Metrohm TacticID-1064ST Handheld Raman Spectrometer User Manual

Metrohm TacticID-1064ST Handheld Raman Spectrometer

Product Information

Specifications

• Class 3B laser light source
• 1064 nm laser excitation
• Complies with US Federal Code of Regulations 21 CFR 1040.10, Laser Products

Safety Warning and Labels

• The TacticID-1064ST system contains one Class 3B laser light source of 1064 nm laser excitation. The product complies with the US Federal Code of Regulations 21 CFR 1040.10, Laser Products. Please read through this user manual before operating the system.

Laser Apture label: It is pasted on the front of the device, beside the Laser Emission Aperture.

Panel label: Located inside, on the top of the laser cover.

FCC WARNING

Laser Emission Aperture and Beam Shutter

• Located at the laser emission aperture, the laser emission label indicates that the laser energy emission occurs at the corresponding port. The device is equipped with CDRH-compliant  laser safety measures. The laser emission aperture is located onthe top of the device where the sampling accessory is also installed.

CAUTION: The device should be powered down if the shaft is removed. Though sample accessories can be readily changed, unnecessary removal of the shaft is strongly discouraged.

Remote Interlock

• The remote interlock facilitates the laser ‘on’ and ‘off’ remote control function. When the laser stop key is inserted into the slot, the interlock is closed, and laser emission can be enabled. When the key is pulled out, the interlock is opened, and the laser does not emit and cannot be turned on.

Warranty

• Warranty seal labels are positioned on both sides of the system under the rubber jacket. Any attempt to open the panel(s) of this device will break these seals and void the warranty.

Product Usage Instructions

Power Supply

• Ensure that the device is connected to a reliable power supply before use.

TacticID-1064ST Cleaning

• In order to prolong the device lifetime and maintain good operating practice, please do not clean the device by immersion in bleach solutions or similar agents. In the rare cases where special decontamination protocols are necessary, please allow the device to be fully dried before turning it on, or contact support for help.

Power Button

• To turn on the device, press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds. While powered on, pressing the power button once will shut off the screen while keeping the device running. Press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds and choose  options on the screen to turn off the device.
• When the power button is pressed once, the device will go to standby mode.

FAQ

• Q: Where can I find additional information on laser safety?
  • A : For additional information and assistance on laser safety, you can contact the following sources:
  •  CDRH-Radiological Health Program
  •  Laser Institute of America

TacticID-1064ST Safety Overview

• The TacticID-1064ST is a handheld Raman instrument designed for rapid identifications of unknown materialsbased on their Raman spectral signature. The instrument has a touch screen with intuitive software for easyoperation by specialists and non-specialists alike. The functions, general instrument configurations, andscanningand identification of samples are done through the embedded software TOS (TacticID-1064ST OperatingSystem),while data management and reporting are done by synchronizing the instrument data onto a PC via theTacticID-1064ST PC software TID21. The instrument is housed in an IP68-rated case that provides protection fromingressof dust and protection in water up to 1.5m deep for up to 30 minutes without harmful effect.

Safety Warning and Labels

• The TacticID-1064ST system contains one Class 3B laser light source of 1064 nm laser excitation. Theproduct complies with the US Federal Code of Regulations 21 CFR 1040.10, Laser Products. Please read through this user manual before operating the system
• The NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) of TacticID-1064ST is 9 inches (23 cm) when thereis nosample adaptor on the lens shaft. The laser warning label is located on the rear panel of the systemtogether with the manufacturer identification. The laser warning label displays the laser safety, wavelengthand power of the laser source. The manufacturer’s general identification includes warning informationandalso displays the manufacturer name, address, model number, maximum laser power, serial number, manufacturing date, and power supply specifications.

Laser Apture label

• It is pasted on the front of the device, beside the Laser Emission Aperture.
• There is a panel label inside, on the top of the laser cover

FCC WARNING

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto 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 frequencyenergyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedbyturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or moreof
  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. Note: The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by thepartyresponsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. This equipment complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Thisdevice and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

Laser Emission Aperture and Beam Shutter

• Located at the laser emission aperture, the laser emission label indicates that the laser energyemission occurs at the corresponding port. The device is equipped with CDRH-compliant laser safetymeasures. The laser emission aperture is located on the top of the device where the samplingaccessory is also installed.
• CAUTION : The device should be powered down if the shaft is removed. Though sample accessories canbe readily changed, unnecessary removal of the shaft is strongly discouraged.

Remote Interlock

• The remote interlock facilitates the laser ‘on’ and ‘off’ remote control function. When the laser stopkey is inserted into the slot, the interlock is closed, and laser emission can be enabled. When thekeyispulled out, the interlock is opened, and the laser does not emit and cannot be turned on.

TacticID-1064ST

Precautions

• The 1064 nm laser is not visible to the human eye, but can still impose serious ocular damageor ignite samples if proper Laser Safety precautions are not followed. Operate with caution.
• Never point the device directly at a person.
• Never look directly into the laser beam path orscattered laser light fromany reflectivesurface.
• Never look directly into the laser source.
• Maintain low beam level when performing experimental setup to prevent inadvertent beam-eye contact.
• Avoid wearing jewelry and watches with shiny and highly reflective surfaces.
• Post the laser danger sign in the working area.
• As a precaution against accidental exposures to the laser beam or its reflection, always wear laser safety glasses with sufficient attenuation for the laser.
• 1064 nm laser is not visible. Do not look directly into laser emission aperture. Never point the laser at a person. Do not perform scans while installing adaptors.
• Lower laser powersettings are recommended when measuring dark, flammable, or explosive samples as they may heat up and potentially burn or ignite.

Sources for additional information and assistance on lasersafety :

CDRH-Radiological Health Program

• Office of Communication, Education and Radiation Programs
• Center for Devices and Radiological Health
• US Food and Drug Administration
• 10903 New Hampshire Avenue W066-4613, Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA
• Tel: 1-800-638-2041
• Fax : 1-301-847-8149
• [email protected]

Laser Institute of America

• 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128, Orlando, FL 32826 USA Tel:
• 1-407-380-1553
• Fax : 1-407-380-5588
• www.lia.org

Getting to Know Your TacticI

Warranty

• Warranty seal labels are positioned on both sides of the system under the rubber jacket. Anyattempt to open the panel(s) of this device will break these seals and void the warranty.

TacticID-1064ST

Power Supply

• The TacticID-1064ST can be run on either the external power supply or on the battery. A fully charged battery can last from 4 hours to a full day depending on the usage of the device. The battery status isdisplayed in the top right corner of the screen when the device is powered on. The battery power canbeviewed from any screen by swiping down. The battery is installed inside the device and cannot beremovedwithout the use of tools.
• The TacticID-1064ST battery can be charged with our manufacturer-supplied 15 V 3.6A DC power adaptor. When charging with the power adaptor while the device is not powered on, the battery level, the time will be displayed in the center of the screen even though the system is not powered on. Arechargeable battery pack may be purchased for charging the device in the field. The external batterypackcan be hot swapped for continuous charging and use without turning the device off. A car charger canalsobe used with the device.
• Users can also charge the TacticID-1064ST device using commercially available off-the-shelf batterypacksand car chargers. The minimum requirement for the battery pack is the 15V option with at least 3Aoutput,and a USB-C to USB-C cable. Please make sure to use the USB-C port for charging, as the USBtypeAportdoes not provide the power needed to charge the device. Please also be careful when using commercialproducts with the TacticID-1064ST, as B&W Tek cannot guarantee the quality of third-party power adaptors.

TacticID-1064ST Cleaning

• TacticID-1064ST requires minimal maintenance and care. To clean the TacticID-1064ST touchscreen, wipeitwith a soft cloth dampened with ethanol or isopropanol. The main body of the device may be wipeddownwith water, and plastic surfaces may be cleaned with soap and water. Use ethanol to clean theemissionshaft. The rubber jacket may be cleaned with any of the above. A mild bleach solution may be usedtowipedown the device. Do not use chlorinated cleaning products or other solvents for any part of thedevice.
  In order to prolong the device lifetime and maintain good operating practice, please do not cleanthedevice by immersion in bleach solutions or similar agents. In the rare cases where special decontaminationprotocols are necessary, please allow the device to be fully dried before turning it on, or contact supportfor help.

Power Button

• To turn on the device, press and hold the power button for more than 3 seconds. While poweredon, pressing the power button once will shut off the screen while keeping the device running. Press andholdthe power button for more than 2 seconds and choose options on the screen to turn off the device. When the power button is pressed once, the device will go to standby mode.

Laser Button

• The laser can be turned on only when the system is in the Scan menu, Performance Validation, or Library menu. To turn on the laser, press the Laser button
• In the case of an emergency, the laser can be turned off by pressing the Laser button or the Homebutton.

Camera (13MP)

• The camera is located on the back of the device. The camera function provides the capability for theusertocapture the image of the packaging, label or physical appearance of the sample and thensavetobeincluded in the report. Image can be saved with each scan. The camera is also equipped with a flashlight.The camera function can be disabled if necessary.

Back Cooling Fans

• The cooling fans are located on the back of the device. The cooling fans allow the instrument tobecontinuous running in a hot environment with exceptional performance. The cooling fan can beremovedfor cleaning and replaced if necessary. The cooling fan will turn off once the device goes to sleep.

TacticID-1064ST Operation

Power On/Off

• To power on the system, press and hold the Power button for 2-3 seconds. A screen indicating thesystem’sinitialization process will be displayed. After the initialization is completed, two warning messages will bepresented, each for a few seconds, followed by the user Login screen. The device will then be operational. After the device is operational, pressing the Power button once will shut off the screen and thedevicewill go into sleep mode. The battery will continue draining slowly during sleep mode. Typically, a brand-newfully charged device can maintain charge under sleep mode for more than 150 hours. To wake thedevicefrom sleep mode, press the power button once again

There are two ways to turn the system off:

• Soft power-down: press and hold the Power On/Off button for about 2-3 seconds. A message will appear confirming the shutdown request. Press ACCEPT to confirm the operation and the system will turnoff. Press CANCEL to cancel the request and return to the previous screen. During soft power-down, asystemmessage informing the status of the shutdown sequence will display. The message will go away shortly. Once the back fan stops, the device is shut down completely.
• Hard power-down : press and hold the Power button for more than 10 seconds. The device will power-down using hardware-means independent of software operation. Please avoid using hard power-down unless necessary

User Login

• There are two levels of user accounts available, Administrator (ADMIN) and Operator (OPRT). The identity of the currently logged-in user appears at the top of the Menu accessible from the top left of the screen.

ADMIN

• Administrator-level user accounts have access to all functions and options of the TOS-XM, specifically the Library and Setup options.

The default login password is 9999. After the initial login to the system, the ADMIN can set a new password for security reasons. The ADMIN also sets the account setting of what password strength is required. For first time login, before doing performance validation, pleaseset thetime zone and local time by going to Menu (the icon on the top left) →Settings →General →Date& Time. Once the time is set, restart the device. After that, install the polystyrene cap and do performance validation. \

OPRT

• Operator-level accounts have access to selected functions: Scan, Data Transfer, Performance Validation,

Diagnosis and Results Display

• The default login password is 9999. After the initial login to the system, the Operator is prompted to set a new password for security reasons. The password should follow the password requirements set for the device.

Scan Operation

• The home screen after login is the main interface for operation and allows the user to scan a sample once the sample is positioned correctly. The scan is done with the setting defined in the Operation Preset or with adjustments that can be made on this screen. (The detailed settings of the operation are configured in the Operation Preset. See section 3.3 for details). The N at the lower left corner of the home screen stands for normal mode operation. Additional scan modes may be added to future software versions and could be chosen by users here. The user can also change the laser power before starting the scan. Press onthelaserpower display box in the lower right to toggle through different laser power settings. The available power levels include Operation Preset laser level set in the selected Operation Preset and 10%to 100%in10%increments. Press the Laser button to start the scan.

• The progress ring provides the user with a visual reference for the progress of the scan. The system sets default initial integration time for the first scan. The integration time will then be automatically optimized. A dark scan will follow the sample scan. While the dark scan is being collected, the sample needs toremainin the same position until the dark scan is completed.

Initiating the scan

• The scan is initiated by pressing the physical button. This turns the laser on, and scans the sample, which is then analyzed, and a result returned. For safety reasons, this is the only button that canstart the laser.

Camera

• After each scan, the user may also take one picture to document the sample or other related information. Simply click on the camera icon, click “Open Camera”, and aim the camera at the object. Click the icon to take a picture. Users can rotate each picture by clicking the rotate button.

Data Transfer

• TacticID-1064ST allows data export without connecting to a PC. This function, using the OTG technology, is illustrated.
• TacticID-1064ST uses TID21 for data reporting and management in a secure database. The TID21 software must be installed on a PC or server where the secure database will be kept and data managed. Theuserneeds to establish a connection to a PC where TID21 is installed and synchronize the data fromtheTacticID-1064ST to TID21 database on the PC. The TacticID-1064STdevice can be connected to thePCusingWi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.

To establish a connection between the TacticID-1064ST device and PC:

•  Set up connection on the TacticID-1064ST from the Menu → Data Transfer and choose the type of connection that will be used.
• Open TID21 on PC.
• Connect the instrument by the selected connection (For USB connections, connect the cable first before pressing the USB icon).
• Login to TacticID-1064ST via TID21 software on PC with the same user credentials as logged intotheTOS-XM on the unit.
• NOTE : For information on TID21 installation, driver installation, and device connection, refer tothedocument “TID21 Software Installation and Setup Guide”. You may talk to your IT department if restrictions are applied to your working environment.

Wi-Fi Connection

TacticID-1064ST supports Wi-Fi 4 protocol of IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, with WPA/WPA2 encryption protocol. Turn on the Wi-Fi on the device and a list of available wireless (WLAN) networks will be displayed. PressRefresh to update the available wireless networks if needed. Scroll down the list and select the appropriate wireless network SSID. Enter the password and tap Connect to the network. Wait until the network shows it’s connected, then click the back key to return to the data transfer screen. The device isnow ready to be connected to the TID21 software.

USB Connection

• TacticID-1064ST is integrated with USB2.0 port for data communication. Use the factory-supplied suppliedUSB-CtoUSB-A cable to connect the device to the PC. Turn on the USB connection by tapping on the left of USB. Once the blue dot appears on the right, the device is ready to be connected to the TID21 software Connection TacticID-1064ST supports Wi-Fi 4 protocol of IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, with WPA/WPA2 encryption protocol. Turn on the Wi-Fi on the device and a list of available wireless (WLAN) networks will be displayed. PressRefresh to update the available wireless networks if needed. Scroll down the list and select the appropriate wireless network SSID. Enter the password and tap Connect to the network. Wait until thenetwork shows it’s connected, then click the back key to return to the data transfer screen. The device isnow ready to be connected to the TID21 software.
• Once the device is ready to be connected, a TacticID-1064ST icon should show up at the TID21 Deviceinterface. Click the icon to select the device, then log in TID21 using the currently-logged-in account intheTOS-XM. In other words, if the TOS-XM is logged in with the ADMIN account, and password 9999, typeinthe same account and password (ADMIN, 9999) to establish the connection between TOS andTID21.

Bluetooth Connection

• Turn on Bluetooth by selecting the Bluetooth option for data transfer. Once the blue dot appears ontheright, the device is ready to be connected to the TID21 software. TID21 will recognize the TacticID-1064ST and an icon with serial number will appear in TID21. Clicktheicon to select the device, then log in TID21 using the currently-logged-in account in the TOS-XM.

Setting

• Users can access the device setting menus and make changes to the device time, language, sound, and display. The setting section has both General and Advanced settings.

Sound

• In this section, the user can adjust the volume of the sound of the instrument. The “Other sounds” and“Sound enhancement” section are reserved functions. Please contact your local support beforeusingthese reserved functions

Language and input

• Users can also add and select the display languages and keyboard for TOS-XM.
• Click “Languages” → “Add a language” → Click the magnifying glass to search for the language. Please choose the language and your region and add it to the list. These are the languages that we currently support for TOS-XM operation system.

1. English
2. Simplified Chinese
3. Traditional Chinese
4. Japanese
5. Spanish
6. Korean
7. German
8. French
9. Turkish
10. Polish
11. Italian
12. Portuguese

• After adding language to the list, simply press and hold the icon, and drag the language to the top of the list to make it the displayed language.

• When new languages are added to the list, a new keyboard is usually available as well. Press andholdthespace key to select the keyboard you want to use. TOS-XM support UTF-8 characters, gifs or picturesarenot supported.

Date and time

• Press Date and Time under the Setting function to adjust the time based on the location of your area. When selecting the time zone, user can click the “three dot” button on the top right to arrangethetimezone alphabetically for easiersearch. If the time is changed, when user exits this screen,the softwarewill restart automatically to reflect the change in time.

Status

• The status section shows the device status including laser status, spectrometer status, laser temperature, detector temperature, chamber temperature, available storage, etc.

• Users can choose to turn on/off location finding for each scan result. When the location is turnedon, thedevice will try to locate GPS coordinates after each scan. It is recommended that GPS is only turnedonwhen a user is outdoors (where the GPS signal is strong) or the instrument is connected to a Wi-Fi that hasinternet services. If the GPS signals are too low, it might require a long time to locate the coordinates. If neither option is available, location data will show not available.
• Location data will be automatically included in the scan history viewing and the scan report. Users canusetheir local map services on PC to type-in the coordinates and find out the location. Other non-GPS location services are available. Please contact B&W Tek factory for details.

Fan

• User can choose to turn the fan off permanently for special situational requirements. It is recommendedthat the fan is turned on to achieve best performance over long hour tasks.

References

• HHS Accessibility & Section 508 | HHS.gov
• Home | The Laser Institute

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