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PinPointer
The “Point, Click, Done” Handheld Solution for Substance Identification
OPERATOR”S
MANUAL
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Multispectral Image, an Agiltron fully owned business unit
15 Cabot Rd, Woburn, MA 01801 • Tel 781-935-1200 • www.ramansystems.com
CLASS IIIb LASER PRODUCT
CONTENTS
Laser Safety ...........................................................................2
PinPointer Specifications .....................................................2
Power Controls......................................................................3
Sample Measurements – Solids Without Containers.........4
Sample Measurements – Liquids in the Vial Holder...........5
ID-find™ Software GUI..........................................................8
RSIQ™ Spectroscopy Software .........................................15
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Laser Safety
All systems supplied by Agiltron-MII under the Raman Systems brand contain a laser
light source, which emits visible and/or invisible laser radiation. Depending on the
model, the output power of this laser at the sample as emitted from the sample
measurement probe can be up to 500 mW.
The user must be aware of the dangers associated with the equipment of this type and
must be experienced in practices and processes associated with handling such
products.
The maximum laser power <500 mW complies with DHHS Radiation Performance
Standards 21 CFR (J) for Class III b Laser products.
We recommend the following safety precautions while operating the laser. This is only a
recommended list and by no means comprehensive:
1. Post warnings in the area where the instrument is to be used.
2. Allow access only to authorized personnel.
3. Do not look directly in the path of the beam.
4. Always wear safety goggles (provided with the instrument) while using the system.
PinPointer Specifications
Excitation Wavelength 785 nm
Laser Power 5 to 500 mW
Raman Spectral Range 200 to 3000 cm
Spectral Resolution ~10 cm
Raman Shift Stability < 1 cm-1 in 12 hours
Photometric Stability < 4% in 12 hours
Collection Optics NA = 0.28
Power Rechargeable battery, >4 hr charge
Size 8.5” x 4.3” x 2.5” (215 x 110 x 64 mm)
Weight 3 lb. (1.4 kg)
Operating Temperature -25 °C to 70 °C
-1
-1
working distance = 5 mm
spot size < 0.2 mm
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Power Controls
The rocker switch, as shown below, controls power to the main body of the PinPointer.
It illuminates when the battery is charged or the battery charger is attached to an AC
power source. The battery charger and touch screen paddle tool are also shown.
The mini computer has a separate power switch on the side near the sample
measurement probe.
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Sample Measurements – Solids Without Containers
1. Set the focus of the Sample Measurement Probe.
a. Rotate the inner Focal Distance Spacer until aligned along the scribe mark
on the Lens Tube as shown.
b. Rotate the outer Focal Distance Spacer to contact the inner spacer.
2. Place the Sample Measurement Probe against the surface of the solid sample
under test.
3. Perform sample scan using RSIQ software.
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Sample Measurements – Liquids in the Vial Holder
1. Set the focus of the Sample Measurement Probe.
a. Rotate the inner Focal Distance Spacer clockwise until it comes to a full
stop
b. Rotate the outer Focal Distance Spacer clockwise until it comes to a full
stop
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2. Place the vial holder body onto the Sample measurement Probe.
a. Place the sample filled clear glass vial into the holder.
b. Slide the holder until the probe end contacts the vial.
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3. Cover the vial to block ambient light from affecting the sample scan.
4. Perform sample scan using RSIQ software.
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ID-find™ Software GUI
Start RSIQ software from the desktop icon
The ID-find™ Graphical User Interface (GUI) will appear on the touch screen LCD. The
initial screen will require entry of a 4-digit PIN to unlock the PinPointer device. This
virtual software key lock is a requirement of Class III b laser products.
DEFAULT PIN IS 1234
(beta version of software)
Press the UNLOCK key icon after entering the PIN.
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The ID-find™ Graphical User Interface (GUI) will automatically perform a SELF-CHECK
of the PinPointer hardware.
ID-find is a user-friendly interface that can be used to scan and identify materials by
searching a database of Raman spectra.
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After SELF-CHECK is complete, the system is ready to perform a scan
Touch the Advance arrow icon if you prefer to use the more advanced RSIQ
spectroscopy software. A separate User’s Manual for RSIQ has been provided.
Starts a sample
measurement using
displayed scan time
Manually set scan time
(seconds)
Auto set best scan time
then scan sample
Exit software
Locks system and returns
to the PIN entry screen
Go to RSIQ software
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The Scan Time setting determines the quality of the measurement signal received from
any sample under test. An optimum signal from any sample improves the chance that a
match will be found in the database and the material can be identified by the PinPointer
It is recommended that the Tune function be utilized for most samples.
This may result in a longer measurement cycle.
Experienced users will develop a sense for the best scan time to use to reduce routine
measurement cycles, especially for repetitive sample measurements.
The scan time can be set manually. Use the small arrows to the right of
the number to increase or decrease the set value. Touch the large arrow
to access the numerical keypad shown below.
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During a sample scan, the following screen indicates that the system laser is on and
sample data is being collected. The instrument and sample should not be disturbed
before the data collection is complete.
The necessary laser safety precautions should be understood and followed.
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Upon completion of the data collection, the database is searched to identify the sample
material. If a match is found, the chemical name will be displayed.
If no match is found, it is recommended to use the Tune function with the same sample
which may improve the result and find a match.
All sample scans are saved automatically and can be viewed for further analysis by
using the Advance function and RSIQ spectroscopy software.
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A small database of materials is provided with the PinPointer for demonstration
purposes only. A list follows.
A database of over 8000 substances is available for purchase from Agiltron-MII as
either a complete or partial collections. Please email sales@ramansystems.com
for
more information.
ID number Chemical Name
T0001 Cyclohexane
T0002 4-Aminopyridine
T0003 Methanol
T0004 Ethanol
T0005 Acetonitrile
T0006 Xylenes
T0007 Sodium nitrite
T0008 Piperidine
T0009 Sucrose
T0010 Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate
T0011 Acetaminophen
T0012 Sodium carbonate
T0013 Sodium bicarbonate
T0018 Piperonal
T0019 Sassafras Oil
T0020 Safrole
T0021 Isosafrole
T0028 Phenylacetic Acid
T0029 Acetic Anhydride
T0032 Gasoline
T0033 Toluene
T0034 Acetone
T0035 2-Butanone
T0037 Sulfuric acid
T0040 Thionyl Chloride
T0041 Barium Sulfate
ID number Chemical Name
T0044 sodium cyanide
T0045 silver nitrate
T0046 nitric acid
T0047 hydrogen peroxide
T0049 Kerosene
T0051 Aniline
T0055 Glycerol
T0057 Tetrahydrofuran
T0058 Magnesium sulfate
T0060 Titanium dioxide
T0061 Ethylene glycol
T0062 Chloroform
T0063 1,2-Dichlorobenzene
T0064 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone
T0065 Polystyrene
T0066 LDPE
T0068 PET
T0069 Lauryl methacrylate
T0070 2,4-Dinitrotoluene
T0072 4-Bromotoluene
T0073 Pentane
T0075 3-(Trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate
T0076 2,6-Dinitrotoluene
T0077 4,4'-Oxydianiline
T0078 Benzophenone
T0079 Ammonium persulfate
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RSIQ™ Spectroscopy Software
Please refer to the separate User’s Manual for RSIQ spectroscopy software to learn
about its many features.
RSIQ is accessed from the ID-find™ GUI by touching the
Advance icon
The version of RSIQ loaded on the PinPointer has been slightly modified. The
PinPointer GUI is designed for portrait orientation on the LCD screen, rather than the
landscape orientation as normal for desktop LCD monitors. An example is below:
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