NIRCal Calibration Training October 2025

Training content (day 1): Spectroscopy, SW/HW

-Physical background of the NIR and measurement principle of the BUCHI NIRFlex N-500 Polarization FT-NIR System;
-Spectrometer techniques
-Software and Hardware overview & Service
-Life cycle concept
-Database maintenance
-Security settings
-Roadmap for routine application use

Training content (day 2, 3): Qualitative Part

-NIRWare settings, Management of applications and measurements;
-Database handling and archiving; 
-Lifecycle concept;
-Chemometric theory of Principal Component Analysis;
-Creation of qualitative calibrations (Cluster) and applications; 
-Use of pre-calibrated applications
--> Requires Web Based Training to be completed prior to registration

Training content (day 4, 5): Quantitative Part

NIRWare settings, Management of applications and measurements;
-Database handling and archiving; 
-Lifecycle concept;
-Chemometric theory of Principal Component Analysis;
-Creation of quantitative calibrations (PCR, PLS) and applications;
-Use of pre-calibrated applications
--> Requires Web Based Training to be completed prior to registration

The qualitative training module is designed to enable you to perform proper identification of your substances. The quantitative part teaches you to quantify the desired parameters of your substances.