ASD LabSpec 4 Standard-Res Lab Analyzer

The 3 nm VNIR, 10 nm SWIR spectral resolution of the ASD LabSpec 4 Standard-Res lab analyzer is ideal for precise spectral analysis of a wide range of materials. The 10 nm SWIR spectral resolution provides the basis for building accurate spectral models for chemometric quantitative and qualitative materials analysis. The spectrometer configuration delivers superior signal throughput and is compatible with all ASD bifurcated probes and lighted accessories.

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FieldSpec 4, LabSpec 4, TerraSpec 4 manual addendum

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LabSpec 4 Basic Guide

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Indico Pro User's Guide

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ASD File Format v8

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LabSpec 4 User Guide

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LabSpec 4 Quick Start Guide

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RS^3 and Indico Pro Upgrade Instructions

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Wavelength Verification User's Guide

Software downloads

Indico Pro

6.5.6.1

LabSpec 4 Software Installation

6.5.6.1

Wavelength Verification ASD Puck 10 nm Resolution

6.40

Wavelength Verification Mylar 10 nm Standard Resolution

6.40

Instrument Configuration v4.0.1

4.0.1

Dark Current calibration

1.20

Accessories

Probes and Lighting

The ASD Contact Probe is designed for contact measurements of solid raw materials such as minerals, grains, other granular materials. Its innovative optical design minimizes measurement errors associated with stray light and allows for measurement of samples through clear and transparent plastic bags.

In addition to the standard contact probe, ASD also offer the Hi-Brite contact probe and the Plant Probe.

All contact probes are available with a ruggedized cable feed and cable, designed for applications that involve extra cold or harsh temperatures. (see image below specifications)

Specifications:

Length	10" ( 25.4 cm)
Weight	1.5 lbs (.7 kg)
Power requirements	12-18 VDC, 6.5 W
Lightsource type/Life (approx.)	Halogen bulb/1500 hours
Halogen bulb color temperature	2900 K
Spot size	10 mm

The Fiber Optic Illuminator is a portable, external light source designed for use with ASD instruments and sampling accessories that do not have a built-in light source.

Technical Specifications

Length	11.43 cm (4.5 inches)
Width	8.255 cm (3.25 inches)
Weight	292 grams (10.3 ounces)

Integrating spheres collect reflected light from samples over a full hemisphere. The sphere, by nature of its internal diffuse (lambertian) reflection and integration of the energy, is insensitive to directional reflectance features coming from the sample, and therefore, gives a very repeatable “averaged” response to the reflectance of the sample placed in the beam at the sphere port. Sample placement and incidence beam/collection alignment are less critical to the measurement results because the integrating sphere looks at representative averaged energy from all angles at the same time.

The ASD Muglight is designed for analysis of raw materials requiring reflectance and absorbance measurements. It can measure samples through glass vials, or using the ASD sampling tray adapter. It's unique and innovative design minimizes measurement errors associated with stray light and specular reflected components.

For users requiring higher intensity illumination, ASD also offers the Hi-Brite Muglight.

Muglight specifications:

Size	5.5” x 3.7” (14cm x 9.4cm)
Weight	2.91 lbs (1.3 kg)
Power requirements	Input power 5.5 W, bulb 4 W
Light source (type/life) approx.	Tungsten Quartz Halogen b/1500rs
Bulb color temp	2900 K
Spot size	12 mm

The Rapid Analysis Probe is specifically designed for speedy spectral collection of powders and other fine-grained materials such as small uniform seeds and grains. Its beveled tip and metal jacket greatly speed up the spectral collection process of fine grained materials to optimize workflow. Simply insert the Rapid Analysis Probe into your fine-grained media, collect the spectrum, use a chemical wipe to swipe the probe clean and move on to the next sample. It’s that easy! The Rapid Analysis Probe comes with a gimbaled white reference for high performance calibration. It can be used for quantitative predictive models.

If using this probe with a spectrometer such as a TerraSpec mineral analyzer or a LabSpec lab analyzer without an integrated light source, a Fiber Optic Illuminator is necessary. The Fiber Optic Illuminator provides the light source needed for sample collection.

Technical Specifications

Length: 21.6 cm (8.5 inches)
Spot size: 4 mm

With an approximate spot size of only 2 mm, the Small Diameter Reflectance Probe was designed to collect spectra from individual small materials such as individual grains or vugs in a hand sample or rock core. It’s perfect for determining specific mineralogy of individual grains.

If using a spectrometer such as a TerraSpec mineral analyzer or a LabSpec lab analyzer without an integrated light source, a Fiber Optic Illuminator is required. The Fiber Optic Illuminator provides the necessary light source for sample collection.

Technical Specifications

Length: 10.2 cm (4 inches)
Field of View: 1 mm

When your application requires analysis of irregularly shaped or non-homogeneous samples, the ASD Turntable is ideal for obtaining a highly accurate average. Especially useful for instrument owners in the grain, agriculture, pulp and paper, food, plastics and mining industries.

The Turntable offers:

53.2 mm sampling spot size
Rotates at 22 RPM
Fits up to a 150mm sample dish
Compact (8"x11"x11" or 20.32 cm x 27.94 cm x 27.94 cm) footprint.

The Turntable comes standard with a 4000 hour halogen light source and one standard 150 mm x 15 mm Petri dish.

General Accessories

The ASD goLab™ Mobile Work Station — taking portability to the extreme!

Now, technicians and researchers, armed with a powerful ASD spectrometer system and the goLab Mobile Work Station, are more empowered than ever before to take the lab to the sample location, and easily perform analyses formerly restricted to a laboratory environment.

The goLab Mobile Work Station acts as a wheeled carrier for streamlined transport between locations, and then quickly unfolds to support all your sampling needs “right on the spot!"

Shown: The goLab Mobile Work Station with work platform collapsed for quick and easy transport between locations (LabSpec instrument and controller laptop attached to work platform also shown, both sold separately).

The goLab Mobile Work Station Features:

Large wheels for easy transport
Stable, non-slip platform for spectrometer, sampling probe, and computer
Convenient and secured compartments for batteries and accessory kit
Compatible with all current ASD portable spectrometer systems
Folds down for compact storage and transport
Ideal for both inside and outside work
Reconfigurable velcro positioning for added flexibility

Shown left: LabSpec instrument on the ASD goLab Mobile Work Station with High Intensity Contact Probe. This configuration is ideally suited for incoming inspection and material identification of powders and granules, on the receiving dock and warehouse or production floor.

Reference Panels

ASD carries a wide array of calibrated and non-calibrated diffuse white and gray reference panels in varying sizes (from 2 x 2 in. to 12 x 12 in. or 5.1 x 5.1 cm to 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm) and reflectance levels, including encapsulated gray scale (NIST/NRC traceable) wavelength and USP standards for USP 1119. Calibrated panels come with certificate and documentation showing standard deviation and reflectance factors.

All reference panels and standards may be purchased separately. To provide our customers with a more cost-effective approach, specific sizes or styles of reference panels are included in accessory bundles designed for maximum compatibility with a particular application.

Your ASD sales representative will be able to advise you on the best option(s) for your needs.