Abstract:
A spectrometer 1A is provided with an integrating sphere 20 for observing measured light emitted from a sample S of a measurement target, and a Dewar vessel 50 which retains a medium R for regulating temperature of the sample S, so as to cover the sample S and a second container portion 50b of which is located so as to face the interior of the integrating sphere 20. The sample S can be easily regulated at a desired temperature with the use of the Dewar vessel 50 retaining the medium R so as to cover the sample S. As the second container portion 50b is located so as to face the interior of the integrating sphere 20, the temperature of the sample S is regulated by the medium R, while inhibiting an external ambience around the integrating sphere from affecting the sample S. Therefore, the sample S can be efficiently regulated at a desired temperature.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus for the extracorporeal treatment of blood, comprising a dialyzer (10) which is separated into a first and second chamber by a semipermeable membrane (11), wherein the first chamber (12) is disposed in a dialysis fluid path and the second chamber (13) can be connected to the blood circulation of a patient (1) by way of a blood inflow conduit (14) and a blood outflow conduit (15), a feed (20) for fresh dialysis fluid, a discharge (30) for used dialysis fluid, a measuring device (40) disposed within the discharge (30) for determining the absorption of the used dialysis fluid flowing through the discharge (30), wherein the measuring device (40) has at least one radiation source (41) for substantially monochromatic electromagnetic radiation, and a detector system (42) for detecting the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation, wherein means (50) are provided to compensate for changes that occur in the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation of the radiation source (41) and/or the sensitivity of the detector system (42).
Abstract:
Systems and methods for operating, particularly in the field, a Raman spectroscopy device that includes a laser, a spectrograph, an intensified charge coupled device (ICCD), and an autofocus subsystem. Before spectral data acquisition commences a series of ancillary data checks is performed to monitor operating conditions of at least the laser, the ICCD, and the autofocus subsystem. Further, after each Raman spectrum acquisition, a series of data quality checks is performed to enhance confidence in the just collected data. Only spectral data that passes the data quality checks are further processed. However, all spectral data are stored in a log file. When the log file reaches a predetermined capacity, the log file is closed, and a new round of ancillary data checks is performed to again monitor the status of the Raman spectroscopy device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a color measurement device for measuring the color of a target object, the device comprising: an illumination system including an illumination source having at least a white portion in combination with a chromatic portion, the illumination system being structured to generate light in all portions of the visible spectrum and provide spatially uniform illumination at a given target distance from the target object sufficient to spatially over-illuminate a predetermined target area on the target object, wherein the illumination system further comprises an illumination lens structured for operative association with the illumination source, the illumination lens comprising at least one optically fast lens, and at least one spatial intensity filter positioned in operative association with the illumination lens; an optical collection system structured for non-contact color measurement of the target object, wherein the optical collection system is positioned in the device to function at a distance from the target object and receive light reflected therefrom, the optical collection system further comprising an image-based collection optic having a field stop at an image plane to define a target area plane for the target object; and a color engine in communication with the optical collection system configured for spectrally analyzing light detected by the optical communication system.
Abstract:
A plant sensor includes a light source section having first and second light emitters configured to irradiate the first and second measuring light toward the object to be measured, respectively, and a light receiver configured to receive reflected light from the object to be measured , and output light-receiving signals, a controller configured to control emission of the first and second light emitters at a different timing, an integrator configured to integrate the light-receiving signals, and output an integration signal, and a calculator configured to calculate, according to the integration signal, a reflection rate as a ratio of light volume of the reflected light of the first measuring light from the object to be measured to light volume of the first measuring light, a reflection rate as a ratio of light volume of the reflected light of the second measuring light from the object to be measured to light volume of the second measuring light, and obtains information regarding a growing condition of the object to be measured.
Abstract:
The invention provides a colour assessment cabinet comprising an interior chamber (2) and a light source (14) for illuminating the chamber (2). The cabinet further comprises a fan (28) for drawing ambient air through the chamber (2). The cabinet can thereby be used not only for colour assessment of a sample but also for conditioning the sample prior to assessment when the ambient air has suitable temperature and humidity, such as in a laboratory environment. Use of a common light source in the conditioning and assessment steps provides economy and avoids the risk of inconsistent assessment due to different light sources producing different photochromic responses in the sample.
Abstract:
A spectrophotometer has a first photodetector (24) and a second photodetector (25) which is displaced spatially from the first photodetector in the direction of increasing wavelength in the spectrum. At any given time the second photodetector receives light at a wavelength which is substantially greater than that being received simultaneously by the first photodetector at that time. The first photodetector has a first range of wavelengths over which it is operable and a first upper operating limit, and the second photodetector has a second range of wavelengths over which it is operable and a second upper operating limit, the second range overlapping the first range and the second upper operating limit being greater than the first upper operating limit. Thus the range of operation is extended, and data in two different ranges is processed simultaneously. The spectrophotometer comprises a housing (1) containing a light source (11), a monochromator (15, 16, 18) and the photodetectors, there being a fibre optic connected to a probe (2) for transmitting light from the light source to a sample to be analysed and receiving light from the sample. Optical components are mounted to a chassis (26) of the housing rigidly, the chassis being connected to the housing by shock absorbing mounts (28, 29). The light source is mounted to the housing by means of an adjuster (24) providing for adjustment laterally with respect to the optical axis of the light source.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a portable and/or handheld bioagent detector and methodology described herein that is based in part on advanced Raman Chemical Imaging ('RCI') technology. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the detection system may include a fiber array spectral translator ('FAST') and may also include a probe which may include a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera. The probe alleviates the need to place the main instrument close to an unconfined release of a potentially hazardous material and facilitates analysis of a sample that is situated in a hard-to-reach location while minimizing contamination of the detector and operator.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a sensor for a spectrometer, comprising optical means onto which an excitation light source beam is directed and from which a target beam is emitted towards a sample to be analysed. The invention is characterised in that the optical means can move, thereby enabling the direction of the target beam to be varied.