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TacticID® Gen II Handheld Raman System

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. TACTICID OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1. Safety Warning and Cautions .................................................................................................................... 5

1.2. Laser Emission Aperture and Beam Shutter ............................................................................................ 6

1.3. Precautions ................................................................................................................................................ 7

2. DIAGRAMS OF THE TACTICID ................................................................................................................... 8

3. SYSTEM CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................. 9

4. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TACTICID ......................................................................................................11

4.1. Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................11

4.2. Battery Installation ................................................................................................................................... 12

4.4. Disposable Battery Handling and Storage .............................................................................................. 14

4.5. Disposable Battery Installation ............................................................................................................... 14

4.6. TacticID Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 15

4.7. Power Key ................................................................................................................................................ 15

4.8. Home Key ............................................................................................................................................... 15

4.9. Laser Key.................................................................................................................................................. 16

4.10. View Key ................................................................................................................................................. 16

4.11. Using the Sampling Accessories ............................................................................................................ 16

4.12.TOS & Library Version ............................................................................................................................. 19

5. TOS OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 20

5.1. Power On/Off ............................................................................................................................................ 20

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5.2. User Login .............................................................................................................................................. 21

5.3. Operation Preset ...................................................................................................................................... 23

5.4. Scan (N Mode) .......................................................................................................................................... 26

5.5. Heroin and Fentanyl Testing with TacPac™ Kit Accessory (T mode) .................................................... 31

5.6. Screening mode (S mode) ....................................................................................................................... 35

5.7. View Analysis Result .............................................................................................................................. 37

5.8. Generate User-Defined Library (TacticID-GP Only) ................................................................................ 37

5.9. Instrument Performance Validation ......................................................................................................... 39

5.10.Set System Clock ..................................................................................................................................... 40

5.11. Set Sleep Mode Time ............................................................................................................................... 42

5.12.Set Language ........................................................................................................................................... 42

5.13.Silent Mode (Sound Enable/Disable) ....................................................................................................... 43

5.14.Result Display .......................................................................................................................................... 44

5.15.Data Transfer ............................................................................................................................................ 45 1. Establish Connection between TacticID and PC via Ethernet ........................................................ 45 2. Establish Connection between TacticID and PC via Wi-Fi .............................................................. 50 3. Enable Data Transfer ........................................................................................................................ 51

6. PC SOFTWARE TID™ ............................................................................................................................... 52

6.1. Login TID .................................................................................................................................................. 53

6.2. Device Connection on TID ....................................................................................................................... 55

6.3. Data Synchronization (Sync) ................................................................................................................... 56

6.4. Update TOS .............................................................................................................................................. 56

6.5. Update Library .......................................................................................................................................... 57

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6.6. Screen List Creation ................................................................................................................................ 59

6.7. Test Records Management ...................................................................................................................... 61

6.8. Performance Validation Report ............................................................................................................... 65

6.9. Library Management (TacticID-GP only) ................................................................................................. 66

7. ANDROID TABLET APP: TID MOBILE (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................ 73

7.1. Connection Setup .................................................................................................................................... 73

7.2. Login TOS from TID Mobile ..................................................................................................................... 73

7.3. Scan/Collection ........................................................................................................................................ 74

7.4. Results To browse Results: ..................................................................................................................... 75

7.5. PDF Report ............................................................................................................................................... 76

APPENDIX-1 TACTICID REPORT ........................................................................................................................ 77

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1. TacticID Overview

The TacticID is a handheld Raman instrument designed for rapid identification of unknown materials based on their Raman spectral signature. The instrument has a touch screen with intuitive software for easy operation by specialists and non-specialists alike. The functions, general instrument configurations, and scanning samples are done through the embedded software TOS™ (TacticID Operating System), while data management and reporting are done by synchronizing the instrument data onto a PC via the TacticID PC software TID™. The instrument is housed in an IP65-rated case that provides protection from ingress of dust and water splashing from any direction without any harmful effect.

1.1. Safety Warning and Cautions The TacticID system contains one Class 3B laser light source. The product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10, Laser and Laser Systems. Please read through this user manual before operating the system. Upon powering on the system, two messages will be displayed for a few seconds in consecutive order. The first message is regarding the normal hazard zone for eye safety:

The second message is the ignition warning regarding safe operation when measuring dark materials:

Hold instrument a minimum of 18in (45.7cm) away from eyes

when laser is engaged

The laser in this instrument can potentially cause dark colored substances to ignite if scanned

directly. Please use with caution.

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The laser warning label is located on the rear panel of the system. The label displays the laser safety, wavelength and power of the laser source.

1.2. Laser Emission Aperture and Beam Shutter Located at the laser emission aperture, the laser emission label indicates that the laser energy emission occurs at the corresponding port.

The unit is equipped with CDRH compliant laser safety measures including soft key switch and emergency laser stop key button. The laser emission aperture is located on the unit’s front panel where the sampling accessory is also installed. The accessories can be selected depending on the type and form of materials to be measured.

CAUTION: The unit should be powered down if the shaft is removed.

LASER RADIATION – AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Max Output: 350mW Wavelength: 785nm

Laser Emission Aperture/ Sampling Port with Shaft Installed

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1.3. Precautions

Sources for additional information and assistance on laser safety: CDRH-Radiological Health Program Office of Communication, Education and Radiation Programs Center for Devices and Radiological Health Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue W066-4613 Silver Spring, MD 20993 USA Tel: 1-800-638-2041 Fax: 1-301-847-8149 [email protected] Laser Institute of America 13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128 Orlando, FL 32826 USA Toll Free: 1-800-345-2737 Tel: 1-407-380-1553 Fax: 1-407-380-5588 www.lia.org

• Never point the unit directly at a person. • Never look directly into the laser beam path or scattered laser

light from any reflective surface. • Never look directly into the laser source. • Maintain low beam level when performing experimental setup to

prevent inadvertent beam-eye contact. • Avoiding wearing jewelry and watches with shiny and highly

reflective surfaces. • Post the laser danger sign in the working area. • As a precaution against accidental exposures to the laser beam or

its reflection, always wear laser safety glasses with sufficient attenuation for the laser.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.lia.org/

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18V DC Power Connector

2. Diagrams of the TacticID

Laser Emission Indicator

Ethernet Cable Port Battery Compartment

Laser Emission Aperture and shaft

Rubber Jacket’s Ribs

View Key

Home Key

Power On/Off Key

Laser Emission Aperture /Sampling Port

Laser Switch/ Acquisition Key

Rubber Jacket

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Warranty Seal Label

Warranty seal labels are positioned on both sides of the system under the rubber jacket. Any attempt to open the panel(s) of this device will break these seals and void the warranty.

Manufacturer’s Identification Label The manufacturer’s general identification label located on the rear panel of the system includes warning information and also displays the manufacturer name, address, model number, serial number, manufacturing date, and power supply specifications.

3. System Contents There are two models in the TacticID product family:

TacticID-GP TacticID-N

Both models have the point and shoot adaptor and liquid vial holder as standard accessories; other accessories vary depending on model and can be seen from the system contents that are listed in the following table:

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NAME Model PART NUMBER

IMAGE

TacticID-GP BWS496-GP 840000405

TacticID-N BWS496-N 840000390

One 18V DC Power Supply & Plug Adaptors for US, UK, EU, Australia

TID-PWA 84000414

One Rechargeable Battery TID-BAT 840000403

Disposable Battery Case (Optional) TID-DBA 840000498

One Point-And-Shoot Adaptor TID-PAS 840000416

One Calibration Cap with Built-In Standard Polystyrene

TID-PCC 840000417

One Liquid Vial Holder Adaptor TID-LVH 840000406

Right Angle Adapter (Standard with GP) TID-RAA 840000491

Six 15mm-Diameter Vials in Pouch TID-LGV-DIA15 TID-PCH

840000407 840000408

One Shaft Protection Cap TID-CAP 840000418

One Stylus/Pen for TacticID Touch Screen TID-STY 840000419 One LAN Cable TID-TCP 840000420

One Pair of Laser Safety Goggles NR-GOG 840000291 One Tablet with TID Mobile™ for Remote Data Acquisition And Access (Optional)

TID-TAB 840000411

One Wireless, Battery Powered Portable Router; 3G/4G Connectivity (Optional)

TID-WPR 840000428

TacPac™ Kit & Adaptor (Standard with N) TAP-KIT-T 840000528

One Set of TacticID User Manual, Quick Guide and TID Installation Guide

TID-DOC 840000421 One Flash Drive for TacticID Software

TID-SFW 840000432

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4. Getting to Know Your TacticID

4.1. Power Supply The TacticID can be run on either the external power supply or on the battery. Before using the TacticID with battery, make sure that the battery is fully charged. The battery status can be found on the top right corner of the screen when the unit is powered on. The TacticID battery can be charged with the 18 VDC power adaptor or standalone charging cradle. When charging with the power adaptor while the unit is not powered on, the battery level as well as the date and time will be displayed in the center of the screen even though the system is not powered on. When the battery falls below 15% and 10% level, TOS will give warning notifications at both levels, and will force shutting down when the level reaches 5%.

Battery status when system is powered on

Time and Date

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4.2. Battery Installation The battery door cover has a pull ring locking mechanism. • Flip up the pull ring from the body of the cover.

• Turn the pull ring clockwise 1/8 turn. The cover will be unlocked. Pull the cover out. As the cover usually fits tightly, use of pulling force is needed. Remove the battery cover and set aside.

• Insert the provided TacticID lithium ion battery pack face up into the battery compartment. Make sure the battery is fully inserted and the battery makes full contact with the pins in the back. The strap attached to the battery pack can be used for battery removal.

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• Install the battery cover back in the same position as removed. Use thumbs and/or fingers to firmly press the cover into place to assure correct positioning and to establish a tight seal. Turn the pull ring counterclockwise 1/8 turn until the ring is in a vertical position. The cover will be locked.

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4.3. Disposable Battery Information (Optional Accessory) The TacticID may be used with a disposable batteries using the white TacticID battery case, which is designed to house six disposable, 3-volt, 123A lithium batteries. These batteries are to be aligned positive to negative, matching the directions indicated on the inside of the battery case. Make sure only new batteries are used in an installation. Do not mix new and old batteries. These batteries are not rechargeable. Do not use the TacticID battery charger with the disposable batteries. Use only disposable 123A lithium batteries. The battery case is not intended to be used with rechargeable types.

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4.4. Disposable Battery Handling and Storage Lithium-ion cells and battery packs may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to abuse conditions. Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below: • Do not mix new and old batteries. • Do not use the TacticID battery charger with disposable batteries. • Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery to each other with

any metal object (such as wire). • Do not carry or store battery together with necklaces, hairpins or other metal objects. • Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery or

otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks. • Do not expose battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet. • Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations. Do not

place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars or other enclosed spaces in hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite. Using the battery in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy.

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.

4.5. Disposable Battery Installation Place six 123A lithium batteries into the white battery case. These batteries are to be aligned positive to negative, matching the directions indicated on the inside of the battery case. The installation of the disposable battery case is the same as the regular battery. Refer to Section 4.2 for inserting the disposable battery case into the TacticID unit.

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4.6. TacticID Cleaning The TacticID requires minimal maintenance and care. In order to clean the TacticID touchscreen, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with ethanol or isopropanol. The main body of the unit may be wiped down with water, and plastic surfaces may be cleaned with soap and water. Use ethanol to clean the emission shaft. The rubber jacket may be cleaned with any of the above. A mild bleach solution may be used to wipe down the unit. Do not use other chlorinated cleaning products or solvents for any part of the unit.

4.7. Power Key

• When the TacticID is powered off, pressing the Power key for 2-3 seconds will

power on the system.

• When the TacticID is powered on, pressing the Power key for 2-3 seconds will

call out the message for confirming the shutdown request (soft power down).

• When the TacticID is powered on, pressing the Power key for 5 seconds will

power down the unit (hard power down).

4.8. Home Key Pressing the Home key one time on the front panel will: • return user to the previous screen • log out and return to the login screen if the user is in the Home

screen • cancel the current operation (for example: an acquisition with

laser in emission) and return to the Home screen

Pressing the Home key twice at any stage of the operation will return the user to the Login screen. Pressing the Home key again will put the unit into Sleep Mode.

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4.9. Laser Key To turn on the laser, press the Laser key .

The laser can be turned on only when the system is in SCAN mode, or LIBRARY mode.

4.10. View Key Pressing the View key will:

• call out historic scan list • perform additional mixture analysis to historic result • return from historic scan list to the previous screen • The View key can be pressed under any screen.

Note: The TacticID can be woken up from sleep mode by pressing the Home key, the Laser key, or the View key.

4.11. Using the Sampling Accessories The TacticID unit standard package comes standard with four sampling accessories which will facilitate fast sampling. Depending on the type and form of the materials to be measured, the appropriate sampling accessory may be selected. The sample can be placed directly against the adaptor.

Point-and-Shoot Adaptor

Liquid Vial Holder Adaptor (holds a 15mm(diameter)x 45mm(height) vial)

Performance Validation Cap with Built-in Polystyrene

Right Angle Adapter (Optional for TacticID-N)

TacPac™ Adaptor (Optional for TacticID-GP)

In case of emergency, the laser can be turned off any time by pressing the Laser key or Home key.

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Using the Point-and-Shoot Adaptor The point-and-shoot adaptor can be used for powder and other solid samples. With the point-and-shoot adaptor in place, hold the TacticID unit so that the adaptor is against the sample container or sample surface. To install the point-and-shoot adaptor, insert the adaptor onto the shaft, gently push it all the way in until it is installed properly into position and secured by the rubber jacket ribs. Note: We do not recommend that the adaptor touch powder samples directly, as they may contaminate the lens on the shaft. The use of a protective transparent plastic film is recommended. Using the Liquid Vial Holder Adaptor The liquid vial holder can be used for liquid or gel samples. The liquid vial holder holds a 15mm (diameter) X 45mm (height) vial.

Practice caution when measuring dark samples as they may heat up and potentially burn. Lower laser power settings are recommended for dark materials.

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To install the liquid vial holder adaptor, insert the adaptor onto the shaft at the laser aperture. Make sure the vial holder key is aligned with the jacket rib. Gently push it all the way in until the adaptor is installed properly into position and secured by the rubber jacket ribs.

Using the Rubber Jacket’s Ribs as Bottle Adaptor The rubber jacket’s rib is designed in such a shape that it can be used as a bottle adaptor for the measurement of samples through transparent containers of less than 5mm in thickness, such as liquid samples inside bottle containers. To scan liquid inside the bottle, first remove any sampling adaptor. With only the shaft in place, a bottle or container can be placed directly against the shaft. The measurement beam will be ideally focused into the sample over 5mm away from the surface of the adapter. Performance Validation Cap Refer to Section 5.8 for more information on using the Performance Validation Cap.

Bottle Adaptor

Align the vial holder key with the jacket rib

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Using the Right Angle Adapter (optional for TacticID-N) Slide the adapter all the way in with the locating notch aligned with the location pin on the TacticID measurement port. Carefully rotate as needed to align the adaptor for proper positioning. During measurement operations, place the TacticID so that its right angle adapter port is in contact with the sample surface.

TacPac™ Adaptor (Optional for TacticID-GP) Refer to Section 5.5 for more information on using the TacPac™adaptor along with the TacPac™ Kit for Heroin and Fentanyl Testing.

4.12. TOS & Library Version Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, General, then About. The TOS Version, the Device Serial Number (SN) and the Library Version will be displayed.

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5. TOS Operation

5.1. Power On/Off To power on the system, press and hold the Power key for 2-3 seconds. An initial screen indicating the system initialization in process will be displayed. After the initialization is completed, two warning messages will be presented, each for a few seconds, followed by the user Login screen. The unit will then be operational.

There are two ways to turn the system off: Soft power down: press the Power On/Off key for about 2-3 seconds. A message will appear confirming the shutdown request. Press OK to confirm the operation and the system will turn off. Press Cancel to cancel the request and return to the previous menu.

Hard power down: press and hold the Power key for about 5 seconds. Note: The instrument cannot be hard powered down when it is being charged. Avoid using hard power down unless necessary.

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5.2. User Login There are two levels of user accounts available, Administrator (ADMIN) and Operator. ADMIN Administrator level user accounts have access to all functions and options of the TacticID, specifically the LIBRARY and SETUP options. The default login password is: 9999. After initial login to the system, the ADMIN can set a new password for security reasons. The password should contain four numbers only, no letters or special characters are accepted. When the ADMIN is logged in there will be an “ADMIN” icon displayed in the top bar. Operator When an Operator user first logs in the Scan “Ready” screen is displayed first. The default login password is: 1111. Operator level user accounts only have access to select functions of the TacticID; SCAN, DATA TRANSFER, and the Performance Validation and Results Display in SETUP. These are the most frequently used functions in the field for normal operating procedures. The LIBRARY and other SETUP functions will be grayed-out. When the Operator is logged in there will be an “Operator” icon displayed in the top bar.

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Reset password To reset the password, press the SETUP icon on the Home page, followed by pressing General; the list of system settings will be displayed. Press Reset Password. A screen will prompt the user to reset the user password. Select ADMIN or Operator level password to change. Password should contain four numbers only, no letters or special characters are accepted. Confirm the password by entering it again. Press Save to activate the new password.

Note: It is the user’s responsibility to make sure that the new password is kept safe. Access to the password shall be controlled by the user’s company policies through external measures. If the user forgets the password, contact B&W Tek for support.

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5.3. Operation Preset Operation Preset contains settings for sample scanning, which include: Laser Power; Minimal HQI; Number of Hits; Raman Shift Search Range; Libraries to be used for spectral signature search; and Mixture Minimal HQI. A default operation preset is generated at the factory.

Select Operation Preset Before scanning materials, an operation preset must be selected. Press the SETUP icon on the Home page, and then press Operation Preset. The list of the existing operation presets is displayed. Select the desired operation preset by tapping on the name. The selected preset will be marked by a check mark. Press View to view the setting or Back to return to the previous screen. Create New Preset The user can create a new preset and select it for scanning. To create a new preset, press New at the bottom of the screen. The preset with default settings will be displayed. Click next to the configurations to change the setting to the desired value. Press View for preset configurations. After presets are all set, press Save to save the change, or press Save As to save the setting under a new name. Press Finish to finish or Back to return to the previous screen.

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• Laser Power From the Operation Preset screen, press Laser. Press or to set the required laser power as a percentage of the full laser power (300mW) in 10% increments. Press Back to save and return to the previous screen. If Enable Prescan is checked in the Operation Preset, the TacticID will emit 2 intermittent acoustic signals and flash a laser warning symbol on the screen before starting the acquisition. During the warning, no laser emission will be generated from the instrument.

• Minimal HQI The criterion for Match/No Match can be set via minimal HQI (Hit Quality Index) value. HQI is a measure of the level of correlation of the sample signature against a library signature by use of a predetermined algorithm. HQI=100 indicates a 100% correlation score between the sample and the library signature. HQI=0 indicates a 0% correlation. From the Operation Preset screen, press Minimal HQI. Change minimal HQI value by pressing or . The default setting for minimal HQI is 93, which means measurement with HQI≥93 will result in “Match” while measurement with HQI<93 will be “No Match”. Press Back to save the setting and return to the previous screen.

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• Number of Hits The number of matches displayed in the results (if there is more than one match that meets the MinimalHQI). From the Operation Preset screen, press Number of Hit. Change the number of hits by pressing or . The default setting is 1, which means the top material with the highest HQI above the threshold will be displayed. Press Back to save the setting and return to the previous screen.

• Search Range The range of the Raman spectrum against which the matching is performed can be set via Raman shift. The default is 176-2500cm-1. From the Operation Preset screen, press Raman Shift. The range starts at 176cm-1, which is fixed and cannot be modified. The ending of the spectral range can be set between 1800cm-1 and 2900cm-1. Change the ending range to the desired value. Press Back to save the setting and return to the previous screen.

• Library Selection

The libraries against which the search and match is performed can be modified. From the Operation Preset screen, press Library. A list of the available libraries will be displayed. Select/unselect the desired library from the list by tapping on the name. A selected library is marked by . Multiple libraries may be selected.

• Mixture MinHQI Mixture analysis settings including Mixture Search Library, Mixture Range, Mixture MinHQI, Mixture Number of Hit, and Spectrum Weight. Mixture Search Library allows the user to select the libraries against which the Mixture search and match is performed. Mixture Range allows the user to select the Raman shift search range. The default setting for MinHQI is 80; and the number of results to display (hits) is 3. Spectrum Weight displays results of each component’s spectrum percentage weight in the sample spectrum. This is proportionally related to, but not the same as the physical weight, volume, or concentration.

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5.4. Scan (N Mode) Press the SCAN icon, and the “Ready” page will be displayed. Toggle the button in the top left from T to S to N if necessary. N stands for Normal mode operation, where Operation Preset parameters apply; for T mode refer to Section 5.5; for S mode refer to Section 5.6. Press the Laser key to start scanning.

Laser Power Select The laser power option, available in the SCAN function, allows the user to change the power level to certain presets before a scan is taken. The available power levels include: Operation Preset laser level, 90% (for white materials), 60% (for light colored materials), and 20% (for dark colored materials). Press on the box to toggle between the different laser power settings. The operation preset can be changed in SETUP by an ADMIN level user.

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Scan Delay The scan delay function is provided to ensure the safety of the operator if the unknown material is suspected to be explosive or flammable in nature. The scan delay works such that after pressing the Laser key to initiate the scan, a message will confirm the delay scan set up. Upon pressing the Laser key for the second time, a timer will start counting down and the scan will start automatically once it reaches the end of the delay time countdown. The scan delay time can be set for: 0s; 10s; 30s; 60s, and 120s by pressing + or -. Scan The system will assign a default initial integration time for the first scan. The integration time may then be automatically optimized. A dark scan will follow. While the dark scan is being collected, the sample needs to remain at the same position until the dark scan is completed. A scan progress bar is available to provide the user a frame of reference for the duration of the scan. The unit will beep during both the laser emission and the dark scan.

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Abort Scan During the scan process, the user can press the Laser key or Home key to terminate the laser and abort the scan. The message “Canceling current acquisition” will be displayed until the scan cancellation is completed. The screen will automactically return to the Home screen. Result After the spectral signature is acquired, the search for the matching signature in the library will start automatically, resulting in either a “Match” or “No Match” display on the screen. After a “Match” result is found the unit will chime three times to signal awareness. The result is background color-coded with red, orange, and green. Depending on the matched material classification, corresponding color will apply. The background color is generally based on the US Department of Justice listing for scheduled narcotics, where drugs are defined according to a schedule of I to V. The current listing can be found at: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/orangebook/e_cs_sched.pdf Red color: Materials that are schedule I, II and explosives. Orange color: Materials that are schedule III, IV, V, flammable liquids, and toxic chemicals Green color: Nonhazardous, common chemicals

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/orangebook/e_cs_sched.pdf

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For a “Match” result, the best matching compound name will be displayed. By tapping the screen inside the result block, the detailed result will be displayed, including the material CAS#, alternate names, and HQI for each matching hit. By tapping on , the aquired signature and the matched library signature will be displayed. Press to close the screen and return to the previous screen. For a “No Match” result, a message will be displayed stating that there are no samples in the library with a correlation above the threshold value. Press , to display the signature. Press to close and return to the previous screen. Mixture Analysis Upon receiving a “No Match” result, the Mixture button will flash red , prompting the user to perform mixture analysis for further investigation. Press the Mixture button on the “No Match” result page and the system will run mixture analysis on the given signature to determine possible substance components. The laser does not emit during the mixture analysis. A scan progress bar is available during mixture analysis to provide the user a frame of reference for the duration of the analysis. Mixture analysis can be performed after sample analysis is completed, by going to View Analysis Results and selecting the Undetected results and initiating Mixture analysis as given in Section 5.6. It is common for mixture analysis to take an average of 45 - 120 seconds when all libraries are selected. When the third-party TPJ library is deselected, the mixture analysis is typically faster, and results more reliable, as the other libraries contain measurement details that provide more robust results.

Tap here for details

Tap here for

signature display

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A Cancel button is available to abort mixture analysis. Once mixture analysis is complete and a mixture result is found, the unit will chime three times to signal user awareness. The color code of the mixture result adopts the color level for the highest level of the components in the mixture result.

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5.5. Heroin and Fentanyl Testing with TacPac™ Kit Accessory (T mode) The TacticID has the TacPac testing mode (T mode) for the rapid identification of heroin and fentanyl. Due to the fact that street drugs are often not pure, it is difficult to directly measure a Raman spectrum of it, as it is for many materials which are dark or may contain contaminants that give rise to fluorescence which interferes with the Raman measurement. To mitigate the fluorescence the TacticID T Mode operation is based on the use of Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) technology for sample preparation and measurement. The TacPac Adaptor is put on the TacticID, and the prepared sample placed in it, scanned in the T mode, and the results will display a Match or No Match. The TacPac™ Kit is a SERS analysis kit for use with the TacticID and includes a specialized adaptor, TacPac™-P substrates, plastic pipettes, spoons and sample tubes that can be used to prepare samples for measurement. Acetone is the solvent recommended for the T mode test, and is readily available from beauty supply stores, hardware stores, or laboratory supply stores.

Users must take precautions for safe material handling in preparing and handling samples for measurement with the TacticID and TacPac; wearing personal protective equipment as necessary. Users should follow their site safety procedures.

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The prepared sample is placed in the TacPac™ adaptor and the identification is made in T mode, initiated inside the Scan icon on the touch screen display.

• Slide the Adaptor, TacPac-A, onto the shaft of the TacticID and rotate counter clockwise until the adaptor locks (click) into place.

• Prepare the sample for measurement:

1. Using the spoon, deposit one full scoop of the sample into the test tube.

2. Using the pipette, add acetone into the plastic sample tube until the tube is half way full.

3. Cap the sample tube and shake for 7-10 seconds to dissolve the sample or until the solution appears cloudy; noting that the sample may not completely dissolve and the solution will appear cloudy.

• Use tweezers to pull out one TacPac-P strip, dip the active area (dark tan colored region) into the solution, and hold for 3-5 seconds.

• Remove the TacPac-P strip from the tube and wave for ~5 seconds. The strip will dry quickly, and can then be inserted into the TacPac adaptor.

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• Open the TacPac adaptor that has been placed on the TacticID shaft. • Put the TacPac-P sample strip into the adaptor with the active area (the dark tan

side) facing the instrument onto the TacPac adaptor, making sure the active side is face down and covering the aperture hole in the adaptor.

• Close the adaptor, which will hold the TacPac-P strip in place.

• On the TacticID Home screen choose the SCAN icon, and the “Ready” screen will be displayed.

• Toggle the N icon in the top left of the touch screen display to activate and display the T mode . The T mode icon will blink yellow to remind the user they are not in the normal search mode.

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• Press the Laser emission key to start the scan.

Results are displayed on the TacticID. By selecting Notes from the results screen, users can type in notes, which will be part of the results record. Note: There is no mixture analysis option for T mode.

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5.6. Screening mode (S mode) Screening mode is designed to warn the user of the possible presence of certain chemicals, even if their match to the sample is not high. In the screening mode, background coloring of results are red to indicate presence of subtances in the list and green when there is a positive match to a substance that is not in the screening list. The user generates a Screening List containing the chemicals of interest using the Screen List Creation window with the unit connected to TID Client (refer to Section 6.6), and sets the associated parameters in Screening Mode Setup on the Tactic ID unit, including Screen HQI (e.g. 50), Positive HQI (e.g. 90), and Hit Number

Note: Tactic ID uses the Hit Quality Index (HQI) to search spectral libraries. HQI is a measure of similarity between the scanned spectrum and library reference spectra. The higher the HQI, the more confidence can be placed on a match.

To use S Mode On the TacticID Home screen choose the SCAN icon, and the “Ready” screen will be displayed. Toggle the N icon in the top left of the touch screen display to activate and display the S mode , and then Scan results will be displayed in S mode. If S mode does not display, check Screening Mode Setup to Enable Screening Mode. The Operation Preset settings of laser power, Raman shift range and Library selection will apply to S Mode scan, refer to Section 5.3 for more details on Operation Presets.

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Screening Mode Setup Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, and then press Screening Mode Setup to edit the Screening Mode parameters. • Positive HQI The criterion for making a Match in the rest of the Operation Preset selected libraries. If no screened compound is found, then the software decides if any compound that is not in the Screening List has HQI>Positive HQI. If yes, it will be shown as a match in Green colored background. • Screen HQI The criterion for making a Match in the screening list. If a compound has HQI > Screen HQI, and either its Chemical Name or an alternate Name is in the Screening List , it will be shown as a Match in red colored background • Hit Number The number of matches displayed in the results (if there is more than one match that meets the Screen HQI) When more than one compound in the screen list matches the sample, the match with the highest HQI will be listed in the scan results. Tapping the search result field will bring up a second page that lists all the top matches, up to a number set by the parameter “Hit Number” in Screening Mode Setup. • Enable Screening Mode This checkbox will enable/disable Screening Mode. When Screening Mode is disabled, the S mode will no longer be available in the the “Ready” screen and Screen List will no longer be available in TID Client.

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5.7. View Analysis Result The historic data can be viewed by pressing the View key. For scans with a result, details can be displayed by tapping on the result area:

00 For “Undetected” scans, tapping on the View key will initiate mixture analysis:

• The history display will be cleared after the TacticID data is synchronized to the computer via TID software

5.8. Generate User-Defined Library (TacticID-GP Only) A user-defined library can be generated on the TacticID-GP model by the ADMIN user. There are two steps in generating a user-defined library:

• Create a new library name • Add signature to a specified library

Tap here for mixture option

Tap here for more info

Tap here for result details

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Create New Library Press the LIBRARY icon on the Home screen. Press Create to generate a new library, and enter the new library name. Press Create New Lib to generate the new library.

Add Spectral Signature to User-Defined Library Press on the library name for which a new signature is to be added. A green check mark will be displayed next to the specified library and the Add Signature function key will be available at the bottom of the screen. Press Add Signature. The screen for adding a new sample will be displayed. Enter the sample name. Make sure the appropriate sampling adaptor is installed and the sample is properly placed. Optional notes can be added which will be viewable in TID. Press the Acquire button to start the signature collection. After the acquisition is finished, the signature will be displayed on the screen. Press Add to add the signature to the library. The message “Library item added” will be displayed. Press OK.

Press the Acquire button to continue collecting signatures for the current library, or press Back to return to the previous screen.

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View User-Defined Library List On the Home screen, press the LIBRARY icon. Press View; a list of the existing libraries will be displayed. Select a library, and press View to view the signature list for a user-defined library. To modify or delete a User-Defined library, see Section 6.7.

5.9. Instrument Performance Validation Instrument performance validation can be conducted using the Performance Validation function and the Performance Validation Cap with built-in polystyrene. The validation is to confirm the accuracy of the instrument for use in terms of the Raman peak positions and peak intensities against a standard Raman signature of polystyrene created at the factory and the HQI value. The frequency of performing the validation test should be determined by the user depending on the requirement of the applications. To install the Performance Validation Cap, insert the adaptor onto the shaft, gently push it all the way in until it is installed properly into position and secured by the rubber jacket ribs.

With the valibration cap in place, press SETUP on the Home screen, and then press Perf. Validation. The Perf. Validation screen will display Ready. Make sure the valibration cap is pushed all the way in; it will fit snugly. The caps serial number should be readable when viewing the unit head-on. Press Acquire to start scanning. The scan can be canceled at any time during the process by pressing Cancel.

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The unit will give a Pass if the validation is successful. The “Pass” result is based on: 1) The HQI for the acquired signature and the calibration signature is ≥ 95; 2) The highest peak intensity ratio between the acquired and the calibration signature is within ± 50%. 3) The Raman shift of the acquired and calibrated signature is within 6 cm-1.

Should any of the criteria Fail, the performance validation will fail. Double check to see if the valibration cap is pushed all the way in. Press Retry to run the validation again. If “Fail” is confirmed, contact B&W Tek for service.

5.10. Set System Clock Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, press General, and then press Set System Clock. Press Date and Time to set the date and time according to your local time zone. Press Time Zone to set the time zone according to the location of your area (this will not change the actual clock setting). Press Save to finish. Note: If TacticID unit is logged in to TID, the System Clock will be automatically synced to the time of the PC.

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5.11. Set Sleep Mode Time System will automatically go to sleep mode after being idle for a period of time. User can also press the Home key to put it into sleep mode. Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen and then press General. Press Sleep Mode to set the waiting time in minutes. The Sleep Mode can be disabled by ticking the “Disable Sleep Mode” box. Press Save to save the setting and Back to return to the previous screen.

5.12. Set Language Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, and then press General. Press Language&Keyboards to select the displayed language of the TOS system and keyboard. TacticID supports display in the following languages: • English • Spanish • Chinese (Simplified) • Chinese (Traditional) • Japanese • Arabic • Polish • Korean

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TacticID supports keyboard entry in two languages: • English • Chinese (Simplified)

Note: Scrolling may be necessary to see all of the language choices.

5.13. Silent Mode (Sound Enable/Disable) Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, and then press General. Press Silent Mode to enable or disable all sounds on the unit.

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5.14. Result Display

This gives the option to choose if common names are displayed along with the chemical names for a matched result. Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, and then press Result Display. Select the checkbox on the left of the display option. Press Save to save the setting and Back to return to the previous screen.

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5.15. Data Transfer TacticID data reporting and management are done by establishing a connection and synchronizing the data on TacticID to a PC via PC software TID™. The TacticID unit can be connected to the PC using the provided ethernet cable, or wirelessly using the on-board Wi-Fi. To establish connection between TacticID and PC:

• Set up connection on TacticID • Open TID Client on PC • Make sure both are connected to the same network

1. Establish Connection between TacticID and PC via Ethernet Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, then Wireless & Networks. Press Ethernet for connection via ethernet, or press Wireless for connection via wireless.

The Ethernet connection can be established using either a user-assigned Static IP address or a dynamic auto-assigned DHCP. There are a variety of configurations for connection and this guide will cover the most common.

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Ethernet using Static IP TacticID can be connected directly to a PC or router by configuring the local area connection on the PC or router to have the same NetMask, Gateway, and DNS with a unique static IP address on TacticID. This is an example where the same computer could be both TID Client and Server.

Note: It is important to set up the PC or router static IP first and then connect the TacticID. The local area connection must be established before the TacticID will connect.

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TacticID Ethernet Cable Router Ethernet Cable

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Router Ethernet Port

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On the computer, use the following path for setting up the local area connection: Control panel => Network and Sharing Center => Local Area Connection => Properties.

Choose the highlighted “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” by double clicking on it; or select it and click the Properties button.

Choose “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses” radio buttons, and enter the desired IP address (use the image as an example). You may need to contact your network administrator or IT professional for your network connection specifics.

Click on OK to save the local area connection setting.

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Settings can be viewed by clicking on Details in the Local Area Connection

Properties window.

On the TacticID unit, press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, then Wireless & Networks. Press Ethernet, the press on the Static tab to enter the static IP settings. Check the PC or router for established IP address settings in the previous step. Match the TacticID static IP settings with those in the PC with the exception of the last number in the “IP address”, shown in the screenshot below. This last number must be unique to establish a connection. Press Connect to finish.

Note: When the data synchronization is finished, restore the computer local area connection to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically”, if needed.

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Ethernet using DHCP The TacticID is connected with the Ethernet cable plugged directly into the network port or router, while the PC is connected through Ethernet cable or wirelessly to the same Local Area Network. Ensure that your router or network switch is configured for DHCP.

On the TacticID unit, press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, then Wireless & Networks. Tap Ethernet, and tap on the DHCP tab. Press Connect to finish. For both of the above connections, the IP address details will be seen on the Ethernet detail screen under DHCP tab as shown below:

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TacticID Ethernet Cable Router Ethernet Cable

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2. Establish Connection between TacticID and PC via Wi-Fi

Press the SETUP icon on the Home screen, and then press Wireless & Networks on the SETUP menu. Press Wireless.

Check the box “Turn on WLAN” and a list of available wireless (WLAN) networks will be displayed. Press Refresh to update the available wireless networks if needed. Scroll down the list and select the appropriate wireless network SSID. Enter the password and tap Connect to connect to the network. Wait until a checkmark appears next to the network name. The connection is now established. Press the white arrow icon next to the connected network to display detailed information for the network. Press Back to return to the previous screen.

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3. Enable Data Transfer Press the DATA TRANSFER icon on the Home screen. The DATA TRANSFER screen will be displayed with two options available: Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

• To enable Ethernet connection, press Ethernet, or to enable the Wi-Fi connection, press Wi-Fi.

• The check mark will turn green.

Remain on the DATA TRANSFER Screen for the remainder of the connection process; this will allow the unit to sync with TID Client.

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6. PC Software TID™ TID is a PC software package included with the TacticID shipment and is used for managing and reporting data collected with the TacticID to the secure TID database. There are two services designed in the TID software to function on the client’s PC and server, respectively: • TID Client – for client PC • TID Server – for client server TID Client and Server are contained in one installation package, and they can both be installed on the same computer. There can also be multiple computers installed with TID Client and only one TID Server. The TID Server program must be running in the background so that the TID Client can detect an active server and access its data. In some cases with Windows 8.1, TID Server may need to be launched manually. TID Client is to be installed on a PC for users to access the TacticID device. TID Client supports the following functions:

• Synchronization of data • Library management for user-defined library including library data export • Test record management including test data export, generating and printing a test report • Generating performance validation reports • Upgrading TOS Software and Libraries on a TacticID unit • Screening List creation for use in the Screening mode TID Server can be installed either on a server computer or on the same computer as the installed TID Client. It is recommended to install TID Server on the user company server that is intended for secure data storage.

Operating systems supported include:

Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 (32 bit & 64 bit) Windows 8 / 8.1 (32 bit & 64 bit) Windows 10 (32 bit & 64 bit) Windows Server 2008 R2

For details on TID installation and setup, please refer to the accompanying document: “TID Installation and Setup Guide”.

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6.1. Login TID

Click on the TID Client icon on the desktop to start TID Client. At the same time TID Server will open automatically, running in the background.

Click on TacticID to login. Click on the small computer clip art (marked in red circle below) to choose the server, if multiple servers on your network are available. When TID Client and Server are on the same computer, it will default to Local Server.

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Upon login, the Device page will be displayed.

Click on in the upper right corner. Six languages are available in display: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic, Polish and Korean. After a display language is selected, the user needs to close the TID Client and restart it manually.

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6.2. Device Connection on TID Make sure the TacticID unit is connected to TID via either Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and the connection is enabled in the DATA TRANSFER menu on the TacticID unit. Once the connection between the TacticID and TID is established, the TID screen will display the TacticID image and corresponding device SN (serial number) in the “Device Group”.

Click on the TacticID icon. Enter the same login password that the TacticID unit is logged in with currently. Click on Login. The message “Successfully logged in” will appear. Upon logging into TID, TacticID’s System Clock will be automatically sync to the PC time.

Note: As a data security measure, the Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection will be disconnected automatically after idling (without any data transfer actions) for 125 seconds. A warning message will appear on the screen.

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6.3. Data Synchronization (Sync) Data Synchronization or Sync is the transfer of library information and all of the scan history and performance validation data from the TacticID unit to the TID Server using TID Client. In the main window of TID Client, click on Device, then the sub heading Sync in the menu bar. Click Synchronize to start the synchronization. A confirmation message appears after synchronization is completed. After synchronization, all of the scan history will be removed from the TacticID and saved in the selected TID Server.

6.4. Update TOS TOS software and libraries can be updated via TID software when the TacticID is connected to the PC via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Press Update TOS, and then press Choose an update package. Choose the software zip folder “TOS_Lxxxx.zip” and click Open to start. To ensure reliable connection during the update process, it is recommended to use Ethernet connection. When using WiFi, make sure the WiFi network is stable, and the signal strength exceeds 1 bars as shown on the TacticID unit’s WiFi screen.

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In general, the upgrade via TID takes a few minutes. After the upgrade is completed, you will be prompted to reboot the TacticID device. Turn off the TacticID, with the power disconnected, then turn on the TacticID. The system may initialize for a few minutes. Verify that the upgrade is successful by viewing the TOS Version under Setup, General, then About. Note: Make sure the TacticID is not being charged and that the charging cable is not connected to the TacticID unit when rebooting the TacticID.

6.5. Update Library TOS software and libraries can be updated via TID software when the TacticID is connected to the PC via Ethernet or WiFi. To ensure reliable connection during the update process, it is recommended to use Ethernet connection. When using WiFi, make sure the WiFi network is stable, and the signal strength exceeds 1 bars as shown on the TacticID unit’s WiFi screen.

1. Press Update Library, and a new TID window will open.

2. In Step 1, click Browse and select the Library package 4_X_YYYY_[Serial

Number].pkg Where the X is the revision number and YYYY specifies the library versions.

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3. TID will go through the following steps for making the update: Talking to TOS,

Analyzing, Removing records in mixture library, and Updating # records. 4. TID will now display the Summary of the update. Note that the update has not been

made yet. 5. TID is waiting for confirmation in Step 2. Click the Update to confirm. 6. Once the update is complete a confirmation message will appear. Click Got it and the

unit will reboot. Verify that the upgrade is successful by viewing the Library Version under Setup, General, then About.

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6.6. Screen List Creation

To manage the Screen List for the S (Screening) mode, click on Screen List under the Device menu, and a separate window will open:

Note: Screen List will only show in the TID Device menu if the Screening Mode has been enabled on the connected Tactic ID unit. Refer to Section 5.6 for more details.

The left pane lists the English Chemical Names of all entries and the libraries that contain them on the connected unit, and the right pane lists the English Chemical Names of those contained in the Screen List. If a Chemical Name is contained in more than one library, all of them will be listed.

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Add to Screen List: To add a specific chemical to the Screen List, type in its Chemical Name in English in the search filter above the left pane, and check the library entry when it is found in the narrowed list, then click the “>>” to populate the Screen List with it. If the chemical is not found, try typing in an alternative name. For example, isopropyl alcohol is not listed in the standard libraries BWTek_CNESP or BWTek_TPJ because its Chemical Name is 2-propanol. Enter 2-propanol instead.

Remove from Screen List: To remove a chemical from the Screen list, type in its Chemical Name in English in the search filter above the right pane, and check the library entry when it is found in the narrowed list, then click the “<<” to remove it from the Screen List. More than one Chemical Name can be selected and then added or removed in a single action. To unselect all from the pane, instead of uncheck each entry one by one, click “DESELECT” above the corresponding pane. Click Save to update the Screen List on the unit. Click Exit to close the Screen List window. Note: only library entries which have English Chemical Names can be added to the Screen List. If a signature is created with a Chemical Name in a language other than English, it cannot be added to the Screen List.

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6.7. Test Records Management Click on Records on the left menu bar. At the bottom of the screen, choose the Device SN and filters if needed. The Note filter will search for keywords in the Notes section. Press Search and a list of records will be displayed. Select the desired records by checking the boxes next to them. Test records can be managed via TID to:

• Generate individual test reports and a summary report • Print reports • Export raw data

Note: The columns order may be rearranged by clicking and dragging the column title. The

columns may also be sorted by double clicking the column title.

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Generate a Report Select the desired records by checking the boxes next to those records. Click on Report under “Records”. The thumbnail image for selected reports will be shown.

Double click on a specific report to display the report.

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Custom customer/company info and notes can be entered by clicking the Show User-Defined button at the bottom of the Reports window. The format can be saved by clicking Apply. The same format will apply to all selected reports. Use Hide User-Defined to remove this option display.

Print a Report Click Print to print the selected report. See Appendix-1 for an example of a TacticID Identification Test Report. Click on View Sum Report on the selected report screen to create a summary report.

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Note: For certain computer setups in Windows 7,8, and 10, users may have an issue with all of the information appearing in a printed report. This is due to the font size of the computer system and not TID Client. To adjust this setting, go to Control Panel => Display and select Smaller – 100% size of text, then Apply. This change will take effect the next time you log off/on to Windows. Signature Data Export Click on Export under “Records” to export the Raman signature data into 3 formats: TXT, CSV, SPC. Select the measurement report from the list. Click on Export in the center of the screen to export the data to a user-designated folder. Use the radio button to choose the format for export.

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6.8. Performance Validation Report Click on Validation on the left menu. Click on Search at the bottom of the screen; apply filters if needed. Select records by checking the box next to a record.

Click on the Report icon to display the selected performance validation reports. Click on Print to print the report.

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6.9. Library Management (TacticID-GP only) Click Library on the left menu bar. Click on Search. A list of the user-defined libraries will be displayed in the top-left quadrant. Libraries can be managed via TID to:

• Modify library name for user-defined library • View library spectral signature • Delete signature inside user-defined library • Delete a user-defined library • Modify the signature name inside user-defined library • Export library spectral data for user-defined library

Double click on a library name; the signature list of the library will be displayed in the top-right quadrant. Any note added at the time of generating the library will be displayed in the bottom-left quadrant.

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Modify A Library Signature Name The names of spectral signatures in the library can be changed by selecting an entry, double clicking and changing. To update the name in TOS, the library must be synchronized back to TOS using the Sync button on the bottom of the screen. Therefore, it must be done while the TacticID is connected to the PC.

View Spectral Signature Select all of the signatures from a library by checking “Select All” or choose the individual signature by checking the box next to the signature in the upper right quadrant. The selected signature will be listed in the bottom right “Selected signature(s)” space.

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To remove a signature from the “Selected signature(s)” list, right-click and choose Clear.

Click the View spectral signature button. The Selected signature(s) will be displayed as a graph of Relative Intensity vs. Raman Shift.

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Press Previous Page or Next Page on the bottom of the screen to view the selected signatures one by one. Press Back to return to the Library page. Any notes entered for a library signature can be viewed by pressing the Note button.

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Delete a Signature in the Library The library must be updated on TOS to delete a signature from a user-created library. Therefore, it must be done while the TacticID is connected to the PC TID software. At the View Signature screen of a selected signature, press the Delete button on the bottom of the screen. If there is only one Signature in the Library, then the entire library must be deleted.

A message to confirm the delete will be displayed. Click OK to continue, or Cancel to cancel the action.

A window will pop up to add a note for change. Enter the note and press Add. It will take a few seconds for the signature to be deleted.

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Delete a Library To delete an entire library, make sure the TacticID is connected to the TID software. Click on Library. Choose the library to be deleted and click on the “Delete Library” button on the bottom of the screen. Note: The library to be deleted must not be selected (checked) in any Operation Preset. A message to confirm the delete will be displayed. Click OK to continue, or Cancel to cancel the action. A window will pop up to add a note for change. Enter the note and press Add. It will take a few seconds for the library to be deleted.

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Export a Spectral Signature Selected signatures can be exported from TID. Click Export on the bottom of the screen to export the library data in CSV, TXT or SPC file format to a user-designated location such as to the desktop of the user PC. A message “Data export completed” will appear to confirm the operation.

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7. Android Tablet App: TID Mobile (Optional) TID Mobile App for Android tablet enables remote control of the TacticID units’ scanning functionality, and offers record management capability such as notes and photo traking with GPS location information. It is a useful tool when facing potential thread or harzardous environment, such as when scanning explosives.

7.1. Connection Setup

• Refer to TOS Data Transfer, and connect the TacticID unit to a router through either Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

• Connect the Android tablet via Wi-Fi to the same router.

7.2. Login TOS from TID Mobile • Start TID Mobile on the Android tablet. • If connected properly, the TacticID will appear under Devices: • Select the unit, and enter the same login password that the TacticID unit uses to log

in.

• If successful, the Collection screen will automatically open. • If an error occurs, disconnect from the router on both devices, and reconnect again.

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7.3. Scan/Collection Scan:

• On the TacticID unit: enter SCAN screen, and select the appropriate mode (N, T, S). Setup the Tactic ID to take the sample. We recommend the Right Angle Adaptor be used for applications where the unit lays flat on a surface.

• On the TID Mobile tablet: press the Menu button in the top-left of the application which opens a menu from the left side of the screen. Press Collection and the Collection screen will open.

• Press the Red Laser button in the bottom right corner to initate the scan and emit the laser.

• A Confirmation message will appear to ensure you are ready to scan. Click OK to begin scanning.

• Wait for the scanning process to finish. • Press the Blue Save button in the bottom-right corner to save the result.

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Additional Features:

• Camera : Uses the tablet camera to taek photos of the sample.

• GPS : Uses the tablet’s GPS to find your exact coordinates.

• Note : Allows notes to be added to the scan information.

• Carry Over : will keep photos, note, and GPS coordinates for the next scan.

7.4. Results To browse Results: • Press the Menu button on the top-left of the application. • Press “Results” • Press one of the results to see details. Or you can select multiple results to delete

them.

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7.5. PDF Report While browsing the result details, you can generate report in PDF format; simply press the top right corner “printer” icon. The report is generated in: /Storage/emulated/0/Documents Or: /Storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.bwtek.mobileTID/files/Documents. The PDF file name is the scan index.

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Appendix-1 TacticID Report