PinPointer™

The “Point, Click, Done” Handheld Solution for Substance Identification

OPERATOR”S MANUAL

Multispectral Image, an Agiltron fully owned business unit 15 Cabot Rd, Woburn, MA 01801 • Tel 781-935-1200 • www.ramansystems.com

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CONTENTS

Laser Safety ........................................................................... 2

PinPointer Specifications ..................................................... 2

Power Controls ...................................................................... 3

Sample Measurements – Solids Without Containers......... 4

Sample Measurements – Liquids in the Vial Holder........... 5

ID-find™ Software GUI .......................................................... 8

RSIQ™ Spectroscopy Software ......................................... 15

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Laser Safety All systems supplied by Agiltron-MII under the Raman Systems brand contain a laser light source, which emits visible and/or invisible laser radiation. Depending on the model, the output power of this laser at the sample as emitted from the sample measurement probe can be up to 500 mW. The user must be aware of the dangers associated with the equipment of this type and must be experienced in practices and processes associated with handling such products. The maximum laser power <500 mW complies with DHHS Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR (J) for Class III b Laser products. We recommend the following safety precautions while operating the laser. This is only a recommended list and by no means comprehensive: 1. Post warnings in the area where the instrument is to be used. 2. Allow access only to authorized personnel. 3. Do not look directly in the path of the beam. 4. Always wear safety goggles (provided with the instrument) while using the system.

PinPointer Specifications

Excitation Wavelength 785 nm Laser Power 5 to 500 mW Raman Spectral Range 200 to 3000 cm-1

Spectral Resolution ~10 cm-1

Raman Shift Stability < 1 cm-1 in 12 hours Photometric Stability < 4% in 12 hours Collection Optics NA = 0.28

working distance = 5 mm spot size < 0.2 mm

Power Rechargeable battery, >4 hr charge Size 8.5” x 4.3” x 2.5” (215 x 110 x 64 mm) Weight 3 lb. (1.4 kg) Operating Temperature -25 °C to 70 °C

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Power Controls The rocker switch, as shown below, controls power to the main body of the PinPointer. It illuminates when the battery is charged or the battery charger is attached to an AC power source. The battery charger and touch screen paddle tool are also shown.

The mini computer has a separate power switch on the side near the sample measurement probe.

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Sample Measurements – Solids Without Containers

1. Set the focus of the Sample Measurement Probe.

a. Rotate the inner Focal Distance Spacer until aligned along the scribe mark on the Lens Tube as shown.

b. Rotate the outer Focal Distance Spacer to contact the inner spacer. 2. Place the Sample Measurement Probe against the surface of the solid sample

under test. 3. Perform sample scan using RSIQ software.

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Sample Measurements – Liquids in the Vial Holder

1. Set the focus of the Sample Measurement Probe.

a. Rotate the inner Focal Distance Spacer clockwise until it comes to a full stop

b. Rotate the outer Focal Distance Spacer clockwise until it comes to a full stop

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2. Place the vial holder body onto the Sample measurement Probe.

a. Place the sample filled clear glass vial into the holder. b. Slide the holder until the probe end contacts the vial.

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3. Cover the vial to block ambient light from affecting the sample scan. 4. Perform sample scan using RSIQ software.

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ID-find™ Software GUI Start RSIQ software from the desktop icon The ID-find™ Graphical User Interface (GUI) will appear on the touch screen LCD. The initial screen will require entry of a 4-digit PIN to unlock the PinPointer device. This virtual software key lock is a requirement of Class III b laser products.

DEFAULT PIN IS 1234 (beta version of software)

Press the UNLOCK key icon after entering the PIN.

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The ID-find™ Graphical User Interface (GUI) will automatically perform a SELF-CHECK of the PinPointer hardware. ID-find is a user-friendly interface that can be used to scan and identify materials by searching a database of Raman spectra.

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After SELF-CHECK is complete, the system is ready to perform a scan Touch the Advance arrow icon if you prefer to use the more advanced RSIQ spectroscopy software. A separate User’s Manual for RSIQ has been provided.

Starts a sample measurement using displayed scan time Manually set scan time (seconds) Auto set best scan time then scan sample Exit software Locks system and returns to the PIN entry screen Go to RSIQ software

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The Scan Time setting determines the quality of the measurement signal received from any sample under test. An optimum signal from any sample improves the chance that a match will be found in the database and the material can be identified by the PinPointer

It is recommended that the Tune function be utilized for most samples. This may result in a longer measurement cycle.

Experienced users will develop a sense for the best scan time to use to reduce routine measurement cycles, especially for repetitive sample measurements.

The scan time can be set manually. Use the small arrows to the right of the number to increase or decrease the set value. Touch the large arrow to access the numerical keypad shown below.

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During a sample scan, the following screen indicates that the system laser is on and sample data is being collected. The instrument and sample should not be disturbed before the data collection is complete. The necessary laser safety precautions should be understood and followed.

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Upon completion of the data collection, the database is searched to identify the sample material. If a match is found, the chemical name will be displayed. If no match is found, it is recommended to use the Tune function with the same sample which may improve the result and find a match. All sample scans are saved automatically and can be viewed for further analysis by using the Advance function and RSIQ spectroscopy software.

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A small database of materials is provided with the PinPointer for demonstration purposes only. A list follows. A database of over 8000 substances is available for purchase from Agiltron-MII as either a complete or partial collections. Please email sales@ramansystems.com for more information. ID number Chemical Name

T0001 Cyclohexane T0002 4-Aminopyridine T0003 Methanol T0004 Ethanol T0005 Acetonitrile T0006 Xylenes T0007 Sodium nitrite T0008 Piperidine T0009 Sucrose T0010 Magnesium nitrate hexahydrate T0011 Acetaminophen T0012 Sodium carbonate T0013 Sodium bicarbonate T0018 Piperonal T0019 Sassafras Oil T0020 Safrole T0021 Isosafrole T0028 Phenylacetic Acid T0029 Acetic Anhydride T0032 Gasoline T0033 Toluene T0034 Acetone T0035 2-Butanone T0037 Sulfuric acid T0040 Thionyl Chloride T0041 Barium Sulfate

ID number Chemical Name

T0044 sodium cyanide T0045 silver nitrate T0046 nitric acid T0047 hydrogen peroxide T0049 Kerosene T0051 Aniline T0055 Glycerol T0057 Tetrahydrofuran T0058 Magnesium sulfate T0060 Titanium dioxide T0061 Ethylene glycol T0062 Chloroform T0063 1,2-Dichlorobenzene T0064 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone T0065 Polystyrene T0066 LDPE T0068 PET T0069 Lauryl methacrylate T0070 2,4-Dinitrotoluene T0072 4-Bromotoluene T0073 Pentane T0075 3-(Trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylateT0076 2,6-Dinitrotoluene T0077 4,4'-Oxydianiline T0078 Benzophenone T0079 Ammonium persulfate

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RSIQ™ Spectroscopy Software Please refer to the separate User’s Manual for RSIQ spectroscopy software to learn about its many features.

RSIQ is accessed from the ID-find™ GUI by touching the Advance icon

The version of RSIQ loaded on the PinPointer has been slightly modified. The PinPointer GUI is designed for portrait orientation on the LCD screen, rather than the landscape orientation as normal for desktop LCD monitors. An example is below: