A turnkey IRGAS gas analysis system from CIC Photonics includes three integrated components: a high-sensitivity FTIR spectrometer, a gas cell matched to your sampling conditions, and the Specialty Gas Analysis Solution (SPGAS) control software that processes and displays the results. CIC Photonics configures the spectrometer, gas cell, and software around the stated application requirements. A turnkey order reduces the component-selection and integration work that the customer would otherwise need to coordinate separately.
The Spectrometer at the Core of the System
Most turnkey IRGAS systems are built around the MB3000 spectrometer, which uses a double pivot Michelson interferometer with built-in health monitoring, a signal-to-noise ratio better than 50,000:1 RMS, and a spectral range of 485 to 8,500 cm⁻¹. It is permanently aligned for long-term stability and suited to on-line process monitoring with extractive sampling systems, which is why it appears across CIC Photonics’ semiconductor, solar, combustion, and specialty gas analyzer configurations. The MB3000 is permanently aligned and includes built-in health monitoring.
The Gas Cell That Matches Your Sampling Conditions
The second component is a gas cell selected for the gas species, pathlength, and operating environment involved. Long path options such as the Ranger cell (9.6-meter pathlength, 1.6-liter internal volume, dual heating zone) and the 4Runner cell (6-meter pathlength) suit lower-concentration measurements, while short path cells such as the Scout, rated for temperatures up to 300°C in as little as 45cc of volume, suit higher-concentration or corrosive streams. CIC Photonics offers gas cells in 316L stainless steel, with nickel-coated or electropolished options, and can construct cells from Hastelloy C22 or C276 for more demanding sample chemistries. The company reports helium leak testing below 1×10⁻⁸ cc per second before shipment.
The Software That Ties It Together
SPGAS software integrates spectrometer and cell data into a single composite display, using fundamental PNNL-based gas calibration data and a weighted, multi-band classical least- squares analysis. This software layer processes spectral data into concentration results and a composite display for the configured gas-analysis application.
What Affects Implementation Timing
Implementation timing for a turnkey IRGAS system depends on the selected configuration rather than on a fixed schedule. A system built around a standard cell and spectrometer configuration typically moves faster than one requiring a custom cell material, a cryogenic or high-pressure option, or integration with an existing process control system on site. Because of this, CIC Photonics confirms a project-specific implementation timeline once your gas species, sampling conditions, and any custom cell requirements are established during the quote process.
Who Turnkey IRGAS Systems Are Built For
Turnkey systems suit organizations that want the spectrometer, gas cell, and analytical software specified as an integrated solution rather than sourcing the main components separately. This includes chemical plants running continuous gas analysis for process control, refineries monitoring hydrocarbon leaks and fuel quality, power plants tracking stack emissions for compliance, and research laboratories characterizing new materials or processes. Because the main components are selected around the application, the customer can rely on CIC Photonics for configuration guidance. The customer still needs to provide accurate gas species, concentration ranges, sampling conditions, site requirements, and integration details.
Built by an ISO-Certified Manufacturer
CIC Photonics has manufactured gas- phase chemical analyzers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, since 1994, and has hundreds of gas analysis tools in the field, serving more than 500 customers worldwide. The company has been ISO9001-certified since 2006 and is currently ISO9001:2015- compliant, which is worth noting if a turnkey purchase needs to pass a vendor quality audit before implementation can begin.
Get Your Turnkey System Configured
To talk through your turnkey IRGAS gas analysis system, contact CIC Photonics directly, send an email to request@cicp.com, or call the team at (505) 343-9500. You can also visit the CIC Photonics facility at 6310 Edith Blvd Ste. A NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, or leave a review on Google to share your experience.