Luminar 5030
Portable Handheld AOTF-NIR Spectrometer
The Luminar 5030 is our most versatile and portable system, offering flexible‑use operation across multiple environments. The 5030 uses our AOTF‑based NIR technology to deliver fast, non‑destructive measurements. It features an aluminum housing and can be operated hand‑held, in laboratory setups with a lab stand, or mounted with a mounting plate when stainless steel is not required. It supports diffuse reflection as well as liquid transmission when used with a probe attachment.
Built with flexibility in mind, the 5030 covers the widest range of customer applications. It is used for blending uniformity, monitoring fluid bed dryers, material identification, peanut and soybean sorting, alfalfa hay measurement, Brix measurement, and many other tasks. This broad capability makes it a strong choice for users who need one instrument that can handle multiple types of measurements.
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Technical Specification
| Spectral Range Options | 600-1100 nm, 850-1700 nm, 900-1800 nm, 1100-2300 nm (standard) |
| Measurement Modes | Diffuse Reflection, liquid transmission with probe attachment |
| Spectral Resolution | 2-10 nm |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ± 0.5 nm |
| Wavelength Repeatability | ± 0.01 nm |
| Wavelength Increment | Software Selectable 1-10 nm |
| Ambient Light Rejection | > 106 |
| S/N at 70% Range | < 30μabs in reflectance and transmission, for<5 seconds integration time |
| Wavelength Access Time | < 66 μsec |
| Photometric Range | 3.5 AU |
| Linearity | Better than 0.15% |
| Signal Digitalization | 16-bit A/D (1 part in 65,536) |
| Sampling Speed | 16,000 wavelength/sec |
| Sampling Area | Ø6 mm |
| Sampling Distance | 40 mm |
| Diagnostic | 10 Built-in monitoring sensors |
| Power Requirements | 12VDC, (24VDC special order), 90Watts, 110VAC 60Hz, 220VAC 50Hz |
| Cooling Options | Fan-cooled |
| Communication | Wireless, TCP/IP Ethernet |
| Enclosure (W x H x D) | Optics: 25 mm x 25 mm x 13 mm Electronics: 25 mm x 20 mm x 50 mm |
Key Measurement Capabilities
The Luminar 5030 delivers versatile, nondestructive contact and non‑contact measurement with a primary focus on food and agricultural products across field, laboratory, and production environments, and its capabilities—enhanced by real‑time NIR and in‑line analytical technologies—significantly improve quality control throughout food, agriculture, and processing operations.
Key parameters measured include:
Real‑time Monitoring of Growth Stage and Quality in Olive Cultivation Based on Leaf Nutrient and Water‑content Analysis Using Brimrose Luminar 5030 Handheld Spectrometer
Process Monitoring
Measuring fatty acid content in soybeans
Performing in‑line monitoring on an FBD (mounted directly on the FBD)
Real‑Time Quality Analysis
Real‑time measurement of Brix, pH, and titratable acidity (TA) in fruits and juices, such as grape analysis during harvest
Detecting internal defects and estimating sugar content in fruit
In‑Line / On‑Line Composition Monitoring
On‑line food analysis for fat, protein, moisture, starch, etc.
Measuring moisture and oil content in olives to determine optimal harvest date in both laboratory and field conditions
Real‑time Monitoring of Growth Stage and Quality in Olive Cultivation Based on Leaf Nutrient and Water‑content Analysis Using Brimrose Luminar 5030 Handheld Spectrometer
Accessories / Options
Brimrose designs and custom builds a wide variety of liquid and powder probe options and mounting plates for the Luminar 5030. These accessories support a wide range of laboratory, field, and fixed‑mount configurations.
Probes for Liquids or Powders
Trans-reflectance Probe
Bubble-shedding Trans-reflectance Probe
Trans-reflectance Probe with Adjustable Path Length
Flexible Diffuse Reflectance Probe
Sapphire Ball Tipped Diffuse Reflectance Probe
Remote Diffuse Reflectance Head
Angled Diffuse Reflectance Probe
Dark-field Diffuse Reflectance Probe
Extrusion Probes
Mounting Options
L-shape Mounting Plates for Optical Module and Electronics Module
Lab Stand with Rotating Sample Cup
