New Development Kit for Spectral Sensing Applications From Ocean Optics

MUMBAI, October 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

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STS Spectrometer, Raspberry Pi Microcomputer and Flexible Software for Out-of-the-box Use

Ocean Optics 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.

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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.

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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 www.OceanOptics.com, or contact an Ocean Optics Applications Scientist at +31 26 319 0500 or [email protected]. 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.

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Media Contact: Sunil Balan, [email protected], +91-7738161211, Marketing Manager, Halma India