Ocean Optics IDRaman mini - Manual (Page 2)

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At a Glance
Long battery life: >11 hours
from 2 commercially available
AA batteries
Light weight: 11 oz. (330 grams)
Compact size: 3.6 x 2.80 x 1.5 in
(9.1 x 7.1 x 3.8 cm)
Great flexibility: measures both
liquids (vials) and solid samples
Rugged, solid aluminum design
High visibility display: 2.8 in
(7.1 cm) resistive touch display
Ease of use: intuitive user interface
High speed acquisition: visual
confirmation in <9.0 s
Self-calibration: includes onboard
software driven calibration
Library recognition: easy to
use and works with Ocean
Optics software
Raster Orbital Scanning (ROS)
function: allows detection of
inhomogeneous samples without
sample degradation.
Library recognition: use of
proprietary data analysis algorithm
for high accuracy identification; low
false positives and false negatives
Small. Rugged. Flexible.
Fast, Accurate Results
Sample Measurement Matters
IDRaman mini uses an internal calibration routine to ensure the most accurate Raman
shift data is acquired. Measuring most samples in less than 9 seconds, the IDRaman mini
provides visual confirmation of results and displays both the sample and library spectrum
with a confidence factor. Using a proprietary fluorescence rejection algorithm, the
IDRaman mini minimizes both false positive and false negative results. Store a library of
thousands of compounds in the IDRaman mini.
Weak signals from unknown and non-uniform samples are a common problem for handheld
Raman instruments. IDRaman mini moves beyond these systems with Raster Orbital Scanning
(ROS) technology. ROS technology rapidly scans a tightly focused beam in an orbital pattern,
allowing lower average power and high-integrity data from a larger area of the sample.
Most importantly, ROS enables accurate data without sample ignition or damage.
Weighing just a little over 330 grams (11 oz.) and measuring 9.1 x 7.1 x 3.8 cm
(3.6 in x 2.8 in x 1.5 in) the IDRaman mini fits in the palm of your hand and measures
both powdered samples and vial samples. Made from solid aluminum the IDRaman mini
is rugged and designed for long lifetime operation.
Running for over 11 hours on two (2) AA batteries, the IDRaman mini offers flexibility in the
field or during long manufacturing shifts where recharging batteries is impossible. A bright
and easy-to-navigate interface is driven by a 7.1 cm (2.8 in) resistive touch screen that can
be operated while dressed in the highest level of personal protection equipment (PPE).
ROS Sampling Advantage
Raman is an average power technique and ROS keeps the laser power high without
damaging samples. ROS samples many Raman-active compounds, making it ideal for
Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrates.
A tightly focused beam may give
noisy signals or miss the Raman
active target completely. Simply
increasing the spot size of the laser
dilutes the valuable information
about the material. This leads to
low-resolution data and inconclusive
library matches. ROS sampling
provides the best possible Raman
data by scanning a tightly focused
beam over a large sample area.