Polispec LITE is a reflection spectrophotometer (also configurable for transmission or contactless applications), with extremely compact dimensions, equipped with an interior lighting system and automatic references. Available in different spectral configurations between 580 and 1080 nm, i.e. between the end of the visible band and the first part of the near infra-red, Polispec LITE has been designed for both portable use and for in-process installation. Particularly suitable for the analysis of macro-elements, Polispec LITE easily adapts to different working conditions. The casing is made entirely of anodised aluminium, while a large heat sink is located at the front to remove the heat generated by the lighting system. Designed for reflectance analysis, this instrument integrates diffuse/0° acquisition optics and a system of automatic internal references which, when configured for portable mode, can be controlled by two buttons positioned on the body of the instrument itself.
The area framed by the collection optics is extremely large and particularly suitable for the analysis of whole and not very homogeneous products or even product flows in motion. For in-process installation, the tool/machine coupling can be created in different shapes and materials to be able to adapt to the most particular requirements (e.g. in the food and industrial sectors). The software interface is extremely simple, intuitive and compatible with different calibration suites for users who wish to develop their own chemometric models.
We have created the entire software infrastructure to be easy to use both for direct use and for the system used in the back-end and integrated, for example, with plant PLC systems or CAN protocols. Both the hardware and software configurations of the Polispec instrument range can be adapted for compatibility with different protocols and communication interfaces, so that the integration work is minimal for the customer.