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Start Measuring Samples

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The Beacon measures the potency

percent (percent weight) of each of 

these values: THC-A, Delta-9 THC, 

Total THC, Total Potential THC, CBD-A, 

CBD, Total CBD and Total Potential CBD*

On the touchscreen, choose your 

sample type and continue:

Dry Sample (Buds, Trimmings)

Clean the measurement window, ensuring

there is no residue or haze remaining.

Place the clean, empty bud holder on the

measurement window, aligning the holder

with the adjacent pins.

Loosely fill the bud holder all the way to

the top with ground sample.

Press the bud holder cap in place, which

compresses the sample for measurement.

Press  CALC  to obtain the potencies 

for the sample.

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Once the potencies are displayed on the 

touchscreen, enter the relevant information 

regarding the product name, sample type, 

and your name.

Press  PRINT  to print out the CannaMetric™ Profile Label.

A disposable sample cell is used to measure concentrates. The cell 

contains an external reflector (the white side) that is used to pass the 

light shone through the sample, back through the 

sample, and on to the instrument detector.

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Concentrate (Extracts, Waxes, Hash, Kief)

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 Beacon

Quick Start Guide

Beacon

Label Printer

White reference puck

Bud holder

Set Up the System

Start the Beacon

Wait 20 Minutes for Warm Up

Connect the CannaMetric

 Label Printer

Clean the Measurement Window

Conduct a Black Calibration

Conduct a White Calibration

Start Measuring Samples

Disposable sample cell

The Beacon performs an instantaneous and accurate measurement of 

potency in cannabis products. 

It shines and analyzes near infrared light 

to report on information about the molecules in each sample.

 

The Beacon uses light. Measurement accuracy requires cleanliness.

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Dry Sample

Buds and Trimmings

Concentrate

Extracts, hash, waxes, and

products you can see through

Note: Steps 2 through 6 must be conducted every time 

          the Beacon is turned off and back on again.

Snap the disposable sample cell halves 

together. Place the empty disposable sample 

cell onto the measurement window such that 

the round indentation in the center of the 

disposable is on the bottom, close the lid, 

and press  NEXT . This will establish a baseline 

measurement for just the sample cell.

Using the same sample cell, add the concen-

trate to the indentation inside the sample cell, 

which is the sample well, and snap the cell 

shut. We recommend adding a small amount 

with a spatula and spreading evenly in the 

sample well. Only fill the round well; there is 

no need to fill the entire inside of the sample 

cell, as only the sample contained in the well

will be measured. Given the thickness of these 

types of samples, a little can go a long way.

Place the disposable sample cell onto the 

measurement window such that the round 

indentation in the center of the disposable is 

on the bottom, close the lid, and press  NEXT  . 

The cell is designed to fit in the square portion 

of the Beacon measurement window.

Press  CALC  to obtain the potencies for the sample.

Once the potencies are displayed on the touchscreen, enter the relevant

information regarding the product name, sample type, and your name.

Press  PRINT  to print out the 

CannaMetric™ Profile Label.

*Refer to the “Cannabinoid Explanation” sheet for further information on each of these values.

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