IndiGo VIS-NIR Clip Spectrometer: Non-Destructive In-Situ Spectral Analysis

The IndiGo Vis-NIR Clip Spectrometer is an ultra-portable optical sensor designed for fast, non-destructive spectral measurements directly in the field, in greenhouses, or on production lines.

Engineered with an ergonomic clamp mechanism, this compact device allows users to instantly measure thin-layer samples—such as plant leaves, plastic films, filters, and textiles—without sample preparation. Operating across the visible and near-infrared spectrum (400nm to 1000 nm) with a continuous sampling resolution down to 0.5 nm, it brings laboratory-grade spectroscopy straight into your hands.

Key Advantages of the Clip-On Architecture

Non-Destructive & In-Situ: Measure living plant tissues, fruits, films, or delicate sheets directly in their natural environment without cutting, damaging, or altering the sample.
Dual Transmission & Reflectance Capability: The integrated clamp geometry securely holds the sample while delivering optimized target illumination, allowing for high-signal-to-noise measurements in both transmission and diffuse reflectance modes.
Ambient Light Rejection: The clip design creates a light-tight seal around the target measurement area, eliminating background optical noise for highly repeatable spectral curves even under direct sunlight.
Unmatched Field Autonomy: Featuring an internal rechargeable battery offering up to 8 hours of continuous operation and seamless Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, the device operates effortlessly as a true “point-and-shoot” handheld scanner.

Core Applications: Precision Sensing for Field & Industry

### 🌿 1. Agronomy, Plant Physiology & Forestry Monitor crop health, physiological stress, and biochemical composition directly in the field:

Chlorophyll & Anthocyanin Index Quantification: Instantly measure plant stress, nitrogen levels, and photosynthetic capacity directly on intact leaves without destroying vegetation.
Water Content & Drought Stress Monitoring: Track key NIR absorption bands associated with leaf water status to optimize irrigation strategies and evaluate drought-resistant crop varieties.
Fruit Ripeness & Harvest Timing: Assess internal quality markers, carotenoids, and skin pigmentation on fruits and vegetables right on the vine or tree.

### 🔬 2. Polymers, Films & Packaging Quality Control Ensure consistency and material verification for thin-layer manufacturing:

Plastic Film & Sheet Characterization: Measure spectral transmittance, haze, and color consistency on extruded polymer films, food packaging barriers, and optical filters.
Thickness & Coating Uniformity: Detect subtle spectral variations caused by layer thickness or surface treatments on transparent and translucent substrates.

💡 OEM Integration & Custom Clamp Optics

Do you need a custom mechanical clamping mechanism, specific optical spot sizes, or custom LED illumination arrays for automated robotic arms or conveyor inspection lines? GoyaLab designs custom OEM optical sensing heads tailored precisely to your industrial requirements.
👉 Contact our engineering team to co-develop your custom OEM solution

Comprehensive Software Ecosystem for Real-Time Insights

The IndiGo Vis-NIR Clip Spectrometer integrates seamlessly with GoyaLab’s suite of intuitive software tools:

SpectroLab (Windows): Designed for laboratory research and data collection. Easily record transmission/reflectance spectra, calculate custom vegetation indices (NDVI, mNDVI, PRI), and manage colorimetric spaces (CIE L*a*b*).
Android Mobile App: Connects via Bluetooth 5.0 to turn your smartphone or tablet into a portable field computer. Offers instant “Pass/Fail” screening and automatic GPS tagging of spectral measurements for field mapping.
« SpectroLink » Python Library: Empower your data scientists to automate high-throughput testing, run chemometric models (PLS, PCA), or feed real-time spectral data into Machine Learning models for automated crop disease classification or material identification.

📦 Package Contents & Delivery: The IndiGo Vis-NIR Clip Spectrometer package includes the handheld instrument with integrated clip attachment, a certified reference tile for 100% calibration, a USB-C charging/data cable, and full access to the software suite.
✉️ To schedule a live demonstration on your samples or request a quote, contact our application engineers via email.

🔽 Downloads: Download the IndiGo Vis-NIR Clip Datasheet