Start Measuring Samples
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The Beacon measures the potency
percent (percent weight) of each of
these values: THC-A, Delta-9 THC,
Total THC, Total Potential THC, CBD-A,
CBD, Total CBD and Total Potential CBD*
On the touchscreen, choose your
sample type and continue:
Dry Sample (Buds, Trimmings)
Clean the measurement window, ensuring
there is no residue or haze remaining.
Place the clean, empty bud holder on the
measurement window, aligning the holder
with the adjacent pins.
Loosely fill the bud holder all the way to
the top with ground sample.
Press the bud holder cap in place, which
compresses the sample for measurement.
Press CALC to obtain the potencies
for the sample.
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Once the potencies are displayed on the
touchscreen, enter the relevant information
regarding the product name, sample type,
and your name.
Press PRINT to print out the CannaMetric™ Profile Label.
A disposable sample cell is used to measure concentrates. The cell
contains an external reflector (the white side) that is used to pass the
light shone through the sample, back through the
sample, and on to the instrument detector.
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Concentrate (Extracts, Waxes, Hash, Kief)
The LuminaryTM Beacon
Quick Start Guide
Beacon Label Printer
White reference puck
Bud holder
Set Up the System
Start the Beacon
Wait 20 Minutes for Warm Up
Connect the CannaMetric™Label Printer
Clean the Measurement Window
Conduct a Black Calibration
Conduct a White Calibration
Start Measuring Samples
Disposable sample cell
The Beacon performs an instantaneous and accurate measurement of
potency in cannabis products. It shines and analyzes near infrared light
to report on information about the molecules in each sample.
The Beacon uses light. Measurement accuracy requires cleanliness.
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Dry Sample
Buds and Trimmings
Concentrate
Extracts, hash, waxes, and
products you can see through
Note: Steps 2 through 6 must be conducted every time
the Beacon is turned off and back on again.
Snap the disposable sample cell halves
together. Place the empty disposable sample
cell onto the measurement window such that
the round indentation in the center of the
disposable is on the bottom, close the lid,
and press NEXT . This will establish a baseline
measurement for just the sample cell.
Using the same sample cell, add the concen-
trate to the indentation inside the sample cell,
which is the sample well, and snap the cell
shut. We recommend adding a small amount
with a spatula and spreading evenly in the
sample well. Only fill the round well; there is
no need to fill the entire inside of the sample
cell, as only the sample contained in the well
will be measured. Given the thickness of these
types of samples, a little can go a long way.
Place the disposable sample cell onto the
measurement window such that the round
indentation in the center of the disposable is
on the bottom, close the lid, and press NEXT .
The cell is designed to fit in the square portion
of the Beacon measurement window.
Press CALC to obtain the potencies for the sample.
Once the potencies are displayed on the touchscreen, enter the relevant
information regarding the product name, sample type, and your name.
Press PRINT to print out the
CannaMetric™ Profile Label.
*Refer to the “Cannabinoid Explanation” sheet for further information on each of these values.
