LightLab 3 Cannabis Analyzer

Choosing the right in-house potency testing equipment depends on your products, your process, and the active compounds you need to measure. Orange Photonics’ LightLab analyzers each serve a specific purpose, helping cannabis and mushroom producers bring lab-grade insights directly into their operations.

1. LightLab3 Cannabis Analyzer

Best for: Cannabis and hemp potency testing (THC, CBD)
This all-purpose cannabis testing analyzer is ideal for flower, extracts, and infused products. Designed for daily use, it delivers fast, reliable THC and CBD potency results—helping cultivators, processors, and manufacturers maintain quality and meet labeling requirements.

2. LightLab3 HS Cannabis Analyzer

Best for: High-potency cannabis concentrates and distillates
The High Sensitivity (HS) model offers enhanced cannabinoid detection, making it the preferred choice for cannabis processors working with purified oils, isolates, or distillates. It’s a valuable tool for in-house potency testing where accuracy and batch consistency matter most.

3. LightLab3 Psy Analyzer

Best for: Psilocybin and mushroom potency testing
Purpose-built for the psychedelics space, this analyzer allows mushroom cultivators and product developers to measure psilocybin, psilocin, and related compounds in dried biomass, gummies, capsules, and chocolates. It’s an ideal solution for labs focused on strain profiling, dosing verification, and R&D.

4. LightLab3 PsyCanna Analyzer

Best for: Dual-use cannabis and psychedelic product testing
The PsyCanna combines cannabis and mushroom testing capabilities into one unit. It's ideal for facilities producing both THC-based and psilocybin-based products. This dual-purpose analyzer simplifies workflows and reduces the need for multiple instruments—making it a flexible option for multi-product operations.

Cannabis potency testing is the process of measuring the concentration of cannabinoids—such as THC, CBD, and others—within a cannabis or hemp product. This testing is used to determine the product's strength, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards. Potency testing can be performed on a variety of sample types, including flower, concentrates, edibles, and infused products. By providing precise cannabinoid profiles, potency testing helps producers validate formulations, ensure accurate labeling, and maintain consistent product quality from batch to batch.

A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is a document that outlines the cannabinoid profile of a cannabis sample. It typically includes levels of major cannabinoids, the date and method of testing, and any additional sample information. CoAs help growers, processors, and product developers understand potency, verify product consistency, and make informed decisions during harvest, extraction, and formulation.

With tools like the LightLab 3, operators can generate their own CoAs on-site, giving them quick access to the same type of information that labs provide, but without the wait times. CoAs serve as a reliable record for internal tracking, quality control, and communication across teams.

1. What does the LightLab 3 measure?

LightLab 3 measures up to 18 cannabinoids using lab-inspired chromatography. It also provides semi-quantitative terpene information.

2. What types of samples can I test?

You can analyze flower, biomass, concentrates, young plants, processed waste, tinctures, and infused products.

3. How long does a test take?

Most results are available in under 10 minutes, depending on the sample type.

4. Do I need lab experience to use it?

No. LightLab 3 uses guided workflows and a touchscreen interface, making it easy for new operators to follow step-by-step sample prep and testing.

5. How accurate are the results?

LightLab 3 uses the same liquid chromatography technique found in professional labs, offering reliable, actionable potency data suitable for daily operations and decision-making.

6. Can the analyzer detect low cannabinoid levels?

Yes. LightLab 3 is sensitive enough to detect cannabinoids down to 0.05%, making it useful for early harvest decisions and extraction optimization.

7. Is the system portable?

Yes. The analyzer weighs about 13.5 pounds, allowing teams to test on-site without needing a traditional lab.

8. Does it create Certificates of Analysis?

Yes. Results can be viewed, compared, and shared through the LightLab Dashboard, and detailed CoAs can be generated for documentation.

9. What is the Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Module?

It’s an optional module that expands testing to include four additional synthetic or converted cannabinoids like THCP, HHC, and THC-O.

10. How often does the analyzer need maintenance?

LightLab 3 requires minimal routine maintenance, and consumables are easy to replace. Full maintenance guidelines are included in the brochure.

11. Can multiple team members use the system?

Yes. The touchscreen interface and built-in SOPs make it simple for teams to operate consistently across shifts.