For more than 25 years, ASD’s FieldSpec®, TerraSpec®, and LabSpec® instruments have set the standard for near-infrared (NIR) spectral analysis in research, exploration, and industrial environments. Now part of the SciAps portable analyzers division, these gold-standard systems are backed by SciAps’ world-class engineering, support, and innovation.
| Feature | Fiber Optic Cable | Auxiliary Power Supply | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Cable Swap-ability | Recommended Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FieldSpec | Factory-installed, not field-replaceable | Required for contact probes or low-light conditions | Best (direct optics to diffraction gratings) | Requires factory service for cable replacement | Best signal-to-noise ratio required. Reliable, stable factory installation of fiber optic cable. Users are mindful of the fiber optic cable. |
| TerraSpec | User-connected with SMA 905 connector | Required for contact probes or low-light conditions | Sufficient (signal loss at jumper cable connection) | Field swappable for convenience in rough and remote situations | Mining environments with rough handling and need for easy cable replacement. Repeated user check of fiber optic cable at SMA connection acceptable. |
| LabSpec | User-connected with SMA 905 connector | Required for contact probes or low-light conditions | Sufficient (signal loss at jumper cable connection) | Field swappable for convenience in rough and remote situations | Controlled lab settings with potential for varied measurement setups. Start-up user check of fiber optic cable at SMA connection acceptable. |

FieldSpec
Best for: Users requiring maximum sensitivity, ideal for outdoor and remote sensing applications.

TerraSpec
Best for: Users requiring maximum sensitivity, ideal for outdoor and remote sensing applications.

LabSpec
Best for: Users requiring maximum sensitivity, ideal for outdoor and remote sensing applications.