Learn about the features and performance of NIRStudio, a portable near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) for testing agriculture, counterfeit drugs, food, and industrial materials.
The NIRStudio is delivered in a compact, ergonomically designed case. Inside, there is a complete set of standard accessories, including a protected white reference target with sapphire window, rugged carrying case, and a USB cable for charging.
Technical Specifications
Optical
Illumination Source
Two integrated vacuum tungsten lamps
Lamp Life
>40,000 hr
Sample Working Distance
3 mm from window optimal, 0–15 mm
Dispersing Element
VIAVI linear variable filter (LVF)
Detector
128 pixel InGaAs photodiode array
Wavelength Range
950–1650 nm (10,526–6060-1 cm )
Pixel-to-pixel Interval
6.2 nm for 950–1650 nm
Spectral Bandwidth (FWHM)
<1.25% of center wavelength, 1% typical (e.g., @1000 nm, resolution is <12.5 nm)
Performance
Analog-to-digital Converter
16 bit
Dynamic Range (Max)
1000:1
Measurement Time (Typical)
0.25–0.5 sec
Signal-to-noise Ratio (Typ.)
25,000
Integration Time
10 ms typical, minimum 10 s
Physical
Weight
<250 g (<9 oz)
Size (Length x Diameter)
194 mm (7.64″) x 47 mm (1.85″)
Dust and Water Resistance
IP65 and IP67
Shock and Vibration
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-20 ~ 40 °C (noncondensing)
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 50 °C (noncondensing)
Power and Connectivity
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1 (BLE) and USB 2.0
Battery
Rechargeable Li-ion, not removable
Battery Run Time/Charge
10 hours with lamps on continuously
Battery Cycle Life
75% capacity after 300 charge cycles
Battery Charge Time
3.5 hours at 1A
Warranty: The system comes with a one-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and hardware-related issues.
