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Handheld Raman Spectrometer

User Manual

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This manual is the original documentation for the handheld Raman spectrometer

BRAVO.

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Table of contents

1 Safety..............................................................................................................5

1.1 General safety information.................................................................................... 5

1.2 Classification of the safety notes ......................................................................... 5

1.3 Overview of possible types of hazard.................................................................. 6

1.3.1 Possible hazards during installation and operation .................................................. 6

1.3.2 Possible hazardous sample materials...................................................................... 7

1.4 Laser safety ............................................................................................................ 8

1.4.1 Laser class ............................................................................................................... 8

1.4.2 Safety instructions .................................................................................................... 8

1.4.3 Laser exit points ....................................................................................................... 9

1.4.4 Laser status LED.................................................................................................... 10

1.4.5 Enabling / disabling the laser ................................................................................. 11

1.4.5.1 How to enable the laser ......................................................................................... 11

1.4.5.2 How to disable the laser ........................................................................................ 11

1.4.5.3 How to abort a running measurement.................................................................... 12

1.5 Fire safety ............................................................................................................. 12

1.6 Battery safety instructions.................................................................................. 13

1.7 Safety notes regarding the LCD.......................................................................... 13

1.8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)................................................................. 14

1.9 Intended use ......................................................................................................... 14

1.10 Service contact data ............................................................................................ 15

2 General information ....................................................................................17

2.1 Fields of application............................................................................................. 17

2.2 Technical feature.................................................................................................. 17

2.3 Scope of delivery.................................................................................................. 18

2.4 Inspecting the packaging .................................................................................... 19

2.5 Ambient conditions and power supply .............................................................. 19

3 BRAVO analyzer - Overview .......................................................................21

3.1 Components and control elements - Overview................................................. 21

3.2 Laser status LED ................................................................................................. 22

3.3 Measuring tip........................................................................................................ 23

3.4 Button panel - Control buttons ........................................................................... 24

3.5 Touchscreen......................................................................................................... 24

3.6 Docking station .................................................................................................... 25

4 Operation......................................................................................................27

4.1 Switching on / off BRAVO .................................................................................. 27

4.2 Logging in............................................................................................................. 28

4.3 Scanning the barcode of the sample.................................................................. 29

4.4 Exchanging the measuring tip............................................................................ 30

4.5 Verifying a sample ............................................................................................... 31

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4.6 Aborting a running measurement....................................................................... 33

4.7 Exchanging the battery........................................................................................ 34

4.8 Recharging the battery ........................................................................................ 35

4.8.1 General information................................................................................................ 35

4.8.2 Recharging the battery with the battery charger..................................................... 36

4.8.3 Recharging the battery via the docking station....................................................... 37

4.9 Establishing a wireless connection between BRAVO and a data station....... 38

4.9.1 Connecting the data station to the WLAN .............................................................. 38

4.9.2 Connecting BRAVO to the WLAN .......................................................................... 39

4.9.3 Connecting the data station to BRAVO via WLAN ................................................. 41

4.10 Establishing a wired connection between BRAVO and a data station............42

4.10.1 General information................................................................................................ 42

4.10.2 Possible connection variants.................................................................................. 42

4.10.3 Assigning network addresses to BRAVO ............................................................... 45

4.10.4 Connecting BRAVO to data station ....................................................................... 47

4.10.5 Checking the connection between BRAVO and data station ................................. 47

4.11 Mounting / demounting the carrying strap ........................................................ 48

4.11.1 General information................................................................................................ 48

4.11.2 Procedure............................................................................................................... 48

5 Cleaning and Decontamination..................................................................51

5.1 Cleaning the BRAVO analyzer............................................................................. 51

5.1.1 Cleaning the plastic cover ...................................................................................... 51

5.1.2 Cleaning the touchscreen....................................................................................... 51

5.2 Decontaminating the BRAVO analyzer............................................................... 52

5.2.1 Approved decontaminating agents......................................................................... 52

5.2.2 Decontamination procedure ................................................................................... 52

6 Repair ...........................................................................................................53

6.1 General information ............................................................................................. 53

6.2 Procedure.............................................................................................................. 53

7 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................55

7.1 General information ............................................................................................. 55

7.2 Problem - possible cause - solution................................................................... 55

7.2.1 BRAVO does not boot up ....................................................................................... 55

7.2.2 Log in attempt failed ............................................................................................... 56

7.2.3 Barcode cannot be scanned................................................................................... 56

7.2.4 Black touchscreen display...................................................................................... 57

7.2.5 Failed PQ test / OQ test ......................................................................................... 57

7.2.6 Aborted measurement............................................................................................ 57

7.2.7 Problems regarding the detected spectral signal ................................................... 58

7.2.8 Problems regarding wireless data transfer............................................................. 58

7.2.9 Problems regarding the docking station ................................................................. 59

A Specification ................................................................................................61

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A.1 BRAVO ................................................................................................................. 61

A.2 Environmental conditions ................................................................................... 61

A.3 Battery and battery charger ................................................................................ 62

A.3.1 Battery ...................................................................................................................62

A.3.2 Battery charger ...................................................................................................... 62

A.4 Docking Station ................................................................................................... 62

A.5 WiFi module.......................................................................................................... 63

A.6 Barcode reader..................................................................................................... 63

A.6.1 Depth of field range ............................................................................................... 63

A.6.2 Resolution ............................................................................................................. 63

B Orderable items ...........................................................................................65

B.1 Spare parts & replacement parts........................................................................ 65

B.2 Reference standards and certified samples...................................................... 65

B.3 Consumables........................................................................................................ 66

B.4 Cleaning utensils.................................................................................................. 66

B.5 Optional parts....................................................................................................... 66

B.6 Network equipment.............................................................................................. 67

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1 Safety

1.1 General safety information

1.2 Classification of the safety notes

Depending on the degree of hazard, important safety notes are classified in this manual

by signal words as follows:

➣Read carefully all instructions and safety notes in this manual before putting the

handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO into operation. Keep the manual for future

reference available at any time at a suitable place.

➣Always observe the instructions and safety notes given in this manual. Failure to

do so can lead to severe personal injuries and/or property damage. Non-obser-

vance of the instructions and safety notes also violates the intended use of the

handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO. (See section 1.9.)

➣It is the operator's duty to plan and implement all necessary safety measures and

to supervise their observance. Moreover, the operator must ensure that the hand-

held Raman spectrometer BRAVO is in proper condition and fully functioning.

➣A safe and trouble-free operation of the handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO is

ensured only if it is operated, maintained and repaired according to the proce-

dures described in this manual and in compliance with all relevant safety stan-

dards and regulation.

➣The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO should be operated only by autho-

rized personnel which is trained in operating the instrument and which is familiar

with the relevant safety instructions and laser safety regulations.

➣Do never remove or deactivate any supporting safety systems during the opera-

tion.

The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO has been developed according to the

safety regulation EN 61010-1:2010 (IEC 61010-1:2010+Cor.:2011) for electrical

equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

DANGER

➣Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

(possibly irreversible) injury and major property damage.

WARNING

➣Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri-

ous (possibly irreversible) injury and major property damage.

CAUTION

➣Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod-

erate (reversible) injury and minor property damage.

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iThe symbol i will draw your attention to additional pieces of information which might be

useful for you.

1.3 Overview of possible types of hazard

1.3.1 Possible hazards during installation and operation

Hazards that can possibly occur during operating the analysis instrument BRAVO are

indicated by the appropriate warning symbols. The following warning symbols indicate

different dangerous situations which may be caused by an improper use of the analysis

system:

➣Important note: All warning labels on the analysis system BRAVO must always be

kept legible. Immediately replace a worn or damaged label.

NOTICE

➣Indicates a practice which could result in property damage if the given instructions

are not observed.

Warning

symbol Definition

General hazard:

This warning symbol indicates general hazard. The label is located

near the danger spot in question. Observe the safety instructions and

follow the precautions described in the manual to avoid personal injury

and/or property damage.

Laser radiation:

This warning symbol indicates the existence of laser radiation. The

label is located near the opening at which hazardous laser radiation

exits the instrument. Do not look directly into the laser beam or use

any kind of optical instruments to look into the beam as this may cause

permanent eye damage.

Electrical shock:

This warning symbol indicates electrical hazard. It is located near live

parts or enclosures behind which are live parts that represent an acci-

dental contact hazard. Do not touch these parts. Before removing the

corresponding housing part and beginning any repair works, first turn

off the mains power switch and unplug the power cord. Prevent all live

parts from coming into contact with a conductive substance or liquid.

Non-observance of the relevant safety instructions can cause severe

injury and/or property damage.

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1.3.2 Possible hazardous sample materials

There can also be hazards caused by the sample material. Depending on the type of

hazardous substances you analyze, you have to observe specific substance-relevant

safety instructions. Affix the corresponding warning label on the appropriate BRAVO

position. The label must be well legible and permanently discernible. The following list

contains some examples of hazardous substances:

➣Important note: In case you have analyzed substances which are dangerous to

health you have to decontaminate the BRAVO analyzer completely before you

return it to Bruker for repair purposes. In addition, you have to add a declaration with

which you confirm that the BRAVO analyzer is completely free of any hazardous

substances. See chapter 6.

Waste disposal

Dispose all waste produced (chemicals, infectious and radioactively contaminated sub-

stances etc.) according to the prevailing laboratory regulations. Detergents and cleaning

agents must be disposed according to the special waste regulations.

Symbol Definition

Infectious material

This warning symbol indicates the possible existence of biologically

dangerous and infectious material. When working with this kind of

material always observe the prevailing laboratory safety regulations

and take necessary precautions and disinfection measures (e.g. wear-

ing protective clothing, masks, gloves etc.). Non-observance may

cause severe personal injury or even death.

For information on how to use, dilute and efficiently apply disinfectants,

refer to the Laboratory Biosafety Manual: 2004 by WHO - World Health

Organization.

Radioactive material

This warning symbol indicates the possible existence of radioactivity.

When working with radioactive material always observe the safety reg-

ulations and take necessary protective measures. Wear protective

clothing, e.g. masks and gloves. Non-observance may cause severe

personal injury or even death.

Corrosive substances

This warning symbol indicates the possible existence of corrosive sub-

stances. When working with corrosive substances always observe the

laboratory safety regulations, and take protective measures (e.g. wear

protective masks and gloves). Non-observance may cause severe per-

sonal injury or even death.

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1.4 Laser safety

1.4.1 Laser class

The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO is classified as a laser class 1M product

according to IEC/EN 60825-1:2007. It emits invisible laser radiation in the wavelength

range 700nm to 1100nm (Popt. < 100nm).

Laser class 1M product means that the product is safe for all reasonable foreseeable

conditions of use. This means, no laser safety equipment is required for operating

BRAVO.

The duration of the laser radiation emission is limited automatically to the duration of the

spectroscopic measurement.

☞For information about the laser exit points, see section 1.4.3.

1.4.2 Safety instructions

Although BRAVO is a laser class 1M product, circumstances may occur in which laser

radiation poses a potential health hazard. In these cases, observe the following safety

instructions:

☞For information about how to switch off BRAVO, see section 4.1. For information

about how to remove the battery, see section 4.7. For the Bruker service contact

data, see section 1.10.

This laser warning label identifies BRAVO as a

laser class 1M product. It is affixed at the

bottom side of the handheld Raman

spectrometer.

WARNING

Health hazard because of exposure to laser radiation

Non-observance of the following safety instructions can result in serious injury (possi-

bly irreversible eye injuries).

➣Do not place magnifying optics (e.g. magnifying glass) into the exiting laser beam

which focuses the laser beam. A focussed laser class 1M beam is capable of

causing eye injuries. Note: Means used for the correction of vision defects like eye

glasses or contact lenses do not pose an injury risk to the human eye in this con-

text.

➣In case the housing is damaged (e.g. parts of the housing are broken away) do

not start a measurement. Otherwise, there is a potential risk of laser radiation

emission. Instead, switch off the BRAVO spectrometer immediately and remove

the battery. Contact the Bruker service.

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1.4.3 Laser exit points

The location of the laser exit point depends on the type of installed measuring tip. Only

as long as a spectroscopic measurement is in progress, invisible laser radiation of laser

class 1M exits the handheld Raman spectrometer at the following exit points:

In case of an installed measuring tip

for bags, directed laser radiation

exits BRAVO.

In case of an installed measuring tip

for vials, diffusely scattered laser

radiation exits BRAVO.

Important note: If there is not any

measuring tip installed, the user can-

not start a measurement neither by

pressing the Start Measurement but-

ton at the BRAVO spectrometer

nor by touching the Collect Data icon

on the touch screen. This safety

feature prevents an accidental laser

emission in case no measuring tip is

installed.

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1.4.4 Laser status LED

The laser LED informs you about the current

laser status as follows:

•Laser LED is off: Laser is disabled (i.e. it is

not ready for emitting radiation).

•Blue solid: Laser is enabled (i.e. it is ready

for emitting radiation) and the laser safety

status of the instrument is OK.

•Red solid: Laser emits radiation (for mea-

surement purposes). As soon as the mea-

surement is finished, the laser LED will

return to blue (solid).

•Blue flashing: This indicates a laser safety

problem. In this case, you can not start a

measurement. Contact the Bruker service.

See section 1.10.

Laser status LED

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1.4.5 Enabling / disabling the laser

In the enabled state, the laser is switched on and ready to emit radiation, but it does not

emit radiation. The laser does not emit radiation before the user actively starts a mea-

surement by pressing the button at the BRAVO spectrometer or tapping the icon

on the touchscreen display. The duration of the laser radiation emission is automatically

limited to the measurement time. In the disabled state, the laser is switched off. In this

case, a spectroscopic measurement cannot be performed.

1.4.5.1 How to enable the laser

1.4.5.2 How to disable the laser

Enabling the laser

1. Switch on BRAVO by pressing the ON /

OFF button .

➣After you have switched on BRAVO, the

laser status LED is still off. This indicates

that the laser is not yet activated.

2. Enable the laser by pressing the button

at the BRAVO button panel.

➣The laser status LED lights blue. This

indicates that the laser is ready for emit-

ting radiation and laser safety status is

OK.

i Before starting a measurement, make sure

that the laser is enabled. When you start a

measurement with a disabled laser,

BRAVO aborts the measurement and

delivers a result of the category Aborted.

The reason stated for the abortion is Laser

not enabled.

Disabling the laser (e.g. in case of emer-

gency)

Press the button at the BRAVO button

panel.

➣This action switches off the laser i.e. it is

not ready for emitting radiation any

more. As a consequence, the laser sta-

tus LED turns off.

Note: To re-enable the laser, press again the

button at the BRAVO button panel.

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1.4.5.3 How to abort a running measurement

➣Note: BRAVO emits laser radiation only for the duration of the spectroscopic

measurement (data collection).

1.5 Fire safety

For analyzing purposes, the sample is exposed to laser radiation. This laser radiation

has the capacity to ignite highly flammable materials. So especially in case of highly

flammable substances, there is a potential fire hazard.

Either Press to Abort on the touch screen display...

... or disable the laser by pressing the button at the

BRAVO button panel.

WARNING

Fire hazard when analyzing a highly flammable substance

Non-observance of the following safety instruction could result in serious injury and/

or property damage.

➣Do not analyze knowingly a highly flammable substance.

➣When analyzing unknown material, be aware of the potential fire hazard and take

appropriate precautions (e.g. a fire extinguisher within reach).

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1.6 Battery safety instructions

1.7 Safety notes regarding the LCD

The liquid crystal in the LCD is poisonous. During normal operation, it does not pose any

health hazard. However, should the touchscreen display break and liquid crystal leaks,

be careful.

WARNING

Health hazard because of an exploding battery

Non-observance of the following safety instructions can result in serious injury and /

or property damage.

➣Do not expose the battery to fire, sparks or glowing embers. Do not dispose the

battery in fire. Otherwise, it will explode. Risk of explosion and fire!

NOTICE

➣Avoid excessive physical shock or vibration.

➣Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

➣Do not disassemble or deform the battery.

➣Do not use a battery which has visible signs of damage.

➣Do not immerse the battery in water or other liquids. Do not allow the battery to

get wet.

CAUTION

Health hazard because of improper handling of leaking liquid crystal

Non-observance of the following safety instructions can result in minor injury.

➣Avoid any skin contact. If you your skin or clothes have come in contact with liquid

crystal, wash it off immediately using soap and water.

➣Do not put liquid crystal in your moth.

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1.8 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

EU regulations

The BRAVO analyzer has been developed according to EN 61326-1:2013 Electrical

equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1:

General requirements. The BRAVO analyzer is a class A equipment.

Class A equipment is suitable for the use in all establishments other than domestic and

those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings

used for domestic purposes.

➣Important note: In a domestic environment, BRAVO may cause radio interference.

In this case, the operator may be required to take corrective actions in order to stop

radio interference.

US / FCC regulation

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment.

➣Important note: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may

cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a resi-

dential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

1.9 Intended use

BRAVO is a handheld spectrometer intended for Raman spectroscopic measurements

and subsequent qualitative evaluation for the purpose of raw material verification.

Due to the measurement technique, BRAVO is suited for analyzing all kinds of solid and

liquid samples which are Raman active, excluding highly flammable substances for

safety reasons.

BRAVO is intended for indoor usage under the ambient conditions specified in

appendix A.2.

The intended use includes also the compliance with the relevant standards and regula-

tions, especially:

• EN 60825-1 - Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and

requirement

• national and local safety regulations

• national and local accident prevention regulations

• generally recognized technical regulations

The intended use also includes the strict observance of all instructions given in this man-

ual, namely:

• safety instructions

• operation and handling instructions

• cleaning instructions

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1.10 Service contact data

In case you have questions about safety, operation and / repair of the BRAVO analyzer

or you need technical assistance in case of a hardware and / or software problem, you

can contact the Bruker service as follows:

• Service hotline hardware: +49 (0) 72 43 504-2020

• Service hotline software: +49 (0) 7243 504-2030

• Fax: +49 (0) 72 43 504-2100

• E-mail: Service.BOPT.DE.mailing@bruker.com

☞On our website www.bruker.com/about-us/offices/offices/bruker-optics you will

find also the current contact data of all Bruker Optics services offices worldwide.

WARNING

Health hazard because BRAVO is used other than for its intended

purpose

Non-observance of the following safety instruction could result in serious injury (pos-

sibly irreversible skin and/or eye injuries).

➣Use BRAVO only as intended. Do not take any action that violates the intended

use. The operational safety BRAVO is ensured only if it is used as intended.

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2 General information

2.1 Fields of application

BRAVO is a handheld Raman spectrometer designed for raw material verification and

raw material identification. It is approved for indoor usage only, namely in laboratory and

warehouse environments. A typical field of application is the incoming goods inspection.

There are two different types of measuring tips which are interchangeable. These mea-

suring tips can be used for measuring liquid and solid samples being filled in a vial or in

a plastic bag, in a barrel, for example. With BRAVO, the samples are measured in a non-

contact way.

2.2 Technical feature

The BRAVO analyzer is characterized by the following technical features:

Duo LaserTM excitation

The BRAVO analyzer is equipped with two laser diodes which emit radiation in the wave-

length range between 700nm and 1100nm. This dual laser excitation provides for a very

high sensitivity across the entire spectral range. This in turn ensures a very high degree

of unambiguous sample identification.

Fluorescence mitigation by sequentially shifted excitation (SSETM)1

Normally, the Raman spectroscopic measurement technique is not suitable for samples

which tend to fluoresce when being exposed to laser radiation because sample fluores-

cence can yield a much more intense signal than the Raman scatter of the sample,

masking any Raman bands in the spectrum.

The patented SSETM technique, however, allows for obtaining pure Raman spectra even

in the presence of intense fluorescence by exciting the sample with a sequentially

shifted laser radiation. Due to the implemented fluorescence mitigation technique

SSETM, BRAVO can also be used for measuring samples which tend to fluoresce when

being exposed to laser radiation.

Inbuilt wavenumber calibration

The automated wavenumber calibration ensures highly reproducible measurement

results and an unmatched wavenumber accuracy. They are crucial for a raw material

identification in a validated environment.

Automatic recognition of the measuring tip

BRAVO recognizes automatically the currently installed type of measuring tip. In addi-

tion, this information is stored automatically in the measurement records.

1. US patent 8,570,507, other patents pending

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In case, the user has explicitly defined a certain type of measuring tip for a certain sam-

ple when setting up a library, than BRAVO automatically prompts the user to use the pre-

viously defined tip for measuring the sample in question. This special feature prevents

the user from measuring a certain sample using the wrong measuring tip.

The design of the measuring tip allows for an easy interchange and ensures always a

precise positioning.

Wireless and wired data transmission

BRAVO is equipped by default with an integrated WLAN device. This technical feature

allows for a wireless data exchange between the BRAVO analyzer and a PC station via

a wireless network. If demanded, the wireless connectivity can be deactivated. Alterna-

tively, a wired data transmission via an Ethernet network is also possible by using the

optional docking station.

2.3 Scope of delivery

The items of the default delivery scope are delivered in a robust carrying case.

Standard Components: The carrying case includes the following items:

• handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO with installed

BRAVO software

• 1x measuring tip for vials

• 1x measuring tip for bags

• 2x rechargeable batteries (Note: The rechargeable

batteries are delivered in a charged state.)

• 1x battery charger

• 1x polystyrene standard (reference standard for OQ

and PQ test measurements)

• 1x calcite standard (reference standard for OQ test

measurement)

• 1x microfibre cloth

• 1x carrying strap (including the required items and

tools for mounting / demounting the strap)

• OPUS software delivered on an USB stick (including

OPUS online help) Note: By default, the following

OPUS software packages are delivered: OPUS/IR,

OPUS/BRAVO, OPUS/SEARCH and OPUS/VALIDA-

TION.

• Quick Start Guide (printed version)

• BRAVO Analyzer User manual and BRAVO Software

User Manual (electronic version, delivered on an USB

stick)

Optional Components: • Docking station with power cord and external power

supply unit (Note: The docking station is delivered in a

storage case.

• 1x Ethernet cable (crossover)

• Validation kit containing the following Raman reference

standards: 1x vial cyclohexane, 1x vial naphthalene,

1x vial benzonitrile, 1x vial tylenol, 1x PE bag tylenol

with certificate-of-origin

• Bruker validation manual

• optional OPUS software packages (e.g. OPUS/IDENT)

• Data system

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2.4 Inspecting the packaging

After having received the BRAVO analyzer, inspect the packaging for damages.

2.5 Ambient conditions and power supply

For proper and error-free operation of the instrument, ensure that the following condi-

tions are met:

CAUTION

Possible damage to the delivered goods because of transport damage

Non-observance of the following safety instructions could result in injury.

➣Check the packaging visually or damages. If there are signs of damage contact

the shipping company.

➣A BRAVO analyzer delivered in a damaged packaging may be damaged as well.

Therefore, do not put BRAVO into operation in this case. Contact Bruker instead.

(See section 1.10.)

Ambient conditions /

environmental require-

ments:

• Approved for indoor use only (in laboratory and

warehouse)

• Ambient temperature range: 5°C - 35°C (41°F to

95°F)

• Humidity (non-condensing): 0-95% (relative

humidity)

• BRAVO is shielded against electromagnetic interfer-

ences. Nevertheless, the instrument should not be

installed near high electric and/or magnetic fields.

Power supply: BRAVO is designed for both battery operation (stan-

dard) and mains operation (option).

Note: For mains operation, put BRAVO in the docking

station. The docking station is an optional item. In this

case, the power supply has to fullfil the following

requirements: 100 - 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz

☞For information about battery specifications, see

appendix A.3.

☞For information about how to recharge a battery,

see section 4.8.

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3 BRAVO analyzer - Overview

3.1 Components and control elements - Overview

Top side

① - Laser status LED

② - Measuring tip (exchangeable)

③ - Touchscreen

④ - Start measurement button

⑤ - Laser enabling / disabling button

⑥ - ON / OFF button

⑦ - Barcode scanner button

⑧ - Carrying strap (removable)

Bottom side

⑨ - Contact bar for the docking station

⑩ - Laser label

⑪ - Type label

⑫ - FCC label

②

①

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

⑩

⑪

⑫

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3.2 Laser status LED

Front side

⑬ - Measuring tip (exchangeable)

⑭ - Barcode reader

Back side

⑮ - Battery compartment door

(removable)

⑬⑭

⑮

Laser status LED is off.

➣The laser is disabled (i.e. it is not ready

for emitting radiation).

Laser status LED lights continuously blue.

➣Laser is enabled (i.e. it is ready for emit-

ting radiation) and laser safety status is

OK.

Laser status LED lights up red.

➣Laser emits radiation.

Note: The red laser status LED is of a tempo-

rary nature only. As soon as the measurement

is finished, the laser status LED returns to blue

indicating that the laser radiation emission is

over.

Laser status LED is flashing blue.

➣This indicates a laser safety problem. In

this case, you cannot start a measure-

ment. Contact the Bruker service.

☞For service contact data, see section 1.6.

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3.3 Measuring tip

Depending on the type of container in which the sample material is filled, there are two

different types of measuring tips: a measuring tip for vials and a measuring tip for bags.

The available measuring tips are automatically recognized by the BRAVO analyzer when

they are attached. The type of measuring tip and relevant data about the measuring tip are

stored with each measurement.

Measuring tip for vials

(for measuring liquid or solid samples being filled in a vial)

Measuring tip for bags

(for measuring samples being filled in a plastic bag, in a barrel etc.)

Laser

Vial

Laser

Sample

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3.4 Button panel - Control buttons

The button panel includes the following control buttons:

3.5 Touchscreen

General information

BRAVO is equipped with high-resolution TFT display with touchscreen 7" (15.0 cm x

9.4 cm).

Handling instructions

ON / OFF button

Depending on whether the BRAVO analyzer is currently

on or off, pressing this button switches BRAVO on or off.

Laser enabling / disabling button

Pressing this button enables or disables the laser. (Note:

In the enabled state, the laser is ready to emit radiation.)

➣An enabled laser is indicated by a blue laser LED.

When the laser is disabled, the laser LED is off.

Barcode scanner button

When you press this button, the barcode reader scans the

barcode placed in front of it.

Note: Alternatively, you can start the barcode scanning

process using the BRAVO software.

Start measurement button

Pressing this button starts the spectroscopic measure-

ment.

Note: Alternatively, you can start the measurement using

the BRAVO software.

NOTICE

Damaged touchscreen because of improper handling

Observe the following handling and operating instructions to avoid damages.

➣Operate the touchscreen only with your fingers. Do not use a sharp object

because it can damage of scratch the display surface.

➣Do not touch the touchscreen with a conducting metallic object as this can cause

interferences / lead to a touchscreen disfunction.

➣Operate the touchscreen only with clean and dry fingers.

➣Clean the touchscreen only as described in section 5.1.2.

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3.6 Docking station

The docking station is an optional item. It provides for:

• a data transfer (up-/downloading data) via Ethernet network (wired network)

between BRAVO and the data station on which OPUS is installed

• recharging the battery inside BRAVO and the spare battery which is stored

inside the docking station

• storing the measuring tip which is currently not used and the reference sample

for the PQ test

• data transfer via USB stick

① - Contact bar for connecting with BRAVO

② - Blue lamp indicates whether the electric contact with BRAVO is established

③ - Green lamp indicates the current state of charge of the battery which is inside

BRAVO

④ - Indentation intended for the storage of the measuring tip

⑤ - Indentation intended for the storage of the reference sample or a vial

⑥ - Compartment for the spare battery (for storing and recharging the spare bat-

tery)

⑦ - Ethernet port for connecting the data cable in case the instrument is

connected to a wired network

⑧ - Low-voltage socket for connecting the low-voltage cable to establish the

power supply

⑨ - USB port for connecting an USB stick

①

②

⑤

③

④

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

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iThis manual is restricted mainly to the hardware-related aspects of operation. For

detailed information about the software-related aspects of operating BRAVO, refer to the

BRAVO Software Manual.

4.1 Switching on / off BRAVO

iin the switched-on state, there is typically a slightly increased heat dissipation at the bot-

tom side of the BRAVO analyzer.

iIt is recommended to switch off BRAVO when it is not in use for a longer period of time in

order to prevent the rechargeable battery from discharging unnecessarily.

1. Switching on BRAVO

Press the ON / OFF button .

➣BRAVO starts to boot up. The boot-up

process takes approx. 10 seconds.

2. Waiting for BRAVO to boot up

Wait until the boot-up process is finished and

the Login screen is displayed on the touch-

screen.

☞For information about how to log in, see

the following section 4.2.

1. Switching off BRAVO

Press the ON / OFF button .

➣This action switches off the handheld

Raman spectrometer BRAVO. The laser

LED turns off as well.

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4.2 Logging in

iFor your username and password, ask the responsible OPUS administrator.

1. Entering the user name and password

a) Tap the Username entry field.

➣The on-screen keyboard pops up.

b) Enter your user name using the on-

screen keyboard.

i Alternatively, you can scan the user ID,

provided the user name is available as

barcode. In this case, place the user ID

barcode in front of the barcode reader

and press the button at the BRAVO

button panel.

c) Tap the Password entry field and enter

your password using the on-screen key-

board.

2. Confirming the entered username and

password

Touch the return key on the on-screen

keyboard.

➣The on-screen keyboard disappears and

the start screen of the BRAVO software

program is displayed.

➣Note: For closing the on-screen key-

board without confirming the entered

data, press the key .

➣After you have logged in, the on-screen

keyboard disappears and the start

screen of the BRAVO software program

is displayed.

i To proceed with scanning the barcode of

the sample tap the icon in the naviga-

tion bar.

For information about how to scan the sam-

ple barcode, see the following section 4.3.

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4.3 Scanning the barcode of the sample

1. Positioning the sample barcode in front

of the barcode reader

Position the barcode on the sample container

in front of the barcode reader. Make sure that

the barcode reader can scan the complete

barcode.

2. Scanning the barcode

Either press the button at the BRAVO

button panel...

... or tap the icon in the navigation bar of

the Scan Barcodes screen.

i Alternatively, you can enter the material

name, the batch / lot # and the container #

manually by touching the corresponding

entry field. In doing so, the on-screen key-

board pops up. Enter the data using the

on-screen keyboard. Entering the Material

Name is mandatory, entering Batch / Lot #

and Container # is facultative.

☞For more details, refer to the BRAVO

Software Manual. This manual is deliv-

ered as pdf file on an USB flash drive.

i To proceed with verifying the sample,

swipe left in the workflow bar to put the

icon into the center position.

☞For information about sample verifica-

tion, see section 4.5.

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4.4 Exchanging the measuring tip

General information

Depending on the type of container in which the sample material is filled, there are two

different types of measuring tips:

☞For additional information about the available measuring tips, see section 3.3.

Exchange procedure

Depending on the type of sample container, install the appropriate measuring tip.

Measuring tip for bags

➣Use this measuring tip for samples

being filled in a plastic bag, in a barrel

etc.

Measuring tip for vials

➣Use this measuring tip for measuring

liquid or solid samples being filled in

a vial.

1. Removing a measuring tip

Rotate the bayonet socket ① a quarter

turn. The direction of rotation is indicated

by the red rotation arrow in the left image.

Take off the measuring tip.

2. Installing a

measuring

tip

Fit the measuring tip on the objective unit

with the groove of the measuring tip ③

being in alignment with the tongue of the

objective unit ②.

Rotate the bayonet socket until it

engages. The direction of rotation is indi-

cated by the red rotation arrow in the left

image.

Note: The bayonet coupling is properly

engaged when the arrow is in line with the

lock icon .

①

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4.5 Verifying a sample

1. Putting the sample in the measurement

position

In case you verify samples which are filled in

vials, place the vial in the holder of the mea-

suring tip.

In case you verify samples which are filled in

bags, press the bag against the laser exit

opening of the measuring tip.

☞In case the measuring tip needs to be

exchanged, see section 4.4.

2. Enabling the laser (only if not yet done)

Press the button at the BRAVO button

panel. If the laser is already enabled, skip

this step.

i An enabled laser is indicated by a blue

(solid) laser LED.

Note: When you start a measurement with a

disabled laser, BRAVO aborts immediately

the measurement and delivers a result of the

category Aborted. The reason stated for the

abortion is Laser not enabled.

3. Starting the sample measurement

Either press the button at the BRAVO

button panel...

... or touch the icon in the navigation bar

of the Collect Data screen.

☞For more details, refer to the BRAVO

Software Manual. This manual is deliv-

ered as pdf file on an USB flash drive.

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4. Waiting until the measurement is

finished and the result is displayed on

the touchscreen

Sample measurement in progress

WARNING! LASER EMISSION POSSIBLE!

☞For detailed information about the laser

exit points and laser safety, refer to

section 1.4.

The measurement progress is indicated by a

countdown timer showing the remaining

measurement time.

Note: If additional time is required, a second

countdown timer will appear after the pre-

scan.

Important Note: As long as the measure-

ment is in progress, the BRAVO spectrome-

ter emits laser radiation. This is indicated by

a red laser status LED ①. As soon as the

measurement is finished, the laser status

LED returns to blue (solid). This means, the

laser is enabled but it emits no radiation.

Automatic comparison of spectra

Immediately after the data collection, the

BRAVO software compares automatically the

measured sample spectrum with the refer-

ence spectra of the used spectra library.

Automatic display of the result

Afterwards, the result of the spectra compari-

son is displayed automatically. The result cat-

egories Accepted and Rejected tell the user

whether the expected material is confirmed

clearly on the basis of the used spectra

library or not.

☞For detailed information about this topic,

refer to the BRAVO Software user man-

ual. This manual is delivered as pdf file

on an USB flash drive.

i To proceed with scanning the barcode of

the next sample, touch the icon in the

navigation bar.

①

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4.6 Aborting a running measurement

Either Press to Abort on the touchscreen

display or ...

.... press the button at the button

panel.

Note: Pressing this button disables the

laser and aborts a running measurement.

➣In case of a measurement abort, no

data is saved. And consequently,

BRAVO is not able to verify the sam-

ple and to deliver a verification result.

Instead, the BRAVO software pro-

gramme informs the user about the

reason for the abort.

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4.7 Exchanging the battery

iThe standard delivery scope includes two rechargeable batteries. One of them serves as

spare part.

iBefore starting with the battery removal, it is recommended to log out the system and to

switch off BRAVO.

1. Opening the battery compartment

Rotate the cover of the battery compartment

counter-clockwise up to the stop.

Take the cover off.

2. Removing the empty battery

Pull out the battery.

3. Inserting the charged battery

Insert the battery with the electric contact

strip ① pointing upwards.

Push the battery into the battery compart-

ment.

4. Closing the battery compartment

Insert the two lock hooks at the cover into the

corresponding recesses of the guide slots at

the battery compartment.

Rotate the cover clockwise until it snaps into

place.

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4.8 Recharging the battery

4.8.1 General information

There are two ways of recharging the battery:

• by using the batter charger which is included in the standard delivery scope

• by using the optional docking station

Display of the battery state of charge

Handling instructions

☞For detailed battery safety instructions, see section 1.6.

In case of the battery inside the BRAVO

analyzer, the current battery state of

charge (in precise percentage) is dis-

played by the BRAVO software in the

upper right corner of the touchscreen dis-

play.

The current battery state of charge is

also displayed on the battery itself by a

five-segment bar-graph display ① (in

steps of 20%).

①

NOTICE

To ensure a long service life of the rechargeable battery, observe the

following handling instructions:

➣Do not expose the battery to high temperatures.

➣Store the battery in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

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4.8.2 Recharging the battery with the battery charger

In this case, the battery needs to be removed from the BRAVO analyzer.

☞For detailed information about how to remove and re-insert the battery, see

section 4.7.

Battery charger - Safety notes

1. Connect the battery charger to the mains

power supply.

2. Place the battery into the battery bay of the

charger ensuring that the 5-way connector

is fully seated.

➣The charger will automatically begin

charging the battery.

LEDs ① at the battery charger indicate the

charge state of the battery as follows:

• Green flashing: The battery is charging.

• Green solid: The battery is fully charged.

• Red solid: Error

①

CAUTION

Non-observance of the following safety instructions may result in minor

or moderate (reversible) injury and minor property damage.

➣Do not expose the charger or power supply to water or liquids. It is not a sealed

case.

➣Place the charger in a cool spot, away from external heat sources.

➣Do not cover the air vent or obstruct the air flow. This will cause overheating.

➣Do not open the charger or the power supply unit. There are no serviceable parts

inside.

➣Use only the manufacturer’s power supply and observe the terminal polarity.

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4.8.3 Recharging the battery via the docking station

iWith the docking station, two batteries can be charged at the same time: the battery

inside the BRAVO analyzer and the spare battery placed in the battery storage compart-

ment of the docking station.

iTo have always a charged battery at hand, make a habit of putting the spare battery into

the battery storage compartment of the docking station.

☞For more information about the optional docking station, see section 3.6.

1. Connect the power cord to both the

docking station ① and the wall

socket.

Charging the battery inside BRAVO

2. Put the BRAVO analyzer with

inserted battery into the docking sta-

tion as shown in the left image.

3. Make sure that the blue lamp ② at

the docking station lights. This indi-

cates that the BRAVO analyzer is

properly connected with docking sta-

tion.

The green lamp ③ at the docking station

indicates the charge state of the battery as

follows:

• The green lamp is flashing. --> The bat-

tery is recharging.

• The green lamp lights continuously. -->

The battery is fully recharged.

4. As soon as the battery is fully

recharged, you can take BRAVO out

of the docking station and proceed

with your work.

Charging the spare battery

5. Insert the spare battery into storage

compartment ④ of the docking sta-

tion.

➣Note: Insert the battery with the elec-

tric contact strip pointing upwards.

The current battery state of charge is dis-

played on the battery itself by a five-seg-

ment bar-graph display ⑤ (in steps of

20%).

①

②③

④

⑤

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4.9 Establishing a wireless connection between BRAVO and a

data station

By default, the BRAVO analyzer is designed for a wireless connection between BRAVO

and data station.

➣Important Note: For a wireless connection between BRAVO and data station, a

WLAN-capable data station (e.g. notebook, tablet PC) is required. In case there is

no WLAN available at your site, a router is required in addition. In case the data sta-

tion is not WLAN-capable, a wireless access point is required.

Establishing a wireless connection between BRAVO and the data station involves the

following basic steps:

1. Connecting the data station to the WLAN

2. Connecting the BRAVO analyzer to the WLAN

3. Connecting the data station to the BRAVO analyzer via WLAN

➣Important Note: BRAVO and data station have to be connected to the same

WLAN!

➣Note: The BRAVO analyzer is equipped with a WiFi module which supports the

standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n.

4.9.1 Connecting the data station to the WLAN

The precise procedure depends on the used wireless LAN-equipment and the wireless

local area network (WLAN) at your site.

☞For this reason, ask your responsible IT administrator for information about how to

connect your data station to your WLAN.

1. Activate the WLAN card which is

integrated in your data station.

☞For information about this subject,

refer to the user manual of the data

station in question.

Note: In case a router is used, switch it

on as well.

☞For information about this subject,

refer to the user manual of the router

in question.

2. Connect the data station to a WLAN

which is available at your site (e.g. a

company-internal WLAN). Wait until

the wireless connection is estab-

lished.

☞If you have any questions on this

subject, contact your IT administra-

tor.

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4.9.2 Connecting BRAVO to the WLAN

Opening the Settings workflow

1. Open the Settings workflow by swip-

ing left or right in the navigation bar

until the icon is in the center.

2. Touch the icon .

Opening the Network screen

3. Swipe left or right in the navigation

bar until the icon is in the center.

Selecting the network type Wireless

4. Touch the Wireless Network icon

Performing a WiFi scan to find out

which WLANs are available at your

site.

5. Touch the WiFi Scan icon .

➣Wait until the WiFi scan is finished.

Afterwards, all WLANs which are

currently available at your site are

displayed.

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Selecting the desired WiFi network.

6. Touch the corresponding option but-

ton.

➣Important: The BRAVO analyzer

and the data station have to be con-

nected to the same WLAN!

Configuring the WiFi network

7. In case you have selected the option

Select Network Manually, you have

to configure the WiFi network you

intend to use. Enter the Network

Name (SSID) using the on-screen

keyboard.

8. In case you have selected a pass-

word-protected network, enter the

password using the on-screen key-

board.

☞For the network password, ask the

responsible IT administrator.

➣In case you have selected a non-

password-protected network, you

can skip this step.

Establishing the connection between

BRAVO and WLAN

9. In the navigation bar, Press to Con-

nect.

10. Wait until the wireless connection is

established.

➣In case of a successful connection

attempt, the following message

appears: Config. saved. Connection

successful! In addition, the connec-

tivity icon in the top bar lights

yellow.

☞In case the connection attempt

failed, see section 7.2.8 for trouble-

shooting. If you do not succeed in

solving the problem, contact the

responsible IT administrator.

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4.9.3 Connecting the data station to BRAVO via WLAN

1. Select in the OPUS Measure menu

the Optic Setup and Service func-

tion.

2. Select in the Configuration drop-

down list the option BRAVO.

3. Enter the Optical Bench URL of the

BRAVO analyzer to which you want

to connect. The Optical Bench URL

has the following syntax: http://<IP

address of the BRAVO ana-

lyzer>:8443.

➣Note: You find the IP address ① of

the BRAVO analyzer in the Network

screen of the BRAVO software.

4. Click on the Connect button.

5. Exit this dialog by clicking on the

Save Settings button.

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4.10 Establishing a wired connection between BRAVO and a

data station

4.10.1 General information

Only with the optional docking station, you can establish a wired Ethernet connection

between the BRAVO analyzer and a data station (e.g. PC, notebook) for data transfer

purposes.

iThe optional docking station is not included in the standard delivery scope. But if

desired, you can reorder a docking station. For the order number, see appendix B,

section B.5.

➣Important Note: For a wired connection between the BRAVO instrument and the

data station, a data station (e.g. PC) with Ethernet port is required.

Note: In case the data station has been delivered by Bruker, the integrated network

interface cards are labelled OPTIC CONNECTOR and LAN. The LAN port has to be

used for the connection between data station and network hub; the OPTIC CONNEC-

TOR port has to be used for the connection between data station and BRAVO analyzer.

4.10.2 Possible connection variants

Basically, the following connection variants are possible:

• Connecting the docking station directly to a stand-alone data station

• Connecting both the docking station and the data station(s) to a local area net-

work

• Connecting the docking station to a data station which is connected to a local

area network

Variant A: Connecting the docking station directly to a stand-alone data station

For establishing this connection variant, one crossover Ethernet cable with RJ45 con-

nector is required.

iBruker provides crossover Ethernet cables of different lengths. For the order number,

see appendix B, section B.5.

Port OPTIC

CONNECTOR

crossover cable

IP address: 10.10.0.2

(already factory-assigned if

the PC has been obtained

from Bruker)

IP address: 10.10.0.1

(already factory-assigned)

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Variant B: Connecting the docking station and the data station(s) to a network

For establishing this connection variant, straight-through Ethernet cables with RJ45 con-

nector are required.

In case of this connection variant, all IP addresses (i.e. IP addresses for data station(s)

and BRAVO analyzer) have to be defined by your network administrator. To the BRAVO

analyzer, both IP address types - static and dynamic - can be assigned. In the latter

case, however, a DHCP server is required.

☞For information about how to assign a network address to BRAVO, see

section 4.10.3.

Variant C: Connecting the docking station to a network data station

General information

This connection variant requires two network interface cards: one for the communication

between BRAVO and data station and another for the communication between data sta-

tion and network hub. In case the data station is equipped with only one network inter-

face card, a LAN USB adapter is required for establishing the connection between data

station and network hub.

iBruker provides the required network equipment. For the order number, see appendix B,

section B.6.

For establishing the connection between data station and network hub, a straight

through Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector is required. For establishing the connection

between BRAVO analyzer and data station, a crossover Ethernet cable with RJ45 con-

nector is required.

iBruker provides crossover Ethernet cables of different lengths. For the order number,

see appendix B, section B.5.

Port LAN

Network hub

Straight-through cables

Port LAN

All IP addresses have to be defined by your network administrator.

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Computer equipped with two network cards

Computer equipped with one network card

Network hub

Straight through cable

LAN

Port OPTIC

CONNECTOR

Crossover cable

IP address: 10.10.0.1

(already factory-assigned)

OPTIC CONNECTOR network card:

IP address: 10.10.0.2

(already factory-assigned if the PC

has been obtained from Bruker)

LAN network card:

IP address has to be defined by your

network administrator.

Port

Network hub

Crossover cable

Network port

USB port

LAN USB adapter

Straight through cable

Integrated network card:

IP address: 10.10.0.2

(already factory-assigned if the

PC has been obtained from

Bruker)

LAN USB adapter:

IP address has to be defined by

your network administrator.

IP address: 10.10.0.1

(already factory-assigned)

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4.10.3 Assigning network addresses to BRAVO

General information

The BRAVO analyzer is delivered with the factory-assigned IP address 10.10.0.1. In

case the network connection established at your site requires a different IP address, you

have to assign a different IP address to the BRAVO analyzer. In this case, the IP

address has to be defined by your network administrator.

To the BRAVO analyzer, both IP address types - static and dynamic - can be assigned.

In the latter case, however, a DHCP server is required.

➣Important note: Only a person with the access right Administrator is authorized to

assign network addresses to the BRAVO analyzer.

Address assignment procedure

Opening the Settings workflow

1. Open the Settings workflow by swiping

left or right in the navigation bar until the

icon is in the center.

2. Touch the icon .

Opening the Network screen

3. Swipe left or right in the navigation bar

until the icon is in the center.

Selecting the network type Wired

4. Touch the Wired Network icon .

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5. Scroll down until the Network Summary

is displayed.

➣The Network Summary displays the cur-

rently assigned network addresses,

namely IP address, subnet mask and

gateway IP.

➣A static as well as a dynamic address

assignment is possible. Note: For a

dynamic address assignment, a DHCP

server is required.

Proceed with either of the two assignment

variant.

Manual assignment of a static IP address

6. Tap an entry field.

➣The on-screen keyboard pops up.

7. Enter the new IP address.

8. Press the return key on the on-

screen keyboard to confirm the entered

IP address.

➣The on-screen keyboard disappears.

Note: For closing the on-screen keyboard

without confirming the entered data, press

the key .

Dynamic IP address assignment via DHCP

9. Tap the button Automatic (DHCP).

Note: To deactivate the dynamic address

assignment, tap again the button Automatic

(DHCP).

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4.10.4 Connecting BRAVO to data station

4.10.5 Checking the connection between BRAVO and data station

To find out whether there is a communication connection between the BRAVO analyzer

and the data station, proceed as follows:

In the toolbar, press the network icon to

establish the connection.

1. Select in the OPUS Measure menu

the Device Manager function.

On the Device Manager page General

Settings you see the serial number of the

BRAVO analyzer to which the data sta-

tion is currently connected.

In case there are no version information

and device information displayed, this

means that the data station is not con-

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4.11 Mounting / demounting the carrying strap

4.11.1 General information

BRAVO is delivered with the carrying strap not being mounted. The carrying strap can

be mounted on either side of the BRAVO analyzer.

iWe recommend the usage of the carrying strap. It facilitates carrying and holding the

BRAVO analyzer and provides for a more secure hold of the BRAVO analyzer.

The delivery scope includes the following items:

4.11.2 Procedure

1x carrying strap

2x mounting elements

2x slotted pan head screws ((M2x6)

1x flat tip screwdriver

1. Remove the two covering caps ①

using the flat tip screwdriver.

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2. Put the slotted head screw in the

mounting element and ...

... screw the mounting element tight

at the BRAVO analyzer.

➣Note: Attach the mounting element

with the hole pointing upwards.

3. Remove the screw from the swivel

plug at the end of the carrying strap.

4. Attach the carrying strap by fitting

the swivel plug on the mounting ele-

ment and tightening the screw you

have removed before.

5. Attach the other end of the carrying

strap at the BRAVO analyzer in the

same way.

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5.1 Cleaning the BRAVO analyzer

5.1.1 Cleaning the plastic cover

Wipe the plastic housing clean with a dry or damp cloth. Damp the cloth with water, if

required.

5.1.2 Cleaning the touchscreen

Cleaning utensils

• a soft and lint-free cloth

• ethanol

➣Do not use any organic solvent or detergent other than ethanol.

iFor cleaning the touchscreen, we recommend using a microfiber cloth.

Cleaning procedure

Wipe off the touchscreen gently with a soft cloth moistened with ethanol. Do not rub and

do not press too hard on the screen.

iWe recommend switching off the BRAVO analyzer before beginning to clean the touch-

screen. Usually it is much easier to see where the fingerprints and other smudges are

when the BRAVO analyzer is switched off.

NOTICE

BRAVO analyzer damage because of improper cleaning

➣Do not immerse the BRAVO analyzer in water or any other liquid cleaning agent.

➣Do not wash down the BRAVO analyzer.

NOTICE

BRAVO analyzer damage because of improper touchscreen cleaning

➣

Do not clean the touchscreen with something that is abrasive. Otherwise, there is

the risk of scratching the touchscreen.

➣

Do not spray or pour ethanol directly onto the touchscreen. There is a risk of liquid

leaking into the BRAVO analyzer and damaging it. Instead, moistened the cloth

with ethanol and wipe the touchscreen with the damp cloth.

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5.2 Decontaminating the BRAVO analyzer

5.2.1 Approved decontaminating agents

The following detergents are approved for decontaminating the BRAVO analyzer:

• Ethanol (C2H6O 70%)

• Isopropanol (C3H8O 70%)

• Sodium hydroxide (NaOH 5%)

• Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO 6%)

• Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2 5%)

5.2.2 Decontamination procedure

1. Damp a cloth with an appropriate decontaminating agent. Use only an approved

decontaminating agent. (See the above list.)

2. Wipe off the BRAVO analyzer thoroughly.

3. Strictly observe the application time of the decontaminating agent in question.

(Note: The correct application is stated by manufacturer of the decontaminating

agent.)

4. Afterwards, remove the decontaminating agent by wiping off the BRAVO analyzer

thoroughly with a damp cloth (i.e. damped with water).

NOTICE

BRAVO analyzer damage because of improper decontamination method

➣Use only an approved decontaminating agent. See the above list. (Note: Only for

the above listed detergents, the material compatibility has been tested.)

➣Do not immerse the BRAVO analyzer into the liquid decontaminating agent.

➣Do not wash down the BRAVO analyzer.

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6.1 General information

➣Only Bruker service personnel is authorized to repair the BRAVO analyzer!

If your BRAVO analyzer is in need of repair, contact the Bruker service. For repair pur-

poses, the BRAVO analyzer needs to be returned to Bruker.

☞For the Bruker service contact data, see section 1.10. For a complete list with the

addresses and telephone numbers of all Bruker headquarters, branch offices and

representations worldwide, visit our website www.brukeroptics.com.

6.2 Procedure

In case your BRAVO analyzer is in need of repair, proceed as follows:

1. Contact the Bruker service and notify us the problem.

2. Then, Bruker will send you a repair request form (RMA form).

3. Fill in this form completely and truthfully.

4. Clean the BRAVO analyzer thoroughly. In case you have analyzed substances

which are dangerous to health you have to decontaminate the BRAVO analyzer

completely before you return it to Bruker.

➣Note that you have to confirm with the RMA form that the returned BRAVO analyzer

is free of any hazardous material (e.g. infectious, radioactive, toxic or corrosive

material).

Important note: You have to ensure that the returned analyzer is completely free of

any hazardous material so that no person involved in repairing the BARVO ana-

lyzer will suffer temporary or permanent damage to their health. You assume full

responsibility if we determine a health risk caused by hazardous substances on

your BRAVO analyzer.

☞For detailed information about how to clean and decontaminate the BRAVO ana-

lyzer, see chapter 5.

5. Return the RMA form together with the cleaned BRAVO analyzer to Bruker.

WARNING

Health hazard because of an unauthorized repair attempt by the user

➣Do not attempt to repair the BRAVO analyzer. Otherwise there is a potential

health hazard (e.g. exposure tho hazardous laser radiation). Instead, proceed as

described in the following section 6.2.

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7 Troubleshooting

7.1 General information

This chapter deals with the most common problems that may occur as experience has

shown. It provides information about possible causes of the problem and presents solu-

tions for troubleshooting. If the solutions listed in this chapter do not solve the problem,

contact the Bruker service.

☞For the Bruker service contact data, see section 1.10.

7.2 Problem - possible cause - solution

7.2.1 BRAVO does not boot up

After being switched on, BRAVO does not boot up.

Possible causes Solutions

Empty battery Substitute the empty battery for a charged

battery.

☞See section 4.7.

Recharge the empty battery.

☞See section 4.8.

No battery is inserted in the BRAVO

analyzer. Insert a charged battery.

☞See section 4.7.

A failed BRAVO software update

A defective partition on the SD card

Recover the system by pressing the ON/

OFF button and the laser enabling /

disabling button simultaneously.

A major BRAVO defect (e.g. damaged

touchscreen) Contact the Bruker service.

☞For the service contact data, see

section 1.10. For detailed information

about the repair procedure, see

section 6.2.

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7.2.2 Log in attempt failed

7.2.3 Barcode cannot be scanned

Possible causes Solutions

You have entered the wrong username

and / or the wrong password. Enter the correct username and / or pass-

word.

☞For your login-data, contact the

responsible administrator.

The administrator has locked your user

record in OPUS. Contact the responsible administrator.

Your user record has not yet been

transferred form the data station to the

BRAVO analyzer.

Contact the responsible administrator.

Possible causes Solutions

The distance between the barcode

label and the barcode scanner is too

short or too long.

Hold the BRAVO analyzer in such a way

that the barcode label is within the depth of

field range.

☞For information about the depth of field

range, see section A.6.1

The window in front of the barcode

scanner is dirty, scratched or dam-

aged.

In case of a dirty barcode scanner window,

clean it.

In case of a scratched or damaged barcode

scanner window, contact the Bruker ser-

vice.

☞For the service contact data, see

section 1.10. For detailed information

about the repair procedure, see

section 6.2.

Barcode label is dirty or damaged. In case of a dirty barcode label, clean it

carefully without damaging it.

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7.2.4 Black touchscreen display

7.2.5 Failed PQ test / OQ test

7.2.6 Aborted measurement

Possible causes Solutions

After a certain period of time without

any user interaction, the touchscreen

display switches automatically in the

power-saving mode, i.e. it becomes

black.

Touch the touchscreen at any spot.

Possible causes Solutions

Wrong reference standard has been

used. Repeat the test with the correct reference

standard.

The test has been performed with no

reference standard being placed in the

vial holder of the measuring tip.

Repeat the test with the correct reference

standard being placed in the vial holder of

the measuring tip.

Sapphire window is dirty. Clean it. Afterwards, repeat the test.

Hardware problems Contact the Bruker service.

☞For the service contact data, see

section 1.10. For detailed information

about the repair procedure, see

section 6.2.

Possible causes Solutions

The spectroscopic measurement has

been started with a disabled laser. Enable the laser. Then restart the measure-

ment.

☞For information about how to enable

the laser, see section 1.4.5.

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7.2.7 Problems regarding the detected spectral signal

These kinds of problems become apparent as follows, for example:

• No spectrum has been acquired.

• The spectral intensity of the spectrum is too weak.

• Unexpected spectrum has been acquired.

7.2.8 Problems regarding wireless data transfer

Possible causes Solutions

No sample in the sample position dur-

ing the measurement. Put the sample in the measurement posi-

tion and repeat the measurement.

Note: In case you verify samples which are

filled in vials, place the vial in the holder of

the measuring tip. In case you verify sam-

ples which are filled in bags, press the bag

against the laser exit opening of the mea-

suring tip.

Entrapped air in the vial i.e. entrapped

air between vial and sample powder. Shake the vial to remove the air inclusions.

The barcode label on the vial or bag

prevents the laser beam from reaching

the sample.

When inserting the vial in the vial holder,

make sure that the label on the vial is not in

the beampath of the laser beam.

When pressing the bag against the laser

exit opening of the measuring tip, make

sure that the exiting laser beam will impinge

on the sample and not on the label.

Possible causes Solutions

Interferences of the WiFi network

caused by microwaves etc. Eliminate the source of interference.

WiFi signal strength is to weak at your

current location. Move to a different location where the WiFi

signal strength is higher.

If the above listed solutions do not solve the

problem, contact your administrator who is

responsible for the wireless network at your

site.

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7.2.9 Problems regarding the docking station

You have put the BRAVO analyzer into docking station, but the blue lamp at the docking

station does not light up.

Possible causes Solutions

You have not put the BRAVO analyzer

properly into docking station. Put the BRAVO analyzer again into the

docking station. Pay attention to the correct

sit of the contacts.

The corresponding contacts are dirty. Remove the dirt.

☞For the location of the contact bars,

see section 3.1 and section 3.6.

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A Specification

A.1 BRAVO

A.2 Environmental conditions

BRAVO is intended for indoor usage only, namely in laboratory and warehouse environ-

ments.

Parameter Specified Parameter Value

Dimensions 27.0 cm (w) x 15.6 cm (d) x 6.2 cm (h)

Weight ca. 1.5 kg (3.25 lbs)

Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (for battery charger of the dock-

ing station)

Spectral range 3.200 to 250 cm-1

Spectral

resolution 10 cm-1 to 12 cm-1

Laser class

The BRAVO analyzer is classified as a laser class 1M

product according to IEC/EN 60825-1:2007.

Laser

opt

< 100mW @

= 700 - 1100nm

Note: The two integrated laser diodes are classified as

laser class 3B lasers.

Detector

CCD

Touchscreen display

High resolution touchscreen (15.0 cm x 9.4 cm),

7" back-lit IPS HD display

Resolution: 1280 x 800 (219ppi)

Viewing angle: 178 °

Parameter Specified Parameter Value

Operating site BRAVO is intended for indoor usage only, namely in labo-

ratory and warehouse environments.

≤ 2000 above sea level

Ambient temperature

range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95 °F)

Atmospheric humidity

(non condensing) 0 to 95% (relative humidity)

Ingress protection IP 64

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A.3 Battery and battery charger

A.3.1 Battery

A.3.2 Battery charger

A.4 Docking Station

Parameter Specified Parameter Value

Recharge time for a full

charge

(from 0% to 100%) 3.5 hours

Voltage Vmax =8.4V

Vnom =7.2V

Vcutoff =4.8V

Max. current discharge 3A continuous

Max continuous power 14.4 W (to cutoff voltage)

Battery chemistry Lithium Ion

Parameter Specified Parameter Value

Input voltage range 100 - 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 1.5 A max.

Dimension 180 mm (length) x 92 mm (width) x 58 mm (height)

Weight 235 g

Parameter Specified Parameter Value

Input voltage range 100 - 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 2.5 A max.

Dimension 36 cm x 15 cm x 13 cm

Weight ca. 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

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A.5 WiFi module

The BRAVO analyzer is equipped with a WiFi module which supports the standards

IEEE 802.11b/g/n.

This WiFi module has an approval certificate for the U.S. and Canada.

A.6 Barcode reader

A.6.1 Depth of field range

A.6.2 Resolution

approval certificate for the U.S. FCC ID: 2AD88-BRAVO-01

approval certificate for Canada IC: 5969A-TIWI101

Symbology Depth of field - Typical range

100% U.P.C. 46 mm to 419 mm (1.8’’ to 16.5’’)

5 mil Code 39 64 mm to 163 mm (2.5’’ to 6.4’’)

10 mil Code 39 28 mm to 338 mm (1.1’’ to 13.3’’)

6.7 mil PDF417 46 mm to 185 mm (1.8’’ to 7.3’’)

10 mil Data Matrix 53 mm to 203 mm (2.1’’ to 8.0’’)

Type of barcode Resolution

linear barcode 0.127 mm (5.0 mil)

2D matrix code 0.169 mm (6.7 mil)

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B Orderable items

B.1 Spare parts & replacement parts

B.2 Reference standards and certified samples

Order number Item

C610 Single battery charger

C612 Rechargeable battery

7.2 V (< 100 Wh), initial operating time > 4h

R420 Measuring tip for bags

R421 Measuring tip for vials

S152 Strap for carrying / holding the BRAVO analyzer

1826953 Battery compartment cover

(replacement part for the battery compartment cover included

in the standard delivery scope)

S150 Carrying case for the BRAVO analyzer

(replacement part for the carrying case included in the stan-

dard delivery scope of the BRAVO analyzer)

S151 Storage case for the docking station

(replacement part for the storage case included in the delivery

scope of the optional docking station)

Order number Item

BRM400 Polystyrene rod (reference sample for performing the PQ test)

BRM420 Validation Kit

(for validating BRAVO in accordance USP35, Ph.Eur. 7.0,

ASTM E1840-96,ASTM E2529-06 and ASTM E2911-13)

The validation kit includes the following Raman reference stan-

dards:

• 1x vial with cyclohexane

• 1x vial with naphthalene

• 1x vial with benzonitrile

• 1x vial with tylenol

• 1x PE bag with tylenol

For each Raman reference standard, the certificate of origin is

included.

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B.3 Consumables

B.4 Cleaning utensils

B.5 Optional parts

BRM421 Raman standard cyclohexane with certificate of origin

for validation with measuring tip for vials

BRM422 Raman standard naphthalene with certificate of origin

for validation with measuring tip for vials

BRM423 Raman standard benzonitrile in vial with certificate of origin

for validation with measuring tip for vials

BRM424 Raman standard tylenol in vial with certificate of origin

for validation with measuring tip for vials

BRM425 Raman standard tylenol in PE bag with certificate of origin

for validation with measuring tip for bags

Order number Item

S153 200x glass vials including stoppers

Recommended: S154 - septa for stoppers

S154 septa for stoppers in S153

Order number Item

1828002 1x microfiber tissue for cleaning the touchscreen display

(especially for removing fingermarks)

Order number Item

S201 Docking station

The delivery scope includes:

• docking station

• power supply unit and power cord

• storage case

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B.6 Network equipment

For establishing a direct Ethernet connection between the docking station and the data

station (e.g. PC, notebook), a crossover cable with RJ 45 connector is required. This

type of cable is available in the following lengths:

Order number Item

C295-E USB-LAN adapter

C295-PCIE Network interface card (for PC model HP Elite 800 G1 Tower,

800 G1-Ultra Slim)

10/100/1000 Mbit, RJ45, PCle-interface

Order number Item

I21329 Ethernet cable (crossover) with RJ 45

cable length: 10 m

I24010 Ethernet cable (crossover) with RJ 45

cable length: 30 m

I24011 Ethernet cable (crossover) with RJ 45

cable length: 50 m

I24012 Ethernet cable (crossover) with RJ 45

cable length: 100 m

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