News | January 12, 2004

Ocean Optics Introduces New High-resolution Miniature Fiber Optic Spectrometer

HR4000CG-UV-NIR covers 200-1100 nm with 0.5 nm resolution

Dunedin, FL -- The new HR4000-UV-NIR high-resolution miniature fiber optic spectrometer from Ocean Optics, Inc. enables scientists to perform multi-wavelength analysis over a broad 200-1100 nm range with 0.5 nm resolution. Available for $3,999, the pre-configured HR4000CG-UV-NIR provides application flexibility, as it is ideal for irradiance, emission, absorbance/transmission, and reflectance measurements.

The new-generation HR4000CG-UV-NIR combines a number of innovative features that include:

  • Enhanced software-controlled triggering and timing functions
  • Fast, 10 us minimum integration time -- eliminates saturation in bright-light measurements
  • Programmable digital and analog outputs for higher application-level and accessory integration
  • USB 2.0 technology -- sends complete scans into a PC's memory every 4 ms

The modular HR4000CG-UV-NIR uses a proprietary HC-1 Landis Grating, an OFLV Order-sorting Filter, and a new 3648-element detector to achieve its broad-range, high-resolution capabilities. The HC-1 Grating is an innovative, variable-blazed grating designed to efficiently disperse light from 200-1100 nm. The OFLV Order-sorting Filter, one of Ocean Optics' many unique filtering technologies, is attached directly to the window of the spectrometer's detector to eliminate second- and third-order effects.

The HR4000CG-UV-NIR can be combined with Ocean Optics light sources, sampling accessories, optical fiber and software to create complete UV-NIR systems.

The HR4000CG-UV-NIR is a Plug-and-Play USB 2.0 device that interfaces to a PC via a USB port or an RS-232 port. When interfaced to a PC via the USB port, the HR4000CG-UV-NIR is powered from the PC and does not need an external power supply.

Ocean Optics, Inc. is a diversified electro-optics technology firm and a global leader in optical sensing, display optics, and biophotonics technologies. With locations in the United States and Europe, the company serves a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics.

Source: Ocean Optics