NanoRam
®
Series
Handheld Raman
19 Shea Way, Newark, DE 19713, USA
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Tel: +1 (302) 368-7824
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Fax: +1 (302) 368-7830
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Web: www.bwtek.com
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1. Overview
The NanoRam Series is a handheld Raman instrument designed for rapid identification of
sample material based on their Raman spectrum. The instrument has a touch screen
operation with intuitive software for easy operation by specialists and non-specialists alike.
Identification and Investigation modes of analysis are available based on qualitative analysis
of sample spectra that are compared to method and/or library spectra to provide Pass/Fail
and Match/No Match results. The operating software (NOS) has different user access levels,
and includes a complete audit trail of measurements. Data reporting, management and
account management are done by synchronizing the instrument data with the
data/library/user/report management software NID, loaded onto a PC. Library and method
transfer are supported between same type of units (NanoRam to NanoRam, NanoRam Mini
to NanoRam Mini). Both instruments are housed in durable IP6X-rated cases (IP64 for
NanoRam and IP65 for NanoRam Mini respectively) that provide different levels of protection
from ingress of dust and water.
Note:
this quick start manual is applicable to both NanoRam and NanoRam Mini.
1.1. Safety Warning and Cautions
The system contains one Class 3B laser light source. The product complies with 21 CFR
1040.10, Laser products. Please read through this user manual before operating the
system.
1.2. 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 NanoRam unit comes equipped with CDRH-compliant laser safety measures
including soft key switch, remote interlock, and emergency laser stop key button.
