FT-IR spectrometer eraspec oil X

mid-infraredlaboratoryindoor/outdoor

Overview
The eraspec oil X is a lab‑grade mid‑FTIR analyzer dedicated to lubricating oil analysis. It produces a detailed FTIR fingerprint from small sample volumes (2–4 mL) with fast automated measurements and factory calibration. The instrument is compact and suitable for laboratory benches, mobile labs and field use, offering an integrated reference cell and high measurement accuracy.

Standards

• ASTM E2412
• ASTM D2668
• ASTM D7214
• ASTM D7412
• ASTM D7414
• ASTM D7415
• ASTM D7418
• ASTM D7624
• ASTM D7844
• ASTM D8340
• DIN 51452
• DIN 51453
• IEC 60590
• IEC 60666
• JOAP

Key features

• Patented mid‑FTIR interferometer with laser and temperature‑controlled design
• Smallest lab‑grade FTIR lube oil analyzer in a metal housing
• Minimum sample volume: 2 mL (with intermediate cleaning) / 4 mL with sample displacement
• Handles sample viscosity up to 1 000 mm2/s at 20 °C
• Automated measurement with built‑in reference cell and optimized dual‑position cell design (no solvent reference required)
• Measurement time: 60 seconds; Warm‑up time: 30 seconds
• Integrated replaceable filter to prevent cell blocking; cleaning by rinsing with next sample or solvent
• Built‑in PC, multilingual 8.4" color touchscreen, Ethernet, 5× USB‑A, 1× USB‑B, RS232; Wi‑Fi via USB dongle; optional keyboard, mouse and barcode reader
• Direct LIMS connectivity via LAN; export results as CSV or PDF
• Onboard result database: approx. 30 000 test reports and spectra

Measurement procedure

• Enter sample ID, select oil type and measurement method
• Fill the sample cell from the top using a syringe
• Press RUN (measurement and reference sequences are visualized on the touchscreen)

Parameters covered (tables converted to lines)
Degradation
Oxidation — Standards: ASTM E2412, D7414, JOAP, DIN 51453 — Unit: A/cm
Nitration — Standards: ASTM E2412, D7624, JOAP, DIN 51453 — Unit: A/cm
Sulfation — Standards: ASTM E2412, D7415, JOAP — Unit: A/cm

Additives
ZDDP — Standards: ASTM E2412, D7412, JOAP — Units: A/cm, %, wt%
Phenolic Antioxidants — Standards: ASTM D2668, IEC 60666 — Units: %, wt%
Aminic Antioxidants — Units: %, wt%
Aromatics — Standard: IEC 60590 — Unit: %

Contaminants
Soot — Standards: ASTM E2412, JOAP, DIN 51452 — Units: A/cm, wt%
Water — Standards: ASTM E2412, JOAP — Units: A/cm, wt%
Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) — Standards: ASTM E2412, JOAP — Units: A/cm, wt%
Diesel Fuel — Standards: ASTM E2412, JOAP — Units: A/cm, wt%
Gasoline — Standards: ASTM E2412, JOAP — Units: A/cm, wt%
FAME — Unit: wt% (eralytics calibration)
Polyolester — Unit: wt% (eralytics calibration)
Phosphate Ester — Unit: wt% (eralytics calibration)

Technical specifications

• Available Test Methods: ASTM E2412, D2668, D7214, D7412, D7414, D7415, D7418, D7624, D7844, D8340, DIN 51452, DIN 51453, IEC 60590, IEC 60666, JOAP
• Spectrometer Type: Patented mid‑FTIR interferometer; laser and temperature‑controlled design
• Measurement Cell: 100 μm path length sample cell; additional built‑in reference cell; optimized dual‑position cell design
• Calibration: Factory calibration for soot, water, glycol, antioxidants
• Measurement Principle: Direct trending (absorption at specific wavelengths) and spectral subtraction (fresh oil reference)
• Measurement Time: 60 seconds; Warm‑up time: 30 seconds
• Filling Mode: Syringe filling
• Sample Viscosity: Up to 1 000 mm2/s at 20 °C
• Sample Volume: Minimum 4 mL with sample displacement; 2 mL minimum with intermediate cleaning
• Cleaning: Rinsing with next sample or solvent; integrated replaceable filter to prevent blocking
• Interfaces: Built‑in PC with Ethernet, 5× USB‑A, 1× USB‑B, RS232; Wi‑Fi via USB dongle; direct LIMS connectivity via LAN; export as CSV or PDF; optional keyboard, mouse and barcode reader
• Display: 8.4" multilingual color touchscreen
• Remote Control: Remote service via Ethernet
• PC Software: erasoft RCS and erasoft OCM
• Result Database: Approx. 30 000 detailed test reports and spectra stored internally
• Alarm Tracking: All alarm messages stored with results
• Power Requirements: 85–264 V AC, 47–63 Hz, max. 150 W; field option: 12 V DC vehicle battery (adapter available)
• Operating Conditions: 5 °C–45 °C, up to 90% RH (non‑condensing)
• Dimensions / Weight (W×D×H): 18.0 × 28.6 × 29.3 cm / 7 kg