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AvaLight-CAL(-Mini) Spectral Calibration Light Source
HgAr, Ne, Ar, Zn, Cd Versions; 202.5-1704 nm; Optical Power 1.6 µW; Connector SMA-905; Power Supply 12 VDC, 260 mA, 85-240 VAC, 1.0 A
The AvaLight-CAL-xxx is a spectral calibration lamp, available in Mercury-Argon (253.6 to 922.5 nm), Neon (337 to 1084.5 nm), Argon (696.5 to 1704 nm) Zinc (202.5 to 636.2 nm) and Cadmium (214.4 to 643.8 nm) versions. The major lines including their relative intensity and structures are shown in the downloadable datasheet.
The standard SMA-905 connector supplies an easy connection between the lamp and optical fibers, making the AvaLight-CAL-xxx a low-cost wavelength calibration system for any fiber-optic spectrometer. AvaSoft-Full spectroscopy software includes an automatic recalibration procedure.
The AvaLight-CAL-Mini, AvaLight-CAL-AR-Mini, AvaLight-CAL-Neon-Mini all come in the Mini-housing and are equipped with a connector at the rear enabling to switch the unit on/off remotely with a TTL signal. AvaLight-CAL light sources can also be delivered in rack-mountable version, to be integrated in Avantes 19” Rack-mount or the 9.5” desktop housing.
Key Features:
Calibration Light Source
Available in a Variety of Wavelength Ranges (UV to NIR): 253.6 to 922.5 nm (HgAr), 337 to 966 nm (Ne), 950 to 1704 nm (Ar), 202.5 to 636.2 nm (Zn), 214.4 to 634.8 nm (Cd)
Optical Power (in 600 µm Fiber): 1.6 µW
Connector: SMA-905
Warm-up Time: 1, <10 min
Lamp Lifetime: 1000, 5000 h
Power Supply: 12 VDC, 260 mA, 85 to 240 VAC, 1.0 A
Dimensions: 150 x 78 x 37, 175 x 110 x 44 mm
Applications: Wavelength Calibration of Fiber Optic Spectrometers
Product number:
SW11392
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-D(H)-S Deuterium-Halogen Light Sources
175-2500 nm; Drift <±0.1, <±0.5%/h; Optical Power 11-354 µW; Halogen Lamp Colour Temperature 3,000 K; Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
In need of more power than the AvaLight-DHc? The AvaLight-DH-S is Avantes’ most powerful deuterium-halogen source. Like the DHc, the DH-S is also a combined deuterium and halogen light source, capable of transmitting light in the UV/VIS/NIR-range, but has 35 times more halogen output and up to 300 times more deuterium power.
The source has a prominent 656 nm deuterium peak which can limit dynamic range (see Avalight-DH-S-BAL as an alternative). It includes a focusing lens assembly, to fully utilize the possibilities and size of your fiber.
The AvaLight-D-S is a deuterium light source only, making it a great option for measurements in the UV range, 190 to 400 nm. The AvaLight-D-S-DUV version starts even lower at 175 nm, for your deep-UV experiments. This version also offers twice the intensity at 200 nm.
The output of the AvaLight-D(H)-S light source is optimized for fibers or bundles up to 600 µm. For larger fibers, the focal point is manually adjustable to optimize the light coupling into your fiber. The AvaLight-D(H)-S also features an integrated TTL-shutter and filter holder for filters of up to 50 x 50 x 5.0 mm.
Key Features:
Combined Deuterium-Halogen Light Source
UV-VIS-NIR Range
Deep-UV Option
High Optical Power
Integrated TTL-Shutter
Wavelength Range: 175 to 2500 nm
Warm-up Time: 20, 30 min
Lamp Power: 5, 78 W
Maximum Drift: ±0.1, ±0.5%/h
Noise (AU): 2x10-5, 10-4
Colour Temperature (Halogen Lamp): 3,000 K
Optical Power: 11, 43 µW (200 µm Fiber), 72, 239 µW (600 µm Fiber), 206, 354 µW (1000 µm Fiber)
Lamp Lifetime: 1000, 2000 h
Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 315 x 165 x 140 mm
Applications: Spectroscopy and Measurements in the Deep-UV/UV/VIS/NIR Range
Product number:
SW11389
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-DH-CAL Calibrated Light Sources
200-1099 nm; Calibration Repeatability ±1.0%; Calibration Relative Uncertainty ±9%-±10%; Bulb Output 5, 80 µW cm-2 nm-1; Power Supply 100-240 VAC
Calibrating your spectrometer has never been easier: Avantes’ AvaLight-DH-CAL series are NIST-traceable, calibrated light sources to measure absolute spectral intensity with.
For calibrations in the ultraviolet (UV) and visible (VIS) range (200 to 1099 nm), the AvaLight-DH-CAL is the best solution. This source can be used with all AvaSpec spectrometers to calibrate for absolute spectral intensity. It is supplied with a built-in diffuser, a cosine corrector (CC-VIS/NIR) with SMA adapter and a CD-ROM containing the calibration files in ASCII format.
Two calibration files are included: one for irradiance calibration over the full range (200 to 1099 nm) and one over the visible and near infrared range (350 to 1099 nm). For the first file, both the deuterium and the halogen bulb should be used during calibration. The second file is to be used with only the halogen light. The halogen-only spectrum provides a smoother black-body calibration spectrum for the longer wavelengths. The calibration files can be imported in the AvaSoft-IRRAD application software for intensity calibration, which turns your spectrometer into a spectroradiometer.
For a more balanced spectrum across the 200 to 1100 nm range, Avantes offers the AvaLight-DH-BAL-CAL light source. For ultraviolet range calibration only (200 to 400 nm), the AvaLight-D-CAL is the right choice.
The AvaLight-DH-CAL-ISPxx is a special version of these calibrated light sources, meant to facilitate coupling of the AvaSphere-xx-IRRAD integrating spheres (xx is 30, 50 or 80) to the light source. The AvaLight-DH-CAL, AvaLight-DH-BAL-CAL and AvaLight-D-BAL-CAL all include a power supply.
Key Features:
Flexible Calibration
Ultraviolet (UV) and Visible (VIS) Range
Built-in Diffuser and Cosine Corrector
Calibration Use: Irradiance µW cm-2 nm-1
Calibrated Surface: CC-UV/VIS or AvaSphere
Wavelength Range: 200 to 1099 nm
Calibration Repeatability: ±1.0%
Calibration Relative Uncertainty to NIST Standard: ±10% (200 to 240 nm), ±9% (240 to 350 nm), ±10% (350 to 400 nm), ±9.5% (400 to 1100 nm)
Calibration Valid for 60 h
Warm-up Time: ca. 30 min
Bulb Output: 80 µW cm-2 nm-1 (@215 nm), 5 µW cm-2 nm-1 (@800 nm)
Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC
Dimensions: 315 x 165 x 140 mm
Applications: Calibration of Spectrometers in UV or VIS Wavelength Range; Measuring Absolute Spectral Intensity
Product number:
SW11398
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-DH-S-BAL Deuterium-Halogen Light Source
Balanced Power; 200-2500 nm; Drift <±0.1, <±0.5%/h; Optical Power 6-448 µW; Halogen Lamp Colour Temperature 3,000 K; Power Supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Avantes’ AvaLight-DH-S is a powerful light source, but, like any unbalanced deuterium-halogen source, it does have a very dominant alpha peak at 656 nm. This is why Avantes developed the DH-S-BAL, in which this peak is drastically reduced by a dichroic filter. This means less power, but an increase in the dynamic range of a factor 20.
The light source delivers a continuous spectrum with high efficiency. The highest stability is in the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) range, from 200 to 2500 nm. An integrated TTL-shutter and filter holder for filters of up to 50 x 50 x 5.0 mm are included. The filter holder can be easily replaced by a direct-attach cuvette holder CUV-DA-DHS, useful for fluorescence or absorbance measurements.
The TTL-shutter can be controlled from any AvaSpec spectrometer, which means the auto-save-dark option in AvaSoft software can be used. Connection to the fiber is done through an SMA-905 connector, which features an adjustable focusing lens assembly. This ensures you have the maximum possible power into your fiber. For all deuterium light sources, solarization resistant fibers (-SR) are recommended. The output of the AvaLight-DH-S-BAL is optimized for fibers or bundles up to 1500 µm.
Key Features:
Balanced Power Light Source
Combined Deuterium-Halogen Light Source
Wide Wavelength Spectrum in the UV-VIS-NIR Range: 200 to 2500 nm
Integrated TTL Shutter
High Efficiency
Increased Dynamic Range
Warm-up Time: 20, 30 min
Lamp Power: 5, 78 W
Maximum Drift: ±0.1, ±0.5%/h
Noise (AU): 2x10-5, 10-4
Colour Temperature (Halogen Lamp): 3,000 K
Optical Power: 6, 17 µW (200 µm Fiber), 33, 160 µW (600 µm Fiber), 90, 448 µW (1000 µm Fiber)
Lamp Lifetime: 1000, 2000 h
Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 315 x 165 x 140 mm
Applications: Spectroscopy and Measurements With Balanced Optical Power in the UV/VIS/NIR Range
Product number:
SW11390
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-DHc Full Range Light Source
Deuterium-Halogen; 200-2500 nm; Stability <1 mAU; Drift <0.25%/h; Optical Power 0.2, 7 µW; Power Supply 12 VDC, 450 mA
Get the best of two worlds with Avantes’ AvaLight-DHc full range light source. It has both a deuterium light source and a halogen light source, providing you with adequate light between 200 and 2500 nm for nearly all absorbance chemistry applications. Deuterium emits light between 200 and 550 nm, whereas halogen emits light of up to 2500 nm.
Coupling to the rest of your spectroscopy system is easy with the SMA connector. This light source is recommended in settings with large fiber cables or direct-attachment to a cuvette holder such as the CUV-DA, due to its relatively low output energy. The integrated TTL-shutter makes saving a dark measurement very simple in combination with AvaSoft (extra IC-DB26-2 needed).
Optionally, the AvaLight-DHc is available in a rack-mountable version, to be used in the 19” rack or the 9.5” desktop system. A direct-attach cuvette holder CUV-DA is available for fluorescence or absorbance measurements.
Key Features:
Combined Deuterium-Halogen Light Source
Integrated TTL-Shutter
Wavelength Range: 200 to 2500 nm
Stability: <1 mAU
Warm-up Time: 1, 8 min
Drift: <0.25%/h
Optical Power (in 600 µm Fiber): 0.2, 7 µW
Lamp Lifetime: 1000, 2000 h
Temperature Range: 5 to 35 °C
Power Supply: 12 VDC, 450 mA
Dimensions: 175 x 110 x 44 mm
Applications: Nearly All Absorbance Chemistry Applications
Product number:
SW11383
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-HAL-CAL-Mini Calibrated Light Sources
350-2500 nm; Calibration Repeatability ±0.5%; Calibration Relative Uncertainty ±3.5%, ±5.0%; Bulb Output 170 µW cm-2 nm-1; Power Supply 12 VDC, 2.08 A
Calibrating your spectrometer has never been easier: Avantes’ AvaLight-HAL-CAL-Mini series are NIST-traceable, calibrated light sources to measure absolute spectral intensity with.
AvaLight-HAL-CAL-Mini series are compact, affordable light sources. The devices are calibrated for the visible (VIS) range (350 to 1095 nm). Optionally, an extended calibration for the near-infrared (NIR) spectral range (1100 to 2500 nm) can be ordered. AvaLight-HAL-CAL light sources have a built-in diffuser, a cosine corrector with SMA adapter and come with a calibration file in ASCII format. Calibration can be done using the AvaSoft software.
The AvaLight-HAL-CAL-ISPxx-Mini is a special version of the Avalight-HAL-CAL-Mini, which enables coupling any of Avantes’ AvaSphere-xx-IRRAD integrating spheres (xx = 30, 50 or 80) to the light source for calibration. This source is supplied with a special bottom plate to stabilize the AvaSphere.
Avalight-HAL-CAL-Mini and Avalight-HAL-CAL-ISPxx-Mini calibrated light sources include a power supply.
Key Features:
Field Calibration
Visible (VIS) and optional Near-Infrared (NIR) Range
Built-in Diffuser
Versatile
Calibration Use: Irradiance µW cm-2 nm-1
Calibrated Surface: CC-VIS/NIR or AvaSphere
Wavelength Range: 350 to 1095 nm; 1100 to 2500 nm
Calibration Repeatability: ±0.5%
Calibration Relative Uncertainty to NIST Standard: ±5.0% (350 to 1100 nm), ±3.5% (1100 to 1950 nm), ±5.0% (1950 to 2500 nm)
Calibration Valid for 60 h
Warm-up Time: ca. 15 min
Bulb Output: 170 µW cm-2 nm-1 (@800 nm)
Power Supply: 12 VDC, 2.08 A
Dimensions: 150 x 78 x 37 mm
Applications: Calibration of Spectrometers in VIS or NIR Wavelength Range; Measuring Absolute Spectral Intensity
Product number:
SW11396
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini Halogen Light Source
Halogen; 360-2500 nm; Stability <0.1%/°C; Colour Temperature 2,700-3,000 K; Optical Power 0.5-14 mW; Power Supply 12 VDC, 2.08 A
From visible light to near infrared, that’s where Avantes’ AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini halogen light source works best. It’s a compact, stabilized halogen light source with adjustable focusing of the fiber connection, maximizing output power at the desired wavelength. The light source also has adjustable output power to provide extra power or longer bulb life.
A filter-slot mounted on the front of the AvaLight-HAL-Mini accepts 1” round or 2” x 2” square filters, to block specific ranges of wavelengths or instantly lower the intensity. The adjustable focus on the AvaLight-HAL-Mini helps you getting the most out of your light source: it makes sure all possible power is transmitted through your optical fiber. Bulb replacement is easy and can be done in a matter of minutes.
The lamp’s optical output can be controlled through a dongle at the rear or from your computer. At low setting, the lamp has a colour temperature of 2,700 K but provides over 13,000 hours of lifetime. The standard or medium setting changes the colour temperature to 2,850 K and provides 50% more power with a bulb lifetime of 4,000 hours. The high-power setting gives a colour temperature of 3,000 K, doubles power compared to the long-life setting and gives you up to 1,000 hours of lifetime.
The AvaLight-HAL-S-Mini features an internal TTL-shutter, controllable from your AvaSpec spectrometer. This gives you the ability to use the auto-save dark option in AvaSoft spectroscopy software. Optionally a combined direct-attach cuvette holder and attenuator is available(CUV-ATT-DA-HAL). for attenuation one can use the Inline Filter Holder (FH-INL) or the Inline attenuator (ATT-INL).
Key Features:
Wavelength Range: 360 to 2500 nm
Stability: <0.1%/°C
Time to Stabilize (Warm-up Time): <10 min
Bulb Life: 1,000 to 13,000 h, Depending on Setting
Optical Power: 0.5 to 0.7 mW (200 µm Fiber), 3.2 to 6 mW (600 µm Fiber), 7 to 14 mW (1000 µm Fiber), Depending on Setting
Bulb Colour Temperature: 2,700 to 3,000 K, Depending on Setting
Temperature Range: 0 to 55 °C
Power Supply: 12 VDC, 2.08 A
Dimensions: 150 x 78 x 37 mm
Applications: Spectroscopy With Visible Light (VIS) to Near Infrared (NIR)
Product number:
SW11384
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-HPLED Light Sources for Fluorescence Applications
High Power; 385-625 nm; FWHM 15-35 nm; Optical Power 3.4 mW; Connector SMA-905; Power Supply 5 VDC, 500 mA
Avantes’ Avalight-HPLED series are compact light sources meant for fluorescence applications. This high-power version was made for more demanding applications compared to Avantes’ regular AvaLight-LED light sources.
AvaLight-HPLED light sources produce continuous or pulsed spectral output at different wavelengths. All sources have an SMA-905 connector to connect fiber optics and come with a 5 VDC/1.6 A power supply. These high-power LED light sources can be used as a DC source or pulsed with a programmable pulse width modulation (PWM), supplied by an AvaSpec-USB2 or EVO spectrometer (IC-DB26-2 cable needed).
Key Features:
Compact
High Power Levels
Fluorescence Excitation
Several Excitation Wavelengths
Wavelength Range: 385 to 625 nm
FWHM: 15, 25, 35 nm
Optical Power (in 600 µm Fiber): 3.4 mW
Connector: SMA-905
Power Supply: 5 VDC, 500 mA
Dimensions: 150 x 78 x 37 mm
Applications: Fluorescence Applications; Fluorescence Excitation
Product number:
SW11394
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-LED Light Sources for Fluorescence Applications
355-780 nm; FWHM 11-30 nm; Optical Power 10, 25 µW; Connector SMA-905; Power Supply 12 VDC, 40 mA
Avantes’ Avalight-LED is a compact light source meant for fluorescence applications. It produces continuous or pulsed spectral output at different wavelengths. Some standard excitation wavelengths are shown in the downloadable datasheet, but other wavelengths are available upon request. The sources have an SMA-905 connector to couple to fiber optics.
The AvaLight-LED can be used as a DC source or pulsed with a programmable pulse width modulation (PWM), supplied by an AvaSpec-USB2 spectrometer (IC-DB26-2 cable needed).
The CUV-DA is a cuvette cell holder that has an integrated LED for direct illumination of the cell. This provides greater excitation energy for fluorophores with low quantum efficiency. Other accessories include the CUV-FL and CUV-ALL cuvette holders and the FCR-UV fluorescence probes.
Key Features:
Low-cost Fluorescence Excitation
Compact
Flexible Excitation Wavelength
Wavelength Range: 355 to 780 nm
FWHM: 11, 15, 30 nm
Optical Power (in 600 µm Fiber): 10, 25 µW
Connector: SMA-905
Power Supply: 12 VDC, 40 mA
Dimensions: 175 x 110 x 44 mm
Applications: Fluorescence Applications; Fluorescence Excitation
Product number:
SW11393
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-XE Pulsed Xenon Light Source
200-1000 nm; Total Average Optical Power 66 mW; Optical Power per Pulse 0.66-7.4 µJ; Pulse Duration 5 µs; Pulse Delay 6 µs; Max. Pulse Rate 100 Hz; Power Supply 12 VDC, 550 mA
Avantes’ AvaLight-XE is a pulsed xenon light source, perfect for ultraviolet applications like fluorescence. When connected to your AvaSpec spectrometer through the IC-DB26-2 cable (sold separately), the flashes are synchronized with the data collected by the spectrometer. The number of flashes per scan can be selected in AvaSoft.
With a special deep-ultraviolet (DUV) bulb, the AvaLight-XE can be used for deep-ultraviolet applications (below 200 nm). A special direct-attach cuvette holder is available for your fluorescence applications. For transmission measurements, the Avalight-XE can be used in conjunction with the CUV-ATT-DA which has an iris attenuator to limit the light output and to avoid saturation.
Key Features:
Pulsed Xenon Light Source
Perfect for Fluorescence
Cuvette Holder Available
Long Lifetime
Wavelength Range: 200 to 1000 nm
Total Optical Power: 39 µJ per Pulse, 66 mW Average
Optical Power per Pulse: 0.66 µJ (200 µm Fiber), 3.2 µJ (600 µm Fiber), 7.4 µJ (1000 µm Fiber)
Average Optical Power: 20 µJ (200 µm Fiber), 320 µJ (600 µm Fiber), 744 µJ (1000 µm Fiber)
Pulse Duration: 5 µs (@ 1/3 Height)
Pulse Delay: 6 µs
Maximum Pulse Rate: 100 Hz
Bulb Lifetime: min 109 Pulses
Power Supply: 12 VDC, 550 mA
Dimensions: 175 x 110 x 44 mm
Applications: Spectroscopy in the Ultraviolet (UV) and Deep-Ultraviolet (DUV) Ranges; Flourescence; Transmission Measurements
Product number:
SW11391
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaLight-XE-HP Pulsed Xenon Light Source
High Power; 200-1000 nm; Optical Power per Flash 6 W; Max. Pulse Rate 150 Hz; Connector SMA-905; Power Supply 11-28 VDC, 2.08 A
Avantes’ AvaLight-XE-HP is a pulsed xenon light source, perfect for ultraviolet (UV) applications such as fluorescence. This high-power light source comes in a compact housing, which makes it very well-suited for integration into a customer's existing systems. Compared to the AvaLight-XE pulsed xenon light source, the XE-HP provides significantly more power.
When connected to your AvaSpec spectrometer through the Y cable, the flashes are synchronized with the data collected by the spectrometer. The number of flashes per scan can be selected in AvaSoft.
Key Features:
High Optical Power: ≤6 W/39 mJ per Flash
Pulsed Light Source
Perfect for Fluorescence
Spectral Output: 200 to 1000 nm
Maximum Pulse Rate: 150 Hz
Long Lifetime: >109 Flashes
Connector: SMA-905
Power Supply: 11 to 28 VDC, 2.08 A
Dimensions: 98 x 44 x 35 mm
Applications: Ultraviolet (UV) Applications; Fluorescence
Product number:
SW11395
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaSpec CompactLine Spectrometers
UV-NIR; 200-1750 nm; Resolution 0.05-50.0 nm; Sensitivity 38,000-665,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time; CMOS or InGaAs Array Detector; Interface USB 2.0; 95x68x20 mm
Miniature spectroscopy redefined – that's what Avantes considers the CompactLine series spectrometers. The new generation, Avantes’ AvaSpec-Mini MK-II series (AvaSpec-Mini2048CL and AvaSpec-Mini4096CL) is definitely one of the smallest types of spectrometers on the market today.
In cases where size matters, the AvaSpec CompactLine family offers spectrometers with the smallest form factor – only the size of a deck of cards. This enables easier integration of Avantes’ spectrometers into machines and handheld devices.
Squeezing down the size hardly compromises the performance of the instruments but limits the customer a bit in the number of possible configurations. This instrument with excellent temperature and wavelength stability is easy to take anywhere you like and very well suited for handheld applications.
The AvaSpec-Mini-CL series with CMOS detectors and advanced electronics and communications can be equipped with a 2048-pixel CMOS detector (AvaSpec-Mini2048CL) or Avantes’ first-to-the-market 4096-pixel array (AvaSpec-Mini4096CL). And the AvaSpec-Mini-NIR is a compact near-infrared spectrometer with InGaAs detector, based on Avantes’ popular AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7-EVO NIRLine series spectrometer.
Enjoy the speed and enhanced native UV/NIR response of CMOS with an incredible resolution of up to 0.09 nm unavailable anywhere else. The low stray light design allows stray light levels from as low as 0.2% and the fast response time boasts data transfer speeds as fast as 4.6 ms/scan and integration times ranging from 30 to 50 s.
Customization is possible when adequate volumes are needed. This makes the CompactLine especially suited for OEM users wanting to integrate a spectrometer into their own devices. To learn more about all the available options and to find the perfect setup that matches your needs, please contact AMS Technologies to discuss your wishes with our sales engineers. The possibilities are virtually endless!
For customers with urgent needs and general flexibility in their specifications, Avantes keeps a variety of preconfigured AvaSpec-Mini-CL series CompactLine spectrometers in stock so they are readily available within a significantly decreased shipping time. All preconfigured spectrometers are available at discount pricing (as opposed to custom models) and include an upgrade to AvaSoft-Full.
Available preconfigured models are:
AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-U25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN1200-0.25 (200 to 450 nm), DCL200, 25 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-V25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN600-0.50 (350 to 885 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 25 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-I25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN600-1.00 (600 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSF600, 25 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-UVI25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.3 (200 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC-UA, 25 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini2048CL-VI25: 2048 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.50 (360 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 25 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-U10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN1800-0.25 (200 to 365 nm), DCL200, 10 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-V10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN600-0.50 (350 to 885 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 10 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-I10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN600-1.00 (600 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSF600, 10 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-UVI10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.3 (200 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC-UA, 10 µm Slit
AvaSpec-Mini4096CL-VI10: 4096 Pixels, Grating-MN300-0.50 (360 to 1100 nm), DCL200, OSC, OSF305, 10 µm Slit
Key Features:
Optical Bench: Symmetrical Czerny-Turner, 75 mm Focal Length
Available Gratings: 300 to 3600 lines/mm
Available Slit Sizes: 10 to 500 µm
Wavelength Range: 200 to 1750 nm
Resolution: 0.05 to 50 nm, Depending on Configuration
Stray Light: 0.2% to 1%
Sensitivity: 38,000 to 665,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time
Detector: CMOS Linear Array, 2048 or 4096 Pixels; InGaAs Array, 256 Pixels (AvaSpec-Mini-NIR)
Signal/Noise: 300:1 to 5000:1
A/D Converter: 16 Bit, 500 kHz or 6 MHz
Integration Time: 10 µs to 50 s
Interface: USB 2.0
Sample Speed With Store to RAM or On-board Averaging: 0.53 to 6.5 ms per Scan
Data Transfer Speed: 1.2 to 8.9 ms/Scan
Dimensions: 95 x 68 x 20 mm
Applications: Handheld Instruments; Integration into OEM Machines and Handheld Devices; Food Analysis, Recycling
Product number:
SW11399
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaSpec NIRLine Spectrometers
NIR; 900-2500 nm; Resolution 1.7-85 nm; Sensitivity 26,600-8,200,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time; InGaAs Linear Array Detector; Interface USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet; 95x68x20-185x160x 184 mm
Instruments in Avantes’ AvaSpec NIRLine are high-performance, near-infrared spectrometers that are optimized for the demands of measuring long wavelengths. This line provides leading-edge performance for dispersive NIR instruments with toroidal focusing mirrors and dynamic dark correction for enhanced stability.
The NIRLine series is comprised of both thermoelectrically cooled and uncooled instruments. The AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7 features an uncooled 256 or 512 pixel InGaAs detector. All other instruments in the NIRLine have thermoelectric, Peltier-cooled InGaAs detectors which support cooling down to -25 °C against ambient.
The AvaSpec NIRLine instruments are fully compatible with Avantes’ AvaSpec StarLine and AvaSpec SensLine spectrometers. Instruments in the NIRLine are available as lab instruments or OEM modules for integration into customers' existing systems.
Avaspec NIRLine spectrometers are available with a number of premium options such as irradiance/intensity calibration and non-linearity calibration. Selected models feature the high-sensitivity/low-noise setting: an easy choice between the highest possible sensitivity and the lowest possible noise, right from the AvaSoft 8 software.
To learn more about all the available options and to find the perfect setup that matches your needs, please contact AMS Technologies to discuss your wishes with our sales engineers. The possibilities are virtually endless!
For measurements in the near-infrared range up to 1.7 µm, Avantes offers the AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7-EVO series of affordable, uncooled spectrometers with trusted 256 or 512 pixel InGaAs array detectors. These instruments are USB powered and available with a choice of four gratings and replaceable slit options to match the bandwidth and requirements fitting your application. They feature a sample speed of only 0.53 ms/scan and integration times as fast as 10 µs. For applications where resolution is key, or more datapoints for modelling are required, the 512 pixel detector will be the best choice.
If you require optimal noise conditions, even at longer integration times, the cooled versions AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7-HSC-EVO are the right choice. Both cooled spectrometers offer the high-sensitivity 100 mm optical bench (HSC) with the next generation of electronics and feature high sample speed and integration times as fast as 20 μs.
Did you know the AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7 has a little brother? The AvaSpec-Mini-NIR spectrometer uses the same detector as its bigger counterpart, but in a much smaller package. Like Avantes’ other CompactLine spectrometers, this device is only the size of a deck of cards and USB powered, which makes it easy to integrate into other devices, including but not limited to OEM handheld applications. Since the AvaSpec-Mini-NIR has no moving parts, it is very robust and can be used in virtually any environment!
The AvaSpec-NIR256/512-2.5-HSC-EVO series of TEC-cooled NIR spectrometers with replaceable slit are based on a 100 mm optical bench with a numerical aperture (NA) of 0.13, offering optimal balance between resolution and sensitivity. The 2.5-HSC-EVO series feature 256 or 512 pixel InGaAs detectors for wavelengths up to 2,5 µm and are available in multiple configurations. For applications where resolution is key, or more data points for modelling are required, the 512-pixel detector will be the best choice. A range of gratings are available, making it possible to tailor the instruments for optimal performance in your application.
In addition to the InGaAs based NIRLine spectrometers, Avantes offers a variety of instruments in the SensLine product family that are ideally suited for the near-infrared (NIR) wavelength region between 800 and 1160 nm – like the AvaSpec-ULS2048XL-EVO , the the AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO or the AvaSpec-ULS2048x16 . These high-sensitivity, low-noise spectrometers employ high quantum efficiency, back-thinned CCD detectors with excellent IR response, offering a more budget-friendly solution for this wavelength range in comparison to the InGaAs array instruments in the NIRline.
Avantes offers a wide range of cables to connect your AvaSpec spectrometer to an AvaLight series light source or one of Avantes’ many accessories like fiber optic switches, AvaTrigger, etc.
Key Features:
Optical Bench: Symmetrical Czerny-Turner With 50/75/100 mm Focal Length
Available Gratings: 75 to 600 lines/mm
Available Slit Sizes: 25 to 500 µm
Wavelength Range: 900 to 2500 nm
Resolution: 1.7 to 85 nm, Depending on Configuration
Stray Light: ≤1%, Depending on Grating
Sensitivity: 26,600 to 8,200,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time
Detector: InGaAs Linear Array 256 to 512 Pixels, TE Cooled (Except AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7)
Signal/Noise: 1800:1 to 5000:1
A/D Converter: 16 Bit, 500 kHz to 1.2 MHz
Integration Time: 10 µs to 20 s
Interface: USB 3.0 High Speed, USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet
Sample Speed With Store to RAM or On-board Averaging: 0.13 to 0.54 ms per Scan
Data Transfer Speed: 0.4 to 1.2 ms/Scan (USB)
Dimensions: 95 x 68 x 20, 185 x 84 x 185, 185 x 145 x 185, 185 x 160 x 184 mm
Applications: Moisture Content Measurement of Liquids, Solids and Powders for In-line and Quality Control Purposes; Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement of Volatile Organics Such as Ethanol and Methanol; Plastic Characterization and Material Identification; Irradiance Measurements Such as Solar Monitoring; Qualitative Measurements of Feed and Food; Wheat, Grain and Fertilizer Analysis; Dairy Industry; Recycling; Medical; Process Monitoring
Product number:
SW11401
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaSpec SensLine Spectrometers
UV-NIR; 200-1160 nm; Resolution 0.06-20.0 nm; Sensitivity 250,000-1,200,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time; CCD Array Detector; Interface USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232; 175x110x44-250x179x144 mm
The AvaSpec SensLine series of spectrometers is Avantes’ response to customers who require higher performance for demanding spectroscopy applications such as fluorescence, luminescence and Raman. The AvaSpec SensLine series includes several high-sensitivity, low-noise spectrometers.
A number of these instruments feature back-thinned detector technology, of which some are Avantes’ high-performance, thermoelectrically cooled detectors. The other models feature standard CCDs, upgraded to high-performing instruments as a result of Avantes' unique detector cooling technology.
The back-thinned CCD detectors featured in the SensLine product family are high quantum efficiency detectors with excellent response in the ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) range from 200 to 1160 nm.
All AvaSpec SensLine instruments are fully integrated with Avantes' modular platform, allowing them to function as both stand-alone and multi-channel instruments. These products are fully compatible with other AvaSpec instruments from Avantes’ StarLine and NIRLine product families. Every instrument in the AvaSpec SensLine series is available as a lab instrument or an OEM module for integration into customers' existing systems.
Avantes' innovative ultra-low stray light (ULS), revolutionary high-sensitivity (HS) and the optimal compromise (HSC) optical benches are the core optical technologies in the AvaSpec SensLine. These highly stable optical benches combined with Avantes’ high-performance circuit boards deliver high-performing instruments at affordable prices.
To learn more about all the available options and to find the perfect setup that matches your needs, please contact AMS Technologies to discuss your wishes with our sales engineers. The possibilities are virtually endless!
The AvaSpec-HERO is built around Avantes’ High-Sensitivity, Compact (HSC), 100 mm optical bench offering a NA of 0.13 and a cooled, back-thinned detector (1024 x 58 pixels). Suitable for use with replaceable slits, this excellent instrument provides the ideal balance between sensitivity and resolution and the capability of using longer integration times in low-light applications, yet ensuring perfect signal-to-noise performance, transferred by the latest communication standards.
With its standard, uncooled, 2048 x 64 pixel, back-thinned detector, the AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO spectrometer is perfect for less demanding applications in the UV and NIR range that require integration times lower than 2 s. This spectrometer comes with a wide range of slit sizes and gratings and can be configured with SMA or FC/PC fiber optic entrance connectors.
With its back-thinned, 2048 x 64 pixel detector with good sensitivity in the UV and IR region, the AvaSpec-ULS2048x64TEC-EVO enables catching as many photons as possible while the integrated TEC cooling allows long integration times (up to 120 s) with low noise levels. These features make this instrument ideally suited for measuring low-light applications, such as fluorescence or low-light Raman measurements.
For high-sensitivity applications where high resolution is not of paramount concern, the AvaSpec-HS2048XL-EVO is an exceptional instrument. Featuring Avantes’ HS optical bench, which has a full 0.22 numerical aperture for superior throughput, this spectrometer has a 14 x 500 µm back-thinned CCD detector with 2048 pixels.
The AvaSpec-ULS2048XL-EVO spectrometer combines exceptional quantum efficiency with high-speed communication. Unlike many back-thinned CCD spectrometers with two-dimensional arrays, the ULS2048XL-EVO has large monolithic pixels of 14 x 500 µm with exceptional efficiency in the UV (200 to 400 nm) and NIR (950 to 1160 nm) ranges. The instrument also has an electronic shutter enabling integration times as low as 2 µs.
Avantes’ AvaSpec-ULS2048LTEC spectrometers are equipped with a triple-stage thermoelectrically (TEC) cooling, keeping the detector at an optimal +5 °C (maximum -35 °C difference from ambient temperature). The detector cooling provides a significantly lower and more stable dark baseline and PRNU level, dark noise is reduced by a factor of 2 to 3. Thus, the ULS2048LTEC can be used in very low light conditions, such as fluorescence and Raman measurements. Integration times of more than 5 s are possible.
The AvaSpec-ULS2048x16 is the best option when looking for a cost-effective, highly sensitive spectrometer. The back-thinned detector features a SNR of 500:1 and a quantum efficiency of up to 78%. Options include a filter to reduce second-order effects and purge ports for deep-UV measurements. The AvaSpec-ULS2048x16 comes with a wide range of slit sizes, gratings and may be configured with SMA or FC/PC fiber optic entrance connectors.
Sometimes a single channel spectrometer is not enough, for example when you want higher resolution or to perform two redundant measurements at the same time. The AvaSpec dual channel spectrometers are designed specifically for this purpose. Each spectrometer can be configured independently. It is also possible to have different detector types in each channel. Please contact AMS Technologies to configure the perfect solution for your application.
Avantes offers a wide range of cables to connect your AvaSpec spectrometer to an AvaLight series light source or one of Avantes’ many accessories like fiber optic switches, AvaTrigger, etc.
Key Features:
High Stability
High Sensitivity
High-speed Acquisition
Low Noise
Optical Bench: ULS Symmetrical Czerny-Turner With 75 mm Focal Length, High-sensitivity Asymmetrical/Symmetrical Design With 37.5/100 mm Focal Length and 0.22/0.13 NA
Available Gratings: 300 to 3,600 lines/mm
Available Slit Sizes: 10 to 500 µm
Wavelength Range: 200 to 1160 nm
Resolution: 0.06 to 20.0 nm, Depending on Configuration
Stray Light: 0.04% to <1.0%, Depending on Grating
Sensitivity: 250,000 to 1,250,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time
Detector: CCD Array Image Sensor 1024 to 2048 Pixels, Some Models TE Cooled
Signal/Noise: 300:1 to 1200:1
A/D Converter: 16 Bit, 250 kHz to 2 MHz
Integration Time: 2 µs to 10 min
Interface: USB 3.0 High Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232
Sample Speed With On-board Averaging: 1.1 to 9.7 ms per Scan
Data Transfer Speed: 1.8 to 9.7 (USB), 5.2 to 9.7 (Gigabit Ethernet), 430 to 432 ms/Scan (RS-232)
Dimensions: 185 x 161 x 185, 185 x 145 x 184, 175 x 110 x 44, 175 x 127 x 44.5, 175 x 165 x 85, 250 x 179 x 144 mm
Applications: Fluorescence; Luminescence; Raman Spectroscopy; Low-Light Applications; DOAS
Product number:
SW11402
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaSpec StarLine Spectrometers
UV-NIR; 200-1160 nm; Resolution 0.05-20.0 nm; Sensitivity 160,000-470,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time; CMOS or CCD Linear Array Detector; Interface USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232; 175x110x44-315x445x135 mm
Avantes’ AvaSpec StarLine family of instruments is comprised of high-performance spectrometers which exceed the demands of most general spectroscopy applications. Providing excellent price-to-performance ratios, the AvaSpec StarLine series includes high-speed instruments for process control, high-resolution instruments for demanding applications like atomic emission measurements and versatile instruments for common applications such as irradiance and absorbance chemistry.
The AvaSpec StarLine instruments are fully integrated with Avantes' modular platform, allowing them to function as both stand-alone and multi-channel instruments. These products are fully compatible with other AvaSpec instruments in the AvaSpec SensLine and AvaSpec NIRLine.
The entire AvaSpec StarLine is available as an individual lab instrument, as well as an OEM module for integration into customers' existing systems. To learn more about all the available options and to find the perfect setup that matches your needs, please contact AMS Technologies to discuss your wishes with our sales engineers.
The AvaSpec-ULS2048 with CCD sensor is the workhorse of Avantes’ spectrometer line-up. Used in many applications in the UV/VIS range, it is particularly useful in time-critical situations thanks to its exceptional response speed. Connection with your PC is done via USB2-connection, delivering a scan every 1.8 ms.
A close cousin to the AvaSpec-ULS2048 but with almost four times larger pixels is the AvaSpec-ULS2048L. It gives you twice the signal-to-noise ratio and 40% less dark noise, providing enhanced sensitivity at an affordable price.
With its 3,648-pixel CCD sensor, the AvaSpec-ULS3648 provides high resolution for demanding applications. Featuring an electronic shutter, it can support integration times as short as 10 µs, making it ideal for CW laser measurements, among others.
The AvaSpec-FAST series of instruments is especially designed for high-speed acquisitions, such as pulsed light source and laser measurements. Up to 5,637 spectra can be stored at 0.20 ms per scan using Avantes' unique store-to-RAM functionality. The AvaSpec-FAST series is available in five different configurations with 350 to 1,650 active pixels.
Avantes’ AvaSpec-ULS2048L-EVO spectrometer with CCD sensor features USB3.0 communication with 10 times higher speed compared to USB2 as well as a Gigabit Ethernet port for integration in your company network and possibility for long distance communication.
AvaSpec-ULS2048CL-EVO and AvaSpec-ULS4096CL-EVO spectrometers are based on CMOS arrays instead of the conventional CCD technology and are able to measure wavelengths from 200 to 1100 nm with resolutions of 2,048 or 4,096 pixels respectively. These versatile devices include fast USB3.0 communication and a Gigabit Ethernet port.
Sometimes a single channel spectrometer is not enough, for example when you want higher resolution, more precise measurements over a broad range or to perform several redundant measurements at the same time for process control purposes. The AvaSpec dual channel spectrometers are designed specifically for this purpose, and if you need even more channels, Avantes’ AvaSpec multi-channel spectrometers fulfil your every need. Each spectrometer can be configured independently – you can select the right option from Avantes’ range of detectors, choose different slits and gratings. Please contact AMS Technologies to configure the perfect solution for your application.
Suited for various measurements in the complete UV/VIS/NIR range of 200 to 1700 nm, the AvaSpec-UV/VIS/NIR versatile broadband spectrometer comes in one package, no separate units necessary. The first channel of this dual spectrometer is based on Avantes’ AvaSpec-ULS2048L, the second channel on the Avaspec-NIR256-1.7 (uncooled version), both with replaceable slit option.
For customers with urgent needs and general flexibility in their specifications, Avantes keeps a variety of preconfigured spectrometers in stock so they are readily available within a significantly decreased shipping time. Out of the seven available models, five are configured to be used for measurements in the UV-VIS-NIR range (200 to 1100 nm), one for the VIS-NIR range (360 to 1100 nm), and one just for the visible range (360 to 880 nm). All preconfigured spectrometers are available at discount pricing (as opposed to custom models) and include an upgrade to AvaSoft-Full.Looking for a more compact solution? Avantes offers a line of small preconfigured spectrometers from their AvaSpec CompactLine as well.
Accessories for the AvaSpec StarLine series of spectrometers includes slit kits to fully utilize your AvaSpec StarLine series spectrometer with the replaceable slit option installed, available in SMA, SMA/FCPC and FC/PC versions, as well as a wide range of cables to connect your AvaSpec spectrometer to an AvaLight series light source or one of Avantes’ many accessories like fiber optic switches, AvaTrigger, etc.
Key Features:
Optical Bench: ULS Symmetrical Czerny-Turner, 75 mm Focal Length
Available Gratings: 150 to 3,600 lines/mmm
Available Slit Sizes: 10 to 500 µm
Wavelength Range: 200 to 1160 nm
Resolution: 0.05 to 20.0 nm, Depending on Configuration
Stray Light: 0.04% to 1.0%, Depending on Grating
Sensitivity: 160,000 to 470,000 Counts/µW per ms Integration Time
Detector: CMOS Linear Image Sensor, CCD Linear Array 750 to 3648 Pixels
Signal/Noise: 200:1 to 350:1
A/D Converter: 16 Bit, 1 to 6 MHz
Integration Time: 9 µs to 10 min
USB 3.0 High Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232
Sample Speed With On-board Averaging: 0.38 to 3.7 ms per Scan
Data Transfer Speed: 0.38 to 3.7 (USB), 1.0 to 3.8 (Gigabit Ethernet) 430 to 750 ms/Scan (RS-232)
Slit Set Connectors: SMA-905 or FC/PC
Dimensions: 177 x 127 x 44,5, 175 x 110 x 44, 175 x 165 x 85, 315 x 235/445 x 135 mm
Applications: Reflection and Transmission Measurements for Optics, Coatings and Color Measurement; Irradiance and Emission Measurements for Environmental Applications, Light Characterization and Optical Emission Measurement; High-speed Measurements for Process Control, LIBS or Laser and Pulsed Light Source Characterization; Absorbance Chemistry
Product number:
SW11400
Manufacturer:
Avantes
AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V Integrating Sphere with Halogen Light Source
360-2500 nm; Colour Temperature 2,850 K; Stability/Drift <0.1%/h; Internal Diameter 50 mm; Sample Port Diameter 10 mm; Power Supply 12 VDC, 1 A; Dimensions Ø70 mm, 82.5 mm Height
Providing up to 160 times more light on your sample for a reflection measurement relative to Avantes’ standard reflectance integrating sphere, the Avantes AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V is a valuable instrument for reflection applications. It is a combination of an integrating sphere and a halogen light source.
The sphere provides diffused halogen light on your sample without the losses associated with fiber optic coupling. It has a direct collimated SMA-port for collection of the reflection signal with any of Avantes’ AvaSpec spectrometers.
The AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V integrating sphere is mostly useful for dark or low reflecting materials and NIR spectral measurements where signal strength can be limited. It is also very useful for measuring gemstones.
The AvaSphere-50-LS-HAL-12V has an internal diameter of 50 mm, a sample port of 10 mm and a SMA-terminated reference port. The 5 W halogen lamp is stabilized and cooled with forced airflow. A 12 VDC power supply is included. The switch line makes it possible to remotely switch the halogen light source on/off with a TTL signal.
Key Features:
Wavelength Range: 360 to 2500 nm
Internal Diameter: 50 mm
Sample Port Diameter: 10 mm
Colour Temperature: 2,850 K
Stability/Drift: <0.1%/h
Bulb Life: 4,000 h
Power Supply: 12 VDC, 1 A
Dimensions: 70 mm Diameter, 82.5 mm Height
Applications: Reflection Measurement; Measuring Dark or Low Reflecting Materials; NIR Spectral Measurements; Measuring Gemstones
Product number:
SW11397
Manufacturer:
Avantes