Custom Application for Spectrometer Platform

Ocean Optics has just released its first custom application for its modular Jaz spectrometer platform: JAZ-A-IRRAD. This application changes Jaz into a dedicated light meter allowing users to measure calibrated absolute irradiance without any need for an external computer.

With only three pushes of a button JAZ-A-IRRAD provides the freedom to capture full spectral irradiance information of the selected light source which can then be post processed to give the intensity parameter of choice, whether it be Watts/cm2, lumen, lux, PAR or any other light intensity parameter.

JAZ-A-IRRAD comes on a SD Card, and Jaz’s unique internal software will adapt its user interface, functionality and post processing capabilities creating a robust and foolproof instrument. It allows the user to take it into the field, capture quick measurements and return to the lab for analysis. The three button wizard it makes operation so simple non-spectroscopy experts are able to perform fast and accurate measurements without any up-front knowledge.

"This application extends the use of Jaz for solar irradiance in the field or LED analysis on site, like in greenhouses or residential areas where carrying an additional laptop is not very convenient,” said Marco Snikkers, Commercial Director of Ocean Optics explains. "This is only the first application which alters Jaz’s functionality to perform a dedicated task.  There will soon be many more to follow, showing the versatility of our new developed spectroscopy platform. Operating Jaz will be as simple as using an electronic multimeter."