PSI Polypen Aqua Manuale

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Manual Version: 2022/01

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This document and its parts can be copied or provided to a third party only with the express permission of PSI.

The contents of this manual have been verified to correspond to the specifications of the device. However, deviations cannot be ruled out.

Therefore, a complete correspondence between the manual and the real device cannot be guaranteed. The information in this manual is

regularly checked, and corrections may be made in subsequent versions.

The visualizations shown in this manual are only illustrative.

This manual is an integral part of the purchase and delivery of equipment and its accessories and both Parties must abide by it.

 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENT 
 
1Information before using PolyPen-Aqua device................................................................................................ 4 
2General Description ......................................................................................................................................... 5 
2.1 Technical Specification..............................................................................................................................................6
3Device Description ........................................................................................................................................... 7 
3.1 List of equipment and customer information............................................................................................................9
3.2 Care and maintenance..............................................................................................................................................9
4Getting started............................................................................................................................................... 10 
4.1 Calibration ..............................................................................................................................................................10 
4.2 Measurement .........................................................................................................................................................11 
5Menu description........................................................................................................................................... 12 
6PC communication ......................................................................................................................................... 16 
6.1 USB connection.......................................................................................................................................................16 
6.2 Driver installation ...................................................................................................................................................16 
7SpectraPen software...................................................................................................................................... 19 
7.1 Software installation...............................................................................................................................................19 
7.2 Software menu .......................................................................................................................................................21 
7.3 Data transfer and visualization...............................................................................................................................22 
7.4 Online control .........................................................................................................................................................26 
7.5 Firmware update ....................................................................................................................................................27 
8GPS module ................................................................................................................................................... 28 
8.1 GPS/PolyPen-Aqua operation .................................................................................................................................28 
9Warranty terms and conditions...................................................................................................................... 30 
10 Troubleshooting and Customer Support......................................................................................................... 30 
11 Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................... 31 
11.1 Programming custom index in PolyPen-Aqua.........................................................................................................31 
11.1.1 Function description...............................................................................................................................................32 
 
 

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1INFORMATION BEFORE USING POLYPEN-AQUA DEVICE

Read this manual carefully before operating the device. If you are not sure about something in the manual, contact the manufacturer for

clarification.

By accepting the device, the customer agrees to follow the instructions in this guide.

Always follow corresponding manuals while working with the PolyPen-Aqua device or doing the maintenance.

It is forbidden to interfere with the hardware or software of the PolyPen-Aqua device in any way without previous agreement with the

manufacturer.

The following table presents basic highlight symbols used in this manual:

Symbol

Description

Important information, read carefully.

Complementary and additional information.

Tab. 1 Used symbols.

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2GENERAL DESCRIPTION

PolyPen-Aqua PA 210 is a portable, handheld and reasonably priced spectrophotometer intended for measuring spectra in suspensions.

It can be used favorably in a wide range of applications –biotechnology, limnology, ecology, molecular biology, chemistry, forensic

science etc. The device is convenient both for standard laboratory work and for field work, well using its inbuilt GPS unit. The PolyPen-

Aqua measures absorbance and transmittance spectra based on a single beam method; detection range is 380 –790 nm. The device is

equipped with an internal light source - Xenon incandescent lamp.

PolyPen-Aqua can be used as an autonomous instrument. It is powered by an inbuilt Li-Ion rechargeable battery and thus it does not

require a PC or any other bulky accessory for its operation. Measured spectra are instantly displayed in graphs or data sheets on the

device touch screen. Full spectra information is stored in the device memory for later re-analysis in a PC. The important part of the PA

210 package is the control software. It allows user-friendly, online control of the device as well as measured data saving, uploading and

further processing in a PC. Definition of custom calculated parameters based on measured spectra is also possible.

PolyPen-Aqua measures:

Transmittance –whole spectrum; calculated using the following formula

T= I/I0

Where: I0is reference light intensity

I is measured light intensity

Absorbance –whole spectrum; calculated using the following formula

A=log (I0/I)

Where: I0is reference light intensity

I is measured light intensity

Optical density (OD) –at 600 nm, 680 nm, 735 nm and 750 nm; calculated using the following formula

OD=-log(I/I0)

Where: I0is reference light intensity

I is measured light intensity

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2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Spectral range

340 nm - 790 nm

Spectral response half width

8 nm

Spectral straylight

-30 dB

Scanning speed

About 100 ms

Dynamic range

High gain: 1:4300

Low gain: 1:13000

Size of aperture

7 mm

Light source

Xenon incandescent lamp

Light source spectral range

340-790 nm

Internal memory capacity

Up to 16 Mbit

Internal data logging

Up to 4,000 measurements

Data transfer

USB cable

PC software

SpectraPen 1.1 (Windows 7 and higher)

Battery type

Li-Ion rechargeable battery

Battery capacity

2600 mAh

Max. charging current

0.5 A

Charging

Via USB port - PC, power bank, USB charger, etc.

Battery life

48 hours typical with full operation

Low battery indicator

Sample holder

4 ml cuvette

Display

Touchscreen 240 x 320 pixel; 65535 colors

Built in GPS module

Ultra-high sensitivity down to -165dBm

High accuracy of <1.5 m in 50% of trials

Size

150 x 75 x 40 mm

Weight

300 g

Operating conditions

Temperature: 0 to +55 °C

Relative humidity: 0 to 95 % (non-condensing)

Storage conditions

Temperature: -10 to +60 °C

Relative humidity: 0 to 95 % (non-condensing)

Warranty

1 year parts and labor

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3DEVICE DESCRIPTION

Fig. 1 Device description.

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Cuvette slot

The sample is measured in a plastic cuvette inserted into an optical head and covered by a top lid.

Colour touch screen display

PolyPen is operated via a touch screen by using a supplied stylus. The software operation instructions are available on page 19.

No sharp objects should be used when operating the PolyPen-Aqua via touch screen. It is recommended to use

provided stylus when making selections on the touch screen.

USB Connector

USB connector is used for operation of the PolyPen-Aqua device directly from PC via the SpectraPen software and for re-charging the

device batteries. Please note that PolyPen-Aqua device is automatically re-charged when connected to the PC via the USB connector.

Power button

Power button is the main Switch ON/OFF button.

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3.1 LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Standard version of the PolyPen-Aqua device package consists:

•PolyPen-Aqua

•Stylus

•Carrying Case

•Textile Strap for Comfortable Wearing

•PolyPen Operating Manual (on a USB flash disc)

•SpectraPen software and driver (on a USB flash disc)

•USB cable

•Other Accessories or Optional Features (according to your specific order)

For data download via USB connection, the USB driver needs to be installed on the PC. It can be found on the

installation disk (USB driver folder).

If any item is missing, please, contact the manufacturer. Also check the carton for any visible external damage. If

any damage is found, notify the carrier and the manufacturer immediately. The carton and all packing materials

should be retained for inspection by the carrier or insurer.

For customer support, please write to: [email protected]

3.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

PolyPen-Aqua device

•Never submerge the device in water!

•The device should not come in contact with any organic solvents, strong acids or bases.

•Keep the optical sensor clean and dry. If cleaning is needed, use soft, non-abrasive tissue.

•Do not use sharp objects for touch screen operation.

Li-ion battery

•Avoid fully discharging of the battery.

•Do not keep the battery at full charge for long periods of time. Allow for it to discharge.

•High temperatures shortens battery life.

•If the battery can no longer be charged, please contact PSI for replacement battery and installation instructions.

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4GETTING STARTED

To switch ON the PolyPen-Aqua, press the Power button until the device logo shows up. Follow next steps to perform the measurements.

In case the device battery is not charged, connect the PolyPen-Aqua with USB cable via USB port to the PC and charge the battery.

The measurements with the PolyPen-Aqua cannot be made until the calibration is performed. Repeat the

calibration periodically upon certain time period of the device operation.

4.1 CALIBRATION

For calibration of device use plastic cuvette with clear media.

Please follow the instructions below for device calibration:

•Use the standard 4 ml cuvette.

•Clean the cuvette with distilled water and paper tissue.

•As a calibration standard use cultivation medium (BBM, BG11 etc.) or distilled water.

•Put cuvette with medium (minimal volume 2 ml) into the PolyPen-Aqua device and close the cover.

•In the main window go to Calibrate > press OK (Fig. 2) and wait until the calibration step is completed.

•Calibration is automatically stored into the device memory.

•After the calibration step is performed, Main window icon Calibrate will change into Measure (Fig. 3).

•Remember that the calibration is done for the particular cuvette. If you want to use another cuvette, you should make the

calibration with this one.

•Calibration is automatically stored into the device memory and is saved till the device turn OFF.

•The device is now ready to measure other samples.

Fig. 2 Calibration of device.

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