Ocean Optics offers a full range of spectrometers and systems for thousands of UV-Vis, NIR, Raman and other applications.
Ocean Optics spectrometers have traveled inside live volcanoes, have visited outer space, have aided in medical diagnostics and are used in educational curricula throughout the world.
Whether your work is in the laboratory or classroom, in the field or on the process line, Ocean Optics has a spectrometer or system that helps you find your answer.
USB Series Spectrometers
Ocean Optics USB-Series spectrometers are versatile performers for a wide array of applications. Although our flagship USB2000+ and USB4000 spectrometers have comparable electronics and architecture, they do have one very important difference: their linear CCD array detectors. In addition, USB2000+ and USB4000 spectrometers are available in application-ready (preconfigured for specific application types) and build-your-own (user-configured for maximum flexibility) versions.
Comparing the USB2000+ and USB4000 Spectrometers
The USB2000+ has a 2048-element Sony ILX511B detector and the USB4000 has the 3648-element Toshiba TCD1304AP detector. Both are linear silicon CCD arrays with an effective range of 200-1100 nm and are available with the same optical bench accessory options (quartz window for UV performance, order-sorting filters and so on).
You can configure a USB2000+ or USB4000 with gratings and optical bench accessories for a variety of applications. Or, over the next several pages, investigate one of the many application-ready USB2000+/USB4000 systems described in the table below:
Best for | USB2000+ Series | USB4000 Series |
General User | USB2000+UV-VIS USB2000+VIS-NIR |
USB4000-UV-VIS USB4000-VIS-NIR |
General Use with Enhanced Sensitivity | USB2000+UV-VIS-ES USB2000+VIS-NIR-ES |
USB4000-UV-VIS-ES USB4000-VIS-NIR-ES |
Extended Range (200-1025 nm) | USB2000+XR1 | USB4000-XR1 |
Extended Range (200-1025 nm) with Enhanced Sensitivity |
USB2000+XR1-ES | USB4000-XR1-ES |
Fluorescence | No preconfigured models | USB4000-FL (several excitation wavelength options) |
Irradiance | USB2000+RAD | No preconfigured models |
HR Series Spectrometers
High Resolution Miniature Spectrometers
Our HR Series Spectrometers combine optics and electronics that are ideal for applications demanding high resolution and fast measurements. Popular for laser characterization, gas absorbance and emission line analysis, our HR Series Spectrometers are especially useful where rapid reactions need to be monitored.
We offer two HR Series models, HR2000+ and HR4000, in both application-ready (preconfigured for specific application types) and build-your-own (user-configured for maximum flexibility) versions. Also, the HR2000+ and HR4000 have comparable electronics and architecture, but different linear CCD array detectors.
HR Optical Bench
Our HR Optical Bench is responsive from 200-1100 nm and can be configured to address your application needs through customization of gratings, mirror coatings, detector window and aperture size. Its onboard A/D converter allows you to capture and transfer up to one full spectrum into memory every millisecond when interfaced via USB to your computer.
The HR2000+ has a 2048-element Sony ILX511B detector and the HR4000 has the 3648-element Toshiba TCD1304AP detector. Both are linear silicon CCD arrays, with an effective range of 200-1100 nm, and are available with the same optical bench accessory options (quartz window for UV performance, order-sorting filters and so on). The HR2000+ has slightly better response in the UV and faster integration time; the HR4000 has an electronic shutter feature.
Onboard Microcontroller
The HR Series feature an onboard microcontroller that provides you considerable flexibility in controlling your spectrometer and accessories. Through its 30-pin connector, you can control the HR’s operating parameters and light sources, create processes and retrieve information on external objects. Ten user-programmable digital inputs/outputs allow you to interface with other equipment or a triggering device.
Plug and Play USB Operation
The HR Series Spectrometers interface easily to a PC, PLC or other embedded controller via USB 2.0 or RS-232 serial port. Data unique to your spectrometer is programmed into a memory chip inside that is read by our spectrometer operating software – enabling hot-swapping between computers.
Electronic Shutter
HR4000 Spectrometers come with an electronic shutter for control of integration time from 10 µs-3.8 ms – an especially useful option for measuring
transient events such as laser pulses.
HR Series Spectrometer Models at a Glance
You can configure an HR2000+ or HR4000 with gratings and optical bench accessories for a wide range of applications, or you can select from one of several application-ready HR2000+/HR4000s described in the table below:
Best for | HR2000+ Series | HR4000 Series |
High resolution over extended range (200-1050 nm) | HR2000+CG | HR4000CG-UV-NIR |
High resolution and enhanced sensitivity over extended range (200-1050 nm) | HR2000+ES | NA |
QEPro Series Spectrometer
Scientific-Grade Spectroscopy in a Small Footprint
The QEPro Spectrometer is the most sensitive spectrometer we’ve developed. Its Hamamatsu FFT-CCD detector provides 90% quantum efficiency as well as superior signal-to-noise ratio and signal processing speed.
QEPro’s onboard programmable microcontroller puts you in command of the spectrometer and its accessories and provides 10 user-programmable digital inputs/outputs as well as a pulse generator for triggering other devices.
The QEPro’s great quantum efficiency is not its only distinguish-ing feature. Its 2D area detector lets us bin (or sum) a vertical row of pixels. That offers significant improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio (>1000:1) performance and signal processing speed of the detector compared with a linear CCD, where signals are digitally added by an external circuit.
Because the QEPro’s detector is back-thinned, it has outstanding native response in the UV. It’s an excellent option for low light-level applications such as fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, DNA sequencing, astronomy and thin-film reflectivity. Its TE-cooled detector features low noise and low dark signal, enabling low light-level detection and long integration times from 8 ms to 15 minutes.
Features
- Onboard programming
- Multiple interface and bench options
- Quantum efficiency of 90%
- Ideal for low light level applications
Maya2000 Pro Spectrometer
High Sensitivity and Deep UV Measurement
Maya2000 Pro Spectrometers are a great choice for applications requiring high sensitivity, good UV-NIR response and wide dynamic range. Applications range from low light level fluorescence and Raman measurements to absorbance, transmission and emission analysis of solutions, solids and gases.
At the heart of each Maya2000 Pro is a back-thinned 2D FFT-CCD detector – we offer two such detector options – in a robust, configurable optical bench with low-noise electronics and low-jitter triggering capabilities. Accessory and bench options allow users to optimize systems for setups ranging from the vacuum VUV (as low 165 nm) to the VIS-NIR (especially in the region <780 nm).
Maya2000 Pro Options at a Glance
Maya2000 Pro Spectrometers are versatile. If your application demands great response at lower wavelengths – especially <300 nm – the Hamamatsu S10420 detector version is your best bet.
For better sensitivity at longer wavelengths (>780 nm), we recommend the Hamamatsu S11510 detector version. Mix and match from a variety of gratings, slits and other accessories to maximize performance.
Also, we offer an application-ready Maya system that is a good option for Raman and low light level applications where long integration times are not necessary. The Maya2000 Pro-NIR, is preconfigured with the S11510 detector, is optimized to 780-1180 nm and includes a longpass filter, 50 µm slit and gold mirrors for enhanced NIR sensitivity.
Application Criteria |
Recommended Detector |
Sample Applications |
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VUV measurements (<~190 nm)* |
Hamamatsu S01420 |
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UV-Vis measurements (~190-600 nm) |
Hamamatsu S01420 |
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* For VUV applications, you will need a MAYA-DEEP-UV window for the spectrometer. Learn more about purging and other VUV setup requirements here. |
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Application Criteria |
Recommended Detector |
Sample Applications |
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Vis-NIR |
Hamamatsu S11510 in modular Maya2000 Pro |
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Maya2000 Pro Detector Response Only
Here is spectral response data that Hamamatsu reports for its S10420 and S11510 FFT-CCD image sensors. Detector response represents just one element of spectrometer system response. System response combines the effects of all the elements of the instrument, including the optical bench design and grating choice.
Maya2000 Pro System Response Spectra
This graph shows the spectral response of Maya2000 Pro spectrometers configured with both UV-VIS (S10420) and VIS-NIR (S11510) back-thinned CCD detectors. Also, the graph includes spectral response of our USB2000+XR1, which has a front-illuminated CCD detector.
In this setup, we measured the relative output of a miniature deuterium tungsten halogen source. A trifurcated optical fiber transmitted signal to the spectrometers, which were set to different integration times to keep within scale. Also, the Maya2000 Pro with S11510 detector required attenuation at the fiber to avoid saturation.
Specifications
Physical |
Maya2000 Pro |
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182 x 110 x 47 |
Weight: |
1.18 kg (2.6 lb.) |
Detectors |
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Type: |
Back-thinned, 2D |
Options: |
Hamamatsu S10420 (best option for UV-Vis applications) |
Hamamatsu S11510 (best option for Vis-NIR applications) |
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Quantum |
75% peak @ 600 nm (S10420) |
85% peak @ 700 nm (S11510) |
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Spectroscopic |
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Spectral range (detector response): |
~165-1100 nm (S10420) |
~400-1180 nm (S11510) |
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Optical resolution (FWHM): |
Depends on grating groove density and slit size (multiple options available) |
Signal-to-noise ratio at full signal: |
~450:1 |
Dynamic range: |
15000:1 (typical) |
Integration time: |
7.2 ms-5 seconds |
Fiber optic connector: |
SMA 905 to 0.22 numerical aperture single-strand optical fiber |
Electronics |
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Power requirement: |
500 mA @ +5 VDC |
Trigger modes: |
4 modes |
Strobe functions: |
Yes |
Interfaces: |
USB 2.0, RS-232 |
Environmental Conditions |
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Temperature: |
0 °C to +50 °C (operation) |
Humidity: |
0-90% non-condensing |
NIRQuest Spectrometers
Near-Infrared Spectrometer for virtually anything you can imagine
NIRQuest Near-Infrared Spectrometers deliver excellent performance, accuracy and reliability. These small-footprint spectrometers cover various ranges (depending on your configuration) from 800 – 2500 nm and are ideal for demanding applications ranging from moisture detection and chemical analysis to high-resolution laser and optical fiber characterization.
Thanks to their low-noise optoelectronics and a range of grating and bench options, NIRQuest spectrometers can be customized for demanding applications in the lab and on the line. In addition, robust triggering functions provide accurate timing and synchronization between NIRQuest and other devices.
Features
- Multipledetector options covering various ranges from ~800 – 2500 nm
- Low dark noise and wide dynamic range performance
- Wide range of grating and optical bench options to optimize your setup
- External hardware triggering function for capturing data when an external event occurs or to trigger an event after data acquisition
NIRQuest Specifications
Each NIRQuest spectrometer model is preset with optical bench and grating options appropriate for many NIR applications. However, we also offer a full range of slit, filter and grating options to optimize your setup for higher resolution needs or other similar performance requirements.
Under the Hood | ||||
NIRQuest512 | NIRQuest512-2.2 | NIRQuest256-2.1 | NIRQuest256-2.5 | |
Detector: | Hamamatsu G9204-512 InGaAs linear array | Hamamatsu G9204-512W InGaAs linear array |
Hamamatsu G9206-256 InGaAs linear array |
Hamamatsu G9208-256 InGaAs linear array |
Detector Range: | 850-1700 nm | 900-2200 nm | 900-2100 nm | 900-2550 nm |
Useable range: | 900-1700 nm | 900-2200 nm | 900-2050 nm | 900-2500 nm |
Pixels: | 512 | 512 | 256 | 256 |
Pixel size: | 25 µm x 500 µm | 25 µm x 250 µm | 50 µm x 500 µm | 50 µm x 500 µm |
Entrance aperture: |
25 µm wide slit (standard); also, custom options (10, 50, 100 or 200 µm wide slits) or fiber (no slit) |
25 µm wide slit (standard); also, custom options (10, 50, 100 or 200 µm wide slits) or fiber (no slit) |
25 µm wide slit (standard); also, custom options (50, 100 or 200 µm wide slits) or fiber (no slit) | 25 µm wide slit (standard); also, custom options (50, 100 or 200 µm wide slits) or fiber (no slit) |
Fiber optic connector: | SMA 905 | SMA 905 | SMA 905 | SMA 905 |
Grating options (standard): |
Grating NIR3, 150 l/mm, 900-1700 nm | Grating NIR2, 100 l/mm, 900-2050 nm | Grating NIR2, 100 l/mm, 900-2050 nm | Grating NIR1, 150 l/mm, 1075-2500 nm |
Grating options (custom): | Gratings NIR10, NIR11, NIR12, NIR13 and NIR14 | Gratings NIR2, NIR3, NIR10, NIR11, NIR12 and NIR13 | Gratings NIR2, NIR3, NIR10, NIR11, NIR12 and NIR13 | Gratings NIR2, NIR3, NIR10, NIR11, NIR12 and NIR13 |
Order-sorting Filter | NA | NA | Yes | Yes |
Longpass filter: | OF1-RG830 longpass NIR filter (optional) | OF1-RG830 longpass NIR filter (optional) | OF1-RG830 longpass NIR filter (optional) | OF1-RG830 longpass NIR filter (optional) |
Wavelength range: | 900-1700 nm w/Grating NIR3 | 900-2150 nm w/Grating NIR2 | 900-2050 nm w/Grating NIR2 | 900-2500 nm w/Grating NIR1 |
Optical resolution (FWHM): | ~3.1 nm w/25 µm slit | ~4.6 nm w/25 µm slit | ~7.6 nm w/25 µm slit | ~ 9.5 nm w/25 µm slit |
Signal-to-noise ratio at full signal: |
>15000:1 @ 100 ms integration >13000:1 @ 1000 ms integration |
>10000:1 @ 100 ms integration |
10000:1 @ 100 ms integration | 7500:1 @ 10 ms integration |
A/D resolution: | 16-bit | 16-bit | 16-bit | 16-bit |
Dark noise: |
6 RMS counts @ 100 ms 12 RMS counts @ 1000 ms |
6 RMS counts @ 100 ms 12 RMS counts @ 250 ms |
6 RMS counts @ 100 ms 12 RMS counts @ 250 ms |
8 RMS counts @ 10 ms 2 counts RMS @ 30 ms |
Dynamic range: | 15 x 10^6 (system); 5000:1 for a single acquisition | 15 x 10^6 (system); 1000:1 for a single acquisition | 5 x 10^6 (system); 5000:1 for a single acquisition | 3 x 10^5 (system); 5000:1 for a single acquisition |
Integration time: | 1 ms-120 seconds |
1 ms-2000 ms |
1 ms-2000 ms |
1 ms-60 ms |
Corrected linearity: | >99.8% | >99.8% | >99.8% | >99.8% |
Computer interfaces: |
USB 2.0 @ 480 Mbps; RS-232 (2-wire) @ 115.2 K baud |
STS Series Spectrometers
The STS series is a family of compact, high performance, cost-effective spectrometers ideal for embedding into OEM devices. The STS models are attractive option for applications such as LED characterization, absorbance and transmission measurements. Life sciences, materials identification, environmental monitoring, quality control and process monitoring are among some of the applications where the STS has played its role of a powerful performer in a small footprint. The STS delivers optical resolution, sensitivity and stability associated with larger, more expensive spectrometers.
Key Features
- Optical resolution of ~1.5 nm (FWHM)
- High thermal stability with low baseline drift
- Great signal-to-noise ratio (>1500:1) and dynamic range (4600:1) performance
- Available in UV (190-650 nm), Vis (350-800 nm) and NIR (650-1100 nm) models
- STS Developers Kit for easy integration
STS Developers Kit
The STS Developers Kit combines the powerful STS spectrometer, a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, customizable software and wireless capabilities into a single package for integrating spectral sensing quickly and easily. With minimal development time, the kit can be configured for a variety of laboratory, process monitoring and environmental applications. Uses include developing handheld devices for light metrology or color measurement, creating cloud-connected measurement clusters, and even mounting instruments on UAVs for remote monitoring.
The STS Developers Kit offers the choice of three STS models STS-UV (190-650 nm), STS-Vis (350-800 nm) and STS-NIR (650-1100 nm).
The STS Developers Kit takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi’s flexibility and adaptability to enable new uses for spectroscopy. Once connected to a WiFi network, the ultra-compact STS spectrometer can be controlled through phone, tablet or computer web browser. The WiFi range is up to 150 m, and all data is securely stored to the onboard SD card. The kit is ready to use out of the box, but can be easily customized for specific projects.
Specification
Engineering Specifications | STS Developers Kit |
PHYSICAL | |
Dimensions (spectrometer): | 40 mm x 42 mmx 24 mm |
Weight (spectrometer): | 68 g |
Weight (complete kit and cables): | 190 g |
KIT COMPONENTS | |
Wi-Fi range: | Up to 150 m (2.4 gHz frequencies) |
Wi-Fi dongle: | USB plug-in |
Power draw: | ~1A with Wi-Fi |
Battery: | Lithium ion, 3000 mAh (~3.0 hours wireless endurance) |
Raspberry Pi interface: | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth |
SD card: | 8 GB |
SPECTROMETER | |
Wavelength range: | 190-650 nm (UV), 350-800 nm (Vis) and 650-1100 nm (NIR) |
Optical resolution: | 1.5 nm FWHM w/25 µm slit |
Signal to Noise: | >1500:1 |
Dynamic range: | 5 x 109 (system, with 10 s maximum integration); 4600:1 single acquisition |
Integration time: | 10 µs to 10 s |
Connector: | SMA 905 |
Kit Components (add choice of STS spectrometer to complete your system)
Item | Type |
DEV-PI | Raspberry Pi, 8 GB SD card, software |
DEV-BAT-300 | 3000 mAh battery and USB charging cable |
DEV-WIFI-150 | USB WiFi dongle for Raspberry Pi |
STS Spectrometer Options
Item | Wavelength Range | Entrance Slit | Fiber Size/Connector |
STS-UV-L-10-400-SMA | 190-650 nm | 10 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-UV-L-25-400-SMA | 190-650 nm | 25 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-UV-L-50-400-SMA | 190-650 nm | 50 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-UV-L-100-400-SMA | 190-650 nm | 100 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-UV-L-200-400-SMA | 190-650 nm | 200 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-VIS-L-10-400-SMA | 350-800 nm | 10 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-VIS-L-25-400-SMA | 350-800 nm | 25 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-VIS-L-50-400-SMA | 350-800 nm | 50 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-VIS-L-100-400-SMA | 350-800 nm | 100 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-VIS-L-200-400-SMA | 350-800 nm | 200 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-NIR-L-10-400-SMA | 650-1100 nm | 10 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-NIR-L-25-400-SMA | 650-1100 nm | 25 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-NIR-L-50-400-SMA | 650-1100 nm | 50 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-NIR-L-100-400-SMA | 650-1100 nm | 100 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
STS-NIR-L-200-400-SMA | 650-1100 nm | 200 µm | 400 µm/SMA 905 |
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
Reliable, Repeatable Identification and Analysis
LIBS technology is a powerful tool for rapid, real-time elemental analysis. With LIBS, there is virtually no sample preparation, excellent portability, real-time results and sensitivity down to parts-permillion and picogram levels.
With recent advances in broadband spectral detectors, LIBS is capable of detection and
identification of a comprehensive range of metal and gemological materials, as well as biological and chemical agents, hazardous materials and more.
The application areas of LIBS are growing dramatically. From environmental monitoring to materials analysis and from forensics to pharmaceuticals, LIBS fits the bill when simple and straightforward techniques are required.
LIBS Benefits
- No sample preparation
- Very small samples required
- Trace element detection possible
- Modular and turnkey options available
LIBS Comparison To Other Technologies
Parameter
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LIBS
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SEM/EDS
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XRF
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LA-ICP-MS
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EPMA
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Sample depth: | ~50-100 µm | ~5 µm | ~100 µm | ~80 µm | <1 µm |
Sensitivity: | 10-50 ppm | 1000 ppm | 100 ppm | <1 ppm | 100 ppm |
Precision: | Fair-good | Poor | Fair-good | Excellent | Fair |
Accuracy: | Semi-quantitative | Qualitative | Semi-qualitative | Quantitative | Semi-quantitative |
Analysis time: | Fast | Slow | Very slow | Slow | Slow |
Sample consumption: | Almost non-destructive | Non-destructive | Non-destructive | Almost non-destructive | Non-destructive |
Complexity: | Easy to use | Easy to use | Complicated | Complicated | Complicated |
Discrimination: | Good | Poor | Good | Excellent | Fair |
The Insight LIBS System
High-Sensitivity Microanalysis
The InsightTM LIBS System is designed for the microanalysis of solid materials. The standard spectrometer within the Insight provides a broad spectral range (190-960 nm) and better than 0.1 nm resolution throughout the system.
Major and minor elements can be resolved and the 30,000+ points in a typical spectrum can be expanded to reveal lines separated by less than 0.2 nm in the UV range. The band of Ocean Optics spectrometers used in the Insight has excellent sensitivity to low-light levels enabling the spectral detection of trace elements.
LIBS-INSIGHT-150MJ
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LIBS-INSIGHT-50MJ
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High-end LIBS platform with150 mJ laser, video, computer controlled XYZ, Chromium operating software and add LIBS quantitative software packages |
High-end LIBS platform with 50 mJ laser, video, computer controlled XYZ, Chromium operating software and add LIBS quantitative software packages |
Build to High-Fidelity Measurements
- Rugged Nd:YAG laser, sensitive spectrometer
- Built‐in timing control circuit synchronizes laser and spectrometer
- Confocal video and laser planes ensure measurement repeatability
- Overall timing jitter with respect to external synch signal <= 10 ns
- Purged sample chamber
- Rotometer‐regulated flexible “assist” gas nozzle for N2, He or Ar
- Class 1 safety enclosure
Configurable
- Adjustable, coaxial lighting of sample
- Variable laser energy
- Variable spectrometer delay
- Software selectable spot size from sub‐5 μm to 2 mm
Powerful, Easy to Use
- Sample interrogation and analysis software tools
- Laser energy measurement and display
- User selectable repetition rate
- User selectable spot size of the laser beam via software control
- Single‐shot, burst and continuous firing modes
- Color video microscope displays live sample images
- Computer connection: USB 2.0, OS: Windows XP or Windows 7
- Computer‐controlled x/y stage for sample holding
The LIBS2500plus LIBS Systems
Qualitative Measurements in Real-Time
The LIBS2500plus Laser-induced Breakdown Spectrometer Measurement Systems are detection systems that permit real-time qualitative measurements of elements in solids, solutions and gases. These broadband, high-resolution systems provide spectral analysis across a wide 200-980 nm range (depending on the system) at a resolution of ~0.1 nm (FWHM).
The LIBS2500plus is a much-improved system from our previous LIBS offerings. Advantages include the following:
- Smaller footprint
- Increased system sensitivity due to the elimination of internal fiber
- Completely enclosed system — no access from the outside
- Smaller SMA BNC-type connectors
- Uses the HR2000+ optical bench and electronics
- More functionality for use with external triggering options, such as delay generators
Features
- Broadband, high-resolution spectral analysis (200-980 nm at 0.1 nm resolution)
- All channels operate from a single clock (~ 20 ns jitter)
- Real-time qualitative measurements
- Sensitivity to parts-per-billion and picogram levels is possible
- Applications include materials analysis, environmental monitoring, forensic and biomedical studies, art restoration and more
How the LIBS2500plus Systems Work
A high-intensity, pulsed laser beam is focused on the sample area, positioned a few centimeters to a meter from the sample. A single 10 nanosecond-wide laser pulse is all that is needed to excite the sample. When the laser is fired, the high-temperature of the laser creates plasma. As the plasma decays or cools (~1.0 µsec after the laser pulse), excited atoms in the plasma emit light of characteristic wavelengths distinct to the element. All elements emit in the 200-980 nm region. The detection systems use up to seven of our HR2000+ High-resolution Miniature Fiber Optic Spectrometers, each with a 2048-element linear CCD array. All spectrometers are triggered to acquire and read out data simultaneously. The detectors in the broadband (200-980 nm) LIBS2500plus collect the signal; software included with the system displays the data.
Advantages of Broadband LIBS Techniques
Most traditional LIBS detection systems have a small spectral range. The LIBS2500plus Systems provide broadband spectral analysis. Because the systems are noninvasive, users can perform real-time measurements in situ, within hostile industrial, chemical and biochemical environments with little or no sample preparation. Since the LIBS2500plus utilizes Ocean Optics’ HR2000+ High-resolution Miniature Fiber Optic Spectrometers, the detection systems are portable and can be interfaced to a notebook PC via a USB port.
Applications
The LIBS technique is useful for a variety of applications:
- Environmental monitoring (soil contamination, particulates)
- Materials analysis (metals, plastics)
- Forensics and biomedical studies (teeth, bones)
- Military and safety needs (explosive particles, chemical and biological warfare agents
- Art restoration/conservation (pigments, precious/ancient metals)
Raman Spectroscopy
Reliable, Non-Destructive Measurement
Ocean Optics offers a complete range of fully integrated Raman systems for handheld, laboratory and educational applications.
Most of our Raman systems include a high-sensitivity spectrometer, a 532 nm or 785 nm laser, operating software and sampling accessories for probe or cuvette-based analysis.
Raman analysis is nondestructive, requires very limited sample preparation, and allows for sample volumes in the microliter range. In fact, Raman techniques can be used to acquire data through vial walls, pill pack windows and bags – packaging forms that are frequently used in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.
Our Raman spectrometers are especially useful for identifying spectral features, or fingerprints, that are often distinct and clearly separated.
We offer off-the-shelf and modular approaches, sampling accessories for a variety of environments, cuvettes for solution measurements and a full range of probes for measuring solids and liquids.
Model
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PeakSeeker 785
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PeakSeeker Pro 785E
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PeakSeeker Pro 785
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PeakSeeker Pro 532
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PinPointer
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QE65000 for Raman
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Laser Wavelength | 785 nm | 785 nm | 785 nm | 532 nm | 785 nm | 532 or 785 nm |
System | Diode Laser,Spectrometer, Probe, Laptop PC, Software | Diode Laser,Spectrometer, Probe, Laptop PC, Software | Diode Laser,Spectrometer, Probe, Laptop PC, Software | Diode Laser,Spectrometer, Probe, Laptop, PC, Software | Diode Laser, Spectrometer, Probe, Software, Embedded, Computer, with LCD Display | Choose from,Laser, Probes, Sample Holders, Configure QE65000 |
Applications | Teaching labs,general purpose, moderate resolution Raman applications | Lab, industrial (pharmaceuticals), forensics | Lab, industrial (pharmaceuticals), forensics | Lab, industrial,security | Handheld, field-portablefor on-site QC, forensics and security/inspection | General-purpose labsetups (aqueous solutions, powders, gels, tablets and surface media) |
Item Code: | RAM-PKR-785 | RAM-PRO-785E | RAM-PRO-785 | RAM-PRO-532 | RAM-PINPTR-785 | QE65000, QE65000-RAMAN |
Flame Spectrometer
High Thermal Stability, Interchangeable Slits
The Next Generation of Miniature Spectrometers
The Flame spectrometer is built using industry-leading manufacturing techniques that help deliver high thermal stability and low unit to unit variation — without compromising the flexibility and configurability that are the hallmark of Ocean Optics miniature spectrometers. New features such as interchangeable slits, indicator LEDs and simple device connectors deliver more freedom and less frustration.
Whether you are an educator looking for an instrument to teach students the basic principles of spectroscopy, a research lab looking to make a breakthrough, or an engineer working to integrate a spectrometer into an OEM system, the Flame will provide you with the performance and features you need to make your UV-Vis spectroscopy application successful.
- Modular — configurable to your application and needs within the wavelength range 190-1100 nm
- Compatible — works with Ocean Optics light sources, accessories and software
- Easy to use — plug and play via the micro USB connection
- User interchangeable slit — allows you to vary the resolution and throughput of the spectrometer on demand
- Indicator LEDs — indicator of power and data transfer status at all times
- Compact and lightweight — 89.1 mm x 63.3 mm x 34.4 mm and just 265 g
Key Feature | Best For | Example Applications |
User Interchangeable Slits | Users who wish to vary resolution and throughput during measurements, or switch from absorbance to fluorescence in minutes | Life science and other labs using a variety of biological samples |
Indicator LEDs | Convenient visual reference for spectrometer operation and status | Teaching and general lab use |
Thermal Stability | Applications that require repeatable results in industrial and other environments with varying temperatures and conditions | LED binning and light metrology, process monitoring |
Reduced Unit to Unit Variation | OEM applications such as uncalibrated sensitivity and other measurement needs where users benefit from low variance | OEM manufacturers of analytical instrumentation |
Configurability | Optimizing your spectrometer for application-specific requirements; adjusting range, throughput and resolution and adding features such as filters as required | Laser characterization, low signal fluorescence and optimizing for specific absorbance bands |
Plug & Play Operation | Users that want the convenience of simple, fast operation via the microUSB connection; enables users to take the measurement to the sample | Remote sensing measurements in the field, including air and water quality monitoring and solar irradiance |
Ease of Integration | OEMs and developers who need to integrate a spectrometer as part of a system via microUSB or RS-232 | Engineering labs, developers, OEM manufacturers; works with LabVIEW and other design platforms |
Specifications | FLAME-S | FLAME-T |
SPECTROSCOPIC | ||
Optical resolution: | ~0.1-10.0 nm FWHM (configuration dependent) | |
Signal-to-noise ratio: | 250:1 (full signal) | 300:1 (at full signal) |
Dark noise: | 50 RMS counts | |
Dynamic range: | 1300:1 for a single acquisition, 8.5 x 10^7 (system) | |
Integration time: | 1 ms – 65 seconds | 3.8 ms – 10 seconds |
Stray light: | <0.05% at 600 nm; <0.10% at 435 nm | |
Corrected linearity: | >99% | |
ELECTRONICS | ||
A/D resolution: | 16 bit | |
Power consumption: | 250 mA @ 5 VDC | |
Inputs/Outputs: | 8 x user programmable GPIOs | |
Trigger modes: | 4 modes | |
Strobe functions: | Yes | |
Gated delay feature: | Yes | |
Connectors: | USB, high density 40 pin JAE DD4 connector | |
DETECTOR | ||
Detector: | Sony ILX511B linear silicon CCD array | Toshiba TCD1304AP linear silicon CCD array |
Detector range: | 190-1100 nm | 190-1100 nm |
Pixels: | 2048 | 3648 |
PHYSICAL | ||
Dimensions: | 88.9 mm x 63.5 mm x 31.9 mm (34.4 mm with feet) | |
Weight: | 265 g |