The Quest™ X is a linear CCD array spectrometer optimized for UV performance using a low straylight optical bench. It features a 2048 element detector, built-in 16-bit digitizer, USB 2.0 interface with a >2.0 MHz readout speed, and external trigger. The Quest™ X is also temperature compensated, which greatly reduces the thermal drift to ~15 counts/°C. This decreases baseline drift and sustains the dynamic range.
The Quest™ X is ideal for most UV, Vis, and NIR applications with spectral configurations from 200nm to 1050nm and resolutions between 0.5nm and 4.0nm. Custom configurations and RS232 communication interface are available for OEM applications.
Applications
- UV, Vis, and NIR: Spectroscopy / Spectroradiometry / Spectrophotometry
- Wavelength Identification
- Absorbance
- Reflectance
- OEM Optical Instrumentation Component
- Thermal Drift ~15 Counts/oC (Typical)
- UV – NIR (200nm – 1050nm)
- < 0.5nm Spectral Resolution
- 16-bit Digitizer
- 1ms Minimum Integration Time
- >2.0 MHz Readout Speed
- Plug-and-play USB 2.0
| Power Input | USB @ < 0.35 Amps |
|---|---|
| Detector Type | Response Enhanced Linear CCD Array |
| Detector Pixel Format | 2048 x 1 Elements @ 14μm x 200μm Per Element |
| Spectrograph f/# | 3.6 |
| Spectrograph Optical Layout | Crossed Czerny-Turner |
| Dynamic Range | 275 (Typical) |
| Digitizer Resolution | 16-bit or 65,535:1 |
| Readout Speed | >2.0 MHz |
| Data Transfer Speed | Up to 660 Spectra Per Second Via USB 2.0 |
| Integration Time | 1 - 65,535ms |
| Thermal Drift | ~29 Counts/°C (Max) |
| Aux Port | External Trigger, Digital IOs |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C - 35°C |
| Operational Relative Humidity | 85% Noncondensing |
| Weight | ~ 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg) |
| Dimensions | 4.02in x 2.64in x 1.34in (102mm x 67mm x 34mm) |
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 / 1.1 and Enhanced RS232 |
| Operating Systems | Windows: XP, Vista, 7 |
- Fiber Patch Cords
- Light Sources
- Cuvette Holders
- Inline Filter Holders
- Fiber Optic Probes
Software
BWSpecTM is a spectral data acquisition software with a wide range of tools that are designed to perform complex measurements and calculations at the click of a button. It allows the user to choose between multiple data formats and offers optimization of scanning parameters, such as integration time. In addition to powerful data acquisition and data processing, other features include automatic dark removal, spectrum smoothing, and manual/auto baseline correction.
Suggested Accessories
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Application: The measurement of transmittance and absorbance of a sample liquid such as Juice. This example set up allows the measurements in the UV range at an affordable price.
Transmittance via Immersion Probe
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Application: measurements using an immersion probe are ideal for the spectral analysis of solutions with low transparency.
LED Measurement
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Application: spectral, light output, and color characterization of LED's. Ideal for quality control and R&D applications where speed and cost effective measurements are required.
Fluorescence Measurement
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Application: Using laser light the measurement of weak fluorescence of the sample is possible. The Glacier X spectrometer is also cooled allowing noise suppression in low light measurements over longer periods of time.
Environmental Monitoring
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Application: By using a high sensitivity and high dynamic range spectrometer environmental monitoring various parameters is achievable. For example we have used our system to analyze the spectral characteristics of emissions from volcanoes.
UV/Vis Spectroscopy for HPLC
Example System: i-trometer spectrometer, flow cell, UV light source, liquid sample transmission system, fibers, pc software
Application: Equipping your high performance liquid chromatography system with UV/Vis spectroscopic data.
Reflection Measurements
Example System: Cypher H spectrometer, reflectance probe, fibers, light source, pc software.
Application: Reflectance spectrum of materials can be characterized, for example color in-line monitoring, general color measurement, and general spectroscopy of materials which reflect light.
Spectral Irradiance Measurements
Example System: SpectraRad xpress (shown here) or SpectraRad featured in SPIE article, pc software.
Application: A system for the fast and easy spectral characterization of light sources, including intensity and color measurement.
