Description

The Unispec Spectral Analysis System is a portable, compact, rugged, and weatherproof instrument with high resolution and stability. It can be operated with a palmtop computer or any IBM compatible PC or laptop computer.

 

Principle of Measurement and Specification

System Features

  • High precision spectrometer (NO re-calibration necessary).
  • Modular foreoptic system for measurement on a wide variety of leaf types, including fine needles.
  • Built-in light source.
  • Lightweight and field portable (<2.5kg).
  • High insensitivity to mechanical shock.
  • Rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure.
  • Powerful IBM PC compatible data acquisition and analysis software with advanced mathematical functions.
  • Optional Palmtop PC provides a sophisticated user interface, graphical display, full querty keyboard and replaceable RAM cards for unlimited data storage in the field.

Technical Specifications

Detector Type: VIS/NIR

  • Wavelength Range: 300 - 1100 nm
  • Raleigh Resolution: <10 nm
  • Diode Array Size: 3.3 nm
  • Absolute Accuracy (Stability): <0.3 nm
  • Repeatability: Within 0.1%
  • Scan Time: <1 second (plus integration time)
  • A/D Converter: 16 Bit (Dynamic range of 65 000 A/D counts
  • Integration Time: 10 - 32 000 ms (longer times optional)
  • Light Source: Integral 7.0 W halogen bulb, for sampling under any light conditions (optional light sources available upon request)
  • Digital Output: RS232 (19.2 Kbaud)
  • Power: Integral 6 V 3.4 Ah lead acid battery
    Up to 35 hours with halogen bulb off
    Up to 3 hours with halogen bulb continuously on
    For extended field use, an external battery pack is available as an option. A 6 V Battery charger is also supplied (Please specify 120 V/60 Hz or 240 V/50 Hz)
  • Operating Temperature: 0 - 45°C (Non-condensing)
  • Dimensions: 19.5 cm L x 11.5cm W x 7.5 cm H
  • Weight: <2.3kg

Calibration

Unispec original calibration at manufacture before shipping, November 3 1999

Date of Purchase

December 1999

Serial Number

Serial Number: 27644-1-1


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