Ocean Optics PinPointer User Manual

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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 [phone] • 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

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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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