Shamrock 500 Spectrograph
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ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company Features and Benefits • Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated detector & spectrograph Motorized, individually factory-calibrated systems -out-of-the-box operation and seamless integration to experimental set-ups • Image astigmatism correction Optimized toroidal optics for high density multi-track capabilities • USB 2.0 interface Plug and play connectivity, ideal for laptop operation alongside Andor USB cameras • Motorized, indexed triple grating turret Easily upgradable in-the-field • Dual detector outputs For extended wavelength coverage when combining Andor UV-Visible CCD and InGaAs cameras Compatible with Andor’s range of CCD, ICCD & EMCCD cameras • Wide range of accessories available The ultimate in modular set-up and in-field upgradability, including: - Motorized slits & filter wheel - Microscope interfaces - Shutters - Fibre-optic & lens couplers - Multi-way fibre-optic bundles - Light sources and optics • Monochromator capabilities Extract best optical resolution while allowing use of single point detectors with sensitivity up to 12 pm • Silver-protected coated optics options Most efficient for Near-Infrared detection when used in conjunction with Andor InGaAs cameras and single point detectors InGaAs, PbS, InSb & MCT • Integrated in EPICS -22 Supported by EPICS control software High resolution and multi-track performance spectrograph The Shamrock 500i is the platform of choice for high resolution measurements with outstanding multi-track capabilities, but without compromise in configuration versatility and ease of use. This rugged platform features a comprehensive range of light coupling accessories and gratings, and combines ideally with Andor’s market leading CCD, Electron Multiplying CCDs, InGaAs and Intensified CCDs. Andor’s latest addition of single point detectors for scanning monochromator applications up to the LWIR (12 pm) enhances even further the capabilities of this system. State-of-the-art Solis Spectroscopy and Solis Scanning software offer a dedicated and intuitive interfaces for spectrograph, detectors and motorized accessory control as well as easy detection parameter set-up. Specifications Summary Resolution with Newton DU940 CCD 1200 l/mm @ 500 nm 2400 l/mm @ 300 nm

500 mm focal length, motorized, Czerny-Turner Spectrograph Step-by-Step System Configuration How to customize the Shamrock 500i: Step 4. 2 output port configuration nd Side output Step 2. Resolution & band-pass Direct output Step 1. Chassis configuration Direct input Side input Step 3. Input light coupling interfaces Step 1. - Chassis configuration a) Select combination of input and output ports (see page 3 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...

500 mm focal length, motorized, Czerny-Turner Spectrograph ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company Step 1 - Chassis Configuration Ordering Information Model Optics Coatings Reflectivity Graph 100 The graph shows the standard Al + MgF2 optics coatings reflection efficiency versus wavelength. Protected silver coated optics option is also available on request for maximum efficiency in the NIR region and is 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...

500 mm focal length, motorized, Czerny-Turner Spectrograph ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company Step 2a - Choosing The Right Platform vs Dispersion Requirements Green Aberration-free region Orange Possible impact on system resolution Red Likely impact on system resolution Czerny-Turner spectrographs are designed to provide the best optical performance for a range of grating angles as reflected on the green parts of the graph above. Outside this range, the spectral lines may exhibit a degree of optical aberration (such as coma), which will become more prominent at the steeper angles. These...

ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company Step 2b - Choosing The Right Grating vs Resolution & Band-pass The Shamrock 500i features an innovative triple grating turret, designed to offer flexibility and control over your choice and interchange of gratings. The triple grating turret can be easily and speedily removed, and replaced by an alternative turret with new gratings. The intelligent design of the 500i means that only a simple offset adjustment is required once the new turret and gratings are added. The 500i is shipped with the grating turret already in place, ensuring your system is...

500 mm focal length, motorized, Czerny-Turner Spectrograph Step 2c - Selecting The Correct Grating Efficiency Option All graphs shown below represent efficiency for 45° polarisation 150 l/mm - Ruled Efficiency (%) ciency Efficiency (%) ciency Efficiency (%) ciency Efficiency (%) ciency Efficiency (%) ciency Important Consideration System throughput is dependent on the grating’s angle of operation and may decrease with higher grating operating angles.

500 mm focal length, motorized, Czerny-Turner Spectrograph Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces Side input port (applicable to all models) How to customize the Shamrock 500i (Side Entrance Port): Spacer (Standard) Fixed FC Fibre Adapter (SR-ASM-8011) Fixed SMA Fibre Adapter (ACC-SR-ASM-8003) X Adjustable Fibre Adapter, Ferrule Input (SR-ASM-8006) Fixed Fibre Adapter, Ferrule Input (SR-ASM-8001) Neutral Density Filters•12 Long Pass Filters•12 Short Pass Filters•12 Raman Edge Filters•12 Filter Wheel Assembly (ACC-SR-ASZ-7005) Motorized Slit Assembly•13 Wide Aperture Slit...

500 mm focal length, motorized, Czerny-Turner Spectrograph Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces Direct input port (applicable to C & D models) How to customize the Shamrock 500i (Direct Entrance Port): Motorized Slit Assembly•13 (SR-ASZ-0032) inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) Cover Plate Wide Aperture Slit (SR-ASZ-0095) inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate Cover Plate for Motorized Slit (See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers) X Adjustable Fibre Adapter, Ferrule Input (SR-ASM-8006) Fixed Fibre Adapter, Ferrule Input (SR-ASM-8001) Manual Slit Assembly•13 (Standard) inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) Cover Plate X-Y...