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OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 1-1 VIS/NIR Spectrophotometer Probe Table of Contents Section 1 1-1 Warranty & Safety Section 2 2-1 System Ov

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-1 Section 3 Software Installation and Setup Software Installation Note: For computers outside the United States of America, pleas

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-2 Figure 2 Figure 3 Keep the default directory and click next

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Select next to complete install Now the ocean optics drivers will

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-4 Figure 7 Figure 8 Once the restart is complete, plug in the USB cables for the auxiliary and spectrometer cases

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-5 Figure 10 After completing the Ocean Optics MS Windows installer, the Hamamatsu installer may appear. Note: Thes

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-6 Installation of Calibration Files This must be complete for the software to be operational Copy the master_veris_standards.txt

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-7 Ocean Optics Spectrometer Configuration Only necessary for Veris Spectrophotometer Software V1.76 and below Step 1: Open OOIBa

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-8 If software asks for a default spectrometer file click Cancel Figure 18 Step 2: Open Configuration Click on Spectrometer in t

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-9 Under serial # only one spectrometer number should be present. If no serial number is present close out of the software, unplug

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-10 Click on Spectrometer then Save Configuration As. Figure 23 The Save Spectrometer Configuration should automatically fill in

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 1-2 Warranty Veris Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) ye

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-11 Setting Port Order 1. Check Device Manager for port order (Start  settings  control panel  system  hardware tab 

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 3-12 Setting Integration Time: The integration time is the amount of time the spectrometers collect the spectral data for averaging.

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-1 Section 4 Field Operation - Electronics Operating software - This will need to be completed every time the software is started.

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-2 How to take Manual Reference In order to calculate reflectance a dark and reference measurement must be taken initially when the

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-3 1. System Check – This step calibrates the spectra data to known standards to ensure data integrity. This is accomplished by: A)

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-4 Figure 7 Figure 8 External Reference buttons Failure light Number of times each reference has been

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-5 Once the transform is complete press close window or F12. If the transform was successful, the software will inform

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-6 2. Data Acquisition – The collection of spectral and auxiliary data in the field. Data is streamed to a file in a compact forma

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-7 As long as the acquisition software is closed properly using F12, all data is saved and the acquisition can be ope

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-8 How to know you’re collecting high quality NIR measurements: a) Log light and GPS lights are both green b) Ref check light is

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 1-3 Important! Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris MSP • Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-9 Figure 12 Score plots of spectrum data that indicate grouping of spectra. Number of outlying spectra removed during f

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-10 5. Clustering – Clusters the principal components (PC's) of the spectra into the same number of clusters as desired sample

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-11 6. Soil Sampling – Allows the user to navigate to the GPS coordinates of desired sample locations (from Step 5), and record act

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-12 7. Interpolation – Uses a Gaussian weighting to average spectra near a sampled location, so the data can be matched up with pro

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-13 Interpolation (continued) This example on the left shows the interpolated output vs. the sampling depth increments. If a cor

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-14 Importing sample locations for interpolation Versions 1.4 and later. This is only to be used when sampling is not completed in

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-15 Bench top Usage To use the spectrophotometer to obtain measurements in the a bench top setting, first complete the system chec

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 4-16 Test/Example Data In order to gain experience with the software before mapping, test/example datasets are included with the Ve

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-1 Section 5 Field Operation P4000-S Installation The P4000-S is designed to be installed in ¾ ton – 1 ton pickups and due to the

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-2 Figure 1 5) Using the “L” straps as templates, you can drill the hole through the bottom side of the skid frame ra

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 2-1 Section 2 VERIS P4000 Probe Platform System Overview Before you begin using your P4000, it’s important to familiarize yourself

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-3 Field Operation Probe Platform - Start engine and allow it to warm a minute or two before cycling – a few minutes if during co

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-4 Field Operation VIS/NIR Probe Checking Electrical Signal Continuity and Electrode Isolation It is recommended that you routine

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-5 Figure 9 Operational tip Use side-shift function to move probe to adjacent probing locations. Do not let stri

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-6 Field Operations Soil Coring Once you have competed probing, remove NIR/EC force probe as outlined in Section 6. - Install dr

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-7 Remove sampler tube and remove cutting shoe from sampling tube by tapping and rotating, or by use of wrench (provided). (Figure

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-8 Field Operations Probe Rotation Option An optional accessory for the P4000 is the Probe Inverter Option. This allows the opera

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-9 Once in the up position (Figure 18) ensure the quick latch is locked as shown in Figure 19. If the latch is not locked the prob

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-10 Field Operations Optional Anchoring System In some field conditions it may be necessary to drive soil anchors into the soil to

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-11 1. Extend platform out to full extension 2. Attached chain binders on each side of probe 3. Slip anchor plates over anchors and

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-12 Field Operations P4000T Removal and Tractor installation The P4000 is designed to work equally well on a tractor, or as a skid

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 2-2 Hydraulic Controls All system monitoring and probe control functions are contained on the console mounted to the right of the p

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 5-13 Installing on Tractor – - All bushings and pins are provided for Category I and II three-point hitches. - Connec

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-1 Section 6 Maintenance and Lubrication Proper maintenance and lubrication of the Veris P4000G will allow you to collect high qua

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-2 Instrument Signal Testing – The Veris Auxiliary Instrument is shipped with an Instrument Test Load (Part No. 10447) that will en

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-3 Maintenance: NIRS Wear-plate Replacement Step 1: With the probe out of the ground remove the wear-plate using a 3/32 hex wench

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-4 EC Point Replacement Procedure While replacing the EC point take extra care to not damage the fiber optic cable. Figure 6

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-5 Figure 9 Remove the bolts on the front cover to gain access the terminal block. Figure 10 Now disconnect the EC Point wires f

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-6 Figure 11 Using two wrenches unscrew the EC point from the probe housing. Figure 12 Once the EC point is unscrewed pull the w

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-7 Figure 13 New replacement EC point. Figure 14 Feed the wires of the new EC point down the probe. Using two wrenches tighten

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-8 Figure 15 Make sure the o-ring is pressed in the groove all the way before installing the window sheath. Now secure the window

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-9 Probe Removal This procedure is needed when removing the probe for bench top use, road transport, or for soil coring. Step 1:

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 2-3 Electronics System diagram Figure 5 Figures 6 and 7

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 6-10 Case Removal and Installation When the spectrometer and auxiliary cases need to be removed for storage, repair, or bench top u

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-1 Section 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting EC module Data missing from display reading – 1. Unit must be in contact with soil

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-2 Computer crashes or has been hard reset while acquiring data 1. Once computer has restarted open Veris Spectrophotometer Softwar

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-3 Problem: No response from Hamamatsu Spectrometer (1100-2200nm) Does Hamamatsu softw

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-4 Troubleshooting GPS If GPS fails to come in it could be for a variety of reasons. The easiest way to isolate the problem is to

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-5 How to check Ocean Optics spectrometer 1) Click on start Programs  Ocean Optics  OOIBase32  Start OOIBase32 software 2) C

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-6 Figure 2 4) Under Spectrometer Type select S4000. For the A/D Converter Type select USB4000. The USB Serial Number will ha

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-7 To open Hamamatsu spectrometer individually 1) Click on Start  Programs  HamamatsuMinispectrometer  EvaluationSoftware  Sp

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-8 Figure 5 Start

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-9 Troubleshooting NIRS with HyperTerminal If auxiliary data fails to come in properly, then the port and device can be verified o

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 2-4 Figure 8&9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Probe module #34848 Cable that includes fiber, motor control and lamp p

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-10 Enter com port properties for your device. See the Port Properties section for the standard settings. Figure 8 o Click OK

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-11 o Spectrometer Port  Bits per second: 9600  Data bits: 8  Parity: None  Stop bits: 1  Flow control: none Port De

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-12 o Spectrometer Port – Reads in Spectrometer temperature and humidity, side box temperature, cooler state, and spectrometer coo

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-13 Fuse replacement There are two fuses inside the spectrometer case and one inside the auxiliary case. To locate and replace th

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-14 Figure 11 Inside view of spectrometer case mounting shelf To reach the fuse for the Edgeport first disconnect

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-15 Figure 14 Spectrometer case mounting shelf tilted back. Figure 15 Edgeport hub power board, also the temperature

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 7-16 The fuse for the auxiliary case protects the voltage for the electrical conductivity board and the lamp. To replace the fuse o

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 8-1 Section 8 Glossary Spectrophotometer – A complete system for making spectral measurements. The system includes a light source,

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 8-2 Specifications Max ambient temperature to operate system: 110 degrees F Max spectrometer case temperature: 30 degrees C Max spe

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 8-3 successfully, then the .bytestream file will automatically be appended to if acquisition is stopped and started again later.

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 2-5 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Reference block to be used for the manual reference check, which needs to be taken every 1

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 8-4 The P_Sample, P_Long, P_Lat, P_Depth are the actual sample number, longitude, latitude, and depth. The # Spec refers to the numb

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 8-5 Appendix #1 Program Modifications The files in the C:\Veris directory are used to store configuration settings for the Veris O

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 8-6 Sample points latitude column Spectra latitude column Spectra depth column (probe mode only) ports.txt Stores ports and baud

OM17-P4000VIS-NIR 2-6 Figure 16 Figure 17 Probe Wear plate assembly #38847 String Pot #SC160 String Pot Cable #38866