Bruker Bravo Handheld Portable Raman Spectrometer

BRAVO is the handheld Raman spectrometer dedicated to fast identification and verification of raw materials with optimal spectrum quality and an unrivalled array of features.

The Bruker BRAVO is a powerful handheld Raman spectrometer. It is made for quick and non-destructive identification of raw materials.

It can even work through clear packaging. It features Bruker’s patented TWIN technology, which utilizes dual lasers to minimize fluorescence and enhance Raman signal quality. The BRAVO is widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical industries for its accuracy, ease of use, and compliance with regulatory standards such as 21 CFR Part 11.

The Bruker BRAVO Raman is a handheld instrument with a robust, field-portable design. Raman spectroscopy is a spectroscopic tool that enables the rapid identification of raw materials. With the aid of custom-built reference libraries, it can be used to verify or identify unknown materials in just minutes.

It is a non-destructive technique that requires minimal to no sample preparation to perform analysis. The BRAVO Raman utilizes two laser excitations and advanced technology to minimize fluorescence. This allows it to analyze a wide range of materials.

Key Features

• Patented TWIN technology with dual-laser excitation
• Non-destructive, point-and-shoot operation
• Identification through transparent containers
• Integrated touch screen with intuitive user interface
• Compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP environments
• Wireless connectivity and onboard library storage
• Lightweight, portable design for field and warehouse use

BRAVO offers great performance and design. It features an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) and a large touchscreen. This handheld Raman solution helps you quickly identify raw materials.

• SSETM – Patented fluorescence mitigation
• Duo LASERTM excitation
• IntelliTipTM – Automated measuring tip recognition
• Intuitive and guided touch screen operation
• Automated batch scan reporting
• Inbuilt wavenumber calibration
• Robust and precise optics
• Wireless data exchange
• Complies with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements

BRAVO enables raw material verification by Raman spectroscopy in the hands of everyone. Follow a straightforward, reasoned workflow by simply touching icons on a large touch screen. Additionally, the user interface will support you in 17 different languages in parallel.

Versatile and Yet so Simple

BRAVO is the handheld Raman spectrometer solution for many applications. It has a large collection of spectral libraries. BRAVO is always ready to use. It impresses with its great versatility and easy operation.

Raman spectroscopy is ideally suited for verifying materials and identifying unknown substances. The BRAVO offers the ability to measure materials through (semi-)transparent packaging, e.g. foils and glass, which enables an efficient QC of raw materials. It gives additional value for the contactless analysis of sensitive materials. BRAVO’s bottle adaptation guarantees an easy workflow for measurements through glass bottles of various sizes (amber bottles included!).

Applications

Handheld Raman spectrometers nowadays are established high valuable analytical instruments, which move material analysis from laboratory to in-field for various applications.

For example, handheld tools help control incoming goods. This makes the material release process very efficient. This is especially important in the pharmaceutical industry, where 100% control is the goal.

Hand-in-hand with the general trend of miniaturization, a generation of smart instruments is evolving without making a compromise in performance. BRAVO has proven “benchtop power” in a handheld format. The unrivalled remote control capabilities transform BRAVO in a mobile laboratory for advanced applications.

Pharma

BRAVO focuses on quality control in the Pharmaceutical Industry. It helps create an efficient work routine and ensures full compliance with the latest Pharma requirements. Bruker offers a complete and easy-to-use BRAVO Qualification and Validation Package. This package works with the powerful OPUS software. It provides all the tools needed to qualify and operate the BRAVO in the regulated Pharmaceutical industry.

Narcotics

One of the most common applications is the identification of narcotics or other dangerous substances. Facilities around the world use BRAVO’s ID workflow to screen for illegal substances and detect drugs. The TicTac Raman Drug Library supports this. This library is frequently updated to ensure it remains current for identifying new designer drugs.

Art & Restoration

In the field of art and restoration, it can be a challenge, for example, to analyze artwork non-destructively and without direct contact. BRAVO offers a powerful solution for the identification of pigments, minerals and gems for object restoration or fraud detection. With the spectral range extension down to 170 cm-1, a broader range of pigments can be analyzed. When positioning is crucial to the object analysis, the instrument can be mounted on the BRAVO Tripod Mount Adaptor.

Lab / R&D

The BRAVO is a handheld device. It also works well on a benchtop. You can operate it remotely using the Docking station or WiFi. BRAVO has unique capabilities that, when paired with the OPUS spectroscopy software, enable advanced applications. This includes applications in labs, research, and development.

Polymers

In today’s world, the shift towards green technology and a sustainable economy is more prominent than ever. Polymer analysis has become increasingly important for recycling, quality control, and the development of biodegradable polymers. The BRAVO is perfect for these applications. It features a comprehensive polymer database, encompassing both base polymers and additives.

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