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SR63 Cooled CCD Spectrometer | High-Sensitivity Fiber Optic Spectrometer for Raman & Fluorescence

SR63 Cooled CCD Spectrometer | High-Sensitivity Fiber Optic Spectrometer for Raman & Fluorescence

SR63 Cooled CCD Micro Optical Fiber Spectrometer

Application Order Guide

High-sensitivity, back-thinned, cooled CCD spectrometer for fluorescence detection and Raman signal acquisition. Operating temperature 20°C below ambient for superior noise performance.

SR63 Key Advantages

Cooled CCD Back-thinned CCD with 1-stage cooling. Operating temp 20°C below ambient. Suppresses dark current noise.
High Sensitivity 7uV/e- sensitivity. 500:1 SNR. Dynamic range: 4500:1. Ideal for weak fluorescence and Raman.
Precision Optics F/4 Czerny-Turner. 100/110mm focal length. 70μm slit. 182×110×50mm, 1600g.
Flexible Integration Compatible with microscopes, flow cells, and specialized sampling systems.
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Select Application Type

Match your measurement need to the recommended system configuration

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Micro-Spectroscopy
Microscope-coupled spectral measurement for micro-sample analysis, cell imaging, and micro-region characterization.
Compatible with commercial microscopes Applications: Cell biology, material micro-analysis, forensics Recommended: UV-Vis + D2/W + Microscope Adapter + Beam Splitter
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Raman Spectroscopy
High-sensitivity Raman detection for chemical identification, pharmaceutical analysis, and biological research.
Cooled CCD for weak Raman signal capture Applications: Pharma, polymers, biological tissue Recommended: UV-Vis + Raman Laser + Raman Probe + Touchscreen
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Life Science / Biology
Fluorescence and absorption measurement for biological research, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics.
High sensitivity for low-concentration biomarkers Applications: DNA/RNA quantification, protein analysis, cell assays Recommended: UV-Vis + Xenon + Flow Cell + Advanced Software
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Scientific Research
General research platform for spectroscopic studies requiring high sensitivity and low noise performance.
Wide dynamic range: 4500:1 Applications: Physical chemistry, photochemistry, materials science Recommended: UV-Vis + D2/W + Cuvette Holder + Advanced Software
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Environmental Detection
Trace pollutant detection in water, air, and soil with high sensitivity for regulatory compliance.
Low detection limits for trace analysis Applications: Water quality, air monitoring, soil contamination Recommended: UV-Vis + D2/W + Dip Probe + Advanced Software
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Material Composition
High-sensitivity spectral fingerprinting for material identification and quality verification.
Resolves weak spectral features Applications: Polymers, coatings, composites, ceramics Recommended: UV-NIR + Tungsten + Reflection Probe + Software Database
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Laboratory Standard / Metrology
High-precision reference instrument for calibration laboratories and standard transfer applications.
Excellent stability and repeatability Applications: Calibration labs, standard bodies, quality systems Recommended: UV-Vis + Standard Source + Integrating Sphere + Advanced Software
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Fluorescence / Luminescence
Dedicated fluorescence detection with high sensitivity for quantum yield, lifetime, and emission spectra.
Cooled CCD minimizes dark current for long exposures Applications: Quantum dots, fluorophores, phosphors Recommended: UV-Vis + Xenon + Fluorescence Cuvette + Filter Set + Advanced Software

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Select Spectrometer Core

Detector type and wavelength range

Configuration Specifications Code Best For
UV-Vis Cooled (200-850nm) 2048-pixel back-thinned CCD. 1-stage cooling (20°C below ambient). Resolution ~0.7nm FWHM. Integration: 12ms-4min. SNR: 500:1. Dynamic range: 4500:1. Sensitivity: 7uV/e-. UVV Fluorescence, Raman, life science, research
UV-Vis Extended Cooled (200-1100nm) 2048-pixel back-thinned CCD with extended NIR response. 1-stage cooling. Resolution ~1.0nm FWHM. Integration: 12ms-4min. Extended NIR sensitivity for weak signals. UVN Full-range fluorescence, NIR research, environmental
High Resolution Cooled (UV-Vis) 2048-pixel back-thinned CCD with enhanced resolution. ~0.03nm wavelength resolution. ~0.10nm optical resolution. 1-stage cooling. Maximum precision. HRS Precision research, fine spectral feature analysis
Optical Platform Note All configurations use F/4 symmetric crossed Czerny-Turner optical path. Focal length options: 100mm or 110mm. Standard slit: 70μm (customizable). Fiber interface: SMA905, 0.22NA. Size: 182×110×50mm, 1600g. Power: 450mA @ 5V DC + 2A @ 5V DC for cooling.
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Select Light Source

Illumination matched to your wavelength range and application

Source Specifications Code Best For
Deuterium + Tungsten (D2/W) Full UV-Vis-NIR coverage: 200-1100nm. Output stability: ±0.5%. Combined broad-spectrum output for absorption/transmission. D2W General spectroscopy, environmental, research
Xenon Source (Pulsed) High-intensity UV-Vis pulsed output. Ideal for fluorescence excitation and time-resolved measurements. XEN Fluorescence, luminescence, biological research
Raman Laser (532/785/1064nm) Single-frequency laser for Raman excitation. High stability, narrow linewidth. Multiple wavelength options. RML Raman spectroscopy, biological, pharmaceutical
Tungsten-Halogen (Vis-NIR) Economical visible to NIR: 350-2500nm. High output in NIR region. Stable thermal output for reflectance. THL Reflectance, material analysis, NIR research
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Select Fiber & Sampling Accessories

Probes, optics, and interfaces for your sample type

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Standard Fiber Bundle
General-purpose fiber optic cable for standard laboratory setups.
Core diameter: 400μm, 600μm, or 1000μm Length: 1m, 2m, or custom Connector: SMA905 Code: FIB
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Microscope Adapter + Beam Splitter
Coupling optics for connecting to commercial microscopes with beam splitting for illumination and collection.
Compatible with standard microscope ports Beam splitter for dual-path operation Best for: Micro-spectroscopy, cell analysis Code: MSA
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Flow Cell / Sample Flow-Through
Continuous flow cell for online liquid analysis and chromatography detection.
Pathlength: 2mm, 5mm, or 10mm Volume: Low-volume options available Best for: HPLC detection, bioreactor monitoring Code: FLC
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Cuvette Holder
Standard cuvette holder for liquid absorption, fluorescence, and transmission measurements.
Pathlength: 10mm standard cuvette Interface: Fiber-coupled Best for: Liquid analysis, biochemical assays Code: CUV
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Fluorescence Cuvette + Filter Set
Dedicated fluorescence measurement kit with excitation/emission filters and right-angle geometry.
Filter set: Excitation and emission bandpass Geometry: Right-angle for fluorescence Best for: Fluorescence, quantum yield, luminescence Code: FLF
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Raman Probe
Specialized probe with integrated laser delivery and signal collection for Raman spectroscopy.
Filter: Laser rejection + signal bandpass Working distance: Adjustable Best for: Raman, pharmaceutical, biological Code: RMP
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Reflection / Backscatter Probe
Y-type probe for diffuse reflectance and backscatter measurements on solid samples.
6-around-1 fiber configuration Optional focusing lens tip Best for: Materials, powders, coatings Code: RFP
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Integrating Sphere
Uniform light collection for total flux, diffuse reflectance, and standard calibration measurements.
Diameter: 38mm or 50mm Coating: PTFE (Spectralon equivalent) Best for: Calibration, reflectance, color Code: ISP
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Touchscreen Controller
Integrated LCD touchscreen for standalone portable operation without PC.
Display: High-resolution color LCD Interface: Direct spectrometer control Best for: Field Raman, portable fluorescence Code: TSP
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Immersion / Dip Probe
Submersible probe for direct liquid transmission and online environmental monitoring.
Pathlength: 2mm, 5mm, or 10mm Material: Stainless steel / Hastelloy Best for: Water quality, process streams Code: DIP
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Select Software Package

Control and analysis software level

Package Features Code Best For
Basic Control Real-time spectral display, data acquisition, basic math, export to CSV/TXT/SPC. Cooled CCD temperature monitoring and control. BAS Standard laboratory use, teaching
Advanced Analysis Peak fitting, fluorescence quantum yield calculation. Raman database search. Material spectral library. Multi-exposure control for cooled CCD. Report generation. ADV Fluorescence, Raman, life science, research
SDK / API Full hardware control API with cooling control. Cross-platform: C++, C#, Python, LabVIEW. Temperature control API. Example code included. OEM licensing. SDK System integrators, OEM partners, custom research
Operating System Support Software compatible with Windows, Android, Linux, and Wince. Communication: USB 2.0. Extended 16-pin port with external trigger. Cooled CCD requires 2A @ 5V DC cooling power.

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Model Naming Reference

How to construct your complete order code

Position Component Available Codes
Base Platform SR63
1 Application Type MIC / RAM / BIO / SCI / ENV / MAT / MET / FLU
2 Spectrometer UVV / UVN / HRS
3 Light Source D2W / XEN / RML / THL
4 Fiber / Accessory FIB / MSA / FLC / CUV / FLF / RMP / RFP / ISP / TSP / DIP
5 Software BAS / ADV / SDK
EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION
SR63-FLU-UVV-XEN-FLF-ADV
Fluorescence detection — UV-Vis cooled CCD — Xenon source — Fluorescence Cuvette + Filter Set — Advanced software with quantum yield
EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION
SR63-MIC-UVV-D2W-MSA-ADV
Micro-spectroscopy — UV-Vis cooled CCD — D2/W source — Microscope Adapter + Beam Splitter — Advanced software
Lead Time Standard configurations: 2 weeks from order confirmation. Cooled CCD systems may require additional time for thermal testing — confirm with sales when ordering.
Customization & OEM Services Special wavelength ranges, cooling configurations, mechanical integrations, and private labeling are available upon request.

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