Misa Cal M software - Tutorial

Význam tématu

The integration of a mobile application with a portable SERS analyzer streamlines in-field Raman spectroscopy by enabling on-site calibration, data acquisition, and immediate spectral identification. This approach enhances quality control, accelerates decision-making, and reduces reliance on traditional laboratory infrastructure.

Cíle a přehled studie / článku

This tutorial presents the Misa Cal M Android application, guiding users through installation, Bluetooth connection to the Metrohm Instant SERS Analyzer (Misa), system calibration, method setup, sample acquisition, library and operating procedure management, data export, and troubleshooting.

Použitá metodika a instrumentace

Misa Cal M runs on Android 6.0 or higher devices and connects via Bluetooth to the Misa analyzer. Key hardware components include Smart Tips (calibration standard holder, vial holder, P-SERS attachment) and an ASTM 1840 reference standard. The mobile app organizes functionality into four modules: DEVICE (instrument control, calibration, system tests), SAMPLES (acquisition, metadata, spectral display, export), LIBRARIES (creation, import/export, SERS and identification libraries), and OPS (creation and management of operating procedures). Acquisition parameters such as laser power, integration time, averaging, automatic intensity adjustment, and raster scanning can be configured.

Hlavní výsledky a diskuse

Misa Cal M delivers an intuitive workflow: upon connection the app prompts for calibration and system suitability checks. One-touch acquisition on the instrument or via the app triggers spectra collection with real-time metadata capture (geolocation, imagery) and automated matching against enabled libraries. Users can overlay, reprocess, and filter spectra, manage sample metadata, and generate full or summary reports. Library and operating procedure import/export ensure consistent method control across desktop and mobile platforms. Settings allow tailoring of image size, time format, result notifications, and reporting content.

Přínosy a praktické využití metody

This mobile solution supports rapid, on-site chemical screening in environmental monitoring, forensic analysis, pharmaceutical quality control, and field research. Automated calibration and identification reduce user error, while metadata integration and customizable export formats facilitate regulatory compliance and collaborative data sharing.

Budoucí trendy a možnosti využití

Future enhancements may include cloud synchronization for centralized database management, AI-driven spectral interpretation, expanded certified library offerings, real-time IoT integration for process monitoring, and community-driven method repositories with version control.

Závěr

Misa Cal M provides a robust, user-friendly mobile companion to the Metrohm Instant SERS Analyzer, delivering reliable calibration, versatile measurement methods, and streamlined data management for both laboratory and field applications.

Reference

• Metrohm AG. Misa Cal M Tutorial, Version 1.1.0 or higher, 2020-06-26.
• Metrohm AG. MISA Product Manual, 8.950.8001.
• Metrohm AG. Misa Cal Desktop Software Tutorial, 8.0105.8024.