Valenveras Portable Lab – Portable Cannabis and Plant Nutrition Analyzer

The Valenveras Portable Lab is a portable rapid-analysis laboratory designed to perform measurements directly where decisions are made: grow rooms, post-harvest areas, laboratories, production facilities, quality-control departments and purchasing operations.

Using portable NIR technology, it can provide results from approximately 2-second scans, offering a practical tool for analysing different parameters in cannabis, flowers, leaves and extracts without destroying the sample.

Its workflow is designed to be simple and accessible. The analysis is managed through a mobile application, where the user selects the sample type, performs the scan and reviews the results together with measurement history and traceability.

The Valenveras Portable Lab combines cannabinoid, terpene, moisture, water activity and plant nutrient analysis in a single portable device, making it a versatile solution for quality control and cultivation management.

Rapid Cannabinoid Analysis

The Valenveras Portable Lab provides estimates of several key cannabinoids, supporting potency monitoring and consistency checks between batches.

Available parameters include:

• Total THC.

• THCa.

• Total CBD.

• CBDa.

• CBG.

This type of analysis can be particularly useful for batch monitoring, sample selection and internal production controls.

For regulatory or certification purposes, results should be cross-checked against the applicable official analytical method, as a portable NIR analyser does not necessarily replace a reference laboratory analysis.

Terpene Analysis

The system can also provide an estimate of total terpene content and information about different commonly occurring aromatic compounds.

Terpene profiles include:

• β-Myrcene

• Limonene

• Linalool

• α-Humulene

• β-Caryophyllene

• Terpinolene

• α/β-Pinene

• G-Elemene

• Eudesma-3,7(11)

Terpene analysis can be used as a complementary tool for batch classification, consistency control and monitoring of aromatic profiles.

Moisture and Water Activity Analysis

One of the most important factors during post-harvest processing is controlling the water content of plant material.

The Valenveras Portable Lab can measure:

• Moisture.

• Water activity (aW).

These parameters provide useful information for monitoring drying, curing and storage, helping establish more consistent criteria between different batches.

Monitoring water activity can be particularly useful for evaluating product conditions and reducing risks associated with inadequate storage.

Plant Nutrient and Plant Health Analysis

The device also incorporates models designed for plant tissue analysis, providing information about different macro and micronutrients.

Macronutrients

• Nitrogen (N)

• Phosphorus (P)

• Potassium (K)

• Calcium (Ca)

• Magnesium (Mg)

Micronutrients

• Iron (Fe)

• Manganese (Mn)

• Zinc (Zn)

• Boron (B)

This functionality makes the device a useful tool for precision plant nutrition, helping monitor tissue composition and support nutritional management decisions.

One Device for Multiple Sample Types

The Valenveras Portable Lab can be used with different sample types and at different stages of the process:

• Flower.

• Leaf.

• Extracts and hash.

This versatility allows the same system to support different quality-control requirements, from cultivation monitoring to post-harvest material assessment.

Non-Destructive NIR Analysis

One of the main advantages of this portable NIR analyser is that measurements are performed without destroying the sample.

This allows the analysed material to be retained for other processes or subsequent testing, reducing sample waste and making frequent measurements easier.

NIR technology uses spectral information and calibration models to estimate different parameters from the analysed sample.

Rapid Results and Digital Data Management

The workflow is designed to minimise the time required for each measurement.

How to Use the Valenveras Portable Lab

1. Select the sample

Select the type of material to be analysed in the mobile application.

2. Perform the scan

Position the device and the appropriate accessory or holder and take the measurement.

3. Review the results

Results are displayed on the mobile device, allowing users to review measurements and maintain a history and traceability record.

The stated scanning time is approximately 2 seconds, making it possible to perform frequent checks without significantly interrupting normal workflows.

Advantages for Professional Quality Control

The Valenveras Portable Lab provides a rapid analysis tool for facilities that need data-driven decisions without constantly sending samples to an external laboratory.

Key advantages include:

• Rapid on-site analysis.

• Non-destructive NIR technology.

• Cannabinoid, terpene, moisture, water activity and nutrient analysis.

• No chemical consumables required for NIR measurements.

• Simple operation through a mobile application.

• Measurement history and traceability.

• Portable design weighing approximately 1 kg.

• IP65 protection.

• Up to 800 scans per charge under the stated conditions.

• Rechargeable batteries that can be replaced by the user.

• Regular model and platform updates.

Professional Applications

Pre-Harvest

Useful for internal monitoring and tracking different parameters in plant material before harvest.

Post-Harvest

Moisture and water activity measurements can support drying, curing and storage management.

Batch Selection

Results can be used to compare samples and help identify differences in composition and consistency.

Plant Nutrition

Plant tissue analysis provides complementary information for monitoring NPK and micronutrients.

Production and Quality Control

Its portable format allows measurements to be performed directly at production facilities while maintaining a measurement history for batch comparison.

Purchasing and Distribution

It can be used as a supporting tool for internal quality checks and for comparing samples from different suppliers or batches.

Technical Specifications

Sample Preparation

For the most consistent readings possible, samples should be prepared as uniformly as possible.

For dried flower, consistent drying, homogeneous preparation and fine grinding may improve measurement repeatability.

NIR results depend on the calibration models used and on sample characteristics. Where results are intended for regulatory compliance, certification or regulated labelling, they should be verified using the applicable reference analytical methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Valenveras Portable Lab?

It is a portable NIR analyser designed to perform rapid measurements of different parameters related to cannabis, plant material and plant nutrition.

What can it analyse?

Depending on the available analysis models, it can analyse parameters related to cannabinoids, terpenes, moisture, water activity and plant nutrients.

How long does a measurement take?

The stated scan time is approximately 2 seconds.

Is the analysis destructive?

No. NIR technology allows non-destructive analysis, meaning the sample can be retained after measurement.

Does it require chemicals or reagents?

No chemical consumables are required for the NIR measurements.

Can it analyse plant nutrients?

Yes. Its analysis models include various macronutrients and micronutrients present in plant tissue.

Can it analyse different sample types?

Yes. It is designed to work with different matrices, including flower, leaf and extracts/hash, depending on the available analysis model.

Does it need to be connected to a laboratory?

The device is designed to perform measurements directly on-site and manage results digitally.

Does it replace an official laboratory analysis?

Not necessarily. For regulatory applications, certifications or legally binding results, the appropriate reference analytical methods should be used for verification.

How many measurements can it perform per charge?

The stated battery life is up to 800 scans of 2 seconds each, depending on operating conditions.