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Affordable
 Handheld  Near-Infrared
Spectrometer




The ultimate tool for near-infrared spectroscopy

The NIRvascan™ is the world’s first portable, battery-operated smart spectrometer. It covers many field applications and its configuration is optimized for diffuse reflectance, transmission and fiber input detection for a spectral range between 900 nm and 1700 nm or 1350nm to 2150nm

    Compact & Portable

    At only 82.2 x 66 x 45 mm, the device can be easily transported on the field.

    Smart

    The NIRvascan™ spectrometer connects to most Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth technology.

    Versatile

    The device covers transmittance, diffuse reflectance, and optical fiber sensing for spectral ranges between 900 nm and 1,700 nm.

    Save

    Easily and rapidly save and export your records for further analysis.

    PC Analysis

    Record and analyze your near-infrared data using the free and intuitive PC software.

    Great Sensitivity

    The NIRvascan™ smart spectrometer has a 6000:1 signal to noise ratio for a one-second scan.

    NIRvascan PC Analysis software

    Knowledge at the tip of your fingers

    The NIRvascan™ is the first world portable smart and affordable near infrared spectrometer with integrated tungsten halogen light source build in. It covers many field applications and its configuration is optimized for diffuse reflectance, transmission and fiber input detection.


    Diffuse reflectance is the reflection of light from a surface such that an incident ray is reflected at many angles rather than at just one angle as in the case of specular reflection. Each chemical, substance or material have their own reflectance spectrum. It is a non-evasive and non-destructive technique.

    Experience Speed. Efficiency.
    Mobility.

    The NIRvascan™ smart spectrometer is already set up to be used with most Android or iOS devices with Bluetooth, as well as with any computer running on Windows. With the touch of a finger, you can now have extensive information on the NIR spectrum of any substance. The data can easily be updated to a computer for more complex tasks.

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    What is Near-Infrared Spectroscopy?


    The NIR region of the light spectrum mainly contains overtones and combination bands that are primarily attributed to hydrogen vibrations (CH, OH, NH).

    The absorption of light in the IR region causes molecules to vibrate and rotate because of the light excitation on the molecule bonds.

    The absorption of light in the matter is usually not uniform and depends on the molecular structure and the number of bonds in the molecule.

    absorption chart

    Field applications

    Applications for Near IR Spectroscopy (NIRS) are numerous and constantly evolving. The  NIRvascan™  smart spectrometer was successfully tested and used in the following fields.


    Fongus Detection

    Fongus Detection

    Pharmaceutical Drugs Identification

    Pharmaceutical Drugs Identification

    Pill Hardness

    Pill Hardness

    Narcotics Identification

    Narcotics Identification

    Plastic Identification for Recycling

    Plastic Identification for Recycling

    Mineral Identification for Field Exploration

    Mineral Identification for Field Exploration

    Food Quality Integrity

    Food Quality Integrity

    Moisture in Materials

    Moisture in Materials

    Bacteria Detection

    Bacteria Detection

    Coating Reflectance

    Coating Reflectance

    Paint Pigment Testing

    Paint Pigment Testing

    Soil Monitoring

    Soil Monitoring

    Textile Fabrics Identification

    Textile Fabrics Identification

    Agricultural Plant Health Monitoring

    Agricultural Plant Health Monitoring

    Big Data

    Big Data: Cloud matching services

    The NIRvascan™ is now in beta version to our cloud matching service which is  available through Nirvacloud.AI

    The service will include many features such as remote access from anywhere, personalized detection, chemical matching, PLS, PCA, Calibration model and many more. Blockchain ledger for high security and traceability is available. 


    Some of our customers

    ARCARTON 


    Aalto University 

     

    Acquis

     

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


    Amafruits 


    ANY Security Printing Company 

    A-Star Plastics 


    Bio Nutraceutical Inc 


    BP International

     

    Eaton Corporation

    Hamilton-Secondary-College 

    Philips Hue Technologies 

     

    ICARDA




    Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 

     

    Kemira

    Nalco


    NIC Industries 


    Nottingham Trent University 

     

    Physical Sciences




    Prairie Green Analyser 

    Purdue University

    Teak Origin


    Tech Insights 


    U.S. Food and Drug Administration 

    Ubyfol




    University of Luxembourg 

    University of Central Lancashire

    University of Sydney


    USDA ARS 

    Vingineers 

    Ansar-analitika





    Bayer 

    Cegep Montreal

    CEM


    Fermentrics 

    Lamb Weston 

    PAAM instrumental





    Pul Pak 

    State Park Supplies

    the university of queensland australia


    Y-TEC 


    Analytical Technologies 

    Brenntag





    Brunswick 

    Carnegie Mellon University

    FirstStar Recycling


    Johann Strauss Apotheke 


    S.C. Johnson 

    Sapiensa Aedificat





    Sixone Labs 

    Spectrify

    tenX.ai

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    The  NIRvascan™  is available in three different configurations: diffuse reflectance, transmission and fiber input detection.

      Nirvascan with spectral range of  900nm - 1700nm



    ASP-NIR-M-Reflect

    (For Powder, Coating, Solid)

                                                                                                             NIRvascan ASP-NIR-M-Reflect $ 2,695.00                                                                         
    Wavelength Range: 900-1, 700 mm


    Model Specification   With protective window made of robust sapphire


    Optical Resolution: 10 nm Pixel resolution 1.17nm/pixel        
    (accuracy + or - 0,7nm) Signal-to noise ratio: 6000:1 in 1 second scan

    Slit Size:   1.69 x 0.025 mm


    Detector   1 mm InGaAs (Hamamatsu model G12180-010A)  Dark Current 0.8nA @VR=1V Noise Equivalent Power 1.4*10-14 @λp 


    Communication Interface USB and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)         


    Sensors   Thermopile for detector ambient humidity and temperature 

    Power:  USB or Build-in Li-ion battery


    Dimensions:  82.2 x 66 x 45 mm   

    Weight :  136 g (with battery)

    Measurement mode   Diffuse reflectance 
     
    Illumination Module: Diffuse reflectance with two integrated tungsten halogen lamps 1 Watt, 45 degree from the surface

    ASP-NIR-M-Trans

    (For Liquids)

                  
                                                                                               $ 3,995.00  

    Wavelength Range: 900-1, 700 mm


    Model Specification   Standard 1 cm cuvette (cuvette not included)


    Optical Resolution:  10 nm Pixel resolution 1.17nm/pixel        
    (accuracy + or - 0,7nm) Signal-to noise ratio: 6000:1 in 1 second scan

    Slit Size:   1.69 x 0.025 mm


    Detector  1 mm InGaAs (Hamamatsu model G12180-010A)  Dark Current 0.8nA @VR=1V Noise Equivalent Power 1.4*10-14 @λp

    Communication Interface USB and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)         

    Sensors   Thermopile for detector ambient humidity and temperature 

    Power:  USB or battery Pack


    Dimensions:  82.2 x 66 x 45 mm     

    Weight :  136 g (with battery)
      
    Measurement mode   Transmission for liquid 
         
    Illumination Module  :   Transmission with one integrated halogen lamp CCT : 2274 K CRI(Ra) : 100

    ASP-NIR-M-Fiber

    (For Probe, Inline, Microfluidic)

                                                                                                             NIRvascan ASP-NIR-M-Fiber $ 3,195.00  

    Wavelength Range: 900-1, 700 mm


    Model Specification   SMA 905 connector for fiber input      

     
    Optical Resolution: 10 nm Pixel resolution 1.17nm/pixel        
    (accuracy + or - 0,7nm) Signal-to noise ratio: 6000:1 in 1 second scan

    Slit Size:   1.69 x 0.025 mm


    Detector  1 mm InGaAs (Hamamatsu model G12180-010A)  Dark Current 0.8nA @VR=1V Noise Equivalent Power 1.4*10-14 @λp

    Communication Interface  USB and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)         

    Sensors   Thermopile for detector ambient humidity and temperature 

    Power:  USB or Battery Pack


    Dimensions   82.2 x 66 x 45 mm


    Weight : 136 g (with battery)

      
    Measurement mode   Optical fiber spectroscopy 
         
    Illumination Module  :  External lamp

    The  NIRvascan™  is available in three different configurations: diffuse reflectance, transmission and fiber input detection.

      Nirvascan with spectral range of  1350nm - 2150nm

    Extended Fiber Optics Model F11

                  
                                                                                               $ 4,795.00  

    Wavelength Range:  1350~2150nm


    Model Specification       SMA 905 connector for fiber input      

    Optical Resolution:  Typ. 12nm @ 1530nm LD

    Signal-to noise ratio       5000:1 in 1 second scan  
     

    Slit Size:  0.025 mm
                   
    Detector   1mm extended InGaAs (uncooled) 
    Communication Interface :    1. USB and UART 2. BLE (optional)

    Sensors       Ambient humidity and temperature sensors  

    Power:  USB

    Dimensions       59.5 X 47.5 X 24.5  

    Weight :  < 60 g

    Wavelength Accuracy       Typ, ±1 nm  

     
    Illumination Module :    N/A


    Scan Capability       Linear / Hadamard / Slew Scan  


    Cuvette Holde:  N/A

    Extended Reflective Model R11

                     
                                                                                            $ 5,995.00  
     

    Wavelength Range:  1350~2150nm


    Model Specification       With protective window made of robust sapphire  
     
    Optical Resolution:  Typ. 12nm @ 1530nm LD
      
    Signal-to noise ratio   5000:1 in 1 second scan 
                      
     
    Slit Size:  0.025 mm

    Detector   1mm extended InGaAs (uncooled) 
    Communication Interface:  1. USB and UART 2. BLE (optional)

    Sensors       Ambient humidity and temperature sensors

    Power :    USB

    Dimensions       95.5 X 47.5 X 37.5  

    Weight:  < 80 g

    Wavelength Accuracy       Typ, ±1 nm
       

    Illumination Module:  Tungsten Filament lamp with reflector, 0.7W*4

    Scan Capability       Linear / Hadamard / Slew Scan  

      
    Cuvette Holde:     N/A

    Extended Transmissive Model T11

                                        
                                                                         $ 5,295.00  
     

    Wavelength Range: 1350~2150nm


    Model Specification     Standard 1 cm cuvette (cuvette not included)  

    Optical Resolution :   Typ. 12nm @ 1530nm LD
     
    Signal-to noise ratio       5000:1 in 1 second scan  
                         
     
    Slit Size:  0.025 mm

    Detector   1mm extended InGaAs (uncooled) 
    Communication Interface:  USB and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

    Sensors       Ambient humidity and temperature sensors

    Power:  USB

    Dimensions       95.5 X 47.5 X 37.5  

    Weight:  < 110 g

    Wavelength Accuracy       Typ, ±1 nm  
           

    Illumination Module :    Tungsten filament lamp (0.7W*1)


    Scan Capability       Linear / Hadamard / Slew Scan

     
    Cuvette Holde :    Path length = 10mm, Z-dimension = 15mm

      New! Nirvascan with spectral range of  1600nm - 2400nm

    Extended Fiber Optics Model F13

                                                                                                              $ 6,095.00  

    Wavelength Range:  1600~2400nm


    Model Specification       SMA 905 connector for fiber input      

    Optical Resolution:  Typ. 12nm @ 1530nm LD

    Signal-to noise ratio    3000:1 in 1 second scan 
     

    Slit Size:  1.8mm *0.025 mm
                   
    Detector   1mm extended InGaAs (uncooled) 
    Communication Interface :    1. USB and UART 2. BLE (optional)

    Sensors       Ambient humidity and temperature sensors  

    Power:  USB

    Dimensions       59.5 X 48 X 24.6  

    Weight :  < 65 g

    Wavelength Accuracy       Typ, ±1 nm  

     
    Illumination Module :    N/A


    Scan Capability       Linear / Hadamard / Slew Scan  


    Cuvette Holde:  N/A

    Extended Reflective Model R13

                                                                                                              $ 7,395.00  
     

    Wavelength Range:  1600~2400nm


    Model Specification       With protective window made of robust sapphire  
     
    Optical Resolution:  Typ. 12nm @ 1530nm LD
      
    Signal-to noise ratio   3000:1 in 1 second scan 
                      
     
    Slit Size:  1.8mm * 0.025 mm

    Detector   1mm extended InGaAs (uncooled) 
    Communication Interface:  1. USB and UART 2. BLE (optional)

    Sensors       Ambient humidity and temperature sensors

    Power :    USB

    Dimensions    75.8 X 48 X 48  

    Weight:  < 150 g

    Wavelength Accuracy       Typ, ±1 nm
       

    Illumination Module :   Three 0.7W tungsten filament lamps

    Scan Capability       Linear / Hadamard / Slew Scan  

      
    Cuvette Holde:     N/A

    Extended Transmissive Model T13

                                                                                                              $ 6,495.00  
     

    Wavelength Range: 1600~2400nm


    Model Specification     Standard 1 cm cuvette (cuvette not included)  

    Optical Resolution :   Typ. 12nm @ 1530nm LD
     
    Signal-to noise ratio    3000:1 in 1 second scan 
                         
     
    Slit Size:  1.8mm * 0.025 mm

    Detector   1mm extended InGaAs (uncooled) 
    Communication Interface:  USB and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

    Sensors       Ambient humidity and temperature sensors

    Power:  USB

    Dimensions    105 X 48 X 38.2  

    Weight:  < 150 g

    Wavelength Accuracy       Typ, ±1 nm  
           

    Illumination Module :    Tungsten filament lamp (0.7W*1)


    Scan Capability       Linear / Hadamard / Slew Scan

     
    Cuvette Holde :    Path length = 10mm, Z-dimension = 15mm

    Team Profile


     Steeve Lavoie

    Steeve Lavoie

    Founder and creative mind, citizen and entrepreneur of the world, Steeve has 22 years of experience in the photonics field. Hold a degree in analytical chemistry and great experience in instrumentation, UV-VIS-Near spectroscopy and many photonics technologies.  

     Rez Mani

    Rez Mani

    Rez has a M.Eng in Engineering Physics from McMaster University and a PhD in optical instrumentation from York University. He has been working as an application scientist for Allied Scientific Pro since the end of 2017. He provides customer support.

     Ricky Lebeau

    Ricky Lebeau

    Operation Manager for Allied Scientific Pro, Ricky has specialized experience in a variety of spectrometer products and brings a strong technical background to support customers with their questions in software, APP or hardware. Ricky is always willing to help with fast responses and optimal solutions.

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