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SpectraPen mini
Manual and User Guide
Please read this manual before operating this product
PSI, spol. s r. o., Drásov 470, 664 24 Drásov, Czech Republic
FAX: +420 511 440 901, TEL: +420 511 440 012, www.psi.cz

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  • Page 1 SpectraPen mini Manual and User Guide Please read this manual before operating this product PSI, spol. s r. o., Drásov 470, 664 24 Drásov, Czech Republic FAX: +420 511 440 901, TEL: +420 511 440 012, www.psi.cz...
  • Page 2 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. (hereinafter PSI), April 2019 This document and its parts can be copied or provided to a third party only with the express permission of PSI. The contents of this manual have been verified to correspond to the specifications of the device. However, deviations cannot be ruled out.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. TABLE OF CONTENTS Information Before Using SpectraPen mini ........................4 Technical Specification ..............................5 General Information ............................... 6 Device Description ..............................6 List of Equipment ................................8 Care and Maintenance ..............................9 Getting Started ................................
  • Page 4: Information Before Using Spectrapen Mini

    By accepting the device, the customer agrees to follow the instructions in this guide. Always follow corresponding manual while working with the SpectraPen mini device or doing the maintenance. It is forbidden to interfere with the hardware or software of the SpectraPen mini device in any way without previous agreement with the manufacturer.
  • Page 5: Technical Specification

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Optical entrance: Cosine corrector FWHM bandwidth: 15 nm max Spectral response range: 340 – 850 nm Wavelength reproducibility: +/- 0.5 nm Integration time: Automatic, 300 µs to 1 s...
  • Page 6: General Information

    D EV IC E D E S CRI P TI ON Sensor with cosine corrector The optical part of the SpectraPen mini, cosine corrector, is placed in the middle of the white side of the device and is protected by sealing against dirt and moisture.
  • Page 7 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 1 SpectraPen mini.
  • Page 8: List Of Equipment

    Other Accessories or Optional Features (according to your specific order) If any item is missing, please, contact PSI. Also check the carton for any visible external damage. If you find any damage, notify the carrier and PSI immediately. The carton and all packing materials should be retained for inspection by the carrier or insurer.
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Never submerge the device in water! • The device should not come in contact with any organic solvents, strong acids or bases. • Keep the optical part clean and dry. If cleaning is needed, use soft, non-abrasive tissue.
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    The device can be switched on/off by short press the power button followed by green (power on) or red (power off) light flash. While the SpectraPen mini is on, the state is indicated by light flashing. The device turns off automatically after 2 minutes or any time after pressing the power button.
  • Page 11 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. spectrum. It is recommended to place the SpectraPen mini e.g. to the closed carrying case. Once the sensor is covered, click on Calibrate and wait the required time for calibration. Fig. 3 Device is not calibrated.
  • Page 12 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Please note that the dark calibration is temperature dependent. Perform the calibration always at the temperature you want to measure. Select between the real-time reading measurement of Irradiance spectrum - Spectrometer and light intensity reading as Irradiance, Photon flux density and Illuminance - Light meter (Fig.
  • Page 13: Device Operation

    The device turns off automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity. 7. 1 CH AR GI NG SpectraPen mini is charged via the USB cable connected to PC, USB power adapter, power bank etc. The device can be charged in three modes: The device is switched off Charging without light signalization.
  • Page 14 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 6 Battery level and battery status in the mobile application.
  • Page 15: Menu Description

    Sharing of saved data via an email, dropbox or other application (see more in chapter 0) Dark calibration Dark calibration of the sensor (see more in chapter 6, step 6) Connections Shows available devices and serves for pairing with selected SpectraPen mini device Settings Customizing behaviour of the SpectraPen app About...
  • Page 16: Spectrometer

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 8. 2 SP E CT RO M ET ER Real-time light spectrum reading is visualized in Spectrometer window. Fig. 8 Spectrometer window. Pause reading stops the real-time reading. The last measured spectrum is showed in the graph. For resumption of...
  • Page 17 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 9 Wavelength marker. Zoom in the graph by spread by fingers in the graph. To move in the zoomed graph swipe left/right. For return to full graph size click on autoscale Saving of current reading enables storage of measured spectrum.
  • Page 18 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Rename measurement is done by swipe right on the selected measurement (Fig. 11). Fig. 11 Rename measurement. Delete measurement is done by swipe left on the selected measurement (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 Delete measurement.
  • Page 19 © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. Fig. 13 Data export and sharing via available communication channels.
  • Page 20: Light Meter

    © PSI (Photon Systems Instruments), spol. s r. o. 8. 3 LI GH T M E T ER Light meter is intended for real-time light intensity reading of Irradiance, Photon flux density and Illuminance in predefined spectral range. Light meter does not allow to save measured values.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting And Customer Support

    Press the power button about 10 seconds until you see initial green light indication • Restart the SpectraPen app The SpectraPen application cannot connect the SpectraPen mini device • Press the power button about 10 seconds until you see initial green light indication •...
  • Page 22: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges (for the full product value) to PSI. The manufacturer is responsible for shipping and insurance on return of the instrument to the customer.

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