The NaturaSpec™ Plus is built for remote-sensing professionals who need complete confidence in their measurements. It removes the guesswork typically involved in determining field of view and aligning targets.

Along with spectral data, the instrument streams live video of what the fiber optic or lens attachment actually sees. Each measurement captures an image of the viewing area, plus angle, distance to the target, and GPS location.

The NaturaSpec™ Plus is the ultimate instrument to build high-resolution libraries and to push the limits of spectral analysis for remote sensing applications.

Available Accessory:

Sensaprobe™ with Built-In Camera

Specifications

Spectral Range	350-2500nm
Spectral Resolution	2.7nm@700nm 5.5nm@1500nm 5.8nm@2100nm
Spectral Sampling Bandwidth (nm)	Data output in 1nm increments; 2151 channels reported
Detector(s)	1024-element UV-enhanced Si Array 512-element TE-cooled InGaAs Array 512-element extended TE-cooled InGaAs Array
Calibration	Spectral and radiometric calibration for radiance/irradiance measurements using NIST traceable sources.
Noise Equivalence Radiance W/cm2/nm/sr	0.3×10^-9 @ 400nm 0.1×10^-9 @ 1500nm 2.5×10^-9 @ 2100nm
Software Included	DARWin Data Acquisition
Power (volts \| watts)	14.4v \| 28w
Dimensions (in \| mm)	317.5 x 226.1 x 86.4 (mm) 12.5 x 8.9 x 3.4 (in)
Weight (lbs \| kg)	4.5kg \| 9.9lbs (without internal battery) 5kg \| 11lbs (with internal battery)
Interface	USB, Wireless Connection
Minimum Scan Speed	100ms
Wavelength Reproducibility (nm)	0.1nm
Wavelength Accuracy (nm)	±0.5nm bandwidth
Automatic Data	Data Optimization \| One Touch Operation \| Automatic Exposure \| Detector Integration \| Dark Current Correction
Input	1.5m fiber optic (25° field of view); optional fore optics and optional longer fiber optic cables available
Operational temperature range (°C)	0 to 40 degrees
Maximum Radiance	VNIR 2x Solar \| SWIR 10x Solar

Key Applications for NaturaSpec Plus

Vegetation studies
Environmental research
Soil analysis, mapping, and profiling
Ground truthing
Geological remote sensing
Solar radiance and irradiance research
Species identification

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the Spectral Evolution NaturaSpec Plus.

NaturaSpec Plus Features:

Field Swappable Internal Battery
Smart Power Switch
Quick release fiber optic mount.
Ergonomic grip for comfort and control by increasing support at the palm.
A built-in inclinometer that allows the user to monitor scan angles and notifies the user when they are at nadir, so they know it’s ok to scan.
A built-in camera for real-time targeting and capturing what is being scanned.
Ultrasonic distance sensor measures the distance from the target and automatically shows the viewer the exact target area, accounting for field-of-view.
Trigger activation to start a scan.

RS-3500

RS-3500 Spectroradiometer

Spectral Evolution – NIR

Full range, portable, fiber optic spectroradiometer for remote sensing

This high-resolution, cost-effective spectroradiometer is one of the most adaptable instruments we offer. The RS-3500 combines a 512-element silicon array with dual 256-element extended InGaAs arrays, delivering exceptional resolution across the NIR spectrum.

Available Accessory:

Sensaprobe™ with Built-In Camera

Specifications

Spectral Range	350-2500nm
Spectral Resolution	2.8nm@700nm 8nm@1500nm 6nm@2100nm
Spectral Sampling Bandwidth (nm)	Data output in 1nm increments; 2151 channels reported
Detector(s)	512-element Si Array Two 256-element TE-cooled InGaAs Arrays
Calibration	Spectral and radiometric calibration for radiance/irradiance measurements using NIST traceable sources.
Noise Equivalence Radiance W/cm2/nm/sr (1.2m fiber optic)	0.8×10^-9 @ 400nm 1.2×10^-9 @ 1500nm 1.8×10^-9 @ 2100nm
Software Included	DARWin™ SP Data Acquisition
Power (volts/watts)	7.5v, 22.5w
Dimensions (in/mm)	8.5 x 12 x 3.5 (in) 215.9 x 304.8 x 88.9 (mm)
Weight (lbs/kg)	7.3 lbs \| 3.3 kg
Interface	USB, Wireless Connection
Minimum Scan Speed	100ms
Wavelength Reproducibility (nm)	0.1nm
Wavelength Accuracy (nm)	±0.5nm bandwidth
Automatic Data	Data Optimization \| One Touch Operation \| Automatic Exposure \| Detector Integration \| Dark Current Correction
Input	1.5m fiber optic (25° field of view); optional fore optics and optional longer fiber optic cables available
Operational temperature range (°C)	0 to 40 degrees
Maximum Radiance	VNIR 2x Solar \| SWIR 10x Solar

Key Applications for RS-3500

• Ground truthing
• Environmental research
• Agricultural analysis
• Ecosystem change
• Forestry & canopy research
• Glacial change & climate studies
• Atmospheric research
• Vicarious satellite sensor validation
• Water body studies
• Plant species identification
• Urban development
• Crop health
• Photosynthesis efficiency
• Irrigation assessment
• Topsoil fertility & erosion risks
• Soil degradation, mapping, & monitoring

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the Spectral Evolution RS-3500.

RS-3500 Features:

350-2500 nm spectral range
100% diode array optics with no moving parts
Removable/replaceable fiber optic cable
Rugged anodized aluminum construction
Factory calibrated radiance and/or irradiance using NIST traceable source
Auto exposure & auto dark shutter
External Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Wireless connectivity

oreXpert

Spectral Evolution – NIR

Identify minerals in the field

The oreXpert™ NIR field spectrometer is engineered to deliver exceptional resolution while standing up to the demanding conditions of fieldwork. Its advanced optics make it possible to detect subtle spectral features, improving mineral unmixing and the identification of trace components.

The instrument’s performance is anchored by three high-density, thermoelectrically cooled photodiode arrays, ensuring outstanding stability and ultra-high resolution in every measurement.

The oreXpert™ stands as the highest-resolution field spectrometer available, giving geologists the ability to separate overlapping spectral features and identify critical vectoring minerals in mixed samples.

Available Accessory:

Sensaprobe™ with Built-In Camera

Specifications

Spectral Range	350-2500nm
Spectral Resolution	1.5nm (350-1000nm) 3nm@1500nm 3.8nm@2100nm
Spectral Sampling Bandwidth (nm)	Data output reported in 1nm increments 2151 channels reported
Si Detector(s)	1024 element Si Array (350-1000nm)
InGaAs Detectors (TE-cooled)	512 element extended wavelength array (1000-1630nm) 512 element extended wavelength array (1630-2500nm)
Dimensions (in/mm)	12.4in x 8.7in x 4.4in 315mm x 221mm x 112mm
Weight (lbs/kg)	13.5lbs (6.1kg)
Communications Interface	USB, Wireless Connection
Minimum Scan Speed	100 milliseconds
Wavelength Reproducibility (nm)	0.1 nm
Wavelength Accuracy (nm)	±0.5 bandwidth
Battery Power	External Lithium Ion \| 12V
Battery Operation	Minimum 3 hour operation

Key Applications for oreXpert

Mapping alteration zones / Vectoring to mineralization / Open-pit mapping / Analyzing outcrops, hand samples, and RC chips / Quickly analyzing drill core samples / Soil degradation, mapping, & monitoring

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the Spectral Evolution oreXpert.

oreXpert features:

350-2500 nm spectral range
100% diode array optics with no moving parts
Removable/replaceable fiber optic cable
Rugged anodized aluminum construction
Auto exposure & auto dark shutter
Wireless connectivity
High signal-to-noise ratio for better reflectance values
Fast start-up and use, with no optimization step to start scanning or between scans
Collect target data with a single click
Lightweight lithium-ion battery for power in the field

oreXpress

Spectral Evolution – NIR

Identify minerals in the field

The oreXpress™ spectrometer brings the capabilities of a full-range NIR instrument directly to field geologists. It streamlines mineral identification, making the process quicker and more reliable.

Beyond on-site measurements, the oreXpress is also well suited for detailed core-shack logging. In one documented case, using the oreXpress reduced core logging time dramatically—from six hours down to just two.

The oreXpress™ delivers fast, dependable mineral identification and analysis with the resolution professionals expect. It’s a proven, durable spectrometer trusted by hundreds of geologists around the world.

Available Accessory:

Sensaprobe™ with Built-In Camera

Specifications

Spectral Range	350-2500nm
Spectral Resolution	2.8nm (350-1000nm) 8nm@1500nm 6nm@2100nm
Spectral Sampling Bandwidth (nm)	Data output reported in 1nm increments 2151 channels reported
Si Detector(s)	512 element Si Array (350-1000nm)
InGaAs Detectors (TE-cooled)	256 element extended wavelength array (1000-1900nm) 256 element extended wavelength array (1900-2500nm)
Dimensions (in/mm)	8.5in x 12in x 3.5in 215mm x 305mm x 89mm
Weight (lbs/kg)	7.3lbs (3.3kg)
Communications Interface	USB, Wireless Connection
Minimum Scan Speed	100 milliseconds
Wavelength Reproducibility (nm)	0.1nm
Wavelength Accuracy (nm)	±0.5 bandwidth
Battery	External Lithium Ion \| 7.4V
Battery Operation	Minimum 5 hour operation

Key Applications for oreXpress

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the Spectral Evolution oreXpress.

oreXpress features:

350-2500 nm spectral range
100% diode array optics with no moving parts
Removable/replaceable fiber optic cable
Rugged anodized aluminum construction
Auto exposure & auto dark shutter
Wireless connectivity
High signal-to-noise ratio for better reflectance values
Fast start-up and use, with no optimization step to start scanning or between scans
Collect target data with a single click
Lightweight lithium-ion battery for power in the field

oreXplorer

Spectral Evolution – NIR

Identify minerals in the field

The oreXplorer is built specifically for demanding field conditions, featuring a durable housing, solid-state optical design with no moving parts, and a tough, metal-sheathed fiber-optic cable that can be easily replaced onsite.

Its streamlined operation includes single-button measurement with automatic dark-current correction and exposure adjustment.

The oreXplorer delivers higher resolution and sensitivity to identify hard-to-unmix minerals. An essential tool for vectoring purposes. The new industry standard for mineral analysis.

Available Accessory:

Sensaprobe™ with Built-In Camera

Specifications

Spectral Range	350-2500nm
Spectral Resolution	2.7nm (350-1000nm) 5.5nm@1500nm 5.8nm@2100nm
Spectral Sampling Bandwidth (nm)	Data output reported in 1nm increments 2151 channels reported
Si Detector(s)	1024 element Si Array (350-1000nm)
InGaAs Detectors (TE-cooled)	512 element extended wavelength array (1000-1630nm) 512 element extended wavelength array (1630-2500nm)
Dimensions (in/mm)	12.4in x 8.7in x 4.4in 315mm x 221mm x 112mm
Weight (lbs/kg)	13.5lbs (6.1kg)
Communications Interface	USB, Wireless Connection
Minimum Scan Speed	100 milliseconds
Wavelength Reproducibility (nm)	0.1 nm
Wavelength Accuracy (nm)	±0.5 bandwidth
Battery	External Lithium Ion \| 7.4V
Battery Operation	Minimum 3 hour operation

Key Applications for oreXplorer

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the Spectral Evolution oreXplorer.

oreXplorer features:

350-2500 nm spectral range
100% diode array optics with no moving parts
Removable/replaceable fiber optic cable
Rugged anodized aluminum construction
Auto exposure & auto dark shutter
Wireless connectivity
High signal-to-noise ratio for better reflectance values
Fast start-up and use, with no optimization step to start scanning or between scans
Collect target data with a single click
Lightweight lithium-ion battery for power in the field

ASBpro Handheld Asbestos Analyser

PAS Scientific – NIR

Because You Need Answers On Site, Right Now.

The ASBpro handheld asbestos analyser combines cutting-edge spectroscopy with an easy-to-use design to provide quick, on-site asbestos identification with confidence.

Forget about preparing samples or trying to match photos with test results. The ASBpro allows you to scan, save, and sync everything from asbestos IDs to images, all in one system.

Built for the Field. Proven Across Sectors.

Whether you’re handling emergency situations or routine inspections, ASBpro delivers dependable, on-the-spot asbestos detection when and where it’s needed most.

Rapid Response
Quickly screen for suspected asbestos in dumped materials without delay.
Automative & Shipping
Identify asbestos in components like brakes, clutches, and gaskets—before they move through the supply chain.
Customs & Border Control
Perform real-time checks on imported goods to ensure regulatory compliance.
Waste Management & Recycling
Screen incoming loads and reduce contamination risk at the source.
Building Inspections & Demolition
Detect asbestos-containing materials before site work begins or samples are sent to a lab.
Emergency Response
Conduct large-scale asbestos assessments following bushfires, floods, or structural collapse.

Key Applications for ASBpro

Environmental / Waste Management / Construction / Government Regulation

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the PAS Scientific ASBpro.

ASBpro Benefits:

Detects asbestos in seconds with unmatched accuracy
Captures evidence with onboard photo tagging
Weighs only 150g and fits in your palm
Generates full reports directly from the device
Rechargeable with long battery life
Remote data transfer over internet connection*

*mobile data or Wi-Fi access required

Hyperspec NIR

Headwall Photonics –Spectral Imaging

Headwall Photonics – Spectral Imaging

The Headwall Photonics Hyperspec NIR imaging spectrometers offer an exceptional imaging performance in the near-infrared (NIR) and cover a spectral range from 900nm to 1700nm. Depending on the desired frame rate and interface type, these spectrometers are available in two different configurations.

Hyperspec NIR imaging spectrometers are designed with a completely reflective concentric optical system featuring an f/2.0 aperture. The system includes aberration correction and is housed in a lightweight package, which is optimised for use in harsh environments.

Hyperspec NIR is available in two versions, both providing 320 spatial bands and 166 spectral bands. The R-Series version features Base CameraLink connectivity, while the X-Series version utilises USB connectivity for versatile data transfer options.

The Headwall Photonics HyperSpec NIR is a powerful tool that features:

The Hyperspec NIR sensors feature a compact and rugged design, ensuring durability and stability while offering a wide field of view and low scatter or stray light.
With 320 spatial bands and 166 spectral bands, the sensors deliver an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio for enhanced image quality.
Hyperspec NIR is available in two versions: the R-Series with Base CameraLink connectivity and the X-Series with USB connectivity, both providing high-resolution image capture.
Constructed using a completely reflective concentric optical design with an f/2.0 aperture, Hyperspec NIR ensures aberration-corrected imaging in a lightweight and durable package that is optimised for harsh environments.
Cost-effective deployment is possible with Hyperspec NIR, enabling efficient use of resources.

How To Apply The Headwall Photonics HyperSpec NIR
Mining and Exploration / Machine Vision / Remote Sensing / Waste Recycling

Speak to PAS for expert guidance on Hyperspectral Imaging options from Headwall Photonics.

microPHAZIR AS

microPHAZIR AS
Asbestos Analyser

Thermo Fisher Scientific – NIR

NOTE: The MicroPHAZIR AS was discontinued by Thermo Fisher Scientific in December 2024. PAS recommends the ASBpro by PAS Scientific.

The microPHAZIR AS enables powerful, in-field rapid screening and identification of six types of regulated asbestos fibres using non-destructive analysis through NIR technology.

Fast, accurate asbestos detection saves lives.

The microPHAZIR AS enables powerful, in-field rapid screening and identification of six (6) types of regulated asbestos fibres using non-destructive analysis through NIR technology.

Currently, asbestos detection is limited to accredited lab-based analysis such as polarised light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction. These lab-based tests can be costly and time consuming.

Portable Analytical Solutions is proud to bring this critical solution for portable asbestos analysis to the competitive construction, environment and waste management industries.

Weighs 1.25kg
Point and shoot operation
Results in under 10 seconds, stored on-board until later download
Reliable analysis of 6 types of asbestos fibres

Key Applications for microPHAZIR AS

Environmental / Waste Management / Construction / Government Regulation

Speak to PAS for expert guidance about the Thermo Fisher microPHAZIR AS.

MicroPHAZIR AS Benefits:

Achieve real time, reliable decisions, on site
Avoid costly unnecessary shutdowns and business interruption
Empower non-experts to perform safe testing for immediate feedback
Exercise duty of care for workers, the public and environment
Short term ROI Recovery by avoiding costly errors

Growscreen Rhizo

Lemnatec™ Growscreen Rhizo

Portable Analytical Solutions

A combined root and shoot phenotyping solution for glasshouses, growth rooms, climate chambers, cultivation halls, or indoor farms

Challenges in root phenotyping

While most phenotyping solutions focus on above-ground traits of the plants, roots are usually hidden in soil and thus not accessible to measurements. To make them visible, specific cultivation measures are available. The Growscreen Rhizo uses soil-filled rhizoboxes placed at 45° angle that have a transparent plate where roots are visible for image recording. In collaboration with and under licence of the Forschungszentrum Jülich, LemnaTec offers the Growscreen Rhizo as combined root-and shoot- phenotyping system. Core component is an image acquisition cabinet with high-resolution cameras focused on the roots and the shoots of the plants. Thereby, classical shoot imaging is done simultaneously with precision root imaging. The cabinet is also equipped with dedicated illumination to enable optimal image recording.

Advantages of Growscreen Rhizo

We offer an automated root and shoot phenotyping system for soil-based systems that is superior to other methods that use artificial media for plant growth.

Roots in soil – no artificial media required
Soil-filled rhizoboxes at 45° angle
Non-destructive – access to roots without digging or washing
Time-course studies
Root- and Shoot data for each plant
High-resolution root imaging
High-resolution shoot imaging
Advanced analytical software, machine learning algorithms available
Weighing and watering option
Automation options

Technological features

Roots and shoots of the growing plants are imaged with industry-grade high-resolution cameras, combined with advanced light technology that allows reflection-free image recording.

A balance and water supply system can be mounted for precise control of soil water content, enabling growth scenarios with different water availability.

Automation technology is available to move in and out the rhizoboxes so that experiments with repeated time-course measurements can be planned. Automation can be done with conveyer-based systems or with magazine automation technology, depending on the local requirements.

Software tools give access to shoot- and root- phenotypic traits such as growth and morphology. Root systems are characterised for root system depth and width and for spatial root distribution, together with root length and width data, rooting angles or total root area. Shoot systems are analysed for height, width, area, and morphological factors, together with colour data.

We recommend to record environmental data in the plant growth area, such as temperature, light, or air humidity. We offer recording systems that store the environmental data together with the phenotypic data of the corresponding plants.

For more details, download the brochure

Canopy Scanalyzer

Lemnatec™ Canopy Scanalyzer

Portable Analytical Solutions

Canopy Scanalyzer solutions for glasshouses, growth rooms, climate chambers, cultivation halls, or indoor farms

Automated high-throughput Canopy Scanalyzers combine rapid automated data recording with advanced analytical software and machine learning.

LemnaTec is the global specialist for automated Scanalyzer Solutions that not only save time and labour, but also provide a much broader base of information compared to visual scoring. The Canopy Scanalyzer technology is dedicated to users who work with ground-standing plants – directly in soil, in containers, or pots – that are not movable, or not intended to move. The sensor-to-plant system records imaging data from above the plants, and usually delivers data on plant canopies rather than on individual plants.

Sensor to plant
Sensors mounted on gantry structure that moves across plant area
Fixed plant positions
Broad range of imaging and sensing modules
Dedicated optics and illumination
Available for a range of dimensions
Sensing equipment in a sensor bay mounted on the gantry or sensor exchange system

NaturaSpec Plus

Identify minerals in the field

Specifications

Key Applications for NaturaSpec Plus

NaturaSpec Plus Features:

RS-3500 Spectroradiometer

Full range, portable, fiber optic spectroradiometer for remote sensing

Specifications

Key Applications for RS-3500

RS-3500 Features:

oreXpert

Identify minerals in the field

Specifications

Key Applications for oreXpert

oreXpert features:

oreXpress

Identify minerals in the field

Specifications

Key Applications for oreXpress

oreXpress features:

oreXplorer

Identify minerals in the field

Specifications

Key Applications for oreXplorer

oreXplorer features:

ASBpro Handheld Asbestos Analyser

Because You Need Answers On Site, Right Now.

Built for the Field. Proven Across Sectors.

Key Applications for ASBpro

Hyperspec NIR

Headwall Photonics –Spectral Imaging

Headwall Photonics – Spectral Imaging

How To Apply The Headwall Photonics HyperSpec NIRMining and Exploration / Machine Vision / Remote Sensing / Waste Recycling

microPHAZIR AS Asbestos Analyser

Thermo Fisher Scientific – NIR

NOTE: The MicroPHAZIR AS was discontinued by Thermo Fisher Scientific in December 2024. PAS recommends the ASBpro by PAS Scientific.

Key Applications for microPHAZIR AS

Lemnatec™ Growscreen Rhizo

Portable Analytical Solutions

A combined root and shoot phenotyping solution for glasshouses, growth rooms, climate chambers, cultivation halls, or indoor farms

Challenges in root phenotyping

Advantages of Growscreen Rhizo

Technological features

For more details, download the brochure

For more details, download the brochure

Lemnatec™ Canopy Scanalyzer

Portable Analytical Solutions

Canopy Scanalyzer solutions for glasshouses, growth rooms, climate chambers, cultivation halls, or indoor farms

For more details, download the brochure

How To Apply The Headwall Photonics HyperSpec NIR
Mining and Exploration / Machine Vision / Remote Sensing / Waste Recycling

microPHAZIR AS
Asbestos Analyser