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DLPNIRNANOEVM: Technical questions before purchase

Anna Lawrence
Prodigy 10 points
Part Number: DLPNIRNANOEVM

Hello! I am part of a robotics team at Carnegie Mellon University. We are looking at IR spectrometers for a project we’re working on. Ideally, we would like a spectrometer of <100g, so we are looking at the NIRscan nano device.

1. How much does the actual device weigh? Is it separate from the computer board? If so, how much does each component weigh? Can you use other computer boards instead of the one it comes with?

2. Temperature - what is the lowest and highest temperatures in which this device has operated/survived?

3. Can the device withstand a vacuum environment? Can it operate in a vacuum?

4. Sampling

  • How close must we be to the sample (which will be on the ground)?
  • Is there a recommended angle that works best?
  • Is there a minimum strength of ambient sunlight needed?

5. Calibration - is the device calibrated specifically to work in Earth atmosphere? Would additional calibration be needed to operate in a vacuum?

6. What format is the data in? Size of data packet?

7. Are there any student or university discounts for this device?

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    TI__Expert 3240 points

    1. How much does the actual device weigh? Is it separate from the computer board? If so, how much does each component weigh? Can you use other computer boards instead of the one it comes with?

    We have a reference design that can by used to help you design your own pcb. I believe it does weigh more then 100g though.

    2. Temperature - what is the lowest and highest temperatures in which this device has operated/survived?

    From the NIRscan Nano user's guide: Temperature(1) min 0°C typical 25°C max 50 °C

    3. Can the device withstand a vacuum environment? Can it operate in a vacuum?

    This has not been tested to my knowledge. 

    4. Sampling

    How close must we be to the sample (which will be on the ground)?

    The sample must be presented flat directly on the window for best results.

    Is there a recommended angle that works best?

    See above

    Is there a minimum strength of ambient sunlight needed?

    No. This EVM has its own illumination source.

    5. Calibration - is the device calibrated specifically to work in Earth atmosphere? Would additional calibration be needed to operate in a vacuum?

    It is recommended to do a calibration before every set of scans.

    6. What format is the data in? Size of data packet?

    The output is in a .dat file which is converted to a .xls by the GUI.

    7. Are there any student or university discounts for this device?

    There are sales occasionally, but nothing specifically for students to my knowledge. 

     

     

    Best,

    ~Danny White