Spectral Engines NIRONE Quick Manual

NIRONE Sensor

Evaluation Kit —

QUICK GUIDE

QUICK GUIDE

V. 1.1 8/2018

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Table of Contents

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Quick Guide 2
Safety Information 3
Getting Started 4
Calibrating the Sensor 4
Changing the Optics 4
Maintenance 5
Cleaning the Sensor 5

Technical Specications 6
Support 6
Warranty 6

Disclaimer 7

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Quick Guide

Thank you for purchasing a
NIRONE Sensor Evaluation
Kit (EVK). This Quick Guide
will help you get started
with your NIRONE Sensor
EVK, with step-by-step
instructions.

Spectral Engines’ NIRONE
Sensors use patented
Micro Electro Mechanical
System (MEMS) Fabry-Perot
Interferometer enabling fast
and reliable measurements.
NIRONE Sensors work at
the true near infrared (NIR)
spectral range from 1350 to
2450 nm which means better

sensitivity and specicity in

material sensing applications.

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1. Sensor optics: Micro

reection optics (a) or SMA

connector (b)

2. Sensor

3. USB B connector

4. USB interface board

5. White reference target

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The NIRONE Evaluation Kit
provides a good starting
point for technology
evaluation and application
studies. You can control the
Sensor Evaluation Kit through
a PC with our user-friendly
SensorControl software.

The Evaluation Kit includes:

• NIRONE Sensor

• USB interface board

• USB B cable

• White reference target

• Micro reection optics

• SMA connector

• SensorControl software

Safety Information

Please read these guidelines
carefully. Not following them
may be dangerous or against
local laws and regulations.
For further info, please read
the complete user manual
from www.spectralengines.
com/support

Warning!

When you make
measurements, ensure that
the sample completely
covers the NIRONE Sensor
light source. The lamp can
emit light near the infrared
range. Risk of dazzling.

Warning!

The sensor may warm up
during long uninterrupted
use. Do not touch the sensor
during long periods of use.
Never use the Sensor EVK
without its front optics.

Warning!

Your sensor and its
accessories are not toys.
They may contain small parts.
Keep them out of reach of
children.

Important!

The intended use of NIRONE
Sensor is to measure spectra
from various materials.
Do not use the sensor for
anything other than its
intended use.

Warning!

The Sensor EVK contains a
lens made of glass. This lens
can break, if the sensor is
dropped on a hard surface
or receives a substantial
impact. If the lens breaks,
do not touch the glass parts
or attempt to remove the
broken lens from the sensor.
Stop using the sensor until
the lens is replaced by

qualied service personnel.

Please contact a distributor
or dealer.

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Getting Started

PC

USB

Sensor

To get started with NIRONE
Sensor EVK, proceed as
follows:

1. Connect NIRONE Sensor to
your computer.

dark substraction mode.

5. Set the lamp intensity
100%.

6. Place the White reference
target on NIRONE Sensor,
white part downwards.

7. On SensorControl, select
Reference button.

Find more detailed
instructions from
www.spectralengines.com/
support

Changing the Optics

Install the SensorControl
software from
www.spectralengines.com
/support

2. To scan a sample:
a. Place the sample on

NIRONE Sensor.

b. Examine the results in

SensorControl software.

Calibrating the Sensor

Always calibrate the device
at the start of a new set of
measurements.

1. Connect the NIRONE

Sensor EVK with
SensorControl software.

2. Select Settings and set

the desired Measurement
settings.

3. Set the Lamp intensity 0%.

4. Measure the dark signal,

select Dark. With Micro

reection optics you can

use the Auto lamp with

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1. Remove the four screws

with a Torx 6 screwdriver

2. Lift the optic carefully.

3. Mount the new optic
carefully without touching
the lens.

4. Tighten the screws
carefully with a 0.3 Nm
torque.

Maintenance

Handle your sensor and
accessories with care.
The following suggestions
help you keep your sensor
operational.

• Keep the sensor dry.

Humidity and all types of
liquids or moisture can
contain minerals that
corrode electronic circuits.

• Do not use or store the

sensor in dusty or dirty
areas.

• Do not store the sensor in

high temperatures. High
temperatures may damage
the sensor.

• Do not store the sensor

in cold temperatures.
When the sensor warms
to its normal temperature,
moisture can form inside
the sensor and damage it.

• Do not attempt to

disassemble the sensor.
The warranty is not valid,
if the sensor has been
disassembled.

• Unauthorized modications

may damage the sensor.

• Do not drop, knock, or

shake the sensor. Rough
handling can break it.

• Only use a soft, clean, dry

cloth to wipe the surface of
the sensor.

• Keep the sensor away

from magnets or magnetic

elds.

Cleaning the Sensor

Occasionally the sensor
optics need cleaning. Use
compressed air to blow out
any dirt from the lens. The
compressed air must be
clean and bottled, otherwise
oil or water may end up on
the lens.

Important!

Only use oil and moisture­free compressed air in a
spray can for the lens.

Warning!

Do not use excessive air
pressure to clean up the lens.

If you want to wipe the lens
to remove greasy stains,
use isopropanol alcohol lens

cleaner uid.

Proceed as follows:

1. Tip a small amount of
isopropanol alcohol on a
non-linting cloth.

2. Wipe the lense to remove
the dirt.

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Important!

If the White reference target
becomes dirty or damaged,
reference measurements are
corrupted and the sensor
measurement results in

reectance/absorption are

unreliable.

Keep the sensor optics clean.

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Technical Specications

SPECIFICATION VALUE

Illumination source 2 tungsten vacuum lamps

Bulb life > 40,000 hrs

Operation
temperature range

Power consumption 1.1 W (peak),

Optical interface Micro reection optics

Electrical interface USB 2.0 Micro B connector

Size (W x L x H) 25 x 25 x 17.5 mm without optics

Weight With micro reection optics 31 g

Connection USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible

System requirements PC, Windows

+10—+50 °C (non-condensing)

< 300 mW (nominal)

SMA connector

With SMA connector 38 g

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version, USB port

7, 8, 10 or latest

Support

For more information on NIRONE Sensor EVK, see:
www.spectralengines.com/support

Warranty

This product is covered by a
limited warranty. To obtain
warranty service, please
contact your authorized
dealer or distributor from
whom you purchased the

product. Please conrm

the warranty terms and the
applicable return policies
prior to returning the
product.

Do not attempt to
disassemble the sensor.
The warranty is not valid,
if the sensor has been
disassembled.

Warranty information:
www.spectralengines.com/
support

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Disclaimer

Important!

Sensors, software,
documentation, and other
products offered by Spectral
Engines Oy, hereinafter
referred to as the “Products”,
are not designed to be
fault-tolerant and therefore
they are not intended to
be used for the purposes
of life-critical or hazardous
environments that require
fail-safe performance.

To the maximum extent
permitted by law, Spectral
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and all warranties, whether
expressed or implied,
including without limitation
any implied warranties of
title, merchantability, or

tness for any particular

purpose, regarding the
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the foregoing, Spectral
Engines Oy expressly does
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• the Products will meet
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• the Products will be free
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• any results, output, or
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• the Products will be
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or

• any errors in the Products
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losses of revenue, prot,

or data. In any case the
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relevant specications and

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