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oreXpert

Identify minerals in the field

The oreXpertā„¢ 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 oreXpertā„¢ 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.

oreXpert 1
oreXpert 2

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.

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
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oreXpress

Identify minerals in the field

The oreXpressā„¢ 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 oreXpressā„¢ 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.

Spectral Evolution oreXpress
oreXpress 3

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

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 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
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oreXplorer

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.

oreXplorer 4
oreXplorer 5

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

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 oreXplorer.

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
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