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  • Page 1 BRAVO Handheld Raman Spectrometer User Manual 1837209...
  • Page 2 2015, publication date May 2015 © 2015 BRUKER OPTIK GmbH, Rudolf-Plank-Straße 27 D-76275 Ettlingen, www.bruker.com/optics All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including printing, photocopying, microfilm, electronic systems etc. wit- hout our prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Button panel - Control buttons ................24 Touchscreen ......................24 Docking station ....................25 Operation......................27 Switching on / off BRAVO .................. 27 Logging in ......................28 Scanning the barcode of the sample..............29 Exchanging the measuring tip ................30 Verifying a sample ....................31...
  • Page 4 4.8.2 Recharging the battery with the battery charger............. 36 4.8.3 Recharging the battery via the docking station............37 Establishing a wireless connection between BRAVO and a data station..38 4.9.1 Connecting the data station to the WLAN .............. 38 4.9.2 Connecting BRAVO to the WLAN ................
  • Page 5 Resolution ......................63 Orderable items ...................65 Spare parts & replacement parts ................ 65 Reference standards and certified samples ............65 Consumables......................66 Cleaning utensils....................66 Optional parts ....................... 66 Network equipment ....................67 Bruker Optik GmbH BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...
  • Page 6 Table of contents BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Moreover, the operator must ensure that the hand- held Raman spectrometer BRAVO is in proper condition and fully functioning. ➣ A safe and trouble-free operation of the handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO is ensured only if it is operated, maintained and repaired according to the proce- dures described in this manual and in compliance with all relevant safety stan- dards and regulation.

  • Page 8: Overview Of Possible Types Of Hazard

    Non-observance of the relevant safety instructions can cause severe injury and/or property damage. ➣ Important note: All warning labels on the analysis system BRAVO must always be kept legible. Immediately replace a worn or damaged label. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...

  • Page 9: Possible Hazardous Sample Materials

    BRAVO analyzer completely before you return it to Bruker for repair purposes. In addition, you have to add a declaration with which you confirm that the BRAVO analyzer is completely free of any hazardous substances.

  • Page 10: Laser Safety

    ☞ For information about the laser exit points, see section 1.4.3. 1.4.2 Safety instructions Although BRAVO is a laser class 1M product, circumstances may occur in which laser radiation poses a potential health hazard. In these cases, observe the following safety instructions:...

  • Page 11: Laser Exit Points

    Start Measurement but- at the BRAVO spectrometer nor by touching the Collect Data icon on the touch screen. This safety feature prevents an accidental laser emission in case no measuring tip is installed. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...

  • Page 12: Laser Status Led

    LED will return to blue (solid). • Blue flashing: This indicates a laser safety problem. In this case, you can not start a measurement. Contact the Bruker service. See section 1.10. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...

  • Page 13: Enabling / Disabling The Laser

    The laser does not emit radiation before the user actively starts a mea- surement by pressing the button at the BRAVO spectrometer or tapping the icon on the touchscreen display. The duration of the laser radiation emission is automatically limited to the measurement time.

  • Page 14: How To Abort A Running Measurement

    1.4.5.3 How to abort a running measurement ➣ Note: BRAVO emits laser radiation only for the duration of the spectroscopic measurement (data collection). Either Press to Abort on the touch screen display..or disable the laser by pressing the button at the BRAVO button panel.

  • Page 15: Battery Safety Instructions

    ➣ Avoid any skin contact. If you your skin or clothes have come in contact with liquid crystal, wash it off immediately using soap and water. ➣ Do not put liquid crystal in your moth. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...

  • Page 16: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    BRAVO is a handheld spectrometer intended for Raman spectroscopic measurements and subsequent qualitative evaluation for the purpose of raw material verification. Due to the measurement technique, BRAVO is suited for analyzing all kinds of solid and liquid samples which are Raman active, excluding highly flammable substances for safety reasons.

  • Page 17: Service Contact Data

    Non-observance of the following safety instruction could result in serious injury (pos- sibly irreversible skin and/or eye injuries). ➣ Use BRAVO only as intended. Do not take any action that violates the intended use. The operational safety BRAVO is ensured only if it is used as intended.
  • Page 18 Safety 1 BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...

  • Page 19: General Information

    There are two different types of measuring tips which are interchangeable. These mea- suring tips can be used for measuring liquid and solid samples being filled in a vial or in a plastic bag, in a barrel, for example. With BRAVO, the samples are measured in a non- contact way.

  • Page 20: Scope Of Delivery

    In case, the user has explicitly defined a certain type of measuring tip for a certain sam- ple when setting up a library, than BRAVO automatically prompts the user to use the pre- viously defined tip for measuring the sample in question. This special feature prevents the user from measuring a certain sample using the wrong measuring tip.

  • Page 21: Inspecting The Packaging

    ➣ Check the packaging visually or damages. If there are signs of damage contact the shipping company. ➣ A BRAVO analyzer delivered in a damaged packaging may be damaged as well. Therefore, do not put BRAVO into operation in this case. Contact Bruker instead.
  • Page 22 General information 2 BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 23: Bravo Analyzer - Overview

    Carrying strap (removable) ⑦ ④ ⑥ ⑤ Bottom side ⑨ - Contact bar for the docking station ⑩ - Laser label ⑫ ⑨ ⑪ - Type label ⑫ - FCC label ⑩ ⑪ Bruker Optik GmbH BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...

  • Page 24: Laser Status Led

    BRAVO analyzer - Overview 3 Front side ⑬ - Measuring tip (exchangeable) ⑭ - Barcode reader ⑬ ⑭ Back side ⑮ - Battery compartment door (removable) ⑮ Laser status LED Laser status LED is off. ➣ The laser is disabled (i.e. it is not ready for emitting radiation).

  • Page 25: Measuring Tip

    (for measuring samples being filled in a plastic bag, in a barrel etc.) Laser Sample The available measuring tips are automatically recognized by the BRAVO analyzer when they are attached. The type of measuring tip and relevant data about the measuring tip are stored with each measurement.

  • Page 26: Button Panel - Control Buttons

    Note: Alternatively, you can start the measurement using the BRAVO software. Touchscreen General information BRAVO is equipped with high-resolution TFT display with touchscreen 7" (15.0 cm x 9.4 cm). Handling instructions NOTICE Damaged touchscreen because of improper handling Observe the following handling and operating instructions to avoid damages.

  • Page 27: Docking Station

    (up-/downloading data) via Ethernet network (wired network) between BRAVO and the data station on which OPUS is installed • recharging the battery inside BRAVO and the spare battery which is stored inside the docking station • storing the measuring tip which is currently not used and the reference sample for the PQ test •...
  • Page 28 BRAVO analyzer - Overview 3 BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Raman spectrometer BRAVO. The laser LED turns off as well. It is recommended to switch off BRAVO when it is not in use for a longer period of time in order to prevent the rechargeable battery from discharging unnecessarily. Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 30: Logging In

    Touch the return key on the on-screen keyboard. ➣ The on-screen keyboard disappears and the start screen of the BRAVO software program is displayed. ➣ Note: For closing the on-screen key- board without confirming the entered data, press the key ➣...

  • Page 31: Scanning The Barcode Of The Sample

    Entering the Material Name is mandatory, entering Batch / Lot # and Container # is facultative. ☞ For more details, refer to the BRAVO Software Manual. This manual is deliv- ered as pdf file on an USB flash drive.

  • Page 32: Exchanging The Measuring Tip

    The direction of rotation is indi- cated by the red rotation arrow in the left image. Note: The bayonet coupling is properly engaged when the arrow is in line with the lock icon BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 33: Verifying A Sample

    ... or touch the icon in the navigation bar of the Collect Data screen. ☞ For more details, refer to the BRAVO Software Manual. This manual is deliv- ered as pdf file on an USB flash drive. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...
  • Page 34 Note: If additional time is required, a second countdown timer will appear after the pre- scan. Important Note: As long as the measure- ment is in progress, the BRAVO spectrome- ter emits laser radiation. This is indicated by ① a red laser status LED .

  • Page 35: Aborting A Running Measurement

    ➣ In case of a measurement abort, no data is saved. And consequently, BRAVO is not able to verify the sam- ple and to deliver a verification result. Instead, the BRAVO software pro- gramme informs the user about the reason for the abort.

  • Page 36: Exchanging The Battery

    4. Closing the battery compartment Insert the two lock hooks at the cover into the corresponding recesses of the guide slots at the battery compartment. Rotate the cover clockwise until it snaps into place. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 37: Recharging The Battery

    • by using the optional docking station Display of the battery state of charge In case of the battery inside the BRAVO analyzer, the current battery state of charge (in precise percentage) is dis- played by the BRAVO software in the upper right corner of the touchscreen dis- play.

  • Page 38: Recharging The Battery With The Battery Charger

    Operation 4 4.8.2 Recharging the battery with the battery charger In this case, the battery needs to be removed from the BRAVO analyzer. ☞ For detailed information about how to remove and re-insert the battery, see section 4.7. 1. Connect the battery charger to the mains power supply.

  • Page 39: Recharging The Battery Via The Docking Station

    Recharging the battery via the docking station With the docking station, two batteries can be charged at the same time: the battery inside the BRAVO analyzer and the spare battery placed in the battery storage compart- ment of the docking station.

  • Page 40: Establishing A Wireless Connection Between Bravo And A Data Station

    Operation 4 Establishing a wireless connection between BRAVO and a data station By default, the BRAVO analyzer is designed for a wireless connection between BRAVO and data station. ➣ Important Note: For a wireless connection between BRAVO and data station, a WLAN-capable data station (e.g.

  • Page 41: Connecting Bravo To The Wlan

    Operation 4 4.9.2 Connecting BRAVO to the WLAN Opening the Settings workflow Open the Settings workflow by swip- ing left or right in the navigation bar until the icon is in the center. Touch the icon Opening the Network screen...
  • Page 42 ☞ In case the connection attempt failed, see section 7.2.8 for trouble- shooting. If you do not succeed in solving the problem, contact the responsible IT administrator. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Data Station To Bravo Via Wlan

    Operation 4 4.9.3 Connecting the data station to BRAVO via WLAN Select in the OPUS Measure menu the Optic Setup and Service func- tion. Select in the Configuration drop- down list the option BRAVO. Enter the Optical Bench URL of the BRAVO analyzer to which you want to connect.

  • Page 44: Establishing A Wired Connection Between Bravo And A Data Station

    OPTIC CONNECTOR and LAN. The LAN port has to be used for the connection between data station and network hub; the OPTIC CONNEC- TOR port has to be used for the connection between data station and BRAVO analyzer. 4.10.2...
  • Page 45 In case of this connection variant, all IP addresses (i.e. IP addresses for data station(s) and BRAVO analyzer) have to be defined by your network administrator. To the BRAVO analyzer, both IP address types - static and dynamic - can be assigned. In the latter case, however, a DHCP server is required.
  • Page 46 Integrated network card: IP address: 10.10.0.1 IP address: 10.10.0.2 (already factory-assigned) (already factory-assigned if the PC has been obtained from Bruker) LAN USB adapter: IP address has to be defined by your network administrator. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 47: Assigning Network Addresses To Bravo

    The BRAVO analyzer is delivered with the factory-assigned IP address 10.10.0.1. In case the network connection established at your site requires a different IP address, you have to assign a different IP address to the BRAVO analyzer. In this case, the IP address has to be defined by your network administrator.
  • Page 48 Dynamic IP address assignment via DHCP Tap the button Automatic (DHCP). Note: To deactivate the dynamic address assignment, tap again the button Automatic (DHCP). BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 49: Connecting Bravo To Data Station

    4.10.5 Checking the connection between BRAVO and data station To find out whether there is a communication connection between the BRAVO analyzer and the data station, proceed as follows: Select in the OPUS Measure menu the Device Manager function.

  • Page 50: Mounting / Demounting The Carrying Strap

    4.11.1 General information BRAVO is delivered with the carrying strap not being mounted. The carrying strap can be mounted on either side of the BRAVO analyzer. We recommend the usage of the carrying strap. It facilitates carrying and holding the BRAVO analyzer and provides for a more secure hold of the BRAVO analyzer.
  • Page 51 Attach the carrying strap by fitting the swivel plug on the mounting ele- ment and tightening the screw you have removed before. Attach the other end of the carrying strap at the BRAVO analyzer in the same way. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...
  • Page 52 Operation 4 BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 53: Cleaning And Decontamination

    Wipe the plastic housing clean with a dry or damp cloth. Damp the cloth with water, if required. NOTICE BRAVO analyzer damage because of improper cleaning ➣ Do not immerse the BRAVO analyzer in water or any other liquid cleaning agent. ➣ Do not wash down the BRAVO analyzer. 5.1.2 Cleaning the touchscreen Cleaning utensils •...

  • Page 54: Decontaminating The Bravo Analyzer

    ➣ Use only an approved decontaminating agent. See the above list. (Note: Only for the above listed detergents, the material compatibility has been tested.) ➣ Do not immerse the BRAVO analyzer into the liquid decontaminating agent. ➣ Do not wash down the BRAVO analyzer.

  • Page 55: Repair

    (e.g. exposure tho hazardous laser radiation). Instead, proceed as described in the following section 6.2. If your BRAVO analyzer is in need of repair, contact the Bruker service. For repair pur- poses, the BRAVO analyzer needs to be returned to Bruker.
  • Page 56 Repair 6 BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    For the Bruker service contact data, see section 1.10. Problem - possible cause - solution 7.2.1 BRAVO does not boot up After being switched on, BRAVO does not boot up. Possible causes Solutions Empty battery Substitute the empty battery for a charged battery.

  • Page 58: Log In Attempt Failed

    Barcode cannot be scanned Possible causes Solutions The distance between the barcode Hold the BRAVO analyzer in such a way label and the barcode scanner is too that the barcode label is within the depth of short or too long.

  • Page 59: Black Touchscreen Display

    Possible causes Solutions The spectroscopic measurement has Enable the laser. Then restart the measure- been started with a disabled laser. ment. ☞ For information about how to enable the laser, see section 1.4.5. Bruker Optik GmbH BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...

  • Page 60: Problems Regarding The Detected Spectral Signal

    Move to a different location where the WiFi current location. signal strength is higher. If the above listed solutions do not solve the problem, contact your administrator who is responsible for the wireless network at your site. BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 61: Problems Regarding The Docking Station

    Troubleshooting 7 7.2.9 Problems regarding the docking station You have put the BRAVO analyzer into docking station, but the blue lamp at the docking station does not light up. Possible causes Solutions You have not put the BRAVO analyzer Put the BRAVO analyzer again into the properly into docking station.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting 7 BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 63: A Specification

    High resolution touchscreen (15.0 cm x 9.4 cm), 7" back-lit IPS HD display Resolution: 1280 x 800 (219ppi) Viewing angle: 178 ° Environmental conditions BRAVO is intended for indoor usage only, namely in laboratory and warehouse environ- ments. Parameter Specified Parameter Value Operating site BRAVO is intended for indoor usage only, namely in labo- ratory and warehouse environments.

  • Page 64: Battery And Battery Charger

    Specified Parameter Value Input voltage range ± 100 - 240 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 2.5 A max. Dimension 36 cm x 15 cm x 13 cm Weight ca. 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 65: Wifi Module

    Specification A WiFi module The BRAVO analyzer is equipped with a WiFi module which supports the standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n. This WiFi module has an approval certificate for the U.S. and Canada. approval certificate for the U.S. FCC ID: 2AD88-BRAVO-01 approval certificate for Canada...
  • Page 66 Specification A BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 67: B Orderable Items

    7.2 V (< 100 Wh), initial operating time > 4h R420 Measuring tip for bags R421 Measuring tip for vials S152 Strap for carrying / holding the BRAVO analyzer 1826953 Battery compartment cover (replacement part for the battery compartment cover included in the standard delivery scope) S150...

  • Page 68: Consumables

    1x microfiber tissue for cleaning the touchscreen display (especially for removing fingermarks) Optional parts Order number Item S201 Docking station The delivery scope includes: • docking station • power supply unit and power cord • storage case BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...

  • Page 69: Network Equipment

    Ethernet cable (crossover) with RJ 45 cable length: 30 m I24011 Ethernet cable (crossover) with RJ 45 cable length: 50 m I24012 Ethernet cable (crossover) with RJ 45 cable length: 100 m Bruker Optik GmbH BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual...
  • Page 70 Orderable items B BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH...
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