SAM instruments are available in two versions: Portable, man-tended (210 series), and Semi-autonomous (300 series).

The basic SAM 210-series system is a portable instrument that requires daily setup and take down. (can be monitored via laptop up to 50 feet away up to the limit of fire wire cable)

SAM 210-series system includes the following items:

• calibrated aureolograph camera with single spectral filter (currently 670nm, other selections available)
• calibrated optical depth measurement camera with 670nm filter
• calibrated wide-field (HALO) measurement camera with 670nm filter
• sun tracking mount and software
• pedestal or tripod
• dual processors with image acquisition software
• an optional Vis/NIR wavelength spectrometer
• on site training at Visidyne is available; 3-days minimum training is recommended