Specim IQ User manual

This guide provides rst-me users with
essenal informaon on recording data
with the Specim IQ.
Main setup informaon, dierent data record-
ing ows and essenal aer recording phases
will be presented. This page introduces White
Reference and dierent data recording modes.
To ensure a good data quality and maximal
performance of your Specim IQ, you must
always include White Reference (WR) in
your data recording ow. Three dierent
WR methods are presented in this guide,
Simultaneous WR, Customized WR and
Pre-Dened WR.
Default Recording Mode (DRM) is a device mode to collect raw,
unprocessed data. Below is a visualizaon of the data recording
ow with DRM and Simultaneous WR.
Applicaon Mode (AM) is a created mode to collect data which
is processed in a desirable way. Applicaons are created in the
Specim IQ Studio. Below is a visualizaon of the data recording
ow with AM and Simultaneous WR.
WR panel is included and de-
ned from the recorded data.
WR panel is recorded before the
actual data recording.
Preset WR sengs to match the
most common recording
environment illuminaons.
WR panel
Automac Screening Mode (ASM) is a device mode to idenfy
similaries from the recorded data. The desired material can be
chosen to funcon as a class that can classify similiar materials
from the data. In this mode, the class is rst dened and then
used for idencaon. Below is a visualizaon of the data record-
ing ow with ASM and Simultaneous WR.
WHITE REFERENCE
DATA RECORDING MODES
ASM
AM
DRM
Pre-def.
WR
Custom
WR
Simult.
WR

4. ILLUMINATION
Make sure that the data recording
target area is illuminated correctly.
See the recommended lighng
sources in the User Manual.
1. INSERT BATTERY
Slide the lock down
to release the
baery compart-
ment door.
Insert the baery
in the orientaon
shown, terminals
rst.
2. MEMORY CARD
See the memory
card is in it’s place
next to the baery.
If you wish to
change the memo-
ry card, slide the
memory card in as
shown, terminals
towards the back
of the device.
Slide unl it clicks
into place.
3. MOUNT THE SPECIM IQ ON A TRIPOD
Aach the tripod’s camera plate to
the tripod mount, located at the base
of the Specim IQ.
1. SETUP
SEE THE
MANUAL
OPERATING MODES
Recommended mode of operaon
Note that the Smart Camera should
be stable while recording data.
Specim IQ can also be powered by external
power source. Find out more in User Manual!
Tripod
Hand held
Tip

3.2. Set the WR to Your Target
Place the White Reference
panel next to your target, so
that it covers approximately
a minimum of 10% of your
Spectral camera view.
1. POWER ON
Press the Power buon to switch the Specim
IQ on. Power buon should be pressed for
2-3 seconds unl you hear a signal.
2. DEVICE SETUP
2.1. Press the SET buon
to go to the Menu.
3. DATA RECORDING SETTINGS
3.1. Half press the shuer buon to
setup the Data Recording Sengs.
Data Recording Sengs includes
seng up the correct integraon
me and focusing the Specim IQ.
This data recording ow uses Default Recording Mode (DRM) and
Simultaneous White Reference method. In this WR method the WR
panel is included in the recorded data and dened aer the
recording.
3.3. Integraon Time
See the Integraon Slider
on the right. The white
indicator line will auto-
macally be set up to
the green bar, which
shows the opmal value
for the integraon me.
You can change the integra-
on me by sliding the
white indicator line with
your nger, or control it
with the navigaon buons.
3.4. Focus
Rotate the focus ring unl
the target is highlighted with
maximum amount of orange
indicators.
2.3. Press SIMULTANEOUS
on the touch screen,
or choose it with the
navigaon and SET
buons.
2.2. Choose DRM
mode by pressing
the Custom 1
buon. Return to
Viewnder view
with Back buon.
Then, press the WR
method buon.
2. DATA RECORDING
DRM Simult.
WR

5. VALIDATE THE DATA
Validate and check the data quality
from the image preview and the
intensity histograms. If there are
red highlight areas in the image
preview and in the maximum
intensity histogram, the data is
partly saturated. In this case
consider changing the integraon
me shorter from the data record-
ing sengs and repeang the data
recording. If there are blue
highlights in the maximum intensity
histogram the integraon me
might be too short and some parts of the data are not illuminated properly.
In this case consider changing the integraon me longer. By pressing
DISCARD you can redo your DRS setup and record the data again. By
pressing KEEP, your data will be saved.
SEE THE
MANUAL
4. CAPTURE THE DATA
Fully press the shuer buon to record the data.
Target spectrum
By tapping a certain area, you can see
the spectrum of that pixel.
Tags
You can add tags to the data or to the
targeted pixels of the data.
Data info
See info about your data, delete datasets
and add addional text informaon.
6. WR SELECTION
Aer validang the data, dene the White Reference
from your data. Use the intesity slider on the right to
help select the correct WR area. Tap the WR on the
touch screen, or select it with the navigaon buons.
Choose SET on the screen when done.
7. THE RESULT VIEW
The result view has three funcons
that are located in the upright
corner.
NOTE: By pressing DISCARD,
your data will not be saved.
Focus
camera view
Enlargement of the
focus indicators
Spectral
camera view

Custom
WR
This data recording ow uses the DRM and Custom White Refer-
ence method. In this WR method, the WR panel is recorded and
dened before the actual data recording.
Pre-def.
WR
This data recording ow uses the DRM and Pre-dened White Refer-
ence method. In this WR method, the user chooses the most suitable
preset opon that matches the working environment illuminaon.
1. DEVICE SETUP
Press the SET buon to go to the Menu, choose DRM.
2. WHITE REFERENCE SETUP
2.1. Press the WR method buon and choose CUSTOM.
Choose DEFINE for a new data recording session.
2.2. Set the White Reference panel
to the Focus Camera view.
2.3. Data recording sengs. Half press the shuer buon
and set the correct integraon me and focus.
2.4. Fully press the shuer buon to record the WR data.
2.5. Validate the data and perform the WR selecon from the
shooted data. When ready, choose Set WR.
3. DATA RECORDING SETTINGS
Half press the shuer buon. Setup the integraon
me using the slider and focus the Specim IQ.
4. CAPTURE THE DATA
5. VALIDATE THE DATA
1. DEVICE SETUP
Press the SET buon to go to Menu. Choose DRM.
2. WHITE REFERENCE SETUP
2.1. Press the WR method buon and choose
PRE-DEFINED.
2.2. Choose a suitable opon for your data
recording environment.
3. DATA RECORDING SETTINGS
Half press the shuer buon. Setup the integraon
me using the slider and focus the Specim IQ.
4. CAPTURE THE DATA
5. VALIDATE THE DATA
3. DATA RECORDING 4. DATA RECORDING
DRM DRM
Halogen Halogen lighng.
PRE-DEFINED WHITE REFERENCE

1. TRANSFERRING THE DATA
Memory Card (Opon 1)
Power o the Specim IQ. Open the bat-
tery compartment door. Push the memo-
ry card and it will spring out. Then, aach
it to your PC.
Charge the Baery
Set the baery to the charger, see
instrucons in the charger’s manual.
Remove the Baery
Pull the baery removal tab and
remove the baery from the
compartment.
USB (Opon 2)
Open the USB
cover from the
lower le corner.
Aach the USB
cable and
connect it to
your PC.
2. REMOVE AND CHARGE BATTERY
3. IMPORT DATA TO
SPECIM IQ STUDIO
3.1. Open the Specim IQ
Studio on your PC.
3.2. Find your Specim IQ
or memory card from the
le bar and click it open.
3.3. Select the datasets you wish
to import. Choose Import
selected data from the upright
menu bar.
3.2. Choose a locaon where the
datasets will be saved, either
create a new catalog or choose
a catalog that already exists.
5. AFTER RECORDING
Specim IQ Studio is soware for the Specim IQ, and
other hyperspectral imaging devices. IQ Studio al-
lows you to import, export and manage hyperspec-
tral data, manage Specim IQ sengs, create new
applicaons, models and reference spectrums. With
the IQ Studio, it is also possible to save, load, import
and export Device proles.
SEE THE
MANUAL

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