Description
The StellarNet BLUE-Wave miniature spectrometers are fiber optically coupled instruments with a wide selection of models for measurements in 200-1150nm wavelength ranges.
- Measurements in the 200-1150nm wavelength regions
- 15 standard models with options for customized wavelength ranges
- For process, lab, and field applications
- Signal: noise = 1000:1
- High-speed 16-bit electronics for fast data acquisition
- 1x3x5 inch enclosure allows for eXtreme portablity
- New! low power consumption for 2x longer lifetime on tablets/laptops
- Great for OEM applications with SDK included FREE
Various models provide a choice of grating range and slit resolutions. New and improved electronics with a high speed 16-bit digitizer allows for fast data acquisition and a signal to noise of 1000:1!
Ruggedized– The detachable spectrograph assembly and control electronics are protected inside a rugged metal enclosure, suitable for portable, process, lab, and field applications.
Multi-unit connection (up to 8) can be daisy chained together and are able to run simultaneously.
USB Powered– BLUE-Wave miniature spectrometers can be powered directly from your PC USB-2 port. A single strand fiber optic cable or probe assembly delivers input via standard SMA 905 fiber optic connector with a choice of cable lengths. The spectrograph optics are exceptionally robust in a vibration tolerant modular design, with no moving parts.
Onboard Memory with pre-set calibrations and spectrometer settings and snap shot memory to provide instantaneous spectral image from the highly sensitive CCD with 2048.
High Speed Electronic Interface can be attached directly to a computers USB port for high speed data transfer.
Many Options & Upgrades– The BLUE-Wave spectrometer platform supports a variety of options and upgrades such as detector amplification lens upgrades, TTL triggering options, zAP 1 &2 electronics upgrades for increased dynamic range, burst acquisition, and onboard CPU with Wifi communication. See more information below under BLUE-Wave options. ContactUs@StellarNet.us for more info.
Visit our main webpage www.StellarNet.us for more configurations or ContactUs@StellarNet.us with your application details.
BLUE-Wave Models CCD/PDA Typical Response Predicted Slit Resolving Resolutions |
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| Model | Wavelength Range (nm) | Grating g/mm | Slit-200nm res. | Slit-100nm res. | Slit-50nm res. | Slit-25nm res. | Slit-14nm res. |
UV   |
200-600 | 1200  |
3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| UV2 |
200-400 | 2400 |
1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| UV3 |
220-350 | 3600 |
1.0 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| UVIS |
300-1100 | 600 |
6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| VIS |
350-1150 | 600 |
6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| VIS2 |
380-780 | 1200 |
3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| NIR |
500-1150 | 600 |
6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| NIR2 |
600-1000 | 1200 |
3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| NIR2b |
785-1150 | 1200 |
3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| NIR3 |
550-840 | 1800 |
2.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.35 | 0.28 |
| NIR3b |
680-935 | 1800 |
2.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.35 | 0.28 |
| NIR4 |
500-700 | 2400 |
1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| NIR4b |
600-800 | 2400 |
1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| UVN |
250-1100 | 600 |
6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| UVNb |
200-1050 | 600 |
6.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
Technical Specifications |
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| Dynamic range: 2000:1 with 6 decades | Dimensions: 1x3x5″  |
| Optical resolution: see model table – to 0.2nm | Weight: 14 ounces |
| Detector type: CCD, 2k/3k pixels | Power consumption: < 100 mA via USB port |
| Detector range: 200-1100nm (<$350 extra) |
Interface Options: USB-2 or Wifi2, RS2323, SPI3, 4-20mA3 Digital I/O3 or ethernet3 |
| Pixel size: 14 x 200um or 7 x 200um | Data Transfer Speed: 30Hz or 1000Hz1 |
| Diffraction Gratings: Holographic & Ruled | Detector Integration: 1ms to 8 minutes |
| Grating g/mm: 300, 600,1200,1800, 2400 | Slit size options: 14, 25, 50, 100, 200um |
| Spectrograph: f/4, SymX-Czerny–Turner | Stray light: <.1% at 435nm;<.05% at 600nm |
| Order sorting filters: Integrated & High Pass | Fiber optic input: SMA-905 0.22na single fiber |
| Signal to noise: 1000:1 | Operating systems: Windows and Linux2, Andriod2, iOS2 |
| Digitizer: 16-bit |
Software included: SpectraWiz Program, WinSDK (C,C#,VB, Delphi), Customizable LabVIEW, VBA for Excel (CRI & LED Report) |
1 zAP1 Electronics Upgrade 2 zAP2 Wifi + Applications Processor Upgrade with SpectraWiz Mobile Software3 SMART-Control InterfacDetector Collection Lens
Options and Upgrades
DLENS
A detector amplification lens (DLENS) can be added to the spectrometer’s detector window to increase system sensitivity. When used with larger diameter fibers (600um and 1000um) the DLENS can increase the light collecting efficiency by up to 3 times! This detector upgrade is great for low light application such as fluorescence, reflectance, or any application where increased light collection and data acquisition speed are important. DLENS upgrade =$150
JACK 1-In Trigger
TTL input trigger to enable spectrometer scan $175
zAP1 Electronics Upgrade
zAutomation Processor 1 upgrade provides auto and user controllable spectral baseline and gain for maximized dynamic range and burst mode for high speed consecutive spectral capture. $350 (available currently on new spectrometers)
zAP2 Electronics Upgrade
zAutomation Processor 2 upgrade provides an integrated wireless cpu with Wifi access to spectrometer and/or control of application from smart phone. Programmable memory allows customization using popular python language. zAP2 upgrade can be added to new and most old spectrometers in the field. Once added the spectrometer runs as normal receiving power from the computer’s USB; if 5VDC power is connected directly to the BLUE-Wave the zAP2 CPU initializes and wireless communication begins. zAP2 comes pre-programmed with the latest StellarNet Linux Driver set. $550
