Lightsense Drugdetect-m1 User manual

DrugDetect-M1®

Methamphetamine Scanner

OPERATING MANUAL

Lightsense Technology, Inc.

9420 E. Golf Links Rd., Ste 108/PMB179 Tucson, AZ 85730

Ph: 888 736-7349

www.lightsensetechnology.com

[email protected]

(Version July 2020)

Designed and Manufactured in the USA

Lightsense is committed to supplying quality, innovative products with reliable

performance. This manual is provided to assist in the operation and proper

maintenance of your DrugDetect-M1 scanner.

The DrugDetect-M1 scanner uses Photoemission/Reflection Spectroscopy to detect

methamphetamine by illuminating the target substance at a specific wavelength (or

wavelengths) of ultra-violet (UV) light to activate the relevant target molecules. Photons

are returned from the target material(s) and detected and analyzed by the sensor’s

electronics.

Two versions of the methamphetamine detector/scanner are available:

Law Enforcement (LE) : DrugDetect-M1

The version designed for LE has two sensitivity ranges:

1. Yellow LED indicates that 0.1%-1% of the material being examined is

methamphetamine.

2. Red LED indicates that >1% of the material being examined is

methamphetamine.

Building

Inspection (BI): DrugDetect-M1-I

The maximum reference dose of 1.5µg/100cm2for remediation purposes is

indicated, and special sample swipe techniques must be used. The user should

refer to the additional document that accompanies the M1-I model: Preparing

and Measuring Samples with the Building Inspector DrugDetectM1-I for related

information to operate that particular unit.

This manual describes the operation of DrugDetect-M1 for Law Enforcement.

DISPLAY INDICATORS

The LEDs on the rear panel serve as signal and scanning active display indicators.

Green (G): Scanning in progress and no “target” molecule has been found.

Yellow (Y): Scanning complete and an intermediate signal indicates an estimated

range of 0.1% - 1% of target molecules in the substance scanned.

Red (R): Scanning complete and 1% or greater of the substance scanned

consists of the target molecule.

The rear panel blue light (for power on and charging, labeled “STATUS”) illuminates

according to Table 1 below.

The R, Y, or G lights will remain illuminated for 60 seconds after the scan is completed.

If they time out and go off and you want to remember the last result, you can cycle the

power off and then back on, and the correct R, Y or G LED light from the last result will

come back on, and stay on for another 60 seconds, or until another scan is performed.

When the two illuminator red light beams merge at ~2 inches from the front of the

device, the device is being used properly and the percent estimates for the R, Y, and G

zones are correct.

Table 1: Blue LED functions

Status

Blue LED

Power ON

Blinks @ 1Hz

Charging with USB

(plugged in)

Fades: off-on-off until

charged. (Then full on

when charging complete)

Charging complete, USB

removed and unplugged

unit is POWERED OFF

Off, when unit is off,

(charger unplugged)

Upon POWER-ON of the device, the rear panel LEDs and beeper indicate the

following:

Table 2: Power On LED Functions

Low battery

Yellow LED flashes 5 times + beeper @

200Hz and unit shuts off

Internal function checks complete

All 4 LEDs sequence + two beeps @

500Hz

Internal error

Red LED flashes + low beep tones

The blue POWER LED blinks 5 times on POWERING UP the device. In addition to the

blue LED, an internal beeper is provided as an added indicator. It activates according

to the following:

Table 3: Internal Beeper Functions

Function

Beeper

No methamphetamine (no

target signal seen)

Silent

0.1% - 1% range

Slow beep

>1%

Fast beep

Power on

3 beeps

Battery low

2 beeps and unit shuts off

Generally, the scanner will detect methamphetamine through a single layer of a plastic

container and through two or more layers of a thin plastic bag. Note that both

pseudoephedrine and methamphetamine are detected, since the presence of a large

amount of pseudoephedrine indicates probable meth production.

Information is stored in the unit’s internal computer memory, allowing software

updates, diagnostics, data event storage, and date/time stamping for a permanent

record of detection events as they occur. The USB cable that is included interfaces

DrugDetect-M1 to a PC and provides comma delimited data for event/data logging,

report generation, and printout. Note that complete instrument diagnostics are

performed prior to and immediately following a logged event so that proper device

operation verification is logged with the data.

Technical support is available during standard business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM

Mountain Standard Time (GMT - 7). Call: 1-888-736-7349 EXT. 2, or email:

[email protected].

When contacting Technical Support, please provide the serial number for your scanner

found on the device. Also, please see Warranty Information at the end of this manual.

CAUTIONS

• The DrugDetect-M1 Meth radiates ultraviolet light during operation.

• NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT SOURCES ON THE FRONT, during

operation.

• NEVER OPEN THE SCANNER. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the

device.

SCANNER ORIENTATION

Back of Scanner

Front of Scanner

Illuminator

Receiver

UV Transmitter

Illuminator

CHG/DATA

PWR ON/OFF

STATUS

SCAN

SCANNING

TRACE

POSITIVE

DRUGDETECT-M1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Handheld, self-contained, optical non-contact illicit drug

detector

Substances detected

Powdered and crystalline methamphetamine and

pseudoephedrine w/without adulterants

Maximum sensitivity: Law

Enforcement

0.1% - 1% (yellow LED; >1% (red LED)

Maximum sensitivity:

Building Inspection

.0000015 grams/100 cm2[1.5 micrograms]/100 cm2

Environmental

-20ºC to +60ºC [-4º F to 140º F], non-condensing

Substance detected display

Yellow LED = trace detected; Red LED = positive above

threshold + internal beeper

Operating distance

2.0 inches (51 mm)

Optical Specifications

Operating wavelength

235 nm to 450 nm

Detection method

UV photoemission/reflection spectroscopy

Scan area indicator

2 intersecting red laser pointers

Active scan area

0.5-inch diameter @ 2.0-inch standoff

Max scanning speed

5 inches (12.7 cm) per second

Photon collection area

87 mm2

Illumination

UV LED

Mechanical Specifications

Size

0.625 inches (H) x 3 inches (W) x 6 inches (L) (1.6 cm x 7.7 cm

x 15.4 cm)

Weight

13 oz. (370 g)

Case color

Black

Display/Controls

Meth positive indicator

Yellow = trace detected; Red = positive above threshold

Battery low indicator

Flashing blue LED, rear panel

Power on indicator

5 rapid flashes of blue LED, rear panel

Power on/off

Pushbutton, rear panel

Data interface

Micro-B USB connector

Electrical Specifications

Battery life

125 days with unit off; 10 hours scanning with full charge

Power source

Li-ion rechargeable battery

Programming interface

Micro-B USB, female

Scan switch

Membrane on side and rear panel

SYSTEM START-UP

[Refer to the scanner layout figures for locations of the various functions and

indicators.]

1. Remove the DrugDetect-M1 scanner from its supplied protective case.

2. The device is charged for immediate usage.

3. Do not turn the scanner power on if the SCAN button is depressed.

4. Do not scan with the device while the USB cable is plugged in.

5. Press the POWER switch once to turn the unit on, and once again to turn it off. This

pushbutton switch is located on the rear panel of the scanner.

6. The blue STATUS LED will blink 5 times upon power-up, then it will blink at a steady

1Hz when the detector power is on. Note that an automatic internal self-check of all

functions occurs prior to this steady blue LED blinking. This is indicated by the 5

blinks immediately after power on (also, the last scanned value of the R, Y, or G

LEDs) and will illuminate for 1 minute at power on.

7. To use the scanner, press and hold either one of the SCAN buttons (on the back

panel or on the unit’s side label surface.

8. Data are recorded to the internal memory only when the scan button is released.

9. Once the SCAN button is released, the data must be written to the unit’s internal

memory, so it is recommended that you wait ~1 second or longer before pushing

the scan button again. This allows completion of the data writing cycle.

10. Hold the scanner at a distance from the sample being measured where the two red

light pointer LEDs (illuminators in the scanner’s front panel) intersect to form a

single dot. They intersect at a ~2-inch distance from the front of the scanner. This is

the optimum distance for an accurate reading. Keep the location fixed until the scan

button is released. It is not critical to be extremely precise. The merging of the

targeting red beams serves to provide consistent scans by maintaining an

approximate 2-inch distance.

11. The sensitive portion of the scanner’s beam will be a circle approximately 0.25 inch

[6.4mm] in diameter at distance of 2 inches [51mm] from the front of the optical

head on the front of the device.

12. When the drug is present in concentrations between 0.1% and 1%, the yellow

TRACE indicator LED will illuminate, and the beeper will beep at a slow rate. When

concentrations above 1% are detected, the red POSITIVE indicator LED will

illuminate and the beeper inside the scanner will beep at a faster rate.

13. When the SCAN button is released, data relating to that measurement will be

recorded in the scanner’s internal memory in the following sequence: (1) An initial

complete device diagnostic; (2) the actual reading of a yellow or red positive or a

green negative detection; and (3) a second internal diagnostic. The scan will be

complete in about one second after pressing one of the two SCAN buttons.

14. When the Li-ion battery is discharged, the unit will shut down and require re-

charging via the USB connector. (The low battery indicator will beep twice before

the unit shuts itself off.)

Upon POWER-UP of the device, the rear panel LEDs and beeper indicate the following:

Table 4: Power On LED Functions

Low battery

Yellow LED flashes 5 times + beeper @ 200

Hz and unit shuts off

All internal function checks complete

All 4 LEDs sequence + two beeps @ 500 Hz

Internal error

Red LED flashes + low beep tone

Note: The colored lights (R, Y, or G) will remain illuminated for about 60 seconds after

the scan. The light that was the result of the last recorded scan will re-illuminate for 60

more seconds after the power is cycled the next time (thus the power can be switched

off and then on again, to see this last result again).

NON-DETECTION OF SUBSTANCE

The device can also be moved across a surface to more quickly cover a larger area for

detection, but the motion of the detector should NOT exceed the linear speed of 5

inches per second (or 12.7 cm per second) and the distance to the surface of about 2

inches should be maintained. If methamphetamine is not detected, neither the yellow

nor the red LEDs will illuminate. Some practice may be required to become

comfortable with the sensitive detection range, but the scanning speed can be

relatively fast (as mentioned above) while searching for this sensitive range or a more

signal rich area.

READOUT OF INTERNAL MEMORY

• Connect the scanner to a PC with the supplied micro-B USB cable.

• Press the DrugDetect-M1 POWER switch once to turn on the unit.

• Wait for the PC to recognize the DrugDetect-M1 connection.

• The PC will recognize the DrugDetect-M1 internal memory and will associate it with

Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet application.

• Open the file and observe the log entries to confirm data have been stored as

desired.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Press the POWER button to turn on power to the unit. Depress the SCAN button. The

two red pointer LEDs located in the unit’s optical head should illuminate.

• If the two red laser pointers are functional, hold a white piece of paper in front of

the UV transmitter (about 1 cm away). A faint blue light should be visible. It may be

necessary to dim room lights to view this light.

• If no blue light is visible on the white paper, return the unit to the factory for repair.

• If a known sample of methamphetamine is not detected as indicated by illumination

of the yellow and/or red LEDs, please contact the factory for further

troubleshooting or return the unit to the factory for repair.

• Cleaning of the optical components can be performed with a soft cloth and

eyeglasses cleaner. This should only be done if the surfaces are contaminated with

fingerprints or foreign matter. Do not spray liquids directly onto the optical

components. Instead, spray the liquid cleaner on a cloth and then carefully wipe the

surface. Cotton swabs are a suitable alternative for cleaning.

GENERAL CARE

• Do not store electronic devices or other objects on top of the DrugDetect-M1®

device.

• Store in a cool, dry place and never leave the unit exposed to direct sunlight for

long periods.

DRUGDETECT-M1®PACKAGE CONTENTS

For the Law Enforcement (LE) version of DrugDetect-M1, the following are included in

the package as shipped from the factory:

1. Hard carrying case

2. DrugDetect-M1 scanner unit, fully charged

3. This manual

4. Micro-B USB to USB-A male cable for charging and data retrieval

5. Warranty card

The DrugDetect-M1®scanner is manufactured by Lightsense Technology, Inc., licensed

under US patents: 7,154,102; 8,502,168; 8,848,173; and 9,013,686.

Battery Safety

The DrugDetect-M1 is equipped with a Li-ion rechargeable battery pack for long,

reliable operation. This battery pack is not user-serviceable. Report any battery

malfunction to the factory for proper replacement.

Charging Operation

Plug the micro-B USB cable into the rear panel of the unit, labeled CHG/DATA, and

the USB-A end of the cable into a suitable charging source (e.g., PC, auto USB charge

port, or other USB charging port) and leave the unit in the OFF state. The blue LED will

fade from off/dim to full, and cycle, gradually, during the charging process. The blue

LED will remain on when the unit is fully charged and still plugged in and go off when

the unit is unplugged (and go back on, and blink at 1 Hz when unit is turned back on).

Charging a fully discharged battery will require approximately ~4-5 hours.

It is normal for the DrugDetect-M1’s case to become warm when charging the battery.

One-Year Warranty

Lightsense Technology, Inc. guarantees the DrugDetect-M1®to be free from defects in

workmanship and materials and to operate within specifications for a period of one

year. A separate card is provided with details about this warranty. During this period,

Lightsense Technology, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, any component found

to be defective without cost to the owner, providing the unit is returned to the factory

or a Lightsense authorized warranty service center.

The full warranty on parts and workmanship does NOT include normal wear and tear,

or damaged caused by crushing, dropping, fire, high impact, or water immersion, as

well as damage from attempted repair, modifications by unauthorized service agents,

or improper voltage and charging.

For repairs, simply return the unit (shipping prepaid) directly to the factory or to a

Lightsense authorized warranty service center. Refer to section: Service Return

Procedure (below). Also, see warranty certificate below.

One-Year Warranty Exception

If you purchased the DrugDetect-M1 through a special buying program, such as a state

purchase contract, etc., the above warranty may not apply. Please refer to the buying

program contract for the appropriate warranty terms or contact Lightsense Technology,

Inc.

At Lightsense Technology, we stand behind our products with a limited one-year warranty.

Should you experience any defects in materials or workmanship within the warranty period, Lightsense Technology will repair or replace the

defective product, subject to the following conditions:

• Our obligation under this warranty is to the original purchaser only, and may not be transferred.

• Product replacement does not include inbound shipping costs.

• Lightsense reserves the right to examine product in question.

This warranty relates to defects in manufacture, materials or workmanship in a Lightsense Technology DrugDetect-M1® spectrometer. It does not

extend to:

• Normal wear and tear, scratches, or accidental damage.

• Damage resulting from negligence, use other than the intended purpose as described in the product manual, or the misuse of any kind, such as

crushing, dropping, high impact, fire, or water immersion.

• Damage from attempted repair, modifications by unauthorized service agents, or improper voltage and charging.

Lightsense will not service received items when:

1. The item is inspected and found to be not covered by the warranty.

2. The item is inspected and found to be damaged during shipment due to lack of proper packaging.

Return shipment of such products will be at the expense of the customer.

For products that are still under warranty but have been discontinued or unserviceable, a pro-rated credit towards a purchase of another similar

product will be issued.

For Warranty Services, please contact:

WarrantyCertificate

1-888-736-7349

www.lightsensetechnology.com

techsupport@lightsensetechnology.com

Lightsense Technology, Inc.

9420 E. Golf Links Rd.

Ste 108/PMB179

Tucson, AZ 85730

Service Return Procedure

If you have questions, want a quick problem diagnostic, or need to return your

DrugDetect-M1 to the factory:

Contact Lightsense Customer Service and ask to speak with a Customer Service

Representative. Have the serial number of the unit available. The serial number is

located on the bottom of the scanner case.

Email: [email protected]

If you need to return your DrugDetect-M1® to Lightsense:

• Ask for a Return Authorization Number. You will need to provide the serial number

of the DrugDetect-M1 that is to be serviced.

• Return ALL of the unit’s parts in the original packaging (shipping prepaid).

• If so directed, include a note describing the problem and/or the incident that

resulted in the problem. Failure to do so can delay the return of your device.

• Based on the information you provide, the Customer Service Representative will

issue a return authorization (RMA) number. Write the RMA number on your note and

shipping label.

• Return the unit to:

Lightsense Technology, Inc.

9420 E. Golf Links Rd., Ste 108/PMB179 Tucson, AZ 85730

Tucson, AZ 85730 USA

RA# XXXXXX

The customer is responsible for all shipping charges to the Lightsense service location.

Lightsense does not accept incoming COD shipments. Lightsense will pay for shipping

the unit from the repair facility to the customer, provided the system is still under

warranty. Lightsense will charge the customer for any shipping charges above the initial

$25. If you want to ship your package express or next day air, Lightsense will invoice

you for these freight charges.

If your DrugDetect-M1 is out of warranty and you would like to know the cost of repairs

prior to the actual repair work being performed, Lightsense will provide a repair

estimate. Nominal charges include $170 US per hour for labor or a flat fee of $500 US for

nominal service, depending on the nature of the repair. To obtain an estimate, request it

either on the paperwork you submit with the device when you ship it to Lightsense for

service or when you obtain a Return Authorization (RMA) number. Lightsense provides

estimates only upon request.

The initial charge for an estimate is currently $100 US per unit if your DrugDetect-M1 is

not under warranty, plus any return shipping and handling fees. If, after reviewing the

estimate cost, you decide not to have your unit repaired, you will be invoiced a $100

minimum charge. If you decide to have your DrugDetect-M1 scanner repaired, you do

not owe the estimated charge (the charge is waived) and only pay the amount stated in

the estimate.

Thank you for purchasing this product from Lightsense Technology, Inc., designed and

manufactured in the USA. Please examine the website below for continually updated

information on our DrugDetect products and email us any and all comments or

questions at the email below:

Lightsense Technology, Inc

9420 E. Golf Links Rd., Ste 108/PMB179 Tucson, AZ 85730

Ph: 888 736-7349

www.lightsensetechnology.com

[email protected]

NOTES

DrugDetect-M1®

Methamphetamine Scanner

Lightsense Technology, Inc

9420 E. Golf Links Rd., Ste 108/PMB179 Tucson, AZ 85730

Ph: 888 736-7349

www.lightsensetechnology.com

[email protected]

Designed and Manufactured in the USA

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