App Download
The trinamiX Spectroscopy App is available for download from the app stores for Android, iOS and Microsoft. To benefit from our ongoing improvements and updates, please enable automatic updates on your device.
If you need to install the app from a file, please contact our customer service for assistance.
Quick Start
Before you can use the trinamiX Spectroscopy App, make sure that you have signed up and activated your license.
Step 1: Login to your account
Log in with the same email address or provider you used to create your account. Please note that “BASF SSO” is exclusively for trinamiX and BASF employees.
After entering your credentials and tapping “Login”, you will receive an email with a verification code valid for 10 minutes. Enter this code in the designated field and tap “Continue” to confirm your identity and access your account.
Step 2: Connect your spectrometer
After you have logged in, you will have to connect the app to your spectrometer.
Ensure the spectrometer is powered on, fully charged, and that Bluetooth™ is enabled on your smartphone. Please follow the steps below:
1.
Tap the icon in the bottom navigation to open the settings and select “Spectrometer”.
2.
Tap the refresh button to search for available spectrometers.
Choose your spectrometer from the list and tap “Connect”.
3.
Once connected, the status bar will display the spectrometer’s battery level and the calibration status. The connection icon will be green.
Tip: For quick access to the spectrometer settings, simply tap the chain symbol in the top status bar of the home screen, which will take you directly to the connection menu.
Step 3: Calibrate your spectrometer
Calibrate the spectrometer before measuring to ensure accurate results. Ensure that the scan window is clean and follow the steps below:
1.
Select “Connected spectrometers” in the settings to open the spectrometer details.
Tap the calibration button at the top right to start the calibration process.
2.
Pick up your spectrometer and maintain a distance of at least one meter from objects. Avoid pointing the spectrometer towards light sources.
Tap the scan button in the app or on the spectrometer to initiate the open port scan.
3.
Release the reference standard on the bottom of the spectrometer and place it with the white surface directly on the scan window.
Tap the scan button in the app or on the spectrometer to initiate the reference scan.
Tip: Watch our tutorial on how to connect and to calibrate the trinamiX PAL One spectrometer.
Step 4: Take your first measurement
To perform a measurement, please follow the steps below:
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Choose the application that matches the sample type you want to scan.
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Enter your sample ID or tap the button next to the input field to scan the QR code of your sample and select the sample type.
Tap the save button to continue.
3.
Ensure that your sample is in direct contact with the scan window of the spectrometer.
Tap the green scan button at the bottom of the screen or on the spectrometer to initiate the scan.
Tip: Learn more about how to measure feed or plastic samples with the trinamiX PAL One spectrometer.
App Settings
Enter the settings menu by clicking the gear symbol on the bottom right on your screen. You will find the following settings:
Your Spectrometers
This section displays a history of previously connected spectrometers. By tapping on any entry, you can access detailed information about that spectrometer and set it as your default device, enabling automatic connection at startup.
Connected Spectrometer
This section displays a list of currently connected spectrometers.
Available Spectrometers
Click the refresh button on the right to search for connected spectrometers, then select the one you wish to use for scanning.
Language
You can select your preferred language in this section.
Spectra
You can configure the x-axis of the spectra plots in the app by choosing between wavelengths and wavenumbers.
Location
You have the option to log the GPS location of your measurements.
Calibration
In this section, you can set the calibration frequency. We recommend calibrating once per hour to ensure more accurate results.
Applications
A button is available to refresh the list of available applications, in case you subscribed for new applications, or your applications have been updated.
Advanced settings
Configure the timeouts for the trinamiX services. This is valuable when you are in a place with spotty connectivity. Having higher timeout means the system will wait a little longer for response thereby handling bad network better. Also, you can adjust the app’s background behavior e.g. automatically disconnect the spectrometer when the app is closed.
Quick View Behavior
You can customize how the pop-up of the result screen should behave, (e.g. disappear only upon click) or how long the pop-up shall be displayed.
Here you can view information about your account.
To sign out, simply click on the lock symbol located in the bottom right corner. You can also delete your account.
Here you can customize your privacy settings. The app explains the different options.
This section provides detailed information about the versions of all components of the app. Our support team may request this information for assistance.
FAQs
Yes, you can use the app offline. All data is cached, ensuring your work isn’t interrupted by poor signal or trinamiX services issues. Once the services are available again, the app will automatically synchronize the cached data, making results accessible.
In most plastic and textile applications, measurements can be taken completely offline without an internet connection. You can identify online and offline modes by the color of the cloud icons in the app’s upper section. which represent three different states:
Online measurement
trinamiX services are available
Offline measurement
trinamiX services are
not available
Offline measurement
No internet connection
If your spectrometer calibration fails repeatedly, please check that both the sensor and reference standard are clean. During the open port scan (Step 1), make sure there are no objects within a 50 cm range. For the reference scan (Step 2), ensure the reference standard is in direct contact with the scan window and remains stationary. If you continue to experience issues, consider replacing the reference standard.
Ensure that you are connected to the internet. Also, verify that your device’s BluetoothTM connection is not restricted by company security measures.
If you meet these requirements and still encounter issues after restarting both your device and the spectrometer, please contact our customer support for assistance.
The login process uses a web browser for authentication. Please ensure you have one of the following browsers installed: Brave, Chrome, Ecosia, Firefox, Kiwi, or Microsoft Edge.
If the app continues to crash, please contact our customer support for assistance.
Most disconnections are caused by poor BluetoothTM connection quality, often due to interference from other wireless devices. To enhance stability, try turning off or moving away from other devices, and minimize the distance between your device and the spectrometer. Alternatively, you can connect the spectrometer via USB.
If connection issues persist, please contact our customer support for further assistance.