Metrohm Spectro TacticID-1064 ST User Manual
Metrohm Spectro TacticID-1064 ST User Manual

Metrohm Spectro TacticID-1064 ST User Manual

Handheld raman system

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Metrohm Spectro, Inc.
313 Enterprise Dr
Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536
(732) 230-1601
www.metrohm.com
TacticID
-1064 ST
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Handheld Raman System
User Manual
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8.0953.8101EN (10/25/24

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  • Page 1 Metrohm Spectro, Inc. 313 Enterprise Dr Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536 (732) 230-1601 www.metrohm.com TacticID -1064 ST ® Handheld Raman System User Manual 8.0953.8101EN (10/25/24...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TACTICID-1064 ST SAFETY OVERVIEW ............................4 AFETY ARNING AND ABELS ASER MISSION PERTURE AND HUTTER RECAUTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTICID-1064 ST ..........................9 ID-1064 ST (I YSTEM ONTENTS ACTIC NCLUDING OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS OWER UPPLY ID-1064 ST C ACTIC LEANING OWER...
  • Page 3 Scan results Scan Overlay Tagging Compound Details Mixture Analysis Camera Notes and User Defined Fields (UDFs) Location HazmasterG3 ISTORY View Delete Data Directly from TOS-XM Export Scan Report (OTG and Bluetooth) ERFORMANCE Performance Validation Create Reference Raman Shift Calibration Validation Expiration Performance Settings IBRARY Select, View, and Edit...
  • Page 4: Tacticid-1064 St Safety Overview

    TacticID-1064 ST Safety Overview The TacticID-1064 ST is a handheld Raman instrument designed for rapid identifications of unknown materials based on their Raman spectral sample. The instrument has a touch screen with intuitive software for easy operation by specialists and non-specialists alike. The functions, general instrument configurations, and scanning and identification of samples are done through the embedded software TOS-XM (TacticID-1064 ST Operating System), while data management and reporting are done by either direct report export, or synchronizing the instrument data onto a PC via the TacticID-...
  • Page 5 address, model number, maximum laser power, serial number, manufacturing date, and power supply specifications. Location of labels Laser classification label Product label Laser Aperture sticker page 5 8.0953.8101EN (10/25/24...
  • Page 6: Laser Emission Aperture And Beam Shutter

    Laser classification label Wavelength: 1064nm Max Power: 495 mW Complies with EN/IEC 60825-1:2014 Complied with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 ed. 3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019 Product label Model Number: 19530020 Model: BWS493TSIII Manufacturing Date: Month Year...
  • Page 7 Laser Emission Aperture CAUTION: The device should be powered down if the shaft is removed. Though sample attachments can be readily changed, unnecessary removal of the shaft is strongly discouraged and could void the warranty. page 7 8.0953.8101EN (10/25/24...
  • Page 8: Precautions

    Precautions The 1064 nm laser is not visible to the human eye, but can still impose serious ocular • damage or ignite samples if proper Laser Safety precautions are not followed. Operate with caution. Never point the device directly at a person. •...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Tacticid-1064 St

    Getting to Know Your TacticID-1064 ST Quick connect Smart Tip interface Laser emission LED indicator User-Friendly touchscreen operation, even with 13mp gloves camera & flashlight Power & data transfer USB-C Removable cooling fan Power Acquire Battery compartment access Field-Replaceable Battery page 9 8.0953.8101EN (10/25/24...
  • Page 10: System Contents Tacticid-1064 St (Including Optional Attachments)

    System Contents TacticID-1064 ST (Including optional attachments) Name Article # Image Main Unit with polystyrene cap: 19530020 TacticID-1064 ST Main Unit with polystyrene cap Polystyrene cap alone: 607509070 ST Smart Adapter 607509000 Smart General Attachment 607509010 Smart Vial Holder Attachment 607509030 Smart Right Angle Attachment 607509050...
  • Page 11: Power Supply

    OTG Flash drive for TID21 Software and User 62169030 Manuals Optional Libraries • MCRL Raman spectral library of >20000 spectra containing common chemicals, narcotics, solvents, TICs and TIMs, etc. Includes NFPA 704 and GHS safety information. Compatible with TacticID-1064 ST. •...
  • Page 12: Tacticid-1064 St Cleaning

    3A output, and a USB-C to USB-C cable. Please make sure to use the USB-C port for charging. Metrohm does not recommend using third-party commercial charging products with the TacticID-1064 ST, as Metrohm cannot guarantee the quality of third-party power adaptors.
  • Page 13: Laser Button

    Laser Button The laser can be turned on only when and Smart attachment is installed and the system is in the Scan menu, Performance Validation, or Library menu. To turn on the laser, press the Laser button In the case of an emergency, the laser can be turned off by pressing the Laser button or the Power button.
  • Page 14 Push all the way in O-ring Using the polystyrene validation cap The Polystyrene cap is used to confirm the performance of TacticID-1064 ST. Install the polystyrene cap by gently pushing the cap until the one-wire connection is completed and “Polystyrene attachment” is displayed on the screen. Do not cover the pressure release pin- hole on the polystyrene cap during installation.
  • Page 15 Using the SWD attachment (Short Working Distance <2 mm) The SWD Attachment can be used for primarily power and solid samples, preferably in a thin transparent container or no container situations. Gently push it all the way in until the attachment is properly seated and the name is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 16 Using the right angle attachment Insert the right angle attachment (<2 mm working distance) onto the shaft with smart pins aligned. Gently push it all the way in until the attachment is seated and the name is displayed on the screen. Place the device on a flat surface so that the right angle attachment port is in contact with the surface of sample or the transparent sample container.
  • Page 17 the device on a flat surface so that the bottle attachment outer plastic is in contact with the bottle following its curvature. The bottle attachment has a working distance around 8mm in air. The rubber light shield can be removed to perform tests on smaller items. Using the ST attachment The ST Attachment uses our patented STRam technology to sample an enlarged area with a defocused beam.
  • Page 18: Camera (13Mp)

    Using the Immersion Probe (optional) This is an optional item for TacticID-1064 ST. Insert the immersion probe onto the shaft with the smart pins aligned. Gently push it all the way in until the probe is properly seated and the name is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 19: Back Cooling Fans

    Camera and Flashlight Back Cooling Fans The cooling fans are located on the back of the device. The cooling fans allow the instrument to be continuous running in a hot environment with exceptional performance. The cooling fan can be removed for cleaning and replaced if necessary. The cooling fan will turn off once the device goes to sleep.
  • Page 20: Tacticid-1064 St Operation

    TacticID-1064 ST Operation Power On/Off To power on the system, press and hold the Power button for 2-3 seconds. A screen indicating the system's initialization process will be displayed. After the initialization is completed, two warning messages will be presented, each for a few seconds, followed by the user Login screen.
  • Page 21: User Login

    Hard power-down: press and hold the Power button for more than 10 seconds. The device will power down using hardware-means independent of software operation. Please avoid using hard power-down unless necessary. User Login There are two levels of user accounts available, Administrator and Operator. The identity of the currently logged-in user appears at the top of the Menu accessible from the menu icon at the top left of the screen.
  • Page 22: Operating Procedure

    Operating Procedure Select Operating Procedure Before scanning materials, an Operating Procedure must be selected. The active Operating Procedure is display on the screen. The Operating Procedure can be defined, edited, and viewed by an ADMIN-level user, and viewed only by an operator-level user. A pre-built OP ‘Standard’...
  • Page 23: Laser Power

    Click on an OP’s name to view or edit. To add a mode for identification, press Add Mode, then select which mode(s) should be added to the OP. Note: Mixture mode cannot be added without also adding Normal mode. Laser Power Use the +/- to set the desired laser power as a percentage of the full laser power in 10% increments.
  • Page 24: Raman Shift

    If the user chooses Manual integration time in the operation procedure, and enables the operating procedure, then a manual integration time option will appear on the scan screen. User can click the timer icon in the top right on the scan screen to configure the integration time settings.
  • Page 25: Number Of Hits

    HQI=0 indicates a 0% correlation, and no similarity between the sample scan and the library signature. From the Operation Procedure screen, press HQI Threshold. Change minimum HQI value by pressing +/-. The default setting for minimum HQI is 60, which means measurements with HQI ≥...
  • Page 26: Scan Operation

    Mixture Hit sets the maximum number of compounds that can be displayed in the mixture results. The default • value is 3, and maximum is 9. Scan Operation The home screen after login is the main interface for operation and allows the user to make changes to the acquisition or scan a sample with default setting and get a match result.
  • Page 27: Scan Delay

    Scan Delay The user can change the scan delay time by pressing the + or – icon at the bottom left corner of the scan screen. If a scan delay is more than 0 seconds, the system will start a countdown timer before scanning.
  • Page 28: Notes And Udfs

    Clicking the icon will take the user to the performance validation screen, the user can install the polystyrene attachment and perform a validation test. Notes and UDFs Before and after each scan, the user can add notes by clicking the Notes button. This information will be automatically included in the scan report.
  • Page 29: Initiating The Scan

    on the scan screen. Users can then enter the crucial tracking information as needed. Once saved, UDF information cannot be changed. UDFs are not configured by default therefore will be empty if user does not enter any UDFs. If the first UDF fields are configured as “Barcode”, then a barcode scanning icon will appear in the screen.
  • Page 30: Abort Scan

    Abort Scan During the scan process, the user can press the Laser button or the center screen to terminate the laser and abort the scan. The dial will retract counter-clockwise to indicate the scan is aborting. When data collection has stopped and the scan is being analyzed, this current scan cannot be terminated.
  • Page 31: Scan Result Screen And Operations

    cancellation depending on actual device operation status. Refer to the Laser Safety precaution instruction. User can also abort the scan by holding the power button for more than 10 seconds to completely shut down the whole system. Scan Result Screen and Operations Scan results After the spectral signature is acquired, the search for a matching signature starts automatically, providing a result of “Match”...
  • Page 32 The user can select Compare button to search the active library to compare other items. Type in the search bar to search the library, press the to add the item to the overlay, press remove the item from the overlay. Press the back button to view the overlay includes the added items.
  • Page 33: Tagging

    Tagging By default, the Illicit and General Material Library contains chemicals that are labeled as narcotic cutting agents. When a narcotic cutting agent is found, the system will prompt user to either further process the spectra to match to potential narcotics, or cancel the operation. When user hit Continue, additional processing will happen and if narcotics are found, it will be displayed with a T symbol next to the common cutting agent.
  • Page 34 Press the spectrum icon, the spectral overlay of the current scan versus the library signature will be shown; the user is able to zoom-in/zoom-out with two fingers and can move a cursor along the spectrum with one finger. Click the back arrow to return to the Result screen. For “No Match”...
  • Page 35: Mixture Analysis

    Mixture Analysis The default settings will automatically calculate mixture analysis after a spectrum is acquired. Users can directly view the mixture result by tapping the mixture tab. If a match with HQI higher than 93 is found, indicating the material has a high correlation with a pure compound, the mixture analysis will not be performed.
  • Page 36: Camera

    When Auto Mixture analysis is enabled, after the scan is done, mixture analysis will automatically be performed and provide mixture results under the mixture tab. Camera After each scan, the user may also take pictures to document the sample or other related scan information.
  • Page 37: Notes And User Defined Fields (Udfs)

    Notes and User Defined Fields (UDFs) Notes can also be added immediately after the scan or at the scan history screen. Once the scan is saved, each entry will be associated with a timestamp. Original notes entered before the scan process cannot be changed in scan history, while additional notes can be added as a supplement.
  • Page 38: Hazmasterg3

    HazmasterG3 The TacticID-1064ST allows users to gain tactical insights on the chemical safety information of the identified compound by importing the hit result into HazmasterG3 app. One example function includes: At the result screen, user can click the HazmasterG3 App icon and add the identified compound into the Recall/Mix tab.
  • Page 39: View Scan History

    View Scan History View Press the key at the bottom of the screen to display the scan history. All scans that have been collected since the last synchronization of data to TID21, which are listed by their scan index and date and time stamp, can be viewed. The data can be selected by tapping on the result area.
  • Page 40: Export Scan Report (Otg And Bluetooth)

    Performance validation, Raman shift calibration, and Performance reference scans cannot be deleted. NOTE: Deleted data are not retrievable by users or factory. Confirm the selections before deleting. The scan history will be cleared after synchronization of remaining data to the computer via TID21 software.
  • Page 41 NOTE: To avoid potential USB drive quality issues during data export, please use the factory supplied USB drive or a FAT32/exFAT format USB drive with a “Report” folder under the root directory. User can also export the data directly to an Android cellphone that’s connected with the instrument through Bluetooth.
  • Page 42: Performance

    Performance Performance Validation Performance validation should be done on a regular basis to confirm the accuracy of the instrument for use in terms of the Raman peak positions, peak intensities and the HQI value against a standard Raman signature of polystyrene created at the factory. It is done by using the performance validation function and the polystyrene attachment.
  • Page 43 The device will give a Pass when the validation is successful. The “Pass” result is based on: 1) The HQI for the acquired signature and the calibration signature is ≥ 95. 2) The highest peak intensity ratio between the acquired and the calibration signature is within ±...
  • Page 44: Create Reference

    , peak intensity out of ±50% or HQI value less than 95, a warning message will show up to prompt the user to contact Metrohm support. Press the back button once to return to the Performance Validation screen to attempt the test again, if desired. This validation condition of the system is recorded in each scan report for reference.
  • Page 45: Raman Shift Calibration

    If the unit does not need to be calibrated, no new A coefficient will be created and shown. If the unit fails the Raman shift calibration, please contact Metrohm support for further help. After Raman shift calibration, the previous performance validation record will expire.
  • Page 46: Validation Expiration

    Validation Expiration Regular performance validation of your TacticID-1064 ST is recommended to confirm the system’s suitability. A validation expiration time can be set by an Administrator-level user with the options including Every scan, Off, or a custom time period. When the performance validation has expired, the home screen will show in the upper right corner as the expiration status.
  • Page 47: Performance Settings

    , select library, and then Normal, and all normal mode libraries on the device will be listed. Select any library to be viewed or select a non-Metrohm library to be viewed and edited. The signature compound names of this library are listed, and details can be accessed by tapping the name of the chemical.
  • Page 48 Libraries can also be created by users (see section 3.9.2). Note: Details of the user-created library can be edited and saved. Details of any default or Metrohm library cannot be edited. Users can also search within the selected library by clicking the magnifying glass button and...
  • Page 49: Generate User-Defined Library

    Generate User-Defined Library A user-defined library can be generated on the TacticID-1064 ST by an ADMIN user. There are two steps in generating a user-defined library: Create a new library Under the library menu, click the icon to create a new library. All newly created libraries will follow the naming convention ’NewLib#’...
  • Page 50 appropriate sampling attachment is installed and the sample is properly placed. Simply enter the sample name, then press the scan button. After the scan finishes, click “Accept”, then select the newly collected scan to enter the detailed chemical information accordingly. Click “Save”...
  • Page 51: Data Transfer

    Data Transfer TacticID-1064 ST allows data export without connecting to a PC. This function, using the OTG technology and Bluetooth, is illustrated previously in the Scan History section. TacticID-1064 ST is supported by TID21 for data reporting and management in a secure database.
  • Page 52 • Set up connection on the TacticID-1064 ST from the Menu → Data Transfer and choose the type of connection that will be used. • Open TID21 on PC. • Connect the instrument by the selected connection (For USB connections, connect the cable first before pressing the USB icon).
  • Page 53: Account

    TacticID-1064 ST is integrated with USB-C port for data communication. Use the factory supplied USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the device to the PC. Turn on the USB connection by tapping on the left of USB. Once the blue dot appears on the right, the device is ready to be connected to the TID21 software.
  • Page 54: Editing An Account

    Editing an account ADMIN can access additional functions for other user accounts by swiping the username to the left. The three functions are: Disable/Enable ADMIN user can disable an account except ADMIN. The disabled account is then suspended but can be enabled any time afterward. When an account is disabled, the user will not be able to log in and a warning message will be displayed after any login attempt.
  • Page 55 Delete ADMIN can delete or disable any non-default (not ADMIN or OPRT) account when it is no longer needed. Please note that this operation cannot be recovered. A warning message will show up to alert the user before any account is deleted. page 55 8.0953.8101EN (10/25/24...
  • Page 56: User Account Privilege

    User account privilege TacticID-1064 ST adopts two levels of user accounts to grant different privilege access to certain functions. For detailed privilege information, please refer to the table below: Function Administrator Operator Scan Data transfer Library: Select libraries used for analysis Library: View sample chemical details...
  • Page 57 Performance: Raman Shift Calibration Performance: Performance Settings Account: Create new accounts Account: Enable/Disable operator account Account: Reset password for other accounts Account password reset or change for itself Delete Scan Data Manual Integration Time Setting Scan Delay Settings/Advanced Status Export reports via OTG TID21: Sync TID21: TOS/Library update TID21: Export and Report for all...
  • Page 58: Settings

    Settings Users can access the device setting menus and make changes to the device time, language, sound, and display. The setting section has both General and Advanced settings. General About The About screen shows the basic information of this device such as the TOS (TacticID Operating System) Version, Device Type, the Device Serial Number (SN), BSP Version and the Library Version.
  • Page 59 Update Note: Please consult with your IT department before the system upgrade. TOS software and libraries can be updated directly when a pre-configured USB drive is connected to the TacticID-1064 ST unit. Users can prepare a USB drive with FAT32 format or use the factory supplied USB drive, create folders with name OS or Library on the root directory (folder name is case sensitive), then put the updated OS system file or Library file in the corresponding folders.
  • Page 60 In general, the TOS update will take around 10 seconds, and the library update will take 1 to 10 minutes depending on the library size. After the update is completed, you will be prompted to reboot the TacticID-1064 ST device. Turn off the TacticID-1064 ST with the power disconnected, and then turn on the TacticID-1064 ST.
  • Page 61 Request Import Backup The Backup & Restore section allows Administrator-level users to configure the backup schedule for the data in the software and restore from previous backups. Backup will copy all the libraries, operation files and data to the units internal SD card. Users can configure the scheduled backup time as 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 120 days, or a customized number of days.
  • Page 62 After clicking restore, there will be multiple selections of backup to allow for restore. Themes The theme of the user interface can be switched between Dark (left) and Light mode (right). Dark theme is best for reducing eye strain for users in indoor and dim environments. Light theme makes the screen easier to see when used in very bright environments and sunlight.
  • Page 63: Language And Input

    Display Adjust the brightness of the screen, and the sleep mode under the Display section. The screen timeout function will turn off the display of the screen and the back fan based on the idle time set by the user. Users can also adjust the display brightness by using the drop-down menu at any screen.
  • Page 64 Click “Languages” → “Add a language” → Click the magnifying glass to search for the language. Please choose the language and your region and add it to the list. These are the languages that we currently support for TOS-XM operation system: English (United States) English (United Kingdom) English (Australia)
  • Page 65: Date And Time

    When new languages are added to the list, a new keyboard is usually available as well. Press and hold the space key to select the keyboard you want to use. TOS-XM support UTF-8 characters. Gifs or pictures are not supported. Date and time Press Date and Time under the Setting function to adjust the time based on the location of your area.
  • Page 66 User can also turn on the “Use network provided time” function. When this function is turned on, the system will synchronize the time with the internet when an internet available Wi-Fi connection is established. Status The status section shows the device status including laser status, spectrometer status, laser temperature, detector temperature, chamber temperature, available storage, etc.
  • Page 67: Advanced

    Advanced In the Advanced sections, user can adjust advanced settings related to password, user defined fields, laser power display preferences, data export options, mixture analysis display options and more. Passwords The Administrator-level user can change the password visibility, password strength and password expiration time.
  • Page 68: User Defined Fields

    When a user is creating the password, the criteria will show up as red first, then turn green when they are fulfilled. Important Note: When the password strength is changed, all users’ passwords will be reset to default (9999) and users need to re-enter their password after login. User Defined Fields The user can configure up to three UDFs (user-defined fields) titles for sample information input which will be incorporated in the report.
  • Page 69 After these UDF titles are configured in the setting, users can click the button in the scan screen to access these fields, and enter information accordingly. This information will be automatically included in the results report. If user entered “barcode” in the first UDF title, click the icon to bring up the camera, and scan barcodes directly.
  • Page 70 Others Save Raw Data and Save Data to SD Card Users can choose to turn on the advanced save data functions under the instruction of our service personnel. For normal users, these functions should be turned off. Mixture Screening Under Option, users can also turn on/off the automatic mixture screening mode configuration tab.
  • Page 71 Users can use their local map services on PC to type-in the coordinates and find out the location. Other non-GPS location services are available. Please contact Metrohm factory for details. User can choose to turn the fan off permanently for special situational requirements. It is recommended that the fan is turned on to achieve the best performance over long hour tasks.
  • Page 72 User can choose to disable the camera function after scanning, in accordance with the local regulations. Remote A remote operating function is available when this is turned on. Please contact your local distributor or Metrohm Factory for details. page 72 8.0953.8101EN (10/25/24...

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