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Operation Manual

MiroGun 2.0 Ver. 1.2.4.1

Manual: mIRoGun 2.0 - 2 - Copyright: IoSys/GUT

Index MG 2.0

1 Operation by Colour-Touchscreen with Icons ......................................................................... 4

2 Scope of Delivery ....................................................................................................................... 4

3 Operation Elements ................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Left Side: ................................................................................................................................................ 6

3.2 Upper Side:............................................................................................................................................. 6

3.3 Lower Side: ............................................................................................................................................ 7

3.4 Front Side: .............................................................................................................................................. 7

4 General Operation of the Spectrometer .................................................................................... 8

4.1 Hardware – Switching On-/Off with the Main Power Switch ............................................................. 8

4.2 Software – Program Switching On-Off at the Power Switch ............................................................. 8

4.3 The Voltage Display .............................................................................................................................. 8

4.4 The Power Bank ..................................................................................................................................... 8

4.5 Using the Li-Ion Charger ....................................................................................................................... 9

4.6 Hints and Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 9

5 Measuring ................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1 The Recalibration of mIRoGun 2.0 ..................................................................................................... 10

5.2 General Information for Measurements – Standard Database ....................................................... 11

5.3 Measuring of Films and transparent Material ................................................................................... 11

5.4 Stationary Desktop Operation and Continuous Triggering ............................................................ 12

6 The Installation of the Communication Software on the PC ................................................. 13

6.1 Installation of the mIRoGun 2.0 PC-Software ................................................................................... 13

6.2 The Comfort-Package: ........................................................................................................................ 15 6.2.1 WLAN-Connection with Windows 8 and 8.1: ................................................................................. 15 6.2.2 WLAN-Connection with Windows 7: .............................................................................................. 15

7 Working with the Standard Database ..................................................................................... 16

7.1 The Single Mode .................................................................................................................................. 16 7.1.1 The Upper Function Menu (see the respective letters above) ...................................................... 16 7.1.2 The Lower Function Menu ............................................................................................................. 20

7.2 The Spectra Mode ................................................................................................................................ 20

7.3 The Softkeys ........................................................................................................................................ 22

8 The Databases .......................................................................................................................... 23

8.1 The Standard database – Structure of the Neuronal Networks ...................................................... 23 8.1.1 ALL Modell (All, Overview Model): ................................................................................................ 23 8.1.2 Standard Model (All, for coloured, natural or milky-like plastic parts): .......................................... 23 8.1.3 Clear Type Model (clrT, for clear, transparent plastic parts): ........................................................ 24 8.1.4 Grey Type Model (gryT, for grey-coloured plastic parts): .............................................................. 24 8.1.5 Foil Model (Foil, for thin materials): ............................................................................................... 24 8.1.6 Textile-Model (Txtl, for textile and carpet fabrics): ........................................................................ 25 8.1.7 The Min-Pixel Statement ............................................................................................................... 25

8.2 The User Database .............................................................................................................................. 26 8.2.1 Grouping Function: User-Group Settings ...................................................................................... 27 8.2.2 Editing and Deleting of Single Spectra and Spectra Groups ........................................................ 28


9 The PC Software ....................................................................................................................... 29

9.1 The Monitor Software .......................................................................................................................... 29 9.1.1 The Screen Functions ................................................................................................................... 29 9.1.2 The Menu Windows of the Function Bar: ...................................................................................... 31

9.2 The Analyse Mode of the Comfort-Package ..................................................................................... 32 9.2.1 The Screen Functions ................................................................................................................... 32 9.2.2 Example of a Database stored on the PC by the User: ................................................................ 34 9.2.3 The Menu Windows of the Function Bar: ...................................................................................... 35 9.2.4 The NIR-Analysis Report ............................................................................................................... 37


1 Operation by Colour-Touchscreen with Icons

The portable Near-Infrared Spectrometer mIRoGun 2.0 can be used quite easy and mostly self-explanatory. It uses a resistive Colour-Touchscreen, on which most of the parameter and operation choices are shown as picture icons like using a smartphone. By touching an icon with fingertip or fingernail a function is chosen and the system reacts accordingly.

2 Scope of Delivery

The unit will be delivered in a pilot’s case with all the accessories: It contains the following parts:

NIR-Spectrometer mIRoGun 2.0 with removable Pistol-grip, Trigger-key, security sling and Touchpen.

Charger / Power Supply with Cables

Adaptors for different international Power-Supply plug norms

USB-Cable with Mini USB Plug for the PC-connection


Carrying Belt for the unit for fixing at the spring hook

Trigger cable for continuous triggering

Spare Reflection Plate for Calibration and transparent parts

Power-Bank with micro-USB cable for Powerbank and its Charging Cable for the mIRoGun

WLAN-Dongle for wireless communication with PC and Remote-Printing (usable with Comfort-Package)

Carrying Belt for aluminium case (red-black)


3 Operation Elements

3.1 Left Side:

Program-On-Off Switch for Sleep-Mode Connection for optional WLAN-Dongle USB-Connection to PC Softkeys for Operation Enter-Softkey Touchscreen Function-LED for Measuring

Additional Trigger-Key

3.2 Upper Side:

Red LED for activated Sleep-Mode Yellow LED for “measuring active”

10 freely programmable green LEDs for different Plastic Types, Groups, Non-Identifications etc.


3.3 Lower Side:

Power-Pack Charging Input Power Supply Input

Connection for Continuous Triggering Voltage Meter indicating the actual Voltage

3.4 Front Side:

NIR-Lens with Light Source Clip for Reflection Plate Main- On-/Off Switch Left Side: On - Right Side: Off


4 General Operation of the Spectrometer

4.1 Hardware – Switching On-/Off with the Main Power Switch The unit can be switched on and off at the Front Side by the main Power Switch (Main), see Point 3.4. This switches the power supply completely off, including the display of the voltage meter. When turning it on, the Trigger Key and the Power Switch on the left side are illuminated and the unit is starting automatically. This switch has to be set to Off only when you are not using the unit for a longer time. After having switched off the software with the Power On/Off key you can switch off the unit with that switch. The voltage indicated on the voltmeter at the bottom will go down to 5 V and will vanish then. After 5 sec. you can switch on the unit again with this switch. This procedure can be used in case the mIRoGun would be stuck with its software and cannot be operated by the touchscreen. Please wait for 10-15 seconds until the capacitors have fully discharged before the restart.

4.2 Software – Program Switching On-Off at the Power Switch The unit switches automatically to an energy saving mode after a user-definable time span (Sleeping Mode) when not operated. By pressing of any key, the trigger or the Power On-/Off key the unit is starting again and is ready for measuring in about 2-3 seconds. The display will switch off and the red LED on the top will illuminate. To close the program completely and to store correctly all parameters please press this key before a longer time of not using the unit, e.g. at a lunch break. The unit then is then saving more power as in the Sleep Mode. Please also use this key before switching off the unit with the Main key at the front side to store all data correctly.

4.3 The Voltage Display

At the lower side of the unit is the energy display of the Li-Ion battery. When fully loaded, there are values displayed between 7.6 - 8.5 Volts. When using the unit, these values are slowly lowering within the next hours or days. The complete usage time is dependent on the intensity of measuring and the selected power-saving parameters. When the volt indication is nearing 6 volt, the supplied Li-Ion charger should be connected. This charger works in parallel also as power supply and charges the batteries during working on the mains.

4.4 The Power Bank

The additionally supplied Power Bank can be fixed with a Velcro fastener on the backside of the unit and roughly doubles the usage time. Its USB-cable has to be connected to the USB input of the Power Bank and the round 5V/2A input to the right of the voltage meter and then operates as an additional battery for the unit. The charging of the Power Bank is effected with the Micro-USB-USB cable connected to the Micro-USB socket of the Power Bank and a USB socket of a PC or a charging adaptor. Three blinking LEDs show the charging state of the battery. When all three are burning steadily, the Power bank is fully loaded again. By pressing the central key the Power bank will be switched on and off. The connection to the unit will be indicated with a single blue LED above the central key.


4.5 Using the Li-Ion Charger

The charger (100-240VAC, 50/60Hz) can be used worldwide because of its internal electronics and the different adaptor plugs supplied with the unit. Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug with the Li-Ion-Charge socket at the lower side of the spectrometer, then connect the charger with the mains! The green LED “Power” shows the correct connection. It does not matter at which state of the battery the charging process is started. The charger starts its operation automatically, when connected. The yellow LED at the charger lights up. Charging time on completely empty batteries can be up to 6-8 hours. (Capacity of the battery: ~ 8000 mAh, Charging current: 1300 mA). After finishing the charging process the charger switches off automatically and the yellow LED at the charger goes

off. The charger has a built-in control electronics to prevent charging of defective or completely empty batteries. In that case the yellow charging LED is blinking and the charger supplies a pulsating pre-charging current to the battery. If the Li-Ion battery is accepting this pre-charging and the charging voltage is within the defined range the charger switches to normal charging and the yellow LED is burning continuously until the batteries are fully loaded. The mIRoGun can stay connected to the charger for a longer time without causing any damage to the batteries. In case the yellow charging LED is blinking for a longer time and is not changing to continuous loading, the charger could be defective. In this case please contact your distributor.

Please use only the supplied charger. The use of another charger can damage the spectrometer!

4.6 Hints and Instructions

Please use the security sling with the spring hook to prevent the MG 2.0 from dropping inadvertently.

Use the shoulder strap to ease carrying around when using the mIRoGun for a longer time. See the separate instruction for its use.

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5 Measuring

5.1 The Recalibration of mIRoGun 2.0

Before starting measuring a recalibration of the system is necessary. This procedure is defined for the so-called diffuse reflection measuring method is adjusting the measuring electronics to a perfect fitting of the actual reference standard to the original reference standard stored within the unit (Original State1). When the unit has been started by the software, press the Bright/Dark icon in the lower left corner of the screen. (Calibration Icon).

Following screen is showing up:

Take the recalibration plate from its holder at the front side and hold it directly in front of the measuring head. Then press and hold one of the trigger keys at the handle or at the left side until the message: Stop triggering is showing that the calibration procedure is finished.

During this process first the message

Recalibration running.... is showing up. This indicates that the Auto-Gain adjustment is running and the actual reference measurement is being done. After this has been adjusted then the message Dark Measurement now running... is showing up to record a so-called dark spectrum which is needed for comparison in the system. Then Saved as new Reference shows that the measuring has been accepted and Stop Triggering stops the recalibration procedure.

The actual state of the system should be regularly controlled by making a quick recalibration.

1 The reason for the recalibration procedure is the technology of measuring different known plastic types against a white reference standard

(bright white ceramics). The NIR raw data (NirD) of these known samples have been transformed mathematically in relation to this standard

to so-called network data (NetD) to build up Neuronal Networks for plastics identification. (see: Plastic Identification by Neuronal Networks)

The spectrum produced at the production of the unit has been saved as the Original Spectrum. Due to temperature effects deviations of the

sensitivity of the measurement electronics can occur and the resulting intensities can vary therefore. Usually after starting the unit or with a

cold system the intensities are lower than at the original state. With this correction due to the recalibration the intensity changes are eliminated

for the most part.

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5.2 General Information for Measurements – Standard Database 1. When working with the Neuronal Networks of the Standard Database the user has to activate the correct

detection model, depending on the samples to be measured. This can be either the Standard Model (All) or one of the special detection models like Grey Type, Clear Type, DSD, Foil or Extra-Model, depending on shape and origin of the samples.

2. Press the measuring head against the surface of the sample part. The surface should be smooth and as clean as possible. If not, scratch the surface with the knife to obtain a fresh new material-surface.

3. Granules should be placed in the center of the measuring head to be within the optical focus.

4. Press the trigger key at the handle or the orange trigger key

at the left side of the unit and hold it pressed until the LED light within the latter or the yellow “R” LED signal on the top of the unit are no more burning. During that time the NIR light source will be switched on via a relay, the measuring is started and the result is indicated on the colour screen until the next measuring begins (Single Mode). In Circular Mode2 the NIR light source will be connected continuously with power whilst pressing the trigger key and the display shows the result after each measuring cycle depending on the scan amount selected in the Settings menu.

5.3 Measuring of Films and transparent Material For the identification of transparent thin materials, the Foil model always should be activated in the Select Type menu. Due to the variable thickness of foils the absorption characteristic differs in comparison to solid materials. The typical minimum of the measured NIR curve (Min-Pxl) is usually different to solid materials. Thin foils should be folded one or several times to achieve a thickness at least 50-100 µm, otherwise the result might not be reliable. Plastic parts thicker than 500 µm should be measured with the Standard or clear type model.

For foils and transparent materials a ceramic plate - acting like a mirror - must be placed behind the parts to reflect back the NIR light into the measuring head for data evaluation.

2 The Circular Mode is recommended, when small or thin samples like granules, powders or foils have to be measured or the results of the

measuring seem not to be stable and consistent.

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5.4 Stationary Desktop Operation and Continuous Triggering Due to its design the unit can also be used as stationary desktop unit. The display of the results can be shown either on the built-in colour touchscreen or on the screen of a connected PC on its MG-Monitorsoftware or on its MG-Analysis-Software which is contained in the comfort package. Its connection is possible via USB or WLAN. In such a way also small parts can be placed easily in the middle of the measuring head and the triggering effected e.g. by an external optional foot pedal without vibrations. An external trigger signal can be connected to the trigger input at the lower side of the unit. The supplied trigger cable can transport the signal from the removable pistol handle directly to the trigger input, e.g. making continuous measurements of samples without having to press the trigger key manually all the time. To achieve this the trigger input must be connected with the trigger cable to the signal output of the handle on its left side, see photos. Caution: Do not remove the trigger handle if not necessary from the unit! The contacts may be less reliable on frequent demounting and mounting.


6 The Installation of the Communication Software on the PC

6.1 Installation of the mIRoGun 2.0 PC-Software

1) Connect the supplied Mini-USB-cable with the mIRoGun („to PC“-socket) and a USB socket of the

PC. Never connect the unit to the PC while the unit is still booting!

2) Switch on the mIRoGun with the Main switch and wait until the unit has booted. The Windows driver will

install itself on the PC and the unit will be connected as a temporary hard disk drive.

3) Open the Windows Explorer and choose the drive called IoSys which is the mIRoGun.

4) Choose the file setup and double-click on it.

5) In case of a warning of your Anti-Virus package, ignore that warning and start the program.

6) Click on „Next“ in the Welcome -window.

7) In the Select Installation Folder -window choose the

destination of the program on your PC and select

whether only you or all users of the PC may use the

mIRoGun software. Then click on “Next”.


8) Confirm the installation in the Confirm Installation - window and click on „Next“

9) The program now is installing itself automatically. Confirm eventually that the program may be installed.

10) Now finish with „Close“ the Installation complete window.

11) Now an icon with the name IoSys mIRo 2.0 will be on your

desktop. This will start the program.

12) The complete software of the mIRoGun now is installed on your computer.

If the USB-Cable connection of the software after the newest updates of Windows 8.1 does not function, please do as follows:

1) Connect the mIRoGun via USB-Cable with the PC. The unit should be indicated in the explorer as additional drive.

2) Open the Device Manager and look for uninstalled drivers (mostly in yellow and with question mark). Look for the RNDIS driver.

3) Click with the right mouse button on that driver, select “Update Drivers“ and choose the local drive which is the MG 2.0. There in the directory „Drivers“ is the correct RNDIS driver. After the update the cable connection should work.


6.2 The Comfort-Package: The Comfort-Package for data evaluation and organisation on the PC as well as for the printing functions has been installed with the software installation already on your PC and can be activated by a separate password, when you have bought this package. 6.2.1 WLAN-Connection with Windows 8 and 8.1: Click on the Field Intensity symbol on the desktop of your computer. The WLAN Network will be indicated as mIRoGun_SXX with XX being your specific serial no. Choose it from the list, press Connect and select Automatic Connection to it. If that is not possible, do as described under Windows 7 below. Use the Network code below as password for the connection. After Switching Off the mIRoGun the PC usually switches back to his standard network. 6.2.2 WLAN-Connection with Windows 7: Click on the Field Intensity symbol on the desktop of your computer. The WLAN Network will be indicated as mIRoGun_SXX with XX being your specific serial no. Disconnect your standard network and connect your PC with the mIRoGunS_XX network (that is its SSID number) by using the network key as below. XX is your specific serial no. In case the network is not been indicated, check whether the little blue LED inside the WLAN dongle is pulsating. If yes, then go into the network center of your PC and choose Show active networks. There or also with the manual connection you can put in that network with the name above as SSID, WPA2-personal as security type, AES as encryption type and the network key as below. If the blue LED is not pulsating, then try to update your mIRoGun firmware from the internet, see Section 9.1. If after this the LED is still not working, there may be a hardware problem with your dongle. Please then contact us. Out of security reasons the mIRoGun always can only be connected with one single PC. To connect another PC with your unit, disconnect first the WLAN connection with the first computer and then make the new connection. In case there will be no connection, stop the program on the PC and on the mIRoGun, restart both and try again. After finishing the measurements please switch back to your standard network.

The Network Code of the mIRoGun 2.0 units is: 123456789


7 Working with the Standard Database

7.1 The Single Mode

Training of Spectra into the User-definable Database F Switch to User-definable Database G

Switch to NIR-Raw Data H

Spectra Mode for Comparisons A Parameters and Settings E Printing Function B Probability of the Measuring Result Switch to Circular-Mode C Measuring Result and Spectra Modify-Function D Position of Minimum Pixel Intensity of Light-Reflection Calibration I Detection Models J

After the calibration you are normally in the standard view of the measuring mode. Please keep in mind that the system stores all the operation parameters before closing the program. This means also that e.g. you have stopped the system operating in the user database, you also will start in the user database again. The operation of the unit is effected via self-explaining Icons on the touchscreen. With them you can switch to or activate the respective functions or can set parameters for the system. The Icons can be operated with your fingertip, fingernail or the touchpen, which is stored inside the handle. The resistive touchscreen needs a certain amount of pressure, but therefore can also be operated with gloves or touchpens. In the upper function menu are the Icons for different functions of the unit, for parameters and databases. In the middle of the screen is Result Window, the indication of the measuring result and its probabilities as well as the resulting spectrum of the measurement. The special structure of the Neuronal Networks allows the indication of the probability of the measuring result in comparison to the stored spectra in the database. Here up to 3 probabilities can be indicated, depending on their probability percentage. In the left lower corner of the result window there is the indication of the intensity of light of the reflected light. The higher the percentage, the more light is reflected from the sample and the more stable and secure the signal will be. An intensity of light of 5% is the minimum for the indication of the result in big letters in the middle since signals with lower values get too “noisy” and the security of the detection will be too low. In the right lower corner is the indication of the position of the typical minimum of the curve (Min Pixel). For that parameter see also: Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Structure of the Neuronal etworks). In the lower Function Menu are the Icons for the calibration and for the different special detection models. The model which is actually active always is shown in Red. 7.1.1 The Upper Function Menu (see the respective letters above) Icon A Switches to the Spectra Mode. Here you can compare up to 4 different measuring spectra on

the mIRoGun. Icon B Activates the Printing Program to print out the results. – Only active with Comfort Package!


Icon C Switches to the Circular Mode. Here the unit is measuring continuously as long as the trigger key is pressed. The amount of the measuring cycles (Scan-Amount) can be pre-set in the settings menu between 1 and 10.000. A higher figure means a slower but more precise measuring, a lower figure a quicker, but slightly less precise measuring. For measuring in circular mode a scan amount of 500 will be sufficient; for measuring in single mode we recommend a setting of 2000 scans. Repeated pressing of that icon switches back to the Single Mode.

Icon D The Modify Function: Here you can switch unstable results from a sub group of the detection

model to their main group.

Press the sub group(s) you want to choose and they are changing to Blue. Confirm the choice with the green YES-hook. The chosen polymers now are shown as their main group, e.g. PBT and PET as PES (Polyesters) or PPO and PS as Styrenes (Styr). An activated function is shown as a red cone. To switch the function off, press the activated blue fields again and confirm with the green YES hook. More about the structure of the databases you can see at: 8.1 Structure of the Neuronal Networks

Icon E Parameters and Settings

With this Icon nearly all parameters of the system can be chosen and set. After pressing it, you see the screen on the left, the Menu of Parameters and Settings. Set LED/Relay: Here you can program the 10 LEDs or relays at the top of the unit. This is the same function for the standard as well as for the user database. Switching between the two databases is effected with the icon in the upper left corner. Set LED for NET: Standard Database active Set LED for User: User database active You press the desired LED key and get a table where you can choose the polymers or displays desired to be indicated with that LED. You choose all the desired options for one LED and confirm the choice with the green YES hook. Stopping the choice is done with the red/white X key. Altering the choices is done the same way.

Clear is deleting the choices for the selected LEDs The key with the Lamp Symbol switches the LEDs at the top on or off. The Arrow Keys are for a program enhancement for other units with more LEDs and have no function here. As Default the first 5 LEDs are programmed as Low, the second 5 as Unidentified. This of course can be altered.


Start Test Mode: This is a maintenance test key to check the NIR lamp Online function and not used for normal operation.

Print via PC: This function is only active with an activated Comfort Package.

The last recorded spectrum can be printed via USB cable or WLAN on the actual standard printer of the connected PC. Here also printed or handwritten comments and graphics can be added to the spectra.

Printed Comments can be inserted in the Remarks area of the screen and confirmed by the green YES hook. For handwritten comments or graphs the Pen Key in the left upper corner can be pressed and in the now opening window (see below) graphic remarks can be added to the recorded spectra by drawing them with the touchpen on the touchscreen. These are as well on the screen as the eventually typed remarks on the top of it.

Back to text input Delete the last graphic drawing lines Delete all graphic comments Print the last spectrum with the comments on the printer

Insert/Remove the last made spectrum

Leave the sub-program

Within this function you can put in typed or handwritten remarks additionally to the recorded spectra. For the latter, take the touchpen from its storage in the handle and draw the patterns on the touchscreen. These additions will be printed in a separate „Remarks“Field on the Analysis report printout.


Settings: Here following parameters can be set:

Energy Saving Function: Power-Save after a definable number of minutes of no activity of the unit to increase the operation time on batteries. The unit then switches to a sleeping mode which is indicated by the red LED at the top. When touching the screen or a key the system „wakes up” and is active again after 1-2 seconds. Can be set with the arrow keys between 1 and 60 minutes. Scan-Amount: Number of Scans which are made for one measuring. Can be set with the arrow keys between 1 and 10.000 scans.

Set Date/Time: Setting of Date and Time with the arrow keys and confirmation with the green YES hook.

Set License-Key: Input of the License Key(s) for the bought Standard unit and/or Comfort Package. Sound On/Off: Switches the Beep On and Off for continuous measuring.

Cancel: Leaving the Settings Screen Icon F Training of Spectra into the User Database – see: 8.2 The User Database Icon G Switch to the User Database and back - see: 8.2The User Database Icon H Switch to the NIR Raw Data

This function will only be used for testing the function of the NIR lamps etc. for maintenance purposes.


7.1.2 The Lower Function Menu Here you can start the calibration and choose the different detection models. For the choice of models see: 8.1 The Standard Database – Structure of the Neuronal Networks

7.2 The Spectra Mode Within the spectra mode you can compare up to 4 different spectra directly on the unit. Switching to this mode is done by touching Icon A in the single measuring mode. Following display appears: L M N O Q R S T Icon-Letters Load Store Display Print Show New Clear all Back to Spectra Spectra Results Function Min-Pixel Spectra Spectra Single measuring

First Spectrum Second Spectrum Third Spectrum Fourth Spectrum

With Icon N – Display results the results are shown in the coloured squares on the right. The MinPixel Positions in a zoomed in view you can choose with Icon Q. The deletion of a single spectrum can be effected by Icon R. When you have activated this function, you touch the respective coloured spectra position you want to delete. When this slot is free again, you can record a new spectra in it. Icon S Delete all displayed Spectra Icon T Back to single measurement mode.


The Printing- / Notepad Function of all displayed spectra is started by Icon O. A typed comment will be inserted by using the keys on the touchscreen, a graphic comment by using the Pen Icon in the upper left corner.

Stored spectra can be loaded into one of the 4 slots with Icon L and the touch of the respective slot field. Then a screen with the choice of the stored spectra of the User Database is appearing with the appropriate search functions. Here you can choose the respective spectra by touching it and it will be loaded into the chosen slot. The Letter and Number Keys are to be used for selection when more spectra are stored than fitting one screen. Spectra can be stored into the User database with Icon M and the touch of the respective slot. The screen to the left shows the display you will see then. You type in the name of the sample and confirm with the green YES hook. Then the spectra is stored in the User Database under its given name.

Stored spectra can be deleted again by the Waste Bin Key and the touch of the respective spectra name. This spectrum will be marked in colour and then you must answer the control question: Delete 1 Spectrum, which you confirm with the green YES hook.


7.3 The Softkeys The 5 Softkeys to the right of the colour touchscreen allow the shortcut of functions without having to touch the display.

Arrow Left enables horizontal scrolling within menus, as between different detection models. Arrow Right enables horizontal scrolling within menus, as between different detection models. Arrow Up enables vertical scrolling within menus, like the choice in spectra names etc. Arrow Down enables vertical scrolling within menus, like the choice in spectra names etc. The Enter- or Return-key enables a quick confirmation of the inputs as with the green YES key or switches between the Single and the Circular Mode.


8 The Databases

8.1 The Standard database – Structure of the Neuronal Networks The identification of the polymer type using our Neuronal Networks in the Standard Database is the result of a mathematical model for polymer identification. This data processing simply means a comparison with a pre-set pattern recognition3. Different types of plastics are categorized into a main group and into a number of sub-groups for fine differentiation. The complete measuring range is divided into 32 sectors, so-called pixels. All raw data of the sensors are recalculated by the Neuronal Network so that every thermoplastic group is forming a mostly typical U-or sinus-shaped curve and can have only one minimum at the Zero Line. That is the position of the so-called Min-Pixel, which can vary from 1 to 32. Beside the form of the curves this is another criteria for the plastic detection and will be also checked and evaluated by the mathematical detection program. If the pre-set probability limit values of the comparison of the measured data with the stored data have not been exceeding following values (e.g. 1st place less than 70 %, 2nd place greater than 30 %), it indicates that the neuronal network was not able to identify the sample reliably. Non-identification is signalled with the No-Result message (---). This is a request to repeat the sample measurement again. If repeated measurements still produce this message, the sample might be unknown (not calibrated) or the wrong net model was selected for identification or new recalibration is necessary. 8.1.1 ALL Modell (All, Overview Model): This new detection model is intended as Overview Model for mixed plastics of all kinds, be it solid, transparent, as foams or foils and contains more than 1700 spectra for comparison. Some subgroups are not in the same depth as in the special detection models described later. Should a finer specification be necessary, we recommend control measuring with one of these special models like stdT, gryT or Foil, what can be effected very quick by using the Softkeys for left/right. APVC is ABS-PVC of the electronic plastics, PLA is Polylactoseacetate (biodegradable plastic) and Cttn is Cotton. 8.1.2 Standard Model (All, for coloured, natural or milky-like plastic parts): This identification4 model is recommended when coloured, natural- or milky-like plastic parts (not gray, not black and not transparent) are to be detected. Herein the amount of polymer types for fine differentiation of the styrene-containing sub-group is reduced. Modified results (Mdfy) switches PA6x5, PA12 to PA and PP, PE to PO and ABS, PS to Styr and PBT, PET to PES and PCA, PCPT to PC. It means the identification will be simplified. The fine differentiation of the polymer type in the sub-group is modified/altered to the main group. Identification of PA (PA6x, PA12), PO6 (PP, PE), Styr7 (ABS, PS), PES (PBT, PET), PC (PCA, PCPT)8, PMMA, POM, PVC and PVDF:

3 The relative disadvantage of any neuronal network algorithm is that after the production no other polymer types can be calibrated by the

user. The model is only valid for the given main and sub-groups. Modifications must be carried out on demand by the manufacturer. 4 IoSys uses the following abbreviations: PA=Polyamide, PO=Polyolefine, Styr=Styrene containing polymers, PES=Polyester, PCA=PC+ABS, PCPT=PC+PBT or PC+PET, APVC=ABS+PVC, PLA=Polylactoseacetate-biodegradable, CLLS= Cellulose; Multilayers: PEPA=PE+PA, PEPT=PE+PET, PPPT=PP+PET. 5 Fine differentiation of PA6 and PA66 polymer types is not reliable. Therefore both types are calibrated and combined to PA6x. 6 To distinguish each Polyolefine group for the neuronal network calculation IoSys uses the following abbreviations:

PO for Standard (All) and POx for DSD model. 7 To distinguish each styrene-containing group for the neuronal network calculation and editing IoSys uses the following abbreviations: Styr

for Standard (All), Styl for clear Type, Strl for gray Type model. 8 Due to their polymer similarity the identification of coloured PC, PCPT and PCA polymer types is sometimes uncertain. Blend ratios from

PC/PBT or from PC/PET of 60:40, 50:50 and 40:60 are calibrated as “PCPT”.

PA6x, PA12 PP, PE ABS, PS PBT, PET PCA, PCPT

PES

POM PO PMMA PA Styr PC PVC PVDF

PP, PE

PES

POM PA Styr PVC PMMA PC

PBT, PET ABS, PS, PPO, SAN PC, PCA

PO

PVC, APVC

PLA CLLS

Cttn


8.1.3 Clear Type Model (clrT, for clear, transparent plastic parts): Restriction of the polymer identification to a few clear types which can normally occur also or only as clear, transparent plastic parts. This identification model is recommended (thickness: 0.5 – 6 mm), because the amount of polymer types for fine differentiation of the styrene-containing sub-group is extended and other types are neglected to enhance the identification performance. Materials which are thicker than 6 mm the result for clear materials might become not reliable and for materials which are thinner than 0.5 mm the Foil model should be selected. Modified results (Mdfy) switches ABS, SAN (AS), PS to Styr. Identification of PO9 (PE, PP), Styr (ABS10, PS, SAN11), PET, PC, PMMA and PVC: 8.1.4 Grey Type Model (gryT, for grey-coloured plastic parts): This identification model is recommended when grey-coloured plastic parts12 coming from the electro- and electronic dissembling area (e.g. computer waste) are to be detected, because the amount of polymer types for fine differentiation of the styrene-containing sub-group is extended and other types are neglected to enhance the identification performance. The restriction of the polymer identification to grey-coloured materials helps to work out the distinctive marks in the NIR spectra enhancing the NIR-identification performance for these materials. Modified results (Mdfy) switches PPO, PS and ABS to Styr and PCA, PCPT to PC. Identification of PA13, PP, Styr (ABS, PS, PPO), PCA (PC, PCPT)14, APVC and PVC

8.1.5 Foil Model (Foil, for thin materials): This identification model is recommended when transparent thin materials like foils are to be detected. Due to the variable thickness of foils the absorption and reflection characteristic differs in comparison to solid materials. These differences appear in the position number of the NIR-curve minimum for the polymer types (Min-Pixel). The Thin foils should be folded several times thus a thickness at least 50 - 100 µm is achieved, otherwise the result might not be reliable. Materials which are thicker than 500 µm should be measured using the Modified results (Mdfy) switches PEPA, PEPT to PE15 and PPPT to PP. Identification of PA, PP (PPPT), PE (PEPA, PEPT), PS, PET, PVC, PC, PLA16 and CLLS:

9 No fine differentiation of transparent polyolefin is made in ClrT. Fine identification should be done via Standard (ALL) model. Nowadays

transparent PO could be a polyethylene with copolymer like Surlyn® of DuPont™ 10 Usually transparent ABS material is a blend which contains PMMA, too. 11 SAN = Styrene-Acryl-Nitril is also named as AS = Acryl-styrene. 12 Due to the experiences of IoSys it must be stated that gray coloured plastics (e.g. PA, PP, PVC) which are containing lot of Talcum or glass

fibers (20-40%) as a filling material reduces the NIR light reflection causing non reliable identification results. 13 Fine differentiation of PA6, PA66 and PA12 polymer types is not reliable. Therefore all types are calibrated and combined to PA. 14 Due to their polymer similarity the identification of gray coloured PC, PCPT and PCA polymer types is sometimes uncertain. 15 Due to the fact that the thickness of the layers are always different, the identification results are sometimes not reliable. 16 PLA=Polylactoseacetate-biodegradable, CLLS= Cellulose (paper, cotton)

PC PMMA PET Styr PVC

ABS, PS, SAN

PO

ABS, PS, PPO

PC APVC Styr PP PVC

PCA, PCPT

PA

PET

PVC

PS

PE

PLA PP

PA

CLLS

PEPA, PEPT

PPPT

PC


8.1.6 Textile-Model (Txtl, for textile and carpet fabrics): This identification model (optional feature, sometimes named as Crpt) is recommended when carpets or textiles are to be detected. Modified results (Mdfy) switches PlyC, PTCn to PET and CnPA, CnPT to Cttn. Identification of PA17, PP, PET (Polyester), PlyC (PolyCotton18), PTCn (PET+Cotton-blend19), Acrylic, Silk, Wool, Cttn (Cotton), CnPA (Cotton+PA-blend20), CnPT (Cotton+PET-blend21) and Acetate: 8.1.7 The Min-Pixel Statement The pixel minimum of the NetD curve (Min-Pxl) is very characteristic22 for a polymer type and can alter depending on the thickness23 of the sample. In the file head of a hidden Dat-file the specific Min-Pxl positions of plastics are listed as Minimum- and Maximum ranges. These values were determined during the calibration of the device for each polymer type. In case that the actual pixel minimum of the NetD curve (here: 17) is not in the range of the pre-set Min-/Max-Pixel value of a polymer identified (here: PMMA as the 1st hit list ranking of the identification probability) then the message Min-Pxl is shown (here: pre-set PMMA range 14-15). It indicates a logical restriction of the identification result due to the experiences made during the specific system calibration of the manufacture. The pre-set Min-/Max-Pixel range for a polymer type can be adjusted24 , if repeated measurements with known samples and correct identification probabilities for the 1st ranking still produce a No-Result message with the Min-Pxl statement. Please ask your supplier how to do this, if necessary. This function is secured by a password to prevent unplanned alterations in this table.

17 Fine differentiation of PA6, PA66 and PA12 fabrics is not reliable. Therefore all types are calibrated and combined to PA. 18 Blends made of Polyester-Cotton fabrics (ratio ~ 65:35 and/or 50:50). IoSys uses the abbreviation PlyC for PolyCotton 19 Cotton fabrics which are coated with a polyester layer. IoSys uses the abbreviation PTCn for PET+Cotton-blend. 20.Blends made of Cotton-Polyamide fabrics (ratio ~ 50:50). IoSys uses the abbreviation CnPA for Cotton+PA-blend 21 Blends made of Cotton-Polyester fabrics (ratio ~ 80:20). IoSys uses the abbreviation CnPT for Cotton+PET-blend. 22 Depending on the spectrometer system. 23 As an example: the Min-Pxl of a thin PE foil is usually at 22 whereby the Min-Pxl of solid PE sample ranges between 20-21. 24 Displacements of the predefined pixel positions in the spectrometer optics can occur as a result of temperature effects.

PET

WOOL

PP

PA

ACRY

CTTN

ACET

SILK

PET, PlyC, PTCn Cttn, CnPA, CnPT


8.2 The User Database The User-definable Database works according the mathematical PLS method (Partial Least Square) and is selected by Icon G:

The measured spectra are compared with the spectra stored and named by the user in his own definable database. The similarity of the curves is set into a mathematical relation nearing the curves by squares which are getting smaller and smaller. Its precision, which is dependent from the individual demand to separate similar, but not equal spectra can be adjusted by the user. Also the selectivity between the actual and the nearest curve can be adjusted according to the type of samples.

Then the following screen appears, whose icons which are differing from the ones at the Standard Database are explained in the following. Switch to Standard Database

Grouping Function for stored spectra Defined Hit-Quality of the curves Defined Hit-Difference of the curves

Increasing of Quality- Lowering of Quality- and Difference demands and Difference demands Increase of Quality demand: The measured curve must be similar to a stored curve or group for at minimum the given percentage. Higher values mean more tight set detection criteria and finer differentiation. Decrease of Quality demand: The measured curve must be similar to a stored curve or group for at minimum the given percentage. Lower values mean less tight set detection criteria and more coarse differentiation. Increase of Difference demand to the next curve: The measured curve must differ at least to this percentage to the next stored curve. Higher values mean stronger differentiation. Decrease of Difference demand to the next curve: The measured curve must differ at least to this percentage to the next stored curve. Lower values mean weaker differentiation.


8.2.1 Grouping Function: User-Group Settings Grouping is needed to put together a group of similar but not equal spectra to an individual sample group which represents a class of material the user wants to identify, but which are not covered by the Standard Database. Examples would be the PA6 / PA66 differentiation or the differentiation of HDPE and LDPE in similar samples. The necessary requirement is the spectral distinguishability of the samples to be compared and to be put in the database. This must be tried with the respective samples for every single application. After touching the Grouping-Icon a screen appears which could look like that e.g.: As a standard always the user group All Samples is present. Here all newly made spectra will be stored first. This group can be read only. Additionally other individual groups can be implemented. In the following example 1additional spectra group is already defined:

Select a Group, to put into more new spectra from All Samples

Input of Group Names Define a new Group Delete a Group Scroll the display upward Scroll the display downward Confirm the action

By touching a function icon and afterwards the desired group the respective functions are started. Example of a Selection of spectra for a new group called: EVA Delete Key for single Spectra

With this screen you can choose from all spectra stored in the standard group All Samples, which spectra should be stored also in group EVA. Touching all the suitable spectra and confirmation with the green hook is executing this function. The Letter Keys and the Arrow Keys are for quick navigation through all the alphabetically stored spectra. The Waste Bin deletes the selected spectra except from group All Samples. The Selection Cone restricts the spectra choice to certain spectra defined after their names. The Key with the crosses chooses all available spectra. Clear deselects the choices. . With the red-white cross you leave the function without changes. In the example to the left the spectra marked in green are selected to be added to the group EVA and could be confirmed with the green hook. Only the green marked groups in the User Settings screen are activated and will be used for the spectra recognition in the User Database! The non-selected groups stay inactive!


8.2.2 Editing and Deleting of Single Spectra and Spectra Groups

All spectra are physically stored in the Main Group All Samples. Creating user-defined groups only gives indicators to the selected single spectra within All Samples into the new group. The Deletion of Groups of spectra groups which are no more used is effected by pressing the waste paper basket symbol on the right side of the screen (goes red) and the selected groups (go green). After a confirmation click these group(s) are deleted. The single spectra, however, will remain in the All Samples group. The Deletion of Single Spectra of spectra which are no more of use is done as follows:

There must be at last one user defined group besides All Samples.

Choose this group by clicking on it (goes green).

By clicking on the key with the spectra lines in the left upper corner besides User Group Settings (goes red) the Copy and Delete function will be activated. You now see the Select for submenu (middle picture on page 27).

The spectra which are to be deleted are marked now by clicking on them and respectively by scrolling through the database with the arrow keys.

Then the deletion is started by clicking on the waste paper basket key in the left upper corner. Please confirm this by the green okay sign.

After a confirmation question the marked spectra will be deleted physically from the device. On page 35 is a description of an alternative method for deleting user-defined spectra via the comfort package of the PC software. If many spectra are to be deleted in the user database, this can be a quicker method of deleting spectra and spectra groups. . Attention: This method deletes all user-defined spectra groups as wel as spectra besides All Samples.

Choose the point mIRo in the Analysis mode.

Execute Download Spectra from Device and copy them into a directory on your PC which has been created before especially for these spectra only.

Within this directory on the PC all unwanted spectra now are to be deleted with the Windows Explorer. Please don’t delete the spectra which are by default already on the unit by the manufacturer.

Choose the point mIRo in the Analysis mode and then Remove all Spectra from Device. This command deletes all user-defined spectra and groups from the device!

In Analysis mode choose the point Upload Spectra to Device in point mIRo and copy after the question from which directory it should be uploaded all spectra back to the device.

Afterwards all spectra from the chosen directory of the PC are back in the standard group All Samples on the unit.

The database of the Neuronal Network is not affected from all the actions above!


9 The PC Software

When installing the PC software by connection of the mIRoGun 2.0 with the USB-cable to the PC, 2 different software packages are installed on your computer.

a) The Monitor Software and b) The Analysis- and Remote Printing Software of the Comfort-Package.

The monitor software enables the transmission and display of the data on the PC via USB, the software of the Comfort-Package allows the analysis, comparison and storage of all measured spectra on the PC as well as the individual printout of the measuring reports on a printer of the PC with comments etc. via USB and WLAN.

9.1 The Monitor Software If the mIRoGun 2.0 is connected via USB or WLAN with the PC and the mIRo-Software is started you see following screen on your PC: 9.1.1 The Screen Functions Following functions you can start with this program: Switch Connection Letter Size Line Thickness Printing Net-/ Raw Data Online-Mode Screenshot Calibration Monitor-/ to MG of MG of MG Evaluationsoftware

Switch between Monitor and Evaluation Software: only active with activated Comfort Package. Connection to MG: starts / Stops the connection to the mIRoGun. A little flash indicates an active connection. Letter Size: Varies the indicated size of the result in 3 different sizes. Line Thickness: Varies the thickness of the spectra lines in three different stages. Printing of Spectra: Prints the active spectrum on the standard printer of the PC. Only active with activated Comfort Package.


Net Data/Raw Data: Switch between display of the curves as Net Data or Raw Data Online-Mode: Shows online the actual measuring results of the MG, e.g. when working in the circular mode. Screenshot: Enables a cache shot of the actual display on the mIRoGun and its storage on the PC as PNG file to use it for reports or other printed information. Calibration of MG: Starts a calibration routine on the connected mIRoGun If the connection is activated a duplicate of the measurement on the spectrometer will be displayed on the PC:

mIRoGun 2.0 Screen PC-Screen

The Line Thickness of the spectra and the Letter Size of the results can be varied on the PC program. With activated Online-Measuring, e.g. in Circular Mode the Online results of the mIRoGun are also shown as duplicate on the PC screen.


9.1.2 The Menu Windows of the Function Bar:

Most of the functions can be started with the mouse or one of the function keys or other key combinations. F1: Switch Monitor- / Evaluation Mode F2: Establish or cut the connection to the mIRoGun F3: Print the result on a printer of the PC F6: Screenshot of the MG F7: Start of the MG Calibration Device Configuration: Only for Maintenance Purposes Remove all Spectra from Device: Caution! Deletes all spectra on the mIRoGun unit!

Choice of the next Detection Model towards the Left or Right with the arrow keys or by clicking with the mouse.

F5: Switches the display of Online-Spectra on or off Show Pixel Scala: Switches the display of the pixel scale at the bottom of the display field on or off. Change Text Size: Changes the letter size of the result Change Line Width: Changes the line thickness of the curves

F4: Switches between Raw and Net Data Select Logo: Chooses your company logo for the printout Update Firmware: Downloads a file for firmware update, which comes from our website or e-mail and installs this update. About mIRo-Software: Indicates the Activation Key and the serial number of your mIRoGun unit.


9.2 The Analyse Mode of the Comfort-Package The Analyse Mode of the Comfort-Package enables besides the managing and printing functions also program updates from the website and remote maintenance via the internet. 9.2.1 The Screen Functions After switching to the Analyse Mode you see following window, here already with some measurements:

The Analyse Mode can manage

and display up to 80 different spectra at once. The last measured spectra is shown with the large measuring result indicated on the screen. His light reflection percentage and the Min Pixel Position are shown in the lower left and right corner of the screen. The other measured spectra are shown on the right in the legend where up to 80 different spectra can be shown and identified. When the plastic type detection is switched on (Magnifying Glass

Icon) the other measured spectra are indicated with their detection probability and the respective Min Pixel position. By clicking with the mouse on a spectrum curve or a result field in the legend you can put that result in Bold to

distinguish it from the others. In the lower area you can change the identification model according to the respective sample by clicking on it. The active model is shown in Red. The active set of data then is recalculated and the indication in the legend may change eventually. Used slots have their slot number in the left of the field, unused slots have it in the middle. Every spectrum in a slot can be stored in the PC in a free to choose directory of a User Database on every drive or been loaded from it. Deleting of a not used spectrum is done by the red cross. Choosing an empty slot for storing gives a warning.

In the menu there are the following functions: Monitor-/ Letter Size Printing Online Measurements Calibration Store Min-Pixel Delete All 1. Differentiation Evaluation SW Spectra Zoom Connect Line Thickness Raw-/Net Data Screen- Result Load Spectra Average Measurement 2. Different. MG shot Display spectrum


Monitor-/Analyse: Switches between Monitor- and Analyse Software Software Switch Connect mIRoGun: Connects a PC with the mIRoGun Spectrometer for data transmission. A little

flash shows an activated connection. Letter Size: Varies size and thickness of the result indication letters Line Thickness: Varies thickness of the spectra graphics Print: Prints a report with the actual spectrum on a printer of the PC.

Raw-Net Data: Alternative Display of the spectra as the raw data without transformation. Used only for

maintenance purposes. Switches also back. Online Measurement: Enables viewing of actual Online Measurements on the PC Screenshot: Makes a screenshot of the actual screen of the MG and allows its storage on the PC as

PNG file for pictures in reports etc. Calibration: Starts a calibration of the connected mIRoGun system. Result Display: Shows either the detected plastic type or its light reflection only, when switched off. Store Spectra: Stores the activated slot onto the PC. Also several slots can be stored simultaneously

from the selected position upward. The numeration of the names is done automatically in this function. With activate Multisave Mode you e.g. can store the measured spectra 1-5 with the basic name Clear References from Clear Reference1 to Clear References5


Load Spectra: Loads stored spectra from the User-defined Spectra Database on the PC to the screen into the respective slots. You can load single as well as multiple spectra at once. With activated Multiload function you can choose the spectra names and slot numbers the spectra should be loaded.

With activated Multi-Load you e.g. can load all spectra with only numbers in their descriptions by typing in the first number, here the number 1 in one action. This can be loaded into the present active slot number or the first free slot number. You also can define the number of spectra to be loaded or restrict the slot numbers which should be filled, so that e.g. only slots from 10 to 17 should be filled. Zoom MinPixel: Enlarges the display to the Min Pixel positions for finer differentiation. Average Spectrum: Calculates an Average Spectrum from all the displayed spectra Clear: Deletes all spectra on the screen Measurement: Shows the transformed spectra. First Differentiation: Shows the 1st differentiation for special analysis purposes Second Different.: Shows the 2nd differentiation for special analysis purposes 9.2.2 Example of a Database stored on the PC by the User: Make a directory called e.g. My Database on the PC. Make subdirectories called e.g. PP, PE-HD, PE-LD, PA6, PA66 and others. Store the spectra of which you exactly know that they are belonging to one of these above mentioned categories into the respective subdirectory. So you can build up an own user database by yourself on the PC also.


9.2.3 The Menu Windows of the Function Bar: Most of the functions can be started with the mouse or one of the function keys or other key combinations.

F1: Switch between Monitor and Evaluation Mode F2: Connect / disconnect the mIRoGun to the PC F3: Print the result on the active printer of the PC F6: Screenshot of the MG display F7: Start of the MG calibration F9: Store some or all spectra on the PC F10: Loading of spectra with Single- or Multi-Load Start Device Calibration: Starts the calibration of the mIRoGun Device Configuration: Only for Maintenance Purposes Create Spectra Table: Makes a table from all stored spectra on the PC in the database directory to be read with Excel or similar programs. Used for data evaluation and eventual addition of these User-defined spectra in the Neural Network model.

Download Spectra from Device: Copies all spectra from the MG into a directory on the PC

Upload Spectra to Device: Copies all spectra from a directory on the PC to the MG

Remove all Spectra from Device: Caution! Deletes all spectra on the PC!

Select next Net-Model: Chooses the next identification model Select previous Net-Model: Chooses the previous identification model Select next Spectrum: Goes to the next result slot Select previous Spectrum: Goes to the previous result slot Save current Spectrum: Stores the actual spectrum in the database of the PC. Load into current Spectrum: Loads a stores spectrum into the active slot. Clear all Spectra: Deletes all spectra on the screen

Clear selected Slot: Deletes the actual slot spectrum Store current Measure…: Copies the actually measured spectrum of the monitor mode to the actual slot in the analysis mode.


Display Recognition Results (F8): Shows or hides the recognition results in the legend at the right. Show Results: Shows or hides the Results of the active slot in the middle of the screen or shows the online results there. Display Spectra as: Shows the results of the Net Data spectra directly or their first or second differentiation. Display Online Spectrum (F5): Shows the online spectra Show Average Spectrum (F12): Makes an average spectrum out of all displayed spectra. Zoom to Minimum Pixel (F11): Increases the Minimum-Pixel positions for better checking Show Pixel Scala: Shows or hides the pixel scale at the bottom of the display. Change Text Size / Change Line Width: Changes text

size of the result or the line width of the spectra curves Save Average Spectrum: Stores the average spectrum generated by the spectra shown on the screen

Play Sound: Switches the sound on or off for changes in any functions. F4: Switches between raw and net data. NIR-Threshold …: Indicates the minimum value for the display of online spectra to suppress the display of empty noise spectra Select Logo: Selects the path to a logo of your company stored on the PC for the printing report.

Update Firmware: Downloads a file for firmware update which comes from our website or via e-mail and installs this update.

About mIRo-Software: Indicates the Activation Key and the serial number of your mIRoGun unit.


9.2.4 The NIR-Analysis Report With the Printing Function of the Comfort Package (printer icon) the result can be printed out as Analysis Report also directly from the spectrometer together with comments to the result in typed or graphic form on the standard printer of the PC. An example of a printout could be looking like that:

Here your Company Logo can be inserted. Result of the measuring with spectrum curve for storage and administration on paper, e.g. for quality control and documentation. Comment Line for documentation Mini Display of result and comments, e.g. for a little sheet to be put into the samples bags. The file of your Company Logo should be in the.png Format.

Spectra can be printed in 4 different ways:

1. Remote Printing of the measured spectrum via the Notepad function 2. Remote Printing of the displayed spectra from the spectra mode via the Notepad function 3. PC Printing from the Monitor mode of the PC (choice of printers is possible) 4. PC Printing from the Analysis mode of the PC (choice of printers is possible)

Attention: The last inserted comment will always be printed out unless removed, even when in the meantime other spectra have been measured and are displayed! To delete the typed comments please use the Clr-Key in the Notepad function; to erase the graphs and the drawn comments use the Show Spectra Key.

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