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Precision Automated Hyperspectral Core Logging and Mineral Exploration

The Specim SisuROCK workstation is a fully automated, multi-camera spectral imaging system for rapid and seamless scanning of drill cores and other geological samples. 

It integrates effortlessly with Specim's cutting-edge hyperspectral cameras, from visible to thermal range, including RGB and 3D imaging modules, allowing you to detect and analyze different minerals with exceptional accuracy.

 

Key Features:

  • High Speed: Scan entire core area in seconds
  • Versatile Imaging: VIS-LWIR hyperspectral camera module options to mix and match
  • Repeatable Method: Produce consistent, objective mineral maps
  • Robust and Reliable Platform: Scientifically proven method for mineral analysis with minimal maintenance requirements
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Drill core within INSIGHT software interface showing classification of different minerals based on spectral reflectance

High-speed, High-resolution Mineral Mapping with HSI

Spectral analysis in mining and mineral exploration offers insights into composition, distribution and alteration patters. This information is critical in identifying areas of high mineral potential or conducting in-depth geological research. HSI data cubes acquired from SisuROCK are in digital format and can be used to produce precise mineral maps for research and advanced mining exploration.

SisuROCK offers an efficient and high-performance production tool for the mining industry and a versatile and flexible analysis tool for geological research applications.

Infrared mineral identification table showing different minerals and the best wavelength ranges to identify them

Comprehensive Spectral Analysis for Accurate Mineral Detection

The SisuROCK workstation is compatible with Specim VNIR, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR hyperspectral cameras offering extensive imaging capabilities with excellent spatial and spectral resolution. It also features an RGB camera and 3D imager for fully comprehensive data collection of your core.

Each camera module includes it's own data processing unit and illumination, ensuring optimal performance and image quality of even the most difficult deposits and textures.

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SisuROCK frame open showing illumination and camera modules inside cabinet

Technical Specifications

Specification

FX10e

SX25

SWIR

FX50

FX120

RGB

3D
Spectral Range 400-1000 nm 960-2500 nm 1000-2500 nm 2.7-5.3 µm 7.7-12.3 µm N/A N/A
Spectral Bands 224 392 270-288 154 160 3 1
Spectral Resolution (FWHM) 5.5 nm (mean) 8 nm (mean) 12 nm (mean) 35 nm (mean) 100 nm (mean) N/A N/A
Number of Pixels / Image Line Across Image 1024 640 384 640 616 8192 2560
Spatial Sampling on Target 0.016-0.61 mm 0.23-1.0 mm 0.16-1.6 mm 0.23-1.0 mm 0.40-1.1 mm 0.008-0.08 mm 0.25 mm
Other             Vertical Resolution: 0.01 mm
Scan Rate More than 30 boxes/hour
Max Sample Size (L x W x H) 1500 x 650 x 200 mm, 50 kg
System Dimensions 5490 x 1394 x 2504 mm (L x W x H)
Overall System Weight ~500 kg depending on camera configuration
Cooling Requirements No external cooling required. Air conditioned room recommended.
Operating Conditions Laboratory type environment. Small amount of dust accepted.
Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C, non-condensing
Operating Voltage 110 to 220 V and 50/60 Hz clean power supply
Output Data Format BIL file format, ENVI compatible
Instrument Calibration Spectrally calibrated data. Normalization. White Balance Geometrically calibrated

Additional Information

Camera Module Options

VNIR: Specim FX10 (400-1000 nm)
SWIR: Specim SX25 (960-2500 nm)
SWIR: Specim SWIR (1000-2500 nm)
MWIR: Specim FX50 (2.7-5.3 µm)
LWIR: Specim FX120 (7.7-12.3 µm)
RGB: JAI 3-CMOS Prism Line Scan Camera
3D Profiler: SICK Ranger3

Datasheets & Resources

Specim SisuROCK Brochure
Webinar Replay: Introducing the New SisuROCK: The Most Versatile Spectral Imagi…
Faster Drill Core Scanning with Specim's SisuROCK Hyperspectral Core Logger
Hyperspectral Imaging Shines Light on the Early Finn's Life in the Stone Age
Short-Wave Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging: A Practical Guide to Understanding S…
How to Acquire Hyperspectral Data in a Lab
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