost-effective analysis for material identification and quantification in a wide variety of application fields. The comprehensive application support of the Bruker specialists helps to select the optimal measuring method as well as appropriate accessories and software solutions.

Typical applications include:

• Food and beverage industry
• Feed manufacturing
• Pharma and biotechnology
• Chemical and petrochemical industry
• Polymer industry

For markets with standardised products TANGO offers complete solutions with pre-calibrated systems. For the food and feed industry, ready-to-use application packages are available. Please contact your local NIR expert for further information.

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