Intelligent and multi-modal spectroscopy platform for Physical and Life science
Kymera 328i
Key Features
- Adaptive Focus (patented)
- Quad grating turret & eXpressIDTM
- Dual input and dual outputs
- TruResTM spectral resolution enhancement
- μ-Manager software for microspectroscopy
Key Applications
- Raman
- Luminescence
- LIBS
- Absorption
- SHG and SFG
- Transient spectroscopy
- Microspectroscopy P Material Science P Chemistry
- Biomedical
- Plasma Studies
Adaptive Focus
Automated optimization for the best quality of focus:
• Ensures the best resolution at any wavelength
• Automatic optimization when changing between gratings, or cameras
• Software-controlled, easy to switch on and off when required
• No need for tedious adjustment of camera position at the exit ports
*Adaptive Focus Technology, patent WO2016012794 A3
TruResTM
True spectral resolution enhancement option
• Better than 30% spectral resolution improvement
without the need to change grating or slit width
• Expands the range of spectral resolutions accessible on a single setup at the touch of a button
• Superior discrimination of complex spectral features from UV to SWIR
No mathematical spectral deconvolution required
Quad Turret with RFID
Expand your system’s flexibility
Combine up to 4 gratings for greater flexibility in one single setup:
• Spectral resolution: Choice of high, medium or low options
• Blaze: Choice of UV, Visible, NIR or SWIR options
• Mirror for microspectroscopy
eXpressIDTM: RFID –based intelligence ensures automatic recognition and upload of all important turret parameters to the spectrograph.
Dual Input and Output Options
Convenient interfacing to complex experiments with multiple light paths,
greatly minimizes switching time between setups.
Dual port setups include various combinations of:
• CCD cameras for UV, Vis and NIR spectroscopy
• ICCD cameras for time-resolved measurements from UV to NIR
• Exit slits for monochromator tunable light source
• Fibre coupling at exit port to deliver output light/signal to another part of experiment
Features and Benefits
Feature
Benefit
328 mm focal length, F/4.1 aperture
Ideal combination for a wide range of applications ranging from luminescence/ photoluminescence
spectroscopy to more demanding, higher resolution Raman spectroscopy or plasma studies.
Adaptive Focus (patented)
Intelligent and user-friendly interface for uncompromised spectral resolution performance.
TruResTM
Intuitive, rapid and fully user-controlled option for greater than 30% true spectral resolution
enhancement at the touch of a button.
Enhance the discrimination power of your spectrograph without tedious grating or grating
turret change.
Quad-grating turret with eXpressIDTM
RFID technology
Seamless field-upgradability with precise indexing interface and user-friendly hatch access. Automatic gratings recognition with embedded RFID tags - minimum user interaction.
Maximum resolution and band-pass flexibility.
Astigmatism-corrected optical design
Toroidal optics enable multi-track fiber detection and excellent sample image relay from a
microscope at the grating ‘0’ order.
Robust on-axis wavelength drive
High accuracy direct-drive delivers superb single-grating and grating-to-grating center
wavelength repeatability down to 4 and 10 pm respectively.
Dual outputs
Extended wavelength coverage when combining Andor UV-NIR CCD, EMCCD, ICCD and
InGaAs cameras. Slit option for monochromator operation.
Dual input ports
Great setup flexibility for complex, multi-samples or multi-light path experiments based on
spectroscopy modalities combining for example Raman, Fluorescence, Optical Emission
Spectroscopy (OES), Absorption or Second Harmonic Generation (SHG).
USB interface
Plug-and-play connectivity, ideal for laptop operation alongside Andor USB cameras.
Seamless connection to microscopes
Adjustable height feet and choice of direct, lens relay, or cage system-based interfaces.
15 mm wide-aperture input slit for extended sample image relay and spectral analysis
through the same optical path.
Protected silver-coated optics option
Most efficient for NIR/SWIR detection when used in conjunction with Andor InGaAs cameras.
Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated instrument
Individually characterized spectrograph-detector systems for out-of-the box operation.
High repetition rate shutter
10 Hz continuous operation and 40 Hz burst mode for ultrafast acquisition.
µ-Manager software integration
Simultaneous control of Andor cameras, spectrographs and a wide range of microscopes
and accessories through 1 single software platform. Dedicated, user-friendly spectrum
handling interface.
Monochromator capabilities
Extract best optical resolution while allowing use of single point detectors with sensitivity
up to 12 μm (Labview SDK-based solution only).
Integrated in EPICS *20
Integration and operation at EPICS-based large research facilities.
µ-Manager and Microspectroscopy
User-friendly simultaneous access to Andor Kymera spectrographs, low- light spectroscopy cameras and a wide range of microscopes and microscope accessories.
Andor’s dedicated interface allows seamless spectral acquisition, display and manipulation, as well as facilitating ‘spectral’ mapping sequences with advanced metadata handling.
Step-by-Step System Configuration
How to customize the Kymera 328i:
Chassis configuration
a) Select combination of input and output ports (see page 5 for available options).
b) Select type of optics coating required (aluminium + MgF2 is standard, protected silver-coated optics available on request for NIR detection).
c) Select purge port option (for improved detection down to 180 nm). Shutter for background acquisition and protection of the detector.
Resolution & band-pass
Select gratings and detector to fulfil resolution and wavelength requirements.
Input light coupling interface
Refer to accessory tree for available configurations (direct coupling, fibre coupling or 3rd party hardware connectivity).
2nd exit port configuration
Refer to accessory tree for available configurations, including camera flanges.
Software interface
Select either state-of-the-art Solis software or Software Development Kit (SDK) option – please refer to the
appropriate section for further information.
Chassis Configuration Ordering Information
Model
Side input port
Direct input port
Direct output port
Side output port
Motorized port selection
KYMERA-328i-A
Manual slit
-
Camera
-
-
KYMERA-328i-B1
Manual slit
-
Camera
Manual slit
√
KYMERA-328i-B2
Manual slit
-
Camera
Camera
√
KYMERA-328i-C
Manual slit
Manual slit
Camera
-
√
KYMERA-328i-D1
Manual slit
Manual slit
Camera
Manual slit
√
KYMERA-328i-D2
Manual slit
Manual slit
Camera
Camera
√
KYMERA-328i-xx-SIL
Protected silver-coated optics options for models shown above (replace x with relevant model number)
Optical Coatings Reflectivity Graph
Standard systems use Al + MgF2 coated optics. Protected silver optics are also available on request for maximum efficiency in the NIR region - recommended for working with Andor iDus InGaAs detectors or IR single-point detectors, such as MCT, PbS and InSb.
When choosing protected silver coatings, it is strongly recommended to also order protected silver-coated gratings for maximum efficiency throughout the system.
Chassis Accessories
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