4.3 NIRWare software suite
NIRWare is the interface program suite between the instrument and the operator. All program parts are
hosted on the embedded PC.
About the embedded PC
The compact embedded PC runs an embedded Windows® operating system. The NIRWare soft-
ware suite and database are preinstalled. It communicates with the spectrometer via internal network
adapter. A second network interface is available to connect the NIRMaster to a local network, e.g. for
data backup or to communicate with enterprise resource planning etc.
The suite includes the following program elements by default:
• Operator interface(s)
• Administrative tools
• Report templates
• Software to run routine analysis
• Comprehensive database with analysis data and other
The NIRWare software meets industrial standards in terms of inner strukture combined with a compre-
hensive and intuitive, wizard guided user interface. It is also ideally suited for many applications in the
pharmaceutical, food and feed industry.
Advanced software and system management is done with the NIRWare Management Console tool.
The NIRWare Management Console combines various software modules:
• NIRWare Application Designer to define NIRWare Operator applications
• NIRWare Sample Manager to administrate all samples and reference values
• NIRWare Administrative Tools for applications and calibrations interchange and other administra-
tive tasks
• NIRWare Security Designer to define users and user groups according to custom security policies
• The BUCHI Database Manager is used for any database operations.
Optional:
• NIRWare LIMS to import and export sample information and measurement data
• NIRWare Library Designer is a powerful software module for substance identity control using full
spectral comparison. It is designed for the development of spectral libraries tailored to individual
user requirements.