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- Page 1 FLAMENIR+ Scientific-grade Spectrometer Installation and Operation Manual For Products: FLAME-NIR+, FLAME-NIR...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 Insight shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this... -
Page 4: Before You Get Started
If you do not install the software first, the system may not properly recognize the spectrometer. Caution: Repairs should be undertaken only by personnel trained or authorized by Ocean Insight. The device does not contain any user serviceable parts. - Page 5 Caution: To ensure reliable operation, it is recommended that the power supply be attached prior to inserting the USB connector. Caution: The user of this spectrometer shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction that results from improper use, faulty maintenance, improper repair, damage, or alteration by anyone other than Ocean Insight or its authorized service personnel.
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Page 6: Warranty
Warranty For the most current warranty information, please visit OceanInsight.com. Certifications and Compliance This is an FCC Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 7 WEEE Compliance ensure that the equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Ocean Insight, the industry leader in miniature photonics, has been certified for ISO 9001:2015 ISO Certification certification applicable to the design and manufacture of electro-optical equipment.
- Page 8 This device has been tested and complies with the following standards: ICES-003, Class A CISPR 11:2009/A1:2010 EMC 2014/30/EU This device complies with the following standards: RoHS Compliant RoHS 2015-863 MNL-1024 Rev A...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction Product Overview Combining the small size of the Flame optical bench with an uncooled InGaAs detector, the Flame-NIR+ spectrometer opens a new frontier in NIR spectroscopy. Without thermoelectric cooling, the Flame-NIR+’s power consumption is very low and makes the Flame- NIR+ ideal for integration into handheld and portable systems. -
Page 10: Calibration
Calibration Each spectrometer is calibrated for wavelength before it leaves Ocean Insight; however, the wavelength for all spectrometers will drift slightly as a function of time and environmental conditions. Additionally, Ocean Insight recommends that a calibration be performed after changing the slit on a spectrometer as it will optimize the performance of the device. -
Page 11: Installation
Installation Overview You must install the operating software application prior to connecting a Flame-NIR+ spectrometer to the computer. The Ocean Insight spectrometer operating software installs the drivers required for the spectrometer installation. If you do not install the software first, the system will not properly recognize the spectrometer. If you have already connected the Flame-NIR+ to the computer prior to installing the operating software, consult Troubleshooting for information on correcting a corrupt installation. -
Page 12: Accessories
Accessories Ocean Insight provides a range of standard cables and accessories that connect the Flame-NIR+ to our large range of sampling and light source accessories. Items specifically designed for the Flame-NIR+ are described here; they are not provided with the Flame- NIR+ spectrometer and must be purchased separately. - Page 13 DB15 Connector Cable (FLAME-CBL-DD4P-DB15P) This cable connects the Flame-NIR+ to existing Ocean Insight accessories that use a DB-15HD connector. 15 PIN DD4 Name 15 PIN DD4 Name Single Strobe GPIO 2 Continuous Strobe Ground Vusb Reserved for custom dev External Trigger In...
- Page 14 PAK50 Connector Cable (FLAME-CBL-DD4P-PAK50P) This cable connects the Flame-NIR+ to the Breakout Box. PAK50P Name PAK50P DD4 Name RS232 Rx GPIO 4 RS232 Tx Single Strobe GPIO 2 GPIO 5 VUSB Reserved for custom dev Continuous Strobe Reserved for custom dev Reserved for custom dev GPIO 0 GPIO 6...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting I don’t see my spectrometer in OceanView. Be sure the USB is connected. Use the Rescan button in the Device Manager to rescan for attached devices. How do I know my spectrometer has power? The red LED on the spectrometer should be on steadily if the unit is receiving power. How do I know my spectrometer is transmitting data? The green LED on the spectrometer flashes when transmitting data. -
Page 16: Connected To Computer Prior To Software Installation
Connected to computer prior to software installation. Windows Operating Systems If you connected your Ocean Insight Flame-NIR+ device to the computer prior to installing your spectrometer operating software application, you may encounter installation issues that you must correct before your Ocean Insight device will operate properly. -
Page 17: How Do I Determine If My Computer Is 32-Bit Or 64-Bit
Apple Mac OSX Operating Systems Since there are no device files for the Flame-NIR+ Spectrometer in a Mac operating system, you should not encounter any problems if you installed the spectrometer before the spectrometer operating software. Linux Operating Systems For Linux operating systems, all you need to do is install the spectrometer operating software, then unplug and replug in the spectrometer. -
Page 18: Specifications
Specifications Spectrometer Specifications FLAME-NIR FLAME-NIR+ Spectroscopy Integration Time 1 ms to 65 seconds Dynamic Range 6000:1 Signal-to-Noise (single acquisition) 6000:1 Resolution (FWHM with 25 µm slit) 10 nm (typical) Wavelength Range 950 – 1650 nm 970 - 1700 nm Scan Rate (max) 400 Hz Thermal Stability 0.08 nm/C (0.014 pixel/C) - Page 19 Pixels 128 pixels Invalid Pixels Minimum:0 Maximum: 2 Electronic Shutter Readout Noise (single dark spectrum) 9 counts (typical) Corrected Linearity >99.8% Electrical Power Requirement (spectrometer functions) 250 mA at +5 VDC Supply Voltage 4.75 – 5.25 V Connectors Micro-USB and JAE DD4 (DD4RA40JA1) 40-pin connector Micro-USB Absolute Maximum Ratings: V + 5.5 VDC DD4 Absolute Maximum Ratings:...
- Page 20 Humidity 0% - 90% noncondensing Because the baseline will rise rapidly with temperature and extended integration times Ocean Insight recommends integration time be kept below 5 seconds when using the FLAME-NIR+. Scan rate is dependent on the operating computer and not the spectrometer. These figures assume a non-real-time operating system.
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Page 21: Mechanical Diagram
Mechanical Diagram Dimensions in inches [mm]. MNL-1024 Rev A... -
Page 22: Electrical Pinout
Electrical Pinout The Flame-NIR+ features a 40-pin accessory connector, located on the front of the unit as shown: DD4 Accessory Connector Pinout Diagram When facing the 40-pin Accessory Connector on the front of the vertical wall of the Flame-NIR, pin number 1 is on the right. Listed below is the pin description for the Flame-NIR+ Accessory Connector located on the front vertical wall of the unit. - Page 23 Voltage Pin # Function Description Level Lamp Enable A TTL signal that is driven Active HIGH when the Lamp Enable command is sent to the Flame. GPIO 0 2.5 V General Purpose Software Programmable Digital Inputs/Output* GPIO 1 2.5 V General Purpose Software Programmable Digital Inputs/Output* GPIO 2 2.5 V...
- Page 24 Voltage Pin # Function Description Level Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 5V Out The input power pin from the Flame. Ground Ground The input power pin to the Flame. Additionally, when operating via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) this is the USB power connection (+5V), which can be used to power other peripherals (care must be taken 5V In to ensure the peripheral complies with USB Specifications).
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Page 25: Detector Overview
Pixel Definition The Flame-NIR+ has 128 pixels, all of which are optically active and not masked. This is slightly different from other Ocean Insight spectrometers, which have “dummy” and optical black pixels. Therefore, all pixels read from the Flame-NIR+ in OceanView, OmniDriver,... -
Page 26: Strobe Signals
and directly via USB are active and unmasked. This also means that electronic dark correction is not available on the Flame-NIR+. An invalid pixel is defined as a pixel that has an abnormally high amount of dark current (a “hot” pixel) or which has an abnormally low responsivity (a “dead”... -
Page 27: External Triggering
Continuous Strobe The Continuous Strobe signal is a programmable frequency pulse-train with a 50% duty cycle. It is programmed by specifying the desired period whose range is 2 µs to 60 s. This signal is continuous once enabled but is not synchronized to the Start of Integration or External Trigger Input. - Page 28 Normal In the Normal (Free-run) mode, the spectrometer will acquire one spectrum for each “get spectrum” command issued from the host software. The integration time for each spectrum is pre- programmed prior to the host issuing its “get spectrum” command. The spectrometer waits in a repetitive idling loop until it receives the next “get spectrum”...
- Page 29 External Synchronous Trigger Mode In the External Synchronous Trigger mode, two external triggers are required to complete a data acquisition. The first rising edge starts the integration period and the second rising edge stops the integration and starts the next. Thus, the integration time is the period between the two external trigger pulses.
- Page 30 External Hardware Level Trigger Mode In the External Hardware Level Trigger mode, a rising edge detected by the spectrometer from the External Trigger input starts the integration period specified through the software interface. After the integration period, the spectrum is retrieved and is ready to be read by the user.
- Page 31 External Hardware Edge Trigger Mode In the External Hardware Edge Trigger mode, a rising edge detected by the spectrometer from the External Trigger input starts the integration period specified through the software interface. After the integration period, the spectrum is retrieved and is ready to be read by the user.
- Page 32 Questions? Chat with us at OceanInsight.com. info@oceaninsight.com • +1 727-733-2447 EUROPE +31 26-3190500 • ASIA +86 21-6295-6600 MNL-1024 Rev A...
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