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IDRaman mini
Installation and Operation Manual
Document Number 000-40000-010-02-201307
Offices:
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000-00000-000-02-A
Ocean Optics, Inc.
830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698
Phone 727.733.2447
Fax
727.733.3962
8 a.m.– 8 p.m. (Mon-Thu), 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. (Fri) EST
Info@OceanOptics.com
Orders@OceanOptics.com
TechSupport@OceanOptics.com (Technical support)
Protective Eye Wear Should Be Worn
When Using This Instrument - Intense
Radiation Present
WARNING
See Important Safety Notices inside.
(General sales inquiries)
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  • Page 1 IDRaman mini Installation and Operation Manual Document Number 000-40000-010-02-201307 Offices: Ocean Optics, Inc. 830 Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL, USA 34698 Phone 727.733.2447 727.733.3962 8 a.m.– 8 p.m. (Mon-Thu), 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. (Fri) EST E-mail: Info@OceanOptics.com (General sales inquiries) Orders@OceanOptics.com (Questions about orders) TechSupport@OceanOptics.com (Technical support)
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to make this manual as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. Ocean Optics, Inc. shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Notices he laser described here is safe to operate, provided the user pays attention to all safety warnings: 1. Post warnings in the area of the laser beam to alert those present. 2. Keep all unauthorized personnel out of the area where the laser is operated. 3.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Notices Laser Safety WARNING This device is intended for use by trained personnel only. Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those described in this manual may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. This is a class IIIB laser device and up to 100 mW of 785nm (NIR) laser light may be emitted during data acquisition.
  • Page 5 Locations of the Warning Labels Remote Interlock The IDRaman mini has remote interlock capability via the ID pin in the Micro USB port. Contact Ocean Optics for more information on the remote interlock connector. Nominal Optical Hazard Distance Calculations The IDRaman mini is a Class IIIB laser device, containing a 785nm, 100mW rated laser diode. These Class IIIB devices are hazardous when intra-beam ocular (eye) exposure occurs, i.e., when one...
  • Page 6 Important Safety Notices Condition 1 Sample door open; Safety interlock defeated or failed; No auxiliary lenses present: N.O.H.D. = 10.3 cm (4.06 in.) Condition 2 Point and Shoot attachment installed: N.O.H.D. = 11.5 cm (4.53 in.) 000-40000-010-02-201307...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Saving Spectra .......................... 15 Display Features ........................17 Graph Palette ..........................17 Scale Palette ..........................17 Cursor List ..........................18 Resetting the Time and Date .....................18 Using the USB Connection for IDRaman mini Library Building ........18 Building a Secure Library ....................21 000-40000-010-02-201307...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Appendix A: Tera Term Software ............25 Installing Tera Term Software ....................25 Changing Pin Codes ......................26 Appendix B: Specifications ..............27 Index ...................... 29 000-40000-010-02-201307...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    Engineering-level documentation is located on our website at Technical → Engineering Docs. Upgrades Occasionally, you may find that you need Ocean Optics to make a change or an upgrade to your system. To facilitate these changes, you must first contact Customer Support and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 10: Warranty

    About This Manual Warranty Our 3-Year Warranty covers Ocean Optics miniature fiber optic spectrometers, light sources and sampling accessories – regardless of the application – from manufacturing defects. It also covers fibers and probes for a full 12 months: http://www.oceanoptics.com/warranty.asp This comprehensive warranty ensures you of the highest level of craftsmanship and reliability for years to come.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    From rugged field measurements of chemical and explosive agents to quality assurance and quality control in the laboratory, the IDRaman mini is a truly compact choice for fast and accurate measurements. IDRaman uses an internal calibration routine to ensure the most accurate Raman shift data is acquired.

  • Page 12: Models

    Library recognition - use of proprietary data analysis algorithm for high accuracy identification without low false positives and false negatives Models The IDRaman mini (IDR-MINI) is available as a standalone product or packaged with a helpful accessory pack (IDR-MINI-KIT). The accessory pack can also be purchased separately (IDR-MINI-ACCY). •...

  • Page 13: About Raster Orbital Scanning (Ros)

    1: Introduction About Raster Orbital Scanning (ROS) The Ocean Optics IDRaman mini uses ROS to rapidly scan a tightly focused beam in an orbital pattern, allowing lower average power to produce high-integrity data from a larger area of the sample without sample ignition or damage.
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  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Set-Up And Operation

    Chapter 2 Set-up and Operation Overview This section provides instructions for setting up and operating the IDRaman mini. Read all instructions and warnings carefully before attempting to install and operate your device. IDR-MINI Controls and Indicators The IDRaman mini features a user-friendly touch screen display for taking and viewing measurements.
  • Page 16 2: Set-up and Operation Screen Description The initial power-up screen. Enter your 4-digit pin (the default is 1234). The system has been activated. A vial has been left in the compartment. The system has been activated. The cover has been left open. 000-40000-010-02-201307...
  • Page 17 2: Set-up and Operation Screen Description The system has been activated. The door is closed and there is no vial in the sample compartment. The system performs an auto-calibration. The system is ready for a sample. Press to begin acquisition. The system is ready to fire.
  • Page 18 2: Set-up and Operation Screen Description The system is acquiring data. Observe caution as the laser radiation will exit the point-and-shoot laser attachment. This match screen displays the Pearson correlation, stored spectrum library (green) and the sample spectrum (red). When is pressed, this screen appears with the time and date, as well as the name for the saved file.

  • Page 19: Peak Software Set-Up

    2: Set-up and Operation Screen Description Ready screen. Press the Tools button ( ) to access the Tools menu (see below). Tools menu consists of the following functions: -- Activates the USB connection mode. In this mode, the library can be updated through the USB connection.

  • Page 20: Peak Acquisition Software

    2: Set-up and Operation 3. Turn on the IDRaman mini instrument (using pushbutton on the front of the unit) and then plug the instrument into the computer using the micro USB cable supplied. It will automatically load device drivers. 4. Copy the IDRaman Installer folder from the USB memory stick to the computer.

  • Page 21: Software Overview

    2: Set-up and Operation Software Overview 000-10000-080-02-0505...

  • Page 22: Creating Library Files

    2: Set-up and Operation Creating Library Files The IDRaman mini stores library files on an internal flash drive in a compact format. You can create your own libraries using this software. The Library button enables the library collection routine. In this format the system collects the sample spectrum exactly as it would in the autonomous collection mode.

  • Page 23: Acquiring A Reference And Spectrum

    If you do not disconnect and reconnect, the system will continue to act as an MSD and it will not use your library to match. If you intend to encrypt your files, you will need to use the Secure Library function when you are ready to place them on the IDRaman mini. See Building a Secure Library.

  • Page 24: Peak Clean Tm

    2: Set-up and Operation Button Function Average Acquires multiple spectra which will be averaged. When the average button is selected the # of averages control box appears. Select the number of averages and begin the averages by depressing the average button again. NOTE: Average will acquire a full set of averaged references before it begins acquiring spectra.

  • Page 25: Dynamic Raman Scattering (Drs)

    Lib File.lib – This is a compressed format of library files. Choosing this option stores your spectra in a format that can be added to the IDRaman mini library. In the autonomous mode the IDRaman mini automatically performs a clean; it is recommended that you store clean spectra when creating library files.
  • Page 26 2: Set-up and Operation Button Function Save Press this button and then choose the file format to save spectra. 000-40000-010-02-201307...

  • Page 27: Display Features

    2: Set-up and Operation Display Features Graph Palette The Graph Palette brings up a menu to expand spectral regions. Scale Palette The scale palette is used to lock or unlock the autoscale features. 000-10000-080-02-0505...

  • Page 28: Cursor List

    3. Set the Seconds, Minutes and the Hours then select the Check Mark Using the USB Connection for IDRaman mini Library Building ► Procedure 1. Connect the IDRaman mini to the computer using the supplied micro USB cable and turn it on. 000-40000-010-02-201307...
  • Page 29 . The computer will recognize the IDRaman mini as a USB storage device. 3. Select Open folder to view files. The Folders on the IDRaman mini will appear in a window. There are three folders on the IDRaman mini device: •...
  • Page 30 Library folder to add more compounds to the library. 5. If you saved a spectrum of a compound using the Save function on the IDRaman mini, follow these procedures to add the file to the library. A saved spectrum of toluene is used for an example.

  • Page 31: Building A Secure Library

    2: Set-up and Operation Copy the file. Paste the file into the Library folder. Building a Secure Library ► Procedure 1. The first time you build a library your folder, c:\users\public\snrisecurelibrary\ should contain the file sri_libcrypt_mono_v3. 000-10000-080-02-0505...
  • Page 32 2: Set-up and Operation 2. Load your library folder of spectra acquired with the Peak software as .lib files into the snrisecurelibrary folder. Your folder should now appear as follows: 3. Run the Peak software and select the Secure Library button. This will invoke the Secure Library dialog.
  • Page 33 2: Set-up and Operation 5. Once you have successfully created your encrypted library (compound.usr), it will appear in the snrisecurelibrary folder. It can now be transferred to the IDRaman mini using the USB drive tool. It should go in the Library\ folder.
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  • Page 35: Appendix A: Tera Term Software

    Appendix A Tera Term Software Tera Term is third-party software provided with your IDRaman mini on a USB drive. Installing Tera Term Software ► Procedure 1. Find the Tera Term folder on the USB drive provided and copy it to your computer.

  • Page 36: Changing Pin Codes

    A: Tera Term Software 8. Select the Setup tab. 9. Select the Terminal option. 10. Select the Local Echo box and click OK. You can now see what you are typing. Changing Pin Codes ► Procedure To reset the PIN using Tera Term, 1.

  • Page 37: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications Specifications Criteria Raman Spectrum Range 400 to 2300 cm Spectral Resolution 12 to 14 cm-1 (FWHM) across range Laser (excitation wavelength) 785nm±0.5 nm, 2 cm line width, stability <0.1 cm Laser Output Power 100 mW, 70 mW at the sample to reduce risk of ignition of explosives Collection Optics NA = 0.50, 8mm working distance;...
  • Page 38 B: Specifications 000-40000-010-02-201307...

  • Page 39: Index

    Index acquiring library, 12 average, 13 building, 19 reference, 13 building a secure, 22 spectrum, 13 average acquiring, 13 models, 2 building a secure library, 22 overview, 1 controls, 5 cursor list, 18 Peak Clean, 14 Peak software, 10 overview, 11 set-up, 9 date resetting, 18...
  • Page 40 Index saving upgrades, iii spectra, 16 USB, 19 scale palette, 18 set-up Peak software, 9 specifications, 27 warranty, iv spectrum acquiring, 13 saving, 16 Tera Term software changing PIN, 26 creating library files, 12 installing, 25 saving a library spectrum, 12 time resetting, 18 000-40000-010-02-201307...

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