Si-Ware Systems NEO1001 NeoSpectra Scanner Instruction Manual

Si-Ware Systems NEO1001 NeoSpectra Scanner

About the NeoSpectra Scanner

NeoSpectra Scanner is a portable device that can be used in a wide variety of material identification applications. It shines infrared light that interacts with the sample to be measured, collects its diffuse reflectance, and generates NIR spectra thatcorresponds to a unique spectral response of the material in the spectral range (1,350 – 2,500 nm). The Scanner enables the development of in-field material analysis applications in various industries.

Main Case Components

on white reference material.
Scanner Sample Holder| A holder for attaching samples to the Scanner.

**Scanner User Interface

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Scan and Power Buttons
The Scanner main functionality is controlled by the Scan and Power buttons. The functions of these buttons are as follows:

to take a sample measurement.
A long press turns the Scanner off when it is turned on.| A long press is used to take a calibration measurement.
A short press will change the status of the bluetooth
connection. Refer to Section 5.1 and 5.4 for more details.|

About the NeoSpectra Scanner
NeoSpectra Scanner is a portable device that can be used in a wide variety of material identification applications. It shines infrared light that interacts with the sample to be measured, collects its diffuse reflectance, and generates NIR spectra that corresponds to a unique spectral response of the material in the spectral range (1,350 – 2,500 nm). The Scanner enables the development of in-field material analysis applications in various industries.

Main Case Components

• NeoSpectra Scanner: The main spectra collection device (Figure 1).
• Scanner Cover: A protective cover for the optical window that should be placed on top of the Scanner when it is not being used. The cover attaches to the Scanner easily via magnets. The cover also includes a small white box containing a reference material for calibration measurements. To avoid losing the cover, make sure to use the lanyard to attach the cover to the Scanner.
• Scanner Sample Holder: A holder for samples like soil, feed, powders, etc, Most times the Scanner will be used without the sample holder. It is magnetically attached to the Scanner cover and needs to be detached from it when used (Figure 2). The sample holder can be magnetically attached and aligned on the Scanner top surface to hold the sample during scanning.
• Scanner power adapter: An AC/DC adapter dedicated for use with the Scanner via a USB connection. It also comes with a power plug converter for users located in the USA. Refer to Section 3 for more details about the adapter usage.

Scanner User Interface

Scan and Power Buttons
The Scanner main functionality is controlled by the Scan and Power buttons (shown in Figure 3) as summarized in the table below.

• A short press turns on the Scanner if it’s powered off.
• When Scanner is turned on
  • A long press turns the Scanner off.
  • A short press will change the status of the bluetooth connection from “Disconnected” to “Ready to connect”.

Refer to Section 5.3 for more details about the Bluetooth connection.

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• A short press is used to take a sample measurement.
• A long press is used to take a calibration measurement.
• Refer to Section 5.1 and 5.4 for more details about the usage of the Scan button.

Scanner USB Port
The Scanner USB Port is used for battery charging. It is shown in Figure 4. To charge the battery, plug the power adapter into the USB Port.

Scanner Screen Panel
The four main areas of the Scanner screen are shown in Figure 5: Stored Scans, Battery Status, BLE (Bluetooth) Status, and Messages.

Stored Scans
When the scanner is not connected to an app, the spectral data are stored in the Scanner’s local memory. The memory can store up to 999 spectra. The number shown on the screen indicates the number of stored spectra in the scanner.

Battery Status
The remaining battery capacity is shown as well as an indication of whether the charger is connected as illustrated in Figures 6a and 6b.

• Battery status while Scanner is being charged.
• Battery status when Scanner is not being charged.

Bluetooth Status
The state of Bluetooth connectivity between the device and the Scan application software is displayed. It is either “Ready to Connect”, “Connected”, or “Disconnected” (Figures 7a, 7b, 7c respectively). The details of the states are described in Section 5.3.

The Neo-Spectra is an intentional radiator, using wireless data transmission:

• Frequency band: 2400-2483.5 MHz
• Max Power EIRP: 10.95 dBm (12.45mW)

Messages
The messages area is an interactive display of measurement progress and status. It shows whether the scan being taken is a white reference scan (Figure 8a) or a material scan (8b) and it also shows a progress bar for the scanning process. It also indicates when the scan has completed successfully (Figure 8c) or if there was an error with the last scan (Figure 8d). A detailed list of error messages is shown in Section 7.

Powering the Scanner

Charger / Battery Powered Operation
NeoSpectra Scanner is powered by two replaceable 18650 batteries with 3400 mAh nominal capacity. The batteries are readily installed in the device for out- of-the-box operation. The Scanner also comes with a 15 V/2.4 A AC/DC adapter capable of powering the Scanner to charge and scan simultaneously, irrespective of the battery status.
The specifications of the cable are summarized in Table 1:
Table 1: Specifications of charging cable

Description| Universal AC/DC USB C PD External Wall Mount (Class II) Adapter
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Input Voltage| 100 VAC ~240 VAC
Frequency Range| 50 HZ ~ 60 HZ
Input Current| 1.0 A
Output Voltage (PDO)| 5V / 9V / 12V / 15V / 20V
Rated Output Current (min)| 3A@5V / 3A@9V / 3A@12V / 2.4@15V / 1.8A @20V
Power Output (min)| 36W
Form| Wall Mount (Class II)
Plug| NA / EU
Recommended Models| Qualtek : QFWC-45-20-USCR Globtek : GTM96181-36PD- PPS

You can expect than charging speed will be slower if an off-the-shelf standard 5 V USB charger is used. In addition, performing measurements will only be possible if the battery is sufficiently charged.

Battery Replacement
Follow these steps to replace the battery

• Unscrewing the four screws in the battery cover at the bottom of the Scanner (See Figure 9.)
• Prepare two identical batteries (Type Flat top Panasonics 18650B, preferably fully charged)
• Insert batteries in the compartment, and make sure that the “-“ side of the battery are placed at the terminal with a spring.
• Press the two batteries insider the Scanner
• Turn on the scanner.

Notes:

• In case batteries are not charged, the Scanner may not be able to boot. Please connect the charger, and wait until the Scanner is charged.

Sample Interface

The Scanner’s design allows for multiple ways to interface with a sample. The Scanner can be used in a point and shoot mode, sample can be placed on top of the Scanner, or Scanner can be placed on the top of the sample. The different sample interfaces are illustrated in Figures 11 and 12. Important: in all cases, the user must ensure that the sample is in contact with the Scanner window.

Point & Shoot

• Hold Scanner in hand.
• Point and scan while ensuring that the Scanner window is pressed against the sample.

Sample on top of Scanner

• Place scanner on a flat surface, with the optical window facing up
• If sample is a large solid item, place it on top the Scanner and make sure it is centered with the optical window
• If the sample is a powder, grain, or loose product, a sample container will be required. In these cases, please contact support@si-ware.com to discuss appropriate container options and sample setup for successful scanning.

Scanner on top of sample

• Place the sample on a flat surface.
• Set the Scanner on top of the sample and scan.

Scanner Power & Connection States

The Scanner has five main states that depend: Power Off, Ready to Connect, Connected, and Disconnected. Description of each stated is detailed below:

1. Power Off: A long press on the power button turns off the Scanner. It’s recommended to keep the device in this state when not in use to conserve battery.
2. Ready to Connect: This is the initial state when the scanner is turned on. When in this state, the Scanner will be discoverable by external mobile devices nearby to make a Bluetooth connection. The Scanner stays in this state for two minutes and then automatically moves to the “Disconnected” state if no connection is established with an external mobile device. To return to “ready to connect” state, press the Power button briefly.
3. Connected: This is the main state during the Bluetooth-connected operation mode. In this state, the Scanner is turned on and connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth. It is ready to take scans either using the mobile application or the Scan button on the Scanner.
4. Disconnected: When the Scanner is turned on but not connected to any external mobile device for two minutes, it automatically moves to this state to save power. In this state, the scanner will not be discoverable when your mobile devices tries to find nearby Bluetooth connections. To return to “ready to connect” state, press the Power button briefly.

The Power and Scan buttons control the Scanner transitions between these states as described in Section 2.1.

Measurement procedure
Step-by-step measurement instructions can be found in tutorial videos located at si-ware.com/guides.

Firmware update

Firmware Update
Updating the firmware (FW) of the Scanner can be done through the mobile app. The firmware itself is supplied by Si-Ware Systems. Here is the procedure than needs to be done in order to perform a FW update:

1. The Scanner should be plugged to the charger in advance and the battery charged to 100%.
2. The Scan application should be open and the mobile device should be connected to the internet.
3. Press the gear button in Home tab and choose from the menu “Scanner Firmware” then choose “Firmware Update”.
4. The application will search for updates.
5. Once the firmware update is complete, the Scanner will be turned off automatically and the mobile application will be disconnected.

Restore Default Firmware
Restoring the default firmware of the Scanner can be done through the mobile app. This action brings the Scanner FW back to the one originally was flashed by Si-Ware Systems during the production of this unit. To restore FW, follow the instructions in 7.1.1 above but, in Step 3, choose “Restore Default Firmware.”

Scanner Error Codes

User Scanner error codes range from 1 to 191. The detailed description of these error codes is shown in the table below.

Precautions

• Avoid long periods of exposure for the sample to infrared light coming out of the light source as heating may occur. Heating may affect the sample’s surface.
• Avoid direct eye contact with the light emitted from the light source.
• The glass window on your Scanner must remain clean in order to perform accurate measurements. Therefore, your Scanner case includes several accessories to maintain your device. Periodically, the window should be cleaned with the included alcohol wipes and then any streaks should be removed with the included microfiber cloth. Once you’ve used all of the wipes included with your Scanner, you can replace them with any non-abrasive, high-grade isopropyl alcohol wipe.
• When analyzing samples with your Scanner, particles can stick to the Scanner head and should be removed each time you reposition the Scanner to take the next scan. For easy particle and dust removal, there is a combination brush and squeegee accessory included in your Scanner case.
• To keep your device clean and protected, make sure to cover the head with the Scanner cover any time it is not in use.
• The device is tested to operate in temperature ranges between -5 to 40oC. Performance at other temperature ranges is not guaranteed.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Compliance statements

European Union
Hereby,Si-Ware Systems, declares that the radio equipment type
NeoSpectra Scanner-10 mm, is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.si-ware.com/NeoSpectra/DoC
The product is allowed to be operated in all EU member states

United States of America
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifier: NeoSpectraScanner-10mm
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information
Si-ware Inc.
101 Jefferson Drive, 1st. Floor,
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Nevine.mounib@si-ware.com

FCC Compliance Statement
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.

Brazil
This device is approved by ANATEL with the certificate of Equipment Authorization 04780-23-15488.

Date: 12/6/2022

Name and Function:
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Floor
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