摘要 |
<p>An infra-red analysis system is provided for analysing samples disposed in transparent or translucent container (14). The system comprises: an infra-red light source (10); a container locating device (15) for locating a container (14) in a known position relative to the infra-red light source (10), a spectrometer (17) disposed to receive infra-red light from the containers (14), means for reading the identity of a container, means for transmitting spectra recorded by the spectrometer to a database, means for recording the spectra and the identity of the container in the database in a record; and means for comparing spectra recorded by the spectrometer with a previously recorded spectrum for the same container. <IMAGE></p> |