Bruker bravo User manual

BRAVO
Handheld Raman Spectrometer
User Manual
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1st edition 2015, publication date May 2015
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This manual is the original documentation for the handheld Raman spectrometer
BRAVO.
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Table of contents
1 Safety..............................................................................................................5
1.1 General safety information.................................................................................... 5
1.2 Classification of the safety notes ......................................................................... 5
1.3 Overview of possible types of hazard.................................................................. 6
1.3.1 Possible hazards during installation and operation.................................................. 6
1.3.2 Possible hazardous sample materials...................................................................... 7
1.4 Laser safety ............................................................................................................ 8
1.4.1 Laser class...............................................................................................................8
1.4.2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................... 8
1.4.3 Laser exit points....................................................................................................... 9
1.4.4 Laser status LED.................................................................................................... 10
1.4.5 Enabling / disabling the laser ................................................................................. 11
1.4.5.1 How to enable the laser ......................................................................................... 11
1.4.5.2 How to disable the laser ........................................................................................ 11
1.4.5.3 How to abort a running measurement.................................................................... 12
1.5 Fire safety ............................................................................................................. 12
1.6 Battery safety instructions.................................................................................. 13
1.7 Safety notes regarding the LCD.......................................................................... 13
1.8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)................................................................. 14
1.9 Intended use ......................................................................................................... 14
1.10 Service contact data ............................................................................................ 15
2 General information ....................................................................................17
2.1 Fields of application............................................................................................. 17
2.2 Technical feature.................................................................................................. 17
2.3 Scope of delivery.................................................................................................. 18
2.4 Inspecting the packaging.................................................................................... 19
2.5 Ambient conditions and power supply .............................................................. 19
3 BRAVO analyzer - Overview.......................................................................21
3.1 Components and control elements - Overview................................................. 21
3.2 Laser status LED ................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Measuring tip........................................................................................................ 23
3.4 Button panel - Control buttons ........................................................................... 24
3.5 Touchscreen......................................................................................................... 24
3.6 Docking station .................................................................................................... 25
4 Operation......................................................................................................27
4.1 Switching on / off BRAVO .................................................................................. 27
4.2 Logging in............................................................................................................. 28
4.3 Scanning the barcode of the sample.................................................................. 29
4.4 Exchanging the measuring tip............................................................................ 30
4.5 Verifying a sample ............................................................................................... 31
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4.6 Aborting a running measurement.......................................................................33
4.7 Exchanging the battery........................................................................................34
4.8 Recharging the battery ........................................................................................35
4.8.1 General information................................................................................................35
4.8.2 Recharging the battery with the battery charger.....................................................36
4.8.3 Recharging the battery via the docking station.......................................................37
4.9 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 ..........................................................................39
4.9.3 Connecting the data station to BRAVO via WLAN.................................................41
4.10 Establishing a wired connection between BRAVO and a data station............42
4.10.1 General information................................................................................................42
4.10.2 Possible connection variants..................................................................................42
4.10.3 Assigning network addresses to BRAVO...............................................................45
4.10.4 Connecting BRAVO to data station .......................................................................47
4.10.5 Checking the connection between BRAVO and data station .................................47
4.11 Mounting / demounting the carrying strap ........................................................48
4.11.1 General information................................................................................................48
4.11.2 Procedure...............................................................................................................48
5 Cleaning and Decontamination..................................................................51
5.1 Cleaning the BRAVO analyzer.............................................................................51
5.1.1 Cleaning the plastic cover ......................................................................................51
5.1.2 Cleaning the touchscreen.......................................................................................51
5.2 Decontaminating the BRAVO analyzer...............................................................52
5.2.1 Approved decontaminating agents.........................................................................52
5.2.2 Decontamination procedure ...................................................................................52
6 Repair ...........................................................................................................53
6.1 General information .............................................................................................53
6.2 Procedure..............................................................................................................53
7 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................55
7.1 General information .............................................................................................55
7.2 Problem - possible cause - solution...................................................................55
7.2.1 BRAVO does not boot up.......................................................................................55
7.2.2 Log in attempt failed...............................................................................................56
7.2.3 Barcode cannot be scanned...................................................................................56
7.2.4 Black touchscreen display......................................................................................57
7.2.5 Failed PQ test / OQ test .........................................................................................57
7.2.6 Aborted measurement............................................................................................57
7.2.7 Problems regarding the detected spectral signal ...................................................58
7.2.8 Problems regarding wireless data transfer.............................................................58
7.2.9 Problems regarding the docking station.................................................................59
A Specification................................................................................................61
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A.1 BRAVO ................................................................................................................. 61
A.2 Environmental conditions ................................................................................... 61
A.3 Battery and battery charger ................................................................................ 62
A.3.1 Battery ...................................................................................................................62
A.3.2 Battery charger ...................................................................................................... 62
A.4 Docking Station ................................................................................................... 62
A.5 WiFi module.......................................................................................................... 63
A.6 Barcode reader..................................................................................................... 63
A.6.1 Depth of field range ............................................................................................... 63
A.6.2 Resolution ............................................................................................................. 63
B Orderable items ...........................................................................................65
B.1 Spare parts & replacement parts........................................................................ 65
B.2 Reference standards and certified samples...................................................... 65
B.3 Consumables........................................................................................................ 66
B.4 Cleaning utensils.................................................................................................. 66
B.5 Optional parts....................................................................................................... 66
B.6 Network equipment.............................................................................................. 67
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1 Safety
1.1 General safety information
1.2 Classification of the safety notes
Depending on the degree of hazard, important safety notes are classified in this manual
by signal words as follows:
➣Read carefully all instructions and safety notes in this manual before putting the
handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO into operation. Keep the manual for future
reference available at any time at a suitable place.
➣Always observe the instructions and safety notes given in this manual. Failure to
do so can lead to severe personal injuries and/or property damage. Non-obser-
vance of the instructions and safety notes also violates the intended use of the
handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO. (See section 1.9.)
➣It is the operator's duty to plan and implement all necessary safety measures and
to supervise their observance. 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.
➣The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO should be operated only by autho-
rized personnel which is trained in operating the instrument and which is familiar
with the relevant safety instructions and laser safety regulations.
➣Do never remove or deactivate any supporting safety systems during the opera-
tion.
The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO has been developed according to the
safety regulation EN 61010-1:2010 (IEC 61010-1:2010+Cor.:2011) for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
DANGER
➣Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(possibly irreversible) injury and major property damage.
WARNING
➣Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous (possibly irreversible) injury and major property damage.
CAUTION
➣Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate (reversible) injury and minor property damage.
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iThe symbol iwill draw your attention to additional pieces of information which might be
useful for you.
1.3 Overview of possible types of hazard
1.3.1 Possible hazards during installation and operation
Hazards that can possibly occur during operating the analysis instrument BRAVO are
indicated by the appropriate warning symbols. The following warning symbols indicate
different dangerous situations which may be caused by an improper use of the analysis
system:
➣Important note: All warning labels on the analysis system BRAVO must always be
kept legible. Immediately replace a worn or damaged label.
NOTICE
➣Indicates a practice which could result in property damage if the given instructions
are not observed.
Warning
symbol Definition
General hazard:
This warning symbol indicates general hazard. The label is located
near the danger spot in question. Observe the safety instructions and
follow the precautions described in the manual to avoid personal injury
and/or property damage.
Laser radiation:
This warning symbol indicates the existence of laser radiation. The
label is located near the opening at which hazardous laser radiation
exits the instrument. Do not look directly into the laser beam or use
any kind of optical instruments to look into the beam as this may cause
permanent eye damage.
Electrical shock:
This warning symbol indicates electrical hazard. It is located near live
parts or enclosures behind which are live parts that represent an acci-
dental contact hazard. Do not touch these parts. Before removing the
corresponding housing part and beginning any repair works, first turn
off the mains power switch and unplug the power cord. Prevent all live
parts from coming into contact with a conductive substance or liquid.
Non-observance of the relevant safety instructions can cause severe
injury and/or property damage.
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1.3.2 Possible hazardous sample materials
There can also be hazards caused by the sample material. Depending on the type of
hazardous substances you analyze, you have to observe specific substance-relevant
safety instructions. Affix the corresponding warning label on the appropriate BRAVO
position. The label must be well legible and permanently discernible. The following list
contains some examples of hazardous substances:
➣Important note: In case you have analyzed substances which are dangerous to
health you have to decontaminate the 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. See chapter 6.
Waste disposal
Dispose all waste produced (chemicals, infectious and radioactively contaminated sub-
stances etc.) according to the prevailing laboratory regulations. Detergents and cleaning
agents must be disposed according to the special waste regulations.
Symbol Definition
Infectious material
This warning symbol indicates the possible existence of biologically
dangerous and infectious material. When working with this kind of
material always observe the prevailing laboratory safety regulations
and take necessary precautions and disinfection measures (e.g. wear-
ing protective clothing, masks, gloves etc.). Non-observance may
cause severe personal injury or even death.
For information on how to use, dilute and efficiently apply disinfectants,
refer to the Laboratory Biosafety Manual: 2004 by WHO - World Health
Organization.
Radioactive material
This warning symbol indicates the possible existence of radioactivity.
When working with radioactive material always observe the safety reg-
ulations and take necessary protective measures. Wear protective
clothing, e.g. masks and gloves. Non-observance may cause severe
personal injury or even death.
Corrosive substances
This warning symbol indicates the possible existence of corrosive sub-
stances. When working with corrosive substances always observe the
laboratory safety regulations, and take protective measures (e.g. wear
protective masks and gloves). Non-observance may cause severe per-
sonal injury or even death.
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1.4 Laser safety
1.4.1 Laser class
The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO is classified as a laser class 1M product
according to IEC/EN 60825-1:2007. It emits invisible laser radiation in the wavelength
range 700nm to 1100nm (Popt. < 100nm).
Laser class 1M product means that the product is safe for all reasonable foreseeable
conditions of use. This means, no laser safety equipment is required for operating
BRAVO.
The duration of the laser radiation emission is limited automatically to the duration of the
spectroscopic measurement.
☞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:
☞For information about how to switch off BRAVO, see section 4.1. For information
about how to remove the battery, see section 4.7. For the Bruker service contact
data, see section 1.10.
This laser warning label identifies BRAVO as a
laser class 1M product. It is affixed at the
bottom side of the handheld Raman
spectrometer.
WARNING
Health hazard because of exposure to laser radiation
Non-observance of the following safety instructions can result in serious injury (possi-
bly irreversible eye injuries).
➣Do not place magnifying optics (e.g. magnifying glass) into the exiting laser beam
which focuses the laser beam. A focussed laser class 1M beam is capable of
causing eye injuries. Note: Means used for the correction of vision defects like eye
glasses or contact lenses do not pose an injury risk to the human eye in this con-
text.
➣In case the housing is damaged (e.g. parts of the housing are broken away) do
not start a measurement. Otherwise, there is a potential risk of laser radiation
emission. Instead, switch off the BRAVO spectrometer immediately and remove
the battery. Contact the Bruker service.
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