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Spectrometer Comparison Guide
不确定从哪里开始时选择一个模块化的spectrometer? This chart compares our spectrometer models and key features. Specifications may vary according to spectrometer configuration. For further guidance, consult an Application Sales Engineer.
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Note:Our newest spectrometer - the Ocean SR2 - is not shown on this chart. Ocean SR2 configurations are available within the 185-1100 nm wavelength range.
| Ocean SR2 | STS | Flame | Ocean FX | |
| Key Features: | High-speed spectral acquisition Superior signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) |
Smallest of our spectrometers Attractive for integration and scalability |
Low unit-to-unit variation Thermal stability |
Fast acquisition speed Onboard spectral averaging and buffering |
| Options Available within this Wavelength Range: | 185-1100 nm | 650-1100 nm | 200-1100 nm | 200-1100 nm |
光学分辨率(应用): |
1.08 nm (w/25 micron slit) | 1.0-6.0 nm | 1.34 nm (typical) | 1.33 nm (typical) |
| Preconfigured Models: | UV, Vis, NIR, UV-Vis, Vis-NIR |
NIR |
UV-Vis, Vis-NIR, Extended Range | UV-Vis, Vis-NIR |
| Custom Configurations: | Yes - various slit width options | Yes - various slit width options | Yes | Yes |
| 应用程序: | Low-concentration absorbance Molecular diagnostics OEM integration Plasma monitoring |
General absorbance measurements High intensity laser characterization OEM integration |
All-purpose lab use Irradiance measurements Life sciences measurements |
High-speed process monitoring Flicker in lighting Reaction monitoring |
| Compatibility with Accessories: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm): | 89 x 63.5 x 31.3 | 40 x 42 x 24 | 89.1 x 63.3 x 34.4 | 88.9 x 63.5 x 52.4 |
| Price: | $ | $ | $$ | $$ |
| HR4Pro | Ocean HDX | Maya2000 Pro | QEPro | |
| Key Features: | High resolution Thermal stability Low stray light |
Excellent peak symmetry High throughput and low stray light Thermal stability |
High sensitivity Excellent UV response |
High sensitivity Great thermal stability w/TEC Onboard spectral buffering |
| Options Available within this Wavelength Range: | 190-1100 nm | 200-1100 nm | ~165-1100 nm | 200-1100 nm |
光学分辨率(应用): |
~0.47-0.90 nm | 0.70-1.10 nm (typical) | ~0.18-1.5 nm (typical) |
1.6-7.7 nm |
| Preconfigured Models: | UV-Vis, Vis-NIR, Extended Range |
UV-Vis, Vis-NIR, Extended Range, Raman |
Deep UV | UV-Vis, Vis-NIR, Extended Range, Absorbance, Fluorescence, Raman |
| Custom Configurations: | No – except slit width options | No | Yes | Yes |
| 应用程序: | Industrial and integration applications Laser characterization Plasma monitoring |
Low light level fluorescence and phosphorescence High optical density absorbance Plasma monitoring Unified color measurements |
Low light level analysis of biological samples UV analysis of semiconductor gases |
Fluorescence of biological samples DNA sequencing Raman analysis |
| Compatibility with Accessories: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm): | 148.6 x 104.8 x 45.1 | 88.9 x 63.5 x 52.4 | 148.6 x 109.2 x 49.3 | 182 x 110 x 47 |
| Price: | $$ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
Note:Optical resolution (FWHM) varies by wavelength range and the size of the entrance aperture (slit width or optical fiber diameter). We define "typical" resolution as the best resolution possible over the broadest wavelength range. We recommend consulting an Application Engineer for guidance on the best approach for your application.
| NIRQuest+ | Flame-NIR+ | |
| Key Features: | Enhanced optical bench and aperture design High SNR over a short integration period, ideal for samples moving quickly on a process line |
Low power consumption Replaceable slits Minimal unit-to-unit variability |
| Options Available within this Wavelength Range: | 950-2500 nm | 970-1700 nm |
光学分辨率(应用): |
~3.1-7.6 nm | 10.0 nm (typical) |
| Preconfigured Models: | 900-1700 nm 900-2200 nm 900-2500 nm |
Standard version |
| Custom Configurations: | Yes | No |
| 应用程序: | Moisture content for fruit sorting Plastics recycling Chemical concentration measurements |
Identification of pharma ingredients Fat content in edible oils |
| Compatibility with Accessories: | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm): | 182 x 110 x 47 | 89.1 x 63.3 x 31.9 |
| Price: | $$$$ | $$$ |
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