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New Development Kit for Spectral Sensing Applications From Ocean Optics
MUMBAI, October 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Important Note: This press release is only meant for the Indian market. Any release
outside India is not authorized.
STS Spectrometer, Raspberry Pi Microcomputer and Flexible Software for Out-of-the-box
Use
Ocean Optics [http://www.oceanoptics.com ] has introduced a new set of spectral
sensing tools for developers and others who want to deploy spectroscopy in new
applications. The STS Developers Kit brings together its powerful STS spectrometer, a
Raspberry Pi microcomputer, customizable software and wireless capabilities in a single
package for integrating spectral sensing quickly and easily. Right out-of-the-box, the kit
can be quickly configured for a variety of scientific, process monitoring and
environmental applications. Uses include developing handheld devices for light metrology
or colour measurement, creating cloud connected measurement clusters, and even mounting on
UAVs for remote monitoring.
Photo 1: http://halmapr.com/oo/STSDevKit.jpg
The STS Developers Kit takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi's flexibility and
adaptability to enable new uses for spectroscopy. Once connected to a WiFi network, the
spectrometer can be controlled through phone, tablet, or computer web browser. The WiFi
range is up to 150 m, and all data is securely stored to the onboard SD card. While it
comes pre-loaded with this simple interface and is ready to use out-of-the-box, the
development platform makes it fast and easy to customize the kit to specific projects.
The web scripting API enables quick development of custom scripts and applications,
allowing the STS and Raspberry Pi to perform even more complex tasks. Ocean Optics
SeaBreeze drivers communicate directly to the spectrometer via USB interface. A Daemon
Service software enables more autonomous functionality as well as coordination with other
hardware such as switches or even controlling sampling accessories.
Photo 2: http://halmapr.com/oo/STSUAV.jpg
The core of the kit is Ocean Optics' STS microspectrometer. At less than 42 mm square
and 24 mm high, the STS delivers maximum power in a small footprint. Its optical design
and advanced CMOS detector elevate the STS to performance levels comparable to larger and
more expensive spectrometers. Excellent linearity, high dynamic range, and wavelength
accuracy ensure reproducible and repeatable results. In addition, high thermal stability
performance and low baseline drift ensure that data stays accurate, even under changing
environmental conditions. The STS Developers Kit offers the choice of three STS models:
STS-UV (190-650 nm), STS-Vis (350-800 nm) and STS-NIR (650-1100 nm).
To learn more, visit http://www.OceanOptics.com [http://www.oceanoptics.com ], or contact an
Ocean Optics Applications Scientist at +31 26 319 0500 or info@oceanoptics.eu. For
Enquiries Contact Daniëlle Ravenshorst at Tel: +31 (0)26 319 05 00
About Ocean Optics:
Headquartered in Dunedin, Fla., Ocean Optics (a Halma company) is a leading supplier
of solutions for optical sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and interpreting the
interaction of light with matter. With locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, the
company has sold more than 200,000 spectrometers worldwide since 1992. Ocean Optics'
extensive line of complementary technologies includes chemical sensors, analytical
instrumentation, optical fibers, metrology products and optics. The company is a
subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health and sensor
technology.
View Ocean Optic's press release archive at: http://halmapr.com/news/oceanoptics
About Halma
Halma, the leading safety, health and environmental technology group is a public
company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 5000 employees in nearly 50
subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve
the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make
its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are
assisting India's economy in areas such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, water and
waste treatment, construction and transport. Halma has a hub office in Mumbai.
For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News
Feed please visit our blog [http://halmapr.com/news/india ]
Media Contact: Sunil Balan, sunil.balan@halma.com, +91-7738161211, Marketing Manager,
Halma India
Ocean Optics
New Development Kit for Spectral Sensing Applications From Ocean Optics
MUMBAI, October 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Important Note: This press release is only meant for the Indian market. Any release
outside India is not authorized.
STS Spectrometer, Raspberry Pi Microcomputer and Flexible Software for Out-of-the-box
Use
Ocean Optics [http://www.oceanoptics.com ] has introduced a new set of spectral
sensing tools for developers and others who want to deploy spectroscopy in new
applications. The STS Developers Kit brings together its powerful STS spectrometer, a
Raspberry Pi microcomputer, customizable software and wireless capabilities in a single
package for integrating spectral sensing quickly and easily. Right out-of-the-box, the kit
can be quickly configured for a variety of scientific, process monitoring and
environmental applications. Uses include developing handheld devices for light metrology
or colour measurement, creating cloud connected measurement clusters, and even mounting on
UAVs for remote monitoring.
Photo 1: http://halmapr.com/oo/STSDevKit.jpg
The STS Developers Kit takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi's flexibility and
adaptability to enable new uses for spectroscopy. Once connected to a WiFi network, the
spectrometer can be controlled through phone, tablet, or computer web browser. The WiFi
range is up to 150 m, and all data is securely stored to the onboard SD card. While it
comes pre-loaded with this simple interface and is ready to use out-of-the-box, the
development platform makes it fast and easy to customize the kit to specific projects.
The web scripting API enables quick development of custom scripts and applications,
allowing the STS and Raspberry Pi to perform even more complex tasks. Ocean Optics
SeaBreeze drivers communicate directly to the spectrometer via USB interface. A Daemon
Service software enables more autonomous functionality as well as coordination with other
hardware such as switches or even controlling sampling accessories.
Photo 2: http://halmapr.com/oo/STSUAV.jpg
The core of the kit is Ocean Optics' STS microspectrometer. At less than 42 mm square
and 24 mm high, the STS delivers maximum power in a small footprint. Its optical design
and advanced CMOS detector elevate the STS to performance levels comparable to larger and
more expensive spectrometers. Excellent linearity, high dynamic range, and wavelength
accuracy ensure reproducible and repeatable results. In addition, high thermal stability
performance and low baseline drift ensure that data stays accurate, even under changing
environmental conditions. The STS Developers Kit offers the choice of three STS models:
STS-UV (190-650 nm), STS-Vis (350-800 nm) and STS-NIR (650-1100 nm).
To learn more, visit http://www.OceanOptics.com [http://www.oceanoptics.com ], or contact an
Ocean Optics Applications Scientist at +31 26 319 0500 or info@oceanoptics.eu. For
Enquiries Contact Daniëlle Ravenshorst at Tel: +31 (0)26 319 05 00
About Ocean Optics:
Headquartered in Dunedin, Fla., Ocean Optics (a Halma company) is a leading supplier
of solutions for optical sensing - fundamental methods of measuring and interpreting the
interaction of light with matter. With locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, the
company has sold more than 200,000 spectrometers worldwide since 1992. Ocean Optics'
extensive line of complementary technologies includes chemical sensors, analytical
instrumentation, optical fibers, metrology products and optics. The company is a
subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health and sensor
technology.
View Ocean Optic's press release archive at: http://halmapr.com/news/oceanoptics
About Halma
Halma, the leading safety, health and environmental technology group is a public
company listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 5000 employees in nearly 50
subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve
the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make
its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are
assisting India's economy in areas such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, water and
waste treatment, construction and transport. Halma has a hub office in Mumbai.
For further news about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News
Feed please visit our blog [http://halmapr.com/news/india ]
Media Contact: Sunil Balan, sunil.balan@halma.com, +91-7738161211, Marketing Manager,
Halma India
Ocean Optics