Portable Spectrometer From Ocean Optics Ideal for Field Applications
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Posted on October 24, 2012 at 11:35:01 PM
Portable Spectrometer From Ocean Optics Ideal for Field Applications
MUMBAI, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Compact Jaz System Packages Powerful Spectral Sensing in Palm Sized Unit
The Jaz spectrometer from Ocean Optics (http://www.oceanoptics.eu [http://www.oceanoptics.eu
]) is a handheld, field-portable analytical instrument that combines low-power optical
sensing and onboard computing power for custom applications ranging from chlorophyll
analysis in leaves and plants to solar irradiance measurements and ozone monitoring.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/oo/JazField2012.jpg
Jaz is a family of stackable, modular and autonomous components that share common
electronics and communications. This compact, monolithic system - a typical setup for
field use is about 6 inches in height and weighs less than 2 lb - comprises a miniature
CCD-array spectrometer and a powerful microprocessor and onboard display with data logging
capability, so that full spectra data can be acquired, processed and stored without the
need for a PC. Ethernet and battery modules offer additional functionality for field use.
The Jaz Ethernet module has data storage capability via an SD card slot and allows
users to connect to the Jaz unit via the internet, making remote measurements possible and
enabling the creation of networked sensing modules. For example, a community of Jaz users
could map atmospheric ozone measurements around the world and share the data nearly
instantaneously.
The Jaz Lithium-Ion battery module is rechargeable in the field via the solar cell or
back in the lab using the power over Ethernet connection (100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3-compliant
10/100 single-cable), the USB 2.0 port or an external power supply. The battery module
also has a power-conserving sleep mode for long-term measurements and two additional SD
card slots for storing data.
Also, the Jaz platform can be expanded to include light sources (VIS-NIR or LED) and
additional spectrometer channels. Jaz can be connected to field-ready fibre optic
accessories such as cosine corrected irradiance probes for solar irradiance measurements,
optical fibres and probes for immersing in fluids or sampling of solid surfaces, and
devices for adjusting the field of view of the sampling optic. Also available is the Jaz
SpectroClip, a sampling device more measuring transmission and reflection of thin
materials such as leaves and plants. A special holster makes the Jaz wearable, freeing
your hands to manipulate sampling devices.
Because of its size and versatility, Jaz is a convenient analytical tool for
applications across various industries and disciplines, including horticultural and
ecological sciences; biotechnology; solar analysis and environmental monitoring; marine
sciences and geological research; surface waters analysis and pollution monitoring such as
site remediation and fenceline monitoring; and health and safety.
About Ocean Optics
Headquartered in the USA, Ocean Optics [http://www.oceanoptics.eu ] is a leading
supplier of solutions for optical sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and
interpreting the interaction of light with matter. With locations in Asia and Europe, the
company has sold more than 200,000 spectrometers worldwide since 1992. Ocean Optics'
extensive line of complementary technologies includes chemical sensors, analytical
instrumentation, OEM components and sub-systems, optical fibres, metrology products and
optics. The company is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in
safety, health and sensor technology.
Website: http://www.oceanoptics.eu [http://www.oceanoptics.eu ]
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. [http://www.halma.com ] is an international market leader in safety,
health and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has
over 4000 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that
protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market
leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable.
These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy,
water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and health.
For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News
Feed please visit our news blog [http://halmapr.com/news/india ].
For more information please contact: Hemchandra Sane, India Sales Manager (Ocean
Optics), +91 9819301256, hemchandra.sane@oceanoptics.com
Primary Media Contact: Mr. Kuniyur J. Srinivasan, srini@halma.com, 91-22-67080400
Secondary Media Contact: Mr. Damian Corbet, damian.corbet@halma.com,
44-7766-140875
Ocean Optics
CONTACT: PRN
MUMBAI, October 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Compact Jaz System Packages Powerful Spectral Sensing in Palm Sized Unit
The Jaz spectrometer from Ocean Optics (http://www.oceanoptics.eu [http://www.oceanoptics.eu
]) is a handheld, field-portable analytical instrument that combines low-power optical
sensing and onboard computing power for custom applications ranging from chlorophyll
analysis in leaves and plants to solar irradiance measurements and ozone monitoring.
Photo: http://halmapr.com/oo/JazField2012.jpg
Jaz is a family of stackable, modular and autonomous components that share common
electronics and communications. This compact, monolithic system - a typical setup for
field use is about 6 inches in height and weighs less than 2 lb - comprises a miniature
CCD-array spectrometer and a powerful microprocessor and onboard display with data logging
capability, so that full spectra data can be acquired, processed and stored without the
need for a PC. Ethernet and battery modules offer additional functionality for field use.
The Jaz Ethernet module has data storage capability via an SD card slot and allows
users to connect to the Jaz unit via the internet, making remote measurements possible and
enabling the creation of networked sensing modules. For example, a community of Jaz users
could map atmospheric ozone measurements around the world and share the data nearly
instantaneously.
The Jaz Lithium-Ion battery module is rechargeable in the field via the solar cell or
back in the lab using the power over Ethernet connection (100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3-compliant
10/100 single-cable), the USB 2.0 port or an external power supply. The battery module
also has a power-conserving sleep mode for long-term measurements and two additional SD
card slots for storing data.
Also, the Jaz platform can be expanded to include light sources (VIS-NIR or LED) and
additional spectrometer channels. Jaz can be connected to field-ready fibre optic
accessories such as cosine corrected irradiance probes for solar irradiance measurements,
optical fibres and probes for immersing in fluids or sampling of solid surfaces, and
devices for adjusting the field of view of the sampling optic. Also available is the Jaz
SpectroClip, a sampling device more measuring transmission and reflection of thin
materials such as leaves and plants. A special holster makes the Jaz wearable, freeing
your hands to manipulate sampling devices.
Because of its size and versatility, Jaz is a convenient analytical tool for
applications across various industries and disciplines, including horticultural and
ecological sciences; biotechnology; solar analysis and environmental monitoring; marine
sciences and geological research; surface waters analysis and pollution monitoring such as
site remediation and fenceline monitoring; and health and safety.
About Ocean Optics
Headquartered in the USA, Ocean Optics [http://www.oceanoptics.eu ] is a leading
supplier of solutions for optical sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and
interpreting the interaction of light with matter. With locations in Asia and Europe, the
company has sold more than 200,000 spectrometers worldwide since 1992. Ocean Optics'
extensive line of complementary technologies includes chemical sensors, analytical
instrumentation, OEM components and sub-systems, optical fibres, metrology products and
optics. The company is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in
safety, health and sensor technology.
Website: http://www.oceanoptics.eu [http://www.oceanoptics.eu ]
About Halma
Halma p.l.c. [http://www.halma.com ] is an international market leader in safety,
health and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has
over 4000 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that
protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market
leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable.
These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy,
water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and health.
For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News
Feed please visit our news blog [http://halmapr.com/news/india ].
For more information please contact: Hemchandra Sane, India Sales Manager (Ocean
Optics), +91 9819301256, hemchandra.sane@oceanoptics.com
Primary Media Contact: Mr. Kuniyur J. Srinivasan, srini@halma.com, 91-22-67080400
Secondary Media Contact: Mr. Damian Corbet, damian.corbet@halma.com,
44-7766-140875
Ocean Optics
CONTACT: PRN