Spectrometers & Monochromators

Ocean Optics spectrometers are designed with an asymmetrical crossed Czerny-Turner f/4 optical bench (except for the NIRQUEST, which has an f/3). There are two focal lengths: SR models (including FX and HDX) for Standard Resolution with a 40 mm focal length and HR models (including QE and NIRQUEST) for High Resolution with a 100 mm focal length.

Zolix monochromators are design with a rugged Czerny-Turner f/4.2 optical bench with 200nm, 320nm, 500nm and 750nm focal lengths. Notice Omni-ispectrographs with VPH grating have larger open entrance F/2.3 for high luminous flux.

Ocean Optics spectrometers integrate 4 types of detectors:

• Silicon CCD linear array with a Lumigen coating to provide UV sensitivity (used in models SR2-HR2, SR4-HR4 and ST).
• Silicon CCD area back-thinned illuminated array with very good sensitivity for the UV to NIR range (used in models SR6/HR6/HDX and QE).
• Silicon CMOS linear sensor with good UV response (used in model FX).
• InGaAs linear array for detection above 1100 nm (used in models NIRquest and FlameNIR).

Zolix offers a range of single channel detector (PMT and solid detectors) can be connected well with Zolix monochromator and accessories for scanning spectrometers, spectral coverage is UV-VIS-IR spectrum.

• Room temperature PMT, spectral range: 200nm – 900nm (1010nm, 1200nm)
• UV-enhanced, high sensitive Si photodetector, spectral range: 200-1100nm
• Room temperature, TE cooled InGaAs IR detectors, spectral range: 0.8-2.6µm
• Room temperature PbS IR detectors, spectral range: 0.8-3.2µm
• Room temperature, TE cooled InAs IR detectors, spectral range: 1-3.8µm
• Liquid nitrogen cooled InSb IIR detectors, spectral range: 1-5.5µm
• Liquid nitrogen cooled, high speed response InSb IR detectors, preamplifier, response time: <25ns, spectral range: 1-5.8µm
• TE cooled, liquid nitrogen cooled HgCdTe mid and far IR detectors, spectral range: 1-5.5µm
• Liquid nitrogen cooled, high speed response HgCdTe mid and far IR detectors, preamplifier, response time <50ns, spectral range: 1-12µm

Ocean Optics entrance slits are fixed in the SMA 905 bulkhead to sit against the end of a fiber. SMA bulkhead can be removed, allowing the slit to be selected in various widths from 5 µm to 200 µm. Note that all slits are 1 mm tall. An optional FC entrance connector is also available.

Zolix entrance/output variable slits are manual or motorised 10µm-3mm with selectable height 2,4 and 14 mm.

A wide selection of gratings is available, depending on your spectral range application and optical spectral resolution specifications.

A large range of flexible accessories are available:

• Filters
• Shutters
• Optical fiber and probes
• Integrating spheres
• Sample chambers
• Holders

OceanView spectroscopy Windows software provides real-time control and processing of measurements made with Ocean Optics spectrometers and light sources. Advanced features like boxcar averaging and auto integration time allow users to receive the answers and insights they are looking for quickly. OceanDirect software development kit (SDK) is designed for advanced controlling and interfacing with their spectrometers in multiple programming languages like C, C++, Python, and .NET.

Zolix Solis Acquisition Software – A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (8, 8.1 and 10) offering rich functionality for data acquisition and processing, as well as Andor cameras, spectrograph and motorized accessories simultaneous control. Also available a Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows you to control the Andor range of spectrographs from your own application. Compatible as 32-bit and 64-bit libraries for Windows (8, 8.1 and 10). Compatible with C/C++, C#, VB.NET and LabVIEW for Windows/Linux.

Our spectrometers and monochromators can be used in spectroscopy (UV, VIS, NIR), Raman, fluorescence, optical testing and anlaysis, photometry, wavelength selection in experiments, and much more.