How to Download and Use OMNIC Software for FTIR Microscopy
OMNIC Software is a powerful and user-friendly tool for data collection, visualization, processing and analysis of FTIR microscopy experiments. It can handle large and complex data sets, perform multi-component analysis, create automated workflows, and enable remote collaboration. In this article, we will show you how to download and use OMNIC Software for FTIR microscopy.
How to Download OMNIC Software
To download OMNIC Software, you need to have a Thermo Scientific FTIR microscope or spectrometer that is compatible with the software. Some of the compatible instruments are:
- Nicolet RaptIR FTIR Microscope
- Nicolet Summit FTIR Spectrometer Family
- Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer
- Nicolet iS5 FTIR Spectrometer
- Nicolet iN10 FTIR Microscope
If you have one of these instruments, you can visit the Thermo Fisher Scientific website[^2^] [^3^] and fill out a form to request a quote for OMNIC Software. You will need to provide your contact information, instrument model, and application needs. A Thermo Fisher Scientific expert will contact you to discuss your options and provide you with a link to download the software.
How to Use OMNIC Software for FTIR Microscopy
Once you have downloaded and installed OMNIC Software on your computer, you can start using it for FTIR microscopy. Here are some of the basic steps to follow:
- Connect your FTIR microscope or spectrometer to your computer via USB or Ethernet cable.
- Launch OMNIC Software and select your instrument from the list of available devices.
- Choose the type of experiment you want to perform from the menu bar. For example, you can select “FT-IR Imaging” to create a map of a sample’s chemical composition.
- Configure the experimental parameters such as scan range, resolution, aperture size, number of scans, background correction, etc.
- Place your sample on the microscope stage and adjust the focus and alignment using the live video feed.
- Start the data collection by clicking on the “Collect” button. You can monitor the progress of the scan on the screen.
- When the data collection is complete, you can view the results in various formats such as spectra, maps, images, profiles, etc.
- You can use the spectral processing features of OMNIC Software to analyze your data further. For example, you can use Q-check to verify the quality of your spectra, multi-component searching to identify the components of your sample, contamination analysis to detect impurities, etc.
- You can also create automated workflows using the drag-and-drop workflow creator. This allows you to record and repeat a series of steps for data collection and analysis with ease.
- You can save your data in various formats such as .spa (OMNIC native format), .csv (comma-separated values), .jpg (image), etc.
- You can also upload your data to the cloud using the OMNIC Anywhere Application. This allows you to access your data from any device and share it with colleagues around the world.
OMNIC Software is a versatile and intuitive software that can help you get the most out of your FTIR microscopy experiments. It can handle large and complex data sets, perform multi-component analysis, create automated workflows, and enable remote collaboration. To download OMNIC Software, you need to have a compatible Thermo Scientific FTIR microscope or spectrometer and request a quote from Thermo Fisher Scientific website[^2^] [^3^].