Quest™ U Spectrometer Series

Temperature Compensated, High Performance, Low Stray UV Light CCD Spectrometer

The Quest™ U series is optimized for UV performance with a low stray UV light optical bench featuring a high performance, non-cooled linear CCD array spectrometer, with a >2.0 MHz readout speed. External event sensing, control and external trigger input are standard. A 2048 element detector, built-in 16-bit digitizer, temperature compensation, and a USB 2.0 interface are standard. An enhanced RS232 communication is also available. This spectrometer will continuously deliver optimized high throughput results.
Temperature compensation greatly reduces the Thermal Drift to ~15 Counts/°C which decreases baseline drift and sustains the dynamic range.
The Quest™ U is available in two standard spectral configurations; 200nm - 400nm and 200nm - 850nm. Custom configurations are available for OEM applications.

Features:

• Thermal Drift ~15 Counts/°C (Typical)
• Low Stray UV Light
• UV and UV / Vis Standard
• 0.3nm Spectral Resolution
• 16-bit Digitizer
• 1ms Minimum Integration Time
• >2.0 MHz Readout Speed
• Plug-and-play USB 2.0

Glacier™ X Preconfigured Spectrometer for Raman Applications

TE Cooled CCD Array Spectrometer for Raman Spectroscopy

The Glacier™ X series is a high performance, Thermoelectric Cooled (TEC) linear CCD array spectrometer solution. Equipped with 2048 elements, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and high-speed USB 2.0 interface, this TE Cooled spectrometer will continuously deliver optimized high throughput results.
The Glacier™ X is the smallest TE cooled spectrometer on the market and is ideal for low light level applications such as fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. B&W Tek’s proprietary TE Cooling technology allows the signal to be integrated for sufficient time to accumulate measurable signals for detection, without being saturated with dark noise. The result is a far superior signal-to-noise ratio for long integration times.
The Glacier™ X preconfigured for Raman spectroscopy is designed for use with a 785nm excitation source and has a wavelength range of 3215cm^-1 from the Rayleigh line and a resolution of ~10cm^-1 and cylindrical lens, which provides up to a 3x boost in sensitivity.

Features:

• High Dynamic Range
• Reduced Dark Noise
• Superior Long-term Stability
• 750nm - 1050nm Spectral Range
• 0.7nm (~10cm^-1) Spectral Resolution (FWHM)

Accessories:

• CleanLaze Spectrum Stabilized Laser
• Lab & Industrial Grade Raman Probes
• Raman Cuvette Holder
• Raman Liquid Sample Flow Cells

Glacier™ X Preconfigured Spectrometer for Fluorescence Applications

TE Cooled CCD Array Spectrometer for Fluorescence Spectroscopy

The Glacier™ X series is a high performance, Thermoelectric Cooled (TEC) linear CCD array spectrometer solution. Equipped with 2048 elements, built-in 16-bit digitizer, and high-speed USB 2.0 interface, this TE Cooled spectrometer will continuously deliver optimized high throughput results.
The Glacier™ X is the smallest TE cooled spectrometer on the market and is ideal for low light level applications such as fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy. B&W Tek’s proprietary TE Cooling technology allows the signal to be integrated for sufficient time to accumulate measurable signals for detection, without being saturated with dark noise. The result is a far superior signal-to-noise ratio for long integration times.
For Fluorescence, the Glacier™ X is configured with a 100 micron slit, 350nm – 1050nm wavelength range, and cylindrical lens, which provides up to a 3x boost in sensitivity.

Features:

• High Dynamic Range
• Reduced Dark Noise
• Superior Long-term Stability
• 350nm - 1050nm Spectral Range
• 4.1nm Spectral Resolution (FWHM)

Accessories:

• Fiber Optic Patch Cords
• Light Sources
• Cuvette Holder
• Inline Filter Holder

Features:

• 3.0cm^-1 - 4.5cm^-1 Resolution*
• 0cm^-1 up to 4000cm^-1 Raman Shift*
• Fast F/2 Spectrograph
• 14°C TE Cooled Detector
• 16-bit Digitizer
• OEM Building Block

Accessories:

• Lab Grade Probe
• Industrial Grade Probe
• 532nm Laser
• 785nm Laser

Cypher™ H

Fiber Coupled UV - NIR Enhanced PDA Array Spectrometer
(185nm-1050nm), Non-cooled, UV - NIR

The Cypher™ H is a high performance linear PDA spectrometer with high speed plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface, 512 or 1024 element linear PDA array, optimized high throughput spectrograph, 16-bit built-in digitizer, and fiber coupled input capability.
The PDA offers high dynamic range, high signal-to-noise ratio and enhanced UV and NIR sensitivity; making it ideal for the detection of small changes in light intensity at high light levels. With its Concave Holographic grating, the Cypher™ H offers excellent efficiency, wavelength coverage from UV to NIR, and spectral resolution of 2.6nm or higher. Flexible custom configurations are also available.

Features:

• Enhanced QE in NIR
• High UV Response As Low As 185nm
• High Dynamic Range
• 512 or 1024 Element Linear PDA Array

Prime™ X

Fiber Coupled Back-thinned CCD Array Spectrometer
(200nm-1050nm), TE Cooled, UV - NIR

The Prime™ X is a high performance linearly summed spectrometer featuring a high sensitivity -10°C TE Cooled Backthinned 512 x 58 CCD array. A 1024 x 58 CCD array is also available for increased range and resolution. Both spectrometers have fiber-coupled input, built-in 16-bit digitizer, external trigger and high speed USB 2.0 interface.
With its high dynamic range and high signal-to-noise ratio, low dark counts and long term operational stability, this model will meet your UV to NIR application needs.
Flexible custom configurations and application support are available for OEM applications.

Features:

• Over 90% Peak QE
• Over 60% QE at 200nm
• High UV, Vis, and NIR Response
• 512 or 1024 Elements
• -10°C TE Cooled
• Optional Shutter Available

Sol™ 1.7

900 - 1700nm NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 1.7 products are high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometers, featuring 256, 512 (standard), and 1024 pixels and TE Cooling down to -10oC, all while providing high throughput and large dynamic range.
Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, a built-in 16-bit digitizer, and is USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible. With our spectral acquisition software you can select between high sensitivity and high dynamic range mode within your pre-configured spectral range. Customized spectral resolution and application support are available.

Features:

• 900nm - 1700nm Spectral Range
• Resolution as fine as 0.2nm
• Built-in 16-bit Digitizer
• -10°C Thermoelectric Cooling
• Two Gain Modes for Specific Application Needs

Sol™ 2.2

900 - 2200nm NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 2.2 products are high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometers, featuring 512 (standard) and 1024 pixels with TE Cooling down to -15°C, all while providing high throughput and large dynamic range.
Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, a built-in 16-bit digitizer, and is USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible. Using the included software, the user can choose between high sensitivity and high dynamic range mode. Flexible custom configurations and application support are available for OEM applications.

Features:

• 900nm - 2200nm Spectral Range
• Resolution as fine as 2.5nm
• Built-in 16-bit Digitizer
• -15°C Thermoelectric Cooling
• Two Gain Modes for Specific Application Needs

Sol™ 2.2A

900 - 2200nm NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 2.2A is a high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometers featuring 256 pixels and providing high throughput and large dynamic range with TE Cooling down to -15°C via a built-in 3-Stage Cooler.
Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible, and a built-in autozero function which automatically reduces dark current and dark non-uniformity resulting in an increased signal-to-noise ratio.
Software control allows the user to choose from four types of operation modes: Maximum Dynamic, High Dynamic, High Sensitivity, and Maximum Sensitivity. Customized spectral resolution and application support are also available.

Features:

• 900nm - 2200nm Spectral Range
• Resolution as fine as 12.0nm
• -15°C Thermoelectric Cooling
• Built-in Autozero (Noise Level Reduction)
• Four Sensitivity & Dynamic Range Modes for Specific Application Needs

Sol™ 2.6

1550nm - 2550nm* NIR TE Cooled InGaAs Array Spectrometer

The Sol™ 2.6 is a high performance linear InGaAs array spectrometer featuring 256 pixels and providing high throughput and large dynamic range with TE Cooling down to -15°C via a builtin 3-Stage Cooler.
Each spectrometer features an SMA 905 fiber optic input, built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 plug-and-play compatible, and a built-in autozero function which automatically reduces dark current and dark non-uniformity resulting in an increased signal-to-noise ratio.
Software control allows the user to choose from four types of operation modes: Maximum Dynamic, High Dynamic, High Sensitivity, and Maximum Sensitivity. Customized spectral resolution and application support are also available.

*Custom Ranges Available

Features:

• 1550nm - 2550nm* Spectral Range
• Built-in Autozero (Noise Level Reduction)
• Built-in 16-bit Digitizer
• Low Dark Noise and High Sensitivity
• Four Sensitivity & Dynamic Range Modes for Specific Application Needs