Spectral Engines NIRONE User manual

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NIRONE Scanner — QUICK GUIDE
QUICK GUIDE V.1.0 8/2019

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1. Sensor window
2. USB-C connector
3. LED indicator for
Bluetooth / power
4. Pairing button
5. LED indicator battery
level / charging
6. ON / OFF button
7. White reference target
Table of Contents
Getting Started 2
Using the Device 3
Measuring 5
Safety Information 7
Maintenance 9
Cleaning the Device 9
Technical Specications 10
Warranty 11
Support 11
Disclaimer 12
Declaration of Conformity 13
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing a
NIRONE Scanner.
Spectral Engines’ NIRONE
Scanners use patented
Micro Electro Mechanical
System (MEMS) Fabry-Perot
Interferometer. NIRONE
Scanners works at the true
near infrared (NIR) spectral
range which means better
sensitivity and specicity in
material sensing applications.
The package includes:
• NIRONE Scanner
• USB-C cable
• White reference target
Software:
• NIRONE Scanner Mobile App
• NIRONE Scanner Web App
Important!
The intended use of NIRONE
Scanner is to measure spectra
from various materials. Do not
use the device for anything
other than its intended use.
Intended environment with
max pollution degree 2.
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Battery Level
1 sec.
ON / OFF
>50%
20-50%
<20%
Charging Switching ON
5 sec.
ON / OFF
Using the Device

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Pair Your Mobile App and Device
After signing in the app, you have to pair your mobile app and
device.
Important!
Check that bluetooth is ON in your mobile phone and allow the
app to use your location. Note that the NIRONE Scanner mobile
app requires an internet connection.
Get the Mobile App
Contact your administrator to download the app.
Sign in to the App
Contact your administrator to get the username and password
for signing in.
1. Go to My Devices.
2. Press the Scan / Pairing button from the device until the
bluetooth LED turns green.
3. Select your device from the list (tap the switch next to your
device serial number to pair the device).
4. OPTIONAL: Choose the application.

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Measuring
Measuring samples with your NIRONE Scanner is easy and
consists of few steps that must be followed carefully for accurate
results.
Calibrating
Your NIRONE Scanner must rst be calibrated before any
measurements can be performed. This should be done every
time you start new measurements.
Important!
Make sure that the device measurement window is totally
clean (an alcohol wipe works great, just let it dry before you
start measuring).
Be VERY careful with the White reference target. DO NOT
touch the white part of the White reference target or let it get
contamined or spill any liquids on it. If you do, discontinue use
and contact your administrator.
1. Place the White reference target WHITE part DOWN in the
center of the device window.
2. In the NIRONE Scanner mobile app, click “Calibrate” then
“Calibrate Now”. In a few seconds the device will calibrate and
you’re ready to go!
To clean, simply wipe the white surface of the White reference
target gently against a clean and soft fabric until the surface
appears dust-free.

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Measuring a Sample
Important!
It is important that the sample covers the measurement
window. The sample may not be evenly mixed and
measurement from different points may give different results.
sample
1. Place the sample on the measurement area.
2. In the NIRONE Scanner mobile app, click “Measure” then
“Measure Now”.
3. Save the results.
Getting the Results
A couple seconds after pressing “Measure Now”, the NIRONE
Scanner app will display the results. All saved measurements
will be available in the NIRONE Scanner app’s “History” page.

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Safety Information
Please read these guidelines carefully. Not following them may
be dangerous or against local laws and regulations. For further
info, read the complete user guide.
Warning!
When you make measurements, ensure that the sample covers
the NIRONE Scanner light source completely. The lamp can
emit light near the infrared range. Risk of dazzling.
Warning!
The device may warm up during long uninterrupted use. Do
not touch the device during long periods of use. Never use the
device without the optics.
Warning!
The device contains a glass window. This window can break,
if the device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a
substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch the glass
parts or attempt to remove the broken window from the
device. Stop using the device. Please contact a distributor or
Spectral Engines sales.
Warning!
Your device and its accessories are not toys. They may contain
small parts. Keep them out of reach of children.
Warning!
Charge this rechargeable battery only with a USB 2.0 compatible
charger.
The battery is not changeable by a user, please contact your
authorized distributor or Spectral Engines sales if you need to
replace the battery.

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Do not keep or use this device in high temperature, humid
environment or above 2000 m altitude. The operating
temperatures are:
• Operating temperature: +10 to +50 °C (+50 to +122 °F)
• Charging temperature: 0 to +45 °C (+32 to +113 °F)
• Storage temperature: -5 to +35 °C (+23 to +95 °F) non
condensing
• Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C
decreasing linearly to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C
If the battery has not been used for a long time, charge it before
using it again.

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Maintenance
Handle your device and accessories with care. The following
suggestions help you keep your device operational.
• Keep the device dry. Humidity and all types of liquids or
moisture can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
• Do not use or store the device in dusty or dirty areas.
• Do not store the device in high temperatures. High
temperatures may damage the device.
• Do not store the device in cold temperatures. When the device
warms to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside
the device and damage it.
• Unauthorized modications may damage the device.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can
break it.
• Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the surface of the
device.
• Keep the device away from magnets or magnetic elds.
Important!
If the White reference target becomes dirty or damaged,
reference measurements are corrupted and the device
measurement results in reectance/absorption are unreliable.
Cleaning the Device
Occasionally the device window needs cleaning. Use
compressed air to blow out the dirt from the window. The
compressed air must be clean and bottled, otherwise oil or
water may end up on the window.
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Only use oil and moisture-free
compressed air in a spray can
for the window.
Proceed as follows:
1. Tip a small amount of
isopropanol alcohol on a
non-linting cloth.
2. Wipe the window to remove
the dirt.
Warning!
Do not use excessive air pressure to clean up the window.

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Technical Specications
Parameters Specication Notes
Wavelength range 1.10 – 1.35 um (1.4)
1.35 – 1.65 μm (1.7)
1.55 – 1.95 μm (2.0)
1.75 – 2.15 μm (2.2)
2.00 – 2.45 um (2.5)
Outside
dimensions
85 mm (L) x 85 mm (W)
x 26 mm (H)
Weight 138 g
Surface glass Gorilla-3
Lamp lifetime > 40,000 hrs
Battery 3.7V, 700mAh,
rechargeable
Charging port USB-C
Wireless
connectivity
Bluetooth Low Energy
BLE 4.3
Wired connectivity USB-C 2.0
Illumination source 2 tungsten vacuum
lamps
NIRONE
Sensor
integrated
Software Name Notes
Device software Device Firmware
Mobile application NIRONE Scanner
Mobile App
Android 7.0 or
later, iOS 11+
Maximum Power Output
In the European Union, the NIRONE Device may operate within
the following frequency band 2.4 GHz. Maximum power output
by design is indicated in parentheses: Bluetooth® (6 dBm).

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Warranty
This product is covered by a limited warranty. To obtain warranty
service, please contact your authorized distributor or Spectral
Engines sales. Please conrm the warranty terms and the
applicable return policies prior to returning the product.
Do not attempt to disassemble the device. The warranty is not
valid, if the device has been disassembled.
Warranty information: www.spectralengines.com/support/
warranty
Support
Find more detailed instructions from:
www.spectralengines.com/support/nironescanner

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Disclaimer
Important!
Devices, software, documentation, and other products offered
by Spectral Engines Oy, hereinafter referred to as the “Products”,
are not designed to be fault-tolerant and therefore they are not
intended to be used for the purposes of life-critical or hazardous
environments that require fail-safe performance.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Spectral Engines Oy
disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including without limitation any implied warranties of title,
merchantability, or tness for any particular purpose, regarding
the Products. Without limiting the foregoing, Spectral Engines
Oy expressly does not warrant that:
• the Products will meet your requirements or expectations;
• the Products will be free of bugs, errors, viruses, or other
defects;
• any results, output, or data provided through or generated
by the Products will be accurate, up-to-date, complete, or
reliable;
• the Products will be compatible with any third party software
or products; or
• any errors in the Products will be corrected.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither Spectral
Engines Oy nor its suppliers will be liable for any damage or
losses relating to the use of the Products, including without
limitation direct, indirect, special, consequential, punitive or
incidental damages, or losses of revenue, prot, or data. In any
case the maximum liability of Spectral Engines Oy will be equal
to the purchase price of the Products.
If you have duly acquired a license to software, you shall have a
limited, non-exclusive right to install the software and operate
the software but solely in connection with the Products
according to relevant specications and user guides. Save for
your limited license, title and all intellectual property rights to
the Products belong exclusively to Spectral Engines Oy and its
suppliers. Your limited license to the software will be governed
by the substantive laws of Finland.

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Certications Countries Codes
CE EU
FCC USA 2AO6E
ISED Canada 23742
Bluetooth FCC ID: XPYNINAB1
IC: 8595A-NINAB1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
NIRONE Scanner
U.S. Contact Information
Spectral Engines
Chad Lieber
20 S. Sarah St.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.spectralengines.com
Declaration of Conformity
Spectral Engines hereby declares that the NIRONE is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available at
https://www.spectralengines.com/support/ce

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This documentation is subject to revision without notice.
© 2019 Spectral Engines Oy. All rights reserved.
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[phone]
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