Laser System

The Trakker™ comes with a pair of powerful Nd:YAG lasers operating at the fundamental frequency of 1064 nm. These lasers create the analytical plasma that is at the heart of the LIBS instrument.

	150+ mJ / pulse, 20 Hz repetition rate
	Expected time between maintenance: 40,000,000+ shots
	Redundant systems means no downtime
	Automatic switching between laser systems during maintenance
	Simple and fast maintenance
	Few consumables
	Flashlamp change approximately monthly
	Deionizer cartridge change every 6 months

Optical System

The optical system aboard the Trakker™ is designed to rapidly scan across samples and accurately collect light from the LIBS plasma to determine concentrations of elements.

	Unique optical delivery allows scan to sweep samples with a minimum of moving parts for high reliability
	Rapid auto-focus delivers consistent energy on-target for greater precision
	Sample lighting and high-resolution video facilitate auto-focus
	Optics protected from the environment by on-board optical purge supplied with filtered, clean air
	Automatic alignment and switching between lasers
	Large collection optics maximize optical throughput and sensitivity

Detector System

The detector system on-board the Trakker™ is optimized for the application. Examples of detector systems include:

	Dedicated PMT detectors for particular elements requiring high sensitivity
	Rugged diode arrays
	Intensified CCD cameras coupled to spectrometers fit-for-purpose
	Real-time energy monitoring and control of lasers
	Specialized LIBS algorithms interpret detector signals, track abundances of elements, and correct for matrix effects
	The detection system should be periodically calibrated using built-in routines

Control System

The analysis and control system on-board the Trakker™ is designed to work with existing process control and engineering analysis systems. This means that LIBS signals corresponding to particular compounds can be:

	Reported on an instrument screen
	Output as 4-20 mA signals
	Output as 0-5 V signals
	Delivered over an internet connection

Choices between the data delivery methods must be made before purchase and configuration of the system. System control is accomplished through an embedded real-time computer system.

Diagnostic System

The Trakker™ features an on-board diagnostic system designed to easily find and report trouble with the instrument, or otherwise report system status.

	If an internet connection is available, the diagnostic system can be configured to automatically report instrument health and status to a remote station for monitoring
	Reduces maintenance cost and downtime by rapid alerting to potential problems

Mechanical and Electrical

	Pumps and service equipment on board the Trakker™ are low-maintenance.
	Electrical system designed for 220 or 440 V input (chosen upon purchase)

Enclosure

	The Trakker™ instrument is designed in a rugged, weatherproof enclosure.
	On-board heating and cooling control the environment inside the instrument to protect sensitive components

Safety

The Trakker™ is effectively a Class 1 laser product as the plasma / material interaction area is shielded from direct viewing.