Bruker Tango II FT-NIR Spectrometer

Bruker Tango II FT-NIR Spectrometer

Bruker Corporation developed the TANGO II as a successor-generation FT-NIR instrument focused on fast measurement, ease of use, and routine industrial testing.

Key features

• Technology: FT-NIR (Fourier Transform Near-Infrared spectroscopy)
• Spectral range: typically around the near-infrared region (~12,500–4,000 cm⁻¹, depending on configuration)
• Measurement time: seconds per sample
• Operation: touch-screen interface with simplified workflows
• Sampling modes: supports accessories for solids, liquids, powders, and other sample types
• Calibration-based analysis: uses chemometric models (such as PLS regression) for quantitative prediction
• Maintenance: designed for low routine maintenance compared with dispersive NIR systems

Common applications

Food & agriculture

• Moisture
• Protein
• Fat/oil
• Starch
• Sugar
• Fiber
• Raw material identification

Pharmaceuticals

• Raw material verification
• Blend uniformity
• Content prediction
• Incoming material QC

Chemical & industrial

• Polymer identification
• Solvent and chemical composition
• Lubricant analysis
• Production process monitoring

Agriculture/feed

• Feed quality
• Grain composition
• Forage analysis

Advantages of FT-NIR technology

Typical workflow

1. Place sample in the appropriate cup/accessory.
2. Run the measurement (usually seconds).
3. The instrument collects the NIR spectrum.
4. Calibration models calculate predicted values.
5. Results are displayed for QC decisions.

Important considerations

• Accuracy depends strongly on the quality and validation of calibration models.
• Different sample matrices require dedicated calibrations.
• Regular instrument performance checks and reference standards are recommended.