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Visum Palm™ - Handheld NIR analyzer

Handheld NIR, portable and benchtop, AI-assisted. For use in the field, production process, or laboratory.​ The most complete, versatile, and intelligent NIR analyzer on the market.​

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VERSATILE, MULTIPARAMETER AND HANDHELD NIR ANALYZER

The Visum Palm™ is a self-contained, easy-to-use, handheld and benchtop NIR analyzer designed for real-time chemical composition analysis of a wide variety of materials and mixtures across a variety of industries. Available in two versions, the Visum Palm™ and the Visum Palm GxP™, which incorporate integrated software compliant with CFR 21 Part 11, GMP, GAMP 5, USP, PE 2.2.40, and PJ18. A solution designed for regulated environments that demand maximum traceability, accuracy, and safety.

Visum Palm™: The versatile handheld NIR analyzer for real laboratory-quality results

The Visum Palm™ handheld NIR analyzer is the only device in its category offering true dual functionality, allowing use both as a handheld device and in benchtop mode, with full operational autonomy, as it does not require any external device to operate.​ Visum Palm™ stands out for its high spectral resolution, low instrumental noise level, and a highly efficient optical collection design, making it an ideal solution for critical applications requiring precision and repeatability. Thanks to the Visum Master™ PC software, any analyst can easily develop calibrations and methods without the need for advanced technical knowledge with its automatic Model Builder. Applications of the Visum Palm™ handheld NIR analyzer span a wide variety of industries and sectors, including the analysis of agricultural raw materials, forages and mixtures, animal feed products, as well as the identification of plastics and textiles, among others.​ In its GxP version, Visum Palm™ is especially useful in regulated environments, such as the pharmaceutical industry, enabling raw material identification (RMID), loss-on-drying (LOD) analysis, and quantitative assays of APIs and excipients, even in product release applications.

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Why is Visum Palm™ the best handheld NIR analyzer?

  • Autonomous analyzer: A fully integrated handheld NIR analyzer with a built-in computer, touchscreen, and software eliminates the need for external devices such as mobile phones or tablets. It also facilitates practical use and, in GMP-regulated environments, simplifies operational qualification and validation.​

  • Dual-Function Use: The only NIR handheld spectrometer that can easily switch between handheld and benchtop modes, adapting to various analytical needs in different locations.

  • Highest Spectral Resolution: Offers a resolution of 5 nm with 256 spectral channels, providing precise and reliable real-time data.

  • Superior Signal-to-Noise Ratio: With a ratio of 4500:1, it significantly surpasses other portable NIR analyzers on the market and USP requirements in regulated environments.

  • AI-Assisted Software: The Visum Master™ Model Builder allows users to develop and update NIR calibrations and methods without the need for technical knowledge.

  • Regulatory Compliance: The GxP version complies with CFR 21 Part 11, USP 1119, Ph. Eur. 2.2.40, and JP18 regulations, as well as GMP and GAMP 5 guidelines. Ideal for regulated environments.

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Food

Other Industries

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SENSOR

InGaAs Photodiode array

SPECTRAL CHANNELS

256

SPECTRAL RANGE

900 - 1700 nm

WAVELENGTH PRECISION

<1 nm

USE MODE

Handheld and benchtop analyzer

MEASUREMENT AREA

10 mm

LIGHTING AREA OF THE SAMPLE

50 mm

LAMP

Halogen

TIME OF ONE MEASUREMENT

3 seconds

TYPICAL ACQUISITION TIME FOR A SINGLE SPECTRUM

5 ms

SPECTRAL RESOLUTION (↓ nm = ↑ spectral resolution)

5 nm

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO

4500:1

ACQUISITION GEOMETRY

Diffuse reflectance. Transflectance and transmittance with optional accessory on request

WEIGHT

1.8 kg

IP PROTECTION

IP54 - IP66 (optical aperture)

POWER SUPPLY

Rechargeable and replaceable battery. Charger (220 VAC) integrated into the device

LIFETIME OF THE LIGHT SOURCE

Up to 2 years standard use or 4000 h

BATTERY LIFE

Up to 5 hours. Spare battery and external charger optional.

INTEGRATED COMPUTER

Dual-core ARM® A7

BASIC CONNECTIVITY

Ethernet (TCP/IP) / Wi-Fi

USER INTERFACE

Integrated 5.3" resistive touch screen and manual trigger for spectrum acquisition

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE

Visum®

CFR 21 PART 11 EMBEDDED SOFTWARE

Available in Visum Palm GxP™. Also complies with USP 1119, PE 2.2.40 and JP18.

EXTERNAL SOFTWARE FOR PC

Visum Master™ Windows 10 or higher operating system. Recommended requirements: Intel i5, 16 GB RAM, 120 GB storage, 1366x768 resolution.

BARCODE SCANNER

Yes. Optional on request.