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SMART CANNABIS ANALYSIS User Manual

SMART CANNABIS &

HEMP ANALYSIS
User Manual
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Copyright © 2020 GemmaCert Labs Ltd. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,
or translated into any language or any computer language, in any form or by any third party, without
the prior written permission of GemmaCert Ltd.
Any software described in this publication is furnished under a license agreement.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Other company and brand products
and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

PATENTS
Aspects of this device are covered by patents and patent applications (pending).

MANUFACTURER
GemmaCert Ltd.
8 Hamasger Street
Ra’anana, Israel
4365707
[email protected]
www.gemmacert.com

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INTENDED USE
GemmaCert is intended for anyone in the cannabis supply chain, such as breeders and growers,
extract producers and manufacturers, pharmacies and clinics or dispensaries and coffee shops.
This user manual describes how to operate the GemmaCert device and mobile app to achieve reliable
cannabinoid composition and potency readings in moments.

Intended User(s)
No specific skill set, or knowledge is required of users.

About This User Manual

This user manual provides the necessary instructions for operating the GemmaCert in accordance
with its function and intended use.
This user manual contains the following chapters –
• CHAPTER 1, INTRODUCING GEMMACERT, page 8, introduces the GemmaCert device, describes
its components and the workflow for using it.
• CHAPTER 2, SETTING UP GEMMACERT, page 14, describes how to set up the GemmaCert device.
• CHAPTER 3, ANNALYZING A CANNABIS SAMPLE, page 24, describes how to analyze a cannabis
sample.
• CHAPTER 4, TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE, page 48, describes how to update,
troubleshoot, and maintain GemmaCert software and hardware.

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ILLUSTRATIONS
All illustrations and screen captures in this manual are provided as examples only and may not
necessarily reflect the equipment setup.

CONVENTIONS IN THIS USER MANUAL

Notes provide additional important information.

Tips indicate helpful information for using the GemmaCert device.

A warning indicates precautions and instructions which, if not followed, may result in serious bodily
injury or death.

A caution indicates instructions or cautionary notes which, if not followed, may result in damage to
the equipment or to the quality of measurements.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTENDED USE .......................................................................................................3
1 INTRODUCING GEMMACERT .............................................................................8
What is GemmaCert? ................................................................................................................... 8
How Does GemmaCert Work? ...................................................................................................... 8
GemmaCert Components ............................................................................................................. 9
Workflow for Using GemmaCert................................................................................................. 11
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................... 12
Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 12
Contacting GemmaCert Support ................................................................................................. 13

2 SETTING UP GEMMACERT ................................................................................ 14

Setup Workflow ......................................................................................................................... 14
Unpacking the Box...................................................................................................................... 15
Setting Up the Device ................................................................................................................. 16
Launching the GC App on your Smartphone ............................................................................... 18
Pairing the GC App with the Device ............................................................................................ 19
Getting to Know the GC App Screen ........................................................................................... 22

3 ANALYZING A CANNABIS SAMPLE .................................................................... 24

Analyzing a Cannabis Sample – Workflow .................................................................................. 25
Selecting the Mode..................................................................................................................... 26
Calibrating Before Analysis ......................................................................................................... 28
Inserting the Cannabis Sample for Analysis ................................................................................ 32
Analyzing a Sample ..................................................................................................................... 37
Viewing/Sharing Analysis Results ............................................................................................... 41
Performing an Additional Analysis.............................................................................................. 46
Powering Off the Device ............................................................................................................. 47

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3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 48
Updating Device software .......................................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 50
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 52
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 53
System Symbols.......................................................................................................................... 54

List of Figures
Figure 1: GemmaCert Device ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2: Viewing Results on Your Smartphone ............................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3: GemmaCert Customer Portal Results ............................................................................................................................. 10
Figure 4: Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 5: Package Components ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 6: Pulling the Base Off the Device ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 7: Plugging the Power Supply Cable into the Socket ........................................................................................................... 16
Figure 8: GemmaCert Device Indicator Light ................................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 9: Login Screen ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 10: Pairing – 1 .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 11: Pairing – 2 .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 12: Pairing Completed ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 13: GC App Screen .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 14: Selecting the Mode – 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 15: Selecting the Mode – 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 16: Tapping Calibrate .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
``Figure 17: Entering a Free Text Sample Description .................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 18: Pushing the Sample Drawer into the Device ................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 19: Warming ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 20: Calibrating ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 21: Open Drawer Message ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Figure 22: Tapping Analyze............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 23: Pulling the Sample Drawer Out..................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 24: Sliding the Reflector into Sample Drawer ..................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 25: Sticking the Flower Pin into a Flower ............................................................................................................................ 33
Figure 26: Inserting the Flower Pin Into the Sample Drawer ......................................................................................................... 34
Figure 27: The Right and Wrong Way ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 28: Adjusting Flower Position ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 29: Pushing the Sample Drawer into the Device ................................................................................................................. 36

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Figure 30: Tapping Analyze............................................................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 31: Please Insert Sample ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 32: Analysis Is in Progress ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 33: Results .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 34: Tapping Results............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 35: Displaying Results ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 36: Tapping Retrieve ........................................................................................................................................................... 41
Figure 37: Retrieving Results from the Last 24 Hours .................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 38: Logging in...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 39: GemmaCert Customer Portal Results ........................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 40: Performing an Additional Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 46
Figure 41: GemmaCert Device Indicator Light / Pair Button .......................................................................................................... 47
Figure 42: Software Version .......................................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 43: Update Completion Window ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Figure 44: Version Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 45: Invalid Unrecognized/Reading Message ....................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 46: Pulling the Base Off the Device ..................................................................................................................................... 52

List of Tables
Table 1: System Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................... 54

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1
Introducing
GemmaCert
This chapter introduces the GemmaCert device, describes its components and the workflow for using it.

WHAT IS GEMMACERT?
GemmaCert provides reliable, real-time cannabis composition and potency readings without affecting
flowers' efficacy or value. GemmaCert can measure a fully intact flower, bud, ground, trim or cannabis
extract.
GemmaCert readings are displayed on your smartphone in the GemmaCert app and are retained for
up to 24 hours. A desktop web portal is also provided, enabling all results to be viewed and exported
to Excel.

HOW DOES GEMMACERT WORK?

The GemmaCert® proprietary device collects spectral data from cannabis specimens, and is CE, RoHS
and UL-certified. The data is analyzed on the GemmaCert secure cloud server, and, within two to four
minutes, reliable composition and potency readings are transmitted to the user’s smartphone. During
analysis, GemmaCert uses a proprietary combination of NIR spectroscopy, computer vision
algorithms, motion mechanics, and advanced data analytics (machine learning).
Machine learning is used to cross-reference spectral readings with GemmaCert’s exclusive reference
database. This database contains detailed readings from thousands of flowers that have been
analyzed using HPLC in our ISO 17025 lab, as well as in other leading labs in Europe and the US.

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 GEMMACERT COMPONENTS
GemmaCert Device
The GemmaCert testing and analyzing device is ISO 17025 compliant, accurate and easy to
understand. Total CBD and Total THC results are sent straight to your GemmaCert smartphone
application and to the web based GemmaCert Customer Portal.

GemmaCert
Sample Drawer

GemmaCert
Indicator Light

Figure 1: GemmaCert Device

GemmaCert’s Android Smartphone App

The GemmaCert smartphone app enables you to control the GemmaCert device and to view results.

Figure 2: Viewing Results on Your Smartphone

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GemmaCert Web Portal
The GC Customer Portal provides a convenient option for browsing analysis results and exporting
results to Excel.

Figure 3: GemmaCert Customer Portal Results

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WORKFLOW FOR USING GEMMACERT

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all the instructions provided in this user manual before using the GemmaCert system. Using the
GemmaCert system in a manner not indicated in this user manual may result in misleading results or
may negatively affect the system itself.
• Your GemmaCert is entirely safe and requires no special safety precautions other than carefully
plugging the power supply cable into the electrical outlet.
• GemmaCert is powered by a 6V DC and is completely harmless upon contact.
• GemmaCert communicates using Bluetooth®, and emits no electromagnetic radiation other than
the Bluetooth® signal.
• GemmaCert contains visible and near-infrared lights at intensities far below those of illumination
products. These lights are encased in the device and visible only if the casing is broken or
removed. Even then, they are entirely safe and can not cause any eyesight damage.

WARNINGS
• GemmaCert contains delicate components. Be sure to place it on a stable, flat surface and avoid
moving it abruptly. Avoid placing it on a vibrating surface, such as in the proximity of an air-
conditioner or compressor.
• Do not get the device wet.
• Analyze dry flower/buds/grounds only. DO NOT use GemmaCert to analyze wet cannabis.
• GemmaCert is powered by a standard 6V DC power adaptor equipped with a round plug. The
GemmaCert consumes more power than a typical smartphone, and, therefore, you must use the
power supply received with it. Powering with an unsuitable power supply will affect performance
and could damage the device. GemmaCert may not be powered through its USB socket.
• The Flower pin has a sharp needle. Handle it with care.
• Clean your GemmaCert thoroughly before traveling with it. Remove all trimmings, fragments and
dust from the sample holder using the provided brush. Clean the reflector and the sample holder,
as described on page 52. Clean out the device’s base, as described on page 52.

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CONTACTING GEMMACERT SUPPORT
 To contact the GemmaCert support team, either –

• Tap the menu icon in the top right corner of the GemmaCert app and then select the
Feedback option.
• Select Feedback in Customer Portal’s left pane.
• Email: [email protected]
Each of these methods opens a support ticket, which enables you to report a problem.

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2
Setting Up
GemmaCert
This chapter describes how to set up the GemmaCert device.

SETUP WORKFLOW

Page 15

Page 16

Page 18

Page 19

Page 22

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UNPACKING THE BOX
 Unpack the contents of the GemmaCert box, as follows –

1 Remove the contents of the package contents and place them on a dry, stable surface.

Figure 4: Package Contents

The package contains the following components –

Body Base Ground Accessory

Power Supply and Cord Reflector Flower Pin

Figure 5: Package Components

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SETTING UP THE DEVICE
 To set up the device –
1 The base of the GemmaCert is attached to the device by magnets. Gently, pull off the bottom of
the device, as shown below –

Figure 6: Pulling the Base Off the Device

2 Plug the round power supply cable into the socket located under the body, as shown below –

Figure 7: Plugging the Power Supply Cable into the Socket

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 Note – We recommend that you power off the GemmaCert device (using the ➔ Turn Off
Device menu option) when you are not going to be analyzing for a few hours, in order to reduce
wear on the spectrometer.
Note – You may notice a USB connector inside the device. This connector is only intended for
debugging purposes and should not be used unless you are instructed to do so by GemmaCert
support.
3 Take note of the Device ID on the sticker under the device’s base or on the back of the reflector.
This number will be required later in order to pair the GemmaCert app with the device (which is
described on page 19).
4 Set the body on top of the base. Rotate the body until it tightly fits into the base.
5 Turn the GemmaCert ON by plugging its power supply into an electrical outlet.
Note – The GemmaCert does not contain a battery. Unplugging the power supply will result in
immediate shutdown.
6 The top of the GemmaCert device shows a light indicator. Watch and wait for the following –
▪ A steady, faint blue light displays after the device is powered ON.
▪ After approximately a minute, a steady white light displays while the device performs a self-
test.
▪ After approximately two minutes, the self-test completes, and the indicator light blinks white
every second to indicate that the device is ready to be paired (connected) to the GemmaCert
app.

Indicator Light

Figure 8: GemmaCert Device Indicator Light

Note – If the indicator light blinks every three seconds, then the self-test has failed. In this
case, contact GemmaCert support.

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LAUNCHING THE GC APP ON YOUR SMARTPHONE
 To launch the GemmaCert app –

1 Verify that your smartphone has an Internet connection.

2 Search for GemmaCert in Google Play. Then, download and install it.
▪ Download and launch the GemmaCert app on your Android smartphone.

▪ The app can also be downloaded from the following link –

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gca.team.gcapp.
Note – The GemmaCert app will be available for iPhones soon.
3 Open the GC app. The Login screen displays, as shown below –

Figure 9: Login Screen

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4 Enter the username and password that you received by email after your order. Upon successful
login and connection with the GemmaCert cloud server, the Menu screen is displayed, as shown
on the next page.
Note – A login failure is indicated by displaying the message Not Recognized. Contact support if
login fails.

PAIRING THE GC APP WITH THE DEVICE

Each time the device is powered down, the pairing procedure (described below) must be performed.
The GC app connects via Bluetooth to the GemmaCert device with which it has been paired.

 To pair the GC app with the GemmaCert device –

1 Tap Pair on the GC app Menu screen.

Figure 10: Pairing – 1

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 A list of previously paired devices is displayed. This list is empty the first time a specific
smartphone is used to pair to a GemmaCert device.

Figure 11: Pairing – 2

2 Select your device according to the device ID printed on the sticker on the bottom of the device,
as described on page 17.
– OR –
If your device ID is not displayed on the screen, tap Scan to detect available devices, then select
your device.
3 Tap the Pair option.

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4 After pairing is complete –
▪ The indicator light turns to steady blue.
▪ The device ID of the paired device appears at the top of the screen.
▪ The Mode button becomes enabled. The device is now ready to analyze a cannabis sample.

Figure 12: Pairing Completed

Note – If pairing is not completed within 90 seconds, verify that Bluetooth® is enabled on your
smartphone, and try again. If pairing is still not successful, contact support.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE GC APP SCREEN

Status Pane

Function
in
Progress

Function
Shortcuts

Figure 13: GC App Screen

Status Pane
The Status Pane at the top of the screen specifies the device ID with which the GemmaCert app is
paired.

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App Menu
Tapping the menu icon in the top right corner displays a menu of options, as follows –

• About – Displays version information about the GemmaCert app on the smartphone and the
GemmaCert device with which it is paired.
• Feedback – Enables you to submit feedback to GemmaCert regarding the system.
• Delete Results – Enables you to delete analysis results from the GemmaCert app.
• Turn Off Device – We recommend that you use this option when you are not going to be
analyzing for a few hours to reduce wear on the spectrometer.
• Log out – We recommend logging out of the GemmaCert app after you are finished scanning for
the day.

Function Shortcuts
The following function buttons appear at the bottom of the screen to enable you to access various
stages of the GemmaCert cannabis processing, as follows –

the Home Screen

Mode Screen – Select Flower, Oil or Ground Matter.

Calibrate Screen

Analyze Screen

Retrieve Screen – Display past analyses results.

Menu – Displays a menu of options, as described above.

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3
Analyzing a
Cannabis
Sample
This chapter describes how to analyze a cannabis sample.

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ANALYZING A CANNABIS SAMPLE – WORKFLOW

1 Selec t in g t h e M o d e Page 26

2 Calib r at in g Be for e A n alysis Page 28

3 In sert in g t h e Can n ab is
Sam p le for An alysis Page 32

4 An alyzin g a Sam p le Page 37

5 View in g /Sh ar in g An alysis

Resu lt s Page 41

6 Per for m in g an Ad d it io n al
An alysis
Page 46

7 Po w erin g Of f t h e D evic e Page 47

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SELECTING THE MODE
GemmaCert can analyze a cannabis flower, ground material or oil.
Note – If you intend to analyze the same type of cannabis material as during the previous analysis,
then you can skip this step and go directly to page 28. For example, if you are repeatedly analyzing
cannabis flowers, then you can skip this step after analyzing the first flower.
Note – An optional ground material analysis device may be provided for analyzing ground material, as
well as a separate device for analyzing oil according to your order. If these options have not been
ordered, then they cannot be activated in the menu.

 To analyze cannabis samples –

1 Tap Mode in the Menu screen for Mode selection.

Figure 14: Selecting the Mode – 1

Note – If the Mode option is not displayed (as shown above) and the device is paired to the GC
app, then you can tap the Mode button at the bottom of the screen.

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 The following displays –

Figure 15: Selecting the Mode – 2

2 Tap Flower to analyze a cannabis flower using the reflector or tap Ground to analyze ground
cannabis using the ground accessory. The Calibrate function in the Menu screen becomes
enabled, as described below.

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CALIBRATING BEFORE ANALYSIS
The GemmaCert device must be calibrated before each new sample analysis. This calibration process
must be performed without a cannabis sample inside the device.

Before starting the calibration process (as described below), make sure that there is no cannabis sample
inside the sample drawer.
Calibrating the device while there is a cannabis sample in the sample drawer may affect the results.

 To calibrate the device –

1 Tap Calibrate in the Menu screen.

Figure 16: Tapping Calibrate

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 The following displays –

`
``Figure 17: Entering a Free Text Sample Description

2 You may enter free text information about the analysis to be performed in the following fields.
Filling in these fields is optional –
▪ Variety (Strain)
▪ Supplier
▪ Batch
▪ Comments, such as harvest date, drying protocol and so on.
3 Make sure that there is no flower inside the device!

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4 If you have not already done so, gently press down on the green handle on the top of the sample
drawer to push it into the device, as shown below –
Push the Green
Handle
Downwards

Figure 18: Pushing the Sample Drawer into the Device

5 Tap the Calibrate button at the bottom of the screen to start the calibration process.
The indicator light starts blinking white and blue at a rate of one blink per second. The device
warms up. The calibration process starts when the device reaches 47°C and lasts approximately a
minute. The temperature of the spectrometer is displayed during the calibration.

Figure 19: Warming Up Figure 20: Calibrating

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6 After a short time, the following message is displayed, indicating that you should open the
sample drawer by pulling the green handle upwards.

Figure 21: Open Drawer Message

7 After the calibration has completed, the GC app displays the Menu screen with the Analyze
button enabled.

Figure 22: Tapping Analyze

You can now insert the cannabis sample into the sample drawer, as described below.
Note – You must now perform Analysis (as described on the next pages) within one minute of
calibration completion.

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INSERTING THE CANNABIS SAMPLE FOR ANALYSIS
The process of preparing the device for cannabis analysis depends on the material to be analyzed –
Flower, Grounds or Oil. The following describes how to prepare the device to analyze a flower.

Preparing the Device to Analyze a Flower

 To prepare the device to analyze a flower –

1 Gently pull the sample drawer out of the device by pulling its green handle upwards.

Pull the Green

Handle Upwards

Figure 23: Pulling the Sample Drawer Out

Note – Do not use excessive force. The sample drawer is not meant to be detached from the
body. When pulled-up, the container is held in place by strong magnets.

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2 Slide the reflector into the sample drawer, as shown below –

Figure 24: Sliding the Reflector into Sample Drawer

3 Only dry flower/buds should be placed in the sample drawer. Do not use GemmaCert to analyze
wet flowers.
Stick the flower pin into a flower, as shown below –

Figure 25: Sticking the Flower Pin into a Flower

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4 Insert the flower pin with the flower on it into the sample drawer, as shown below –

Figure 26: Inserting the Flower Pin into the Sample Drawer

The top of the reflector has a magnetized indentation for the coin-sized pin head.
Make sure that the pinhead sits flush inside this indentation so that the pin is pointing straight
downwards.
Note – Alternatively, instead of the two steps above, you can first insert the flower pin into the
sample holder without a flower and then stick the flower onto the flower pin while it is in the
sample holder. Use whichever option you prefer.

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 Make sure that the flower pin is not crooked, as shown below –

Right!
Make sure the
pinhead sits
Wrong!
flush inside the
The pinhead is not
top of the
flush, and the pin is
reflector, so
crooked
that the pin is
pointing
straight down

Figure 27: The Right and Wrong Way

Note – The reflector and flower pin are held in place by magnets suitable for operation, but not for
transportation. They must be removed before transporting the device.
5 Adjust the position of the flower so that the main bulk of the flower is aligned with the height of
the yellow dot on the middle side of the reflector, as shown below –

Make sure the main bulk

of the flower is aligned
with the dot on the side of
the reflector.

Figure 28: Adjusting Flower Position

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6 Gently press down on the green handle on top of the sample drawer while holding on to it. Guide
the sample drawer into the device.

Push the Green

Handle
Downwards

Figure 29: Pushing the Sample Drawer into the Device

Note – Do not simple push and let go. Hold on to the green handle and gently lower the sample
drawer into the device to avoid it falling freely into the device.
7 Make sure that no part of the flower or its leaves are protruding from the sample drawer.

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ANALYZING A SAMPLE
Note – If for any reason, you want to analyze the same cannabis sample more than once, it is
recommended to wait at least a few minutes between each analysis in order to allow enough time for
it to cool down.
 To start analysis –
1 Tap Analyze in the Menu screen.

Figure 30: Tapping Analyze

The following displays –

Figure 31: Please Insert Sample

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2 You can take an optional snapshot of the flower that can be viewed in the GC Customer Portal by
tapping the camera icon in the GemmaCert app screen, as shown above at the bottom of the
screen.
Note – If more than a minute has passed since calibration completed, a message is displayed
instructing you to calibrate again. In this case, the calibration and analysis procedures must be
started from the beginning.

3 Tap the button to start analysis. The following displays –

Figure 32: Analysis Is in Progress

The indicator light starts blinking white and blue, alternating at a rate of one blink per second.
Analysis lasts approximately four minutes.

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 After analysis is complete, the GC app screen displays the Results button (as shown below), and
the indicator light displays steady blue.

Figure 33: Results

4 The Results menu option appears when the analysis is completed, as shown below –

Figure 34: Tapping Results

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 If an error message is displayed during analysis or while reviewing results, follow the displayed
instructions and/or refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 50.

5 Tap the Results option to display the active ingredients reading of the sample, as shown
below –

Figure 35: Displaying Results

6 To share the results via email, WhatsApp, or message, tap the Share icon in the top right
corner.
Note – Periodically, remove the body from the base in order to empty out accumulated debris, as
described on page 52.
7 Gently open the sample drawer by pulling its green handle and remove the flower.
Note – Do not apply excessive force to pull out the drawer.

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VIEWING/SHARING ANALYSIS RESULTS
Analyses results can be viewed in either the GC app (see below) or the GC Customer Portal (see
page 43).

Analysis Results in the GC App

All the analysis results scanned during the last 24 hours on a smartphone can be viewed in the
GemmaCert app even when the smartphone is not paired with a device.

 To review previous results in the GemmaCert app –

1 Tap Retrieve at the Menu screen or tap the Retrieve at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 36: Tapping Retrieve

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 The following displays –

Figure 37: Retrieving Results from the Last 24 Hours

 To share analysis results from the app –

To share the results via email, WhatsApp, or message, tap the Share icon.

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Analysis Results in the GC Customer Portal
The GC Customer Portal provides is a convenient option for browsing your organization’s analysis
results and exporting these results (to Excel).

 To use the GC Customer Portal –

The GC Customer Portal runs in a standard web browser. We recommend using a standard web
browser.
1 Access the Customer Portal at https://prod.gemmacert.com/CustomerPortal. The following displays –

Figure 38: Logging in

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2 Enter the username and password provided to you by GemmaCert and click the Login button.
The following displays –

Figure 39: GemmaCert Customer Portal Results

The following describes each of the options in the left pane.

Results
The Results option (the default) displays a table of results (shown above). All the results of your
organization are displayed, with the most recent results at the top. You can scroll through the history
of these results as needed.
Each row of the table shows the results of an analysis activated by the GemmaCert app on the
GemmaCert device. These are the same results that can be seen in the GemmaCert app.
Note – The entire history of analysis processes can be seen in the GC Customer Portal. The
GemmaCert app only stores results for up to 24 hours.

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Graph
The Graph option enables you to see your entire analysis result history in a graph.
• Each Variety/Strain appears as a column. The name of the strain appears on the bottom of the
graph on the X-axis.
• The Y-axis represents the sample’s potency.
• THC results are represented in the graph by green dots.
• CBD results are represented in the graph by blue dots.
The Variety/Strain field enables you to filter the results by the free text name that was entered in the
GemmaCert app, as described on page 28. The Variety/Strain is categorized as Unknown if no value
was entered in these fields in the GemmaCert app.

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PERFORMING AN ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
 To perform an additional analysis –

1 Tap the Results menu option or the same button at the bottom of the window.

Figure 40: Performing an Additional Analysis

2 Tap the Another option to start a new analysis.

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 POWERING OFF THE DEVICE
Only shut down the device as described below to avoid data loss or corruption.
 To shut down the GemmaCert device –
• In the GemmaCert app menu, select ➔ Turn Off Device.
– OR –
• Press and hold down the Light Indicator Pair button for three consecutive seconds.

Indicator Light
/Pair Button

Figure 41: GemmaCert Device Indicator Light / Pair Button

Properly turning off your GemmaCert when not in use will prolong its life.

We recommend that you power down the GemmaCert device when you are not going to be
analyzing for a few hours to reduce wear on the spectrometer.

Note – Please be advised that the GemmaCert device does not contain a battery. Unplugging the
power supply will result in immediate shutdown. After powering up again, the device must be
paired with the GemmaCert app again, as described on page 19.

Note – You may refer to page 17 for instructions on powering on the GemmaCert device.

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4
Troubleshooting
and
Maintenance
This chapter describes how to update, troubleshoot
and maintain the GEMMACERT

UPDATING DEVICE SOFTWARE

GemmaCert sends software upgrades via secure cloud-based servers to improve performance, add
new capabilities and to cover additional cannabinoids.
GemmaCert automatically verifies that the software on the GemmaCert device is up to date each time
it is paired with the GemmaCert app. If the software is not updated, then messages are displayed that
guide you through the process of updating the device’s software.

Figure 42: Software Version

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The necessity/urgency for updating the software is specified in the message that displays, as follows –
• Info – Minor changes; update at your convenience.
• Substantial – May affect result accuracy, yet not mandatory.
• Required – The software that is currently installed on the device is no longer operable.
 To update the software –
1 Tap Yes in the message popup to confirm. The updating screen is displayed for approximately 30
seconds. The device then restarts, and the Device ID is no longer displays in the Status pane at
the top of the screen.
Note – Do not turn off the smartphone or the device and do not close the app, until after this
update has completed.
2 A pop-up indicating that the update has been completed appears within up to 5 minutes. The
device is now functional and paired with the smartphone. Contact support if the update fails.

Figure 43: Update Completion Window

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3 Version information is can be displayed by tapping the icon in the top right corner and selecting
the About option, as shown below –

Figure 44: Version Information

Troubleshooting
The following section describes how to troubleshoot various issues that may arise on the
GEMMACERT.
The GEMMACERT system automatically initiates a quality control test after pairing to enable human
verification of the automatic detections performed by the system.
Should a technical problem occur that is not covered below or that cannot be resolved by the
suggested solutions below, contact technical support.

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System Message is Displayed

Figure 45: Invalid Unrecognized/Reading Message

A system message may be displayed during analysis, indicating an invalid/unrecognized reading for a
variety of reasons, such as the following –
• There was no cannabis sample in the sample drawer.
• Another non-cannabis substance was placed in the sample drawer.
• The cannabis flower/bud fell off the pin inside the sample drawer.
• The flower is not aligned with the height of the yellow dot on the middle side of the reflector, as
described on page 35.
• The cannabis sample was wet.
• The white calibration piece is not inserted all the way into the device.
For each of the symptoms above, we recommend re-analyzing the cannabis sample according to the
instructions in this user manual. You may contact support if additional assistance is needed.

Analysis Results Are Significantly Different Than Expected

Follow the same instructions as for a system message (described above).

Light Indicator Does Not Light Up

If the light indicator does not light up after you plug in the power supply, then check the connection
of the power supply to the bottom of the device, as described on page 17. You may contact support if
additional assistance is needed.

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Reflector and the Sample Holder
The GemmaCert reflector and the sample holder should be cleaned from time to time and generally
kept clear of residue.
A special brush is provided for this purpose.
We recommend taking the reflector out of the sample drawer and gently brushing out residue
approximately every 30 to 50 analysis procedures.
You can also use a little bit of Windex.
Do not use water on the reflector.

Cleaning Out the Device’s Base

 To clean out the device’s base –

1 Unplug the device from the power supply.

2 The base of the GemmaCert device is attached by magnets. Gently pull the base off the bottom
of the device, as shown below –

Figure 46: Pulling the Base Off the Device

3 Clear out accumulated debris.

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Cleaning the Spectrometer Lenses
Two alcoholic pads are provided for wiping off the two spectrometer lenses. Alcohol wipes can be
used to clean the spectrometer after approximately every 50 analysis procedures.

 To clean the spectrometer lenses –

1 Unplug the device from the power supply.
2 The base of the GemmaCert device is attached by magnets. To access the spectrometer lenses,
gently pull the base off the bottom of the device, as shown above.
Wipe the two spectrometer lenses using the provided alcoholic wipes or any standard eyeglass
wipes.
3 Plug the device power supply into the power socket.
4 Pair the device to the GemmaCert app again, as described on page 19.

Transporting the Device

The reflector and flower pin are held in place by magnets adequate for operation, yet not for
transportation. They must be removed before transporting the device.
Clean the reflector, sample drawer and device base (as described above) before transporting the
device.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Connectivity: Bluetooth
• Power source: 6vdc by standard 110/220 ac2dc power supply
• Storage temperature: -10c to +45c (14F - 113F)
• Operating temperature: +10c to +35c (50F - 95F)
• Dimensions: Height 224mm; Diameter top 144mm; bottom 166mm
• Weight: 1958g (including power supply)
• Regulatory compliance: CE, UL, ROHS, European Pharmacopeia, TUV

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System Symbols
The following describes the symbols used for this product.
Table 1: System Symbols
Symbol Description
Indicates the need for separate disposal handling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Consult instruction for use.
Caution.
Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use for important
cautionary information (such as warnings and precautions) that cannot be
presented on the device itself for a variety of reasons.
Operating conditions – Temperature – +10°C to +35°C
Transport and storage conditions ‒ Temperature – -5°C to +35°C

Keep dry.

Manufacturer. Specifies the manufacturer of the device (IVD).

Serial number. A unique identifier for each device.
Catalog number. The catalog/product number of the manufacturer of the
device.

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