NR Spectrometer – Precision NIR Analysis for Complex Applications

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Specifications

Wavelength Range (reflectance): 900 – 2500 nm
Resolution: 2.85 nm
Minimum Scan Time: Not Specified
Minimum Integration Time: 1 ms
Integration Time: 1 ms - 8s (model dependent)
Signal To Noise Ratio (single Scan): up to 10000:1 (model and version dependent)
Dynamic Range (single Scan): 21,000:1 (model and version dependent)
Entrance Aperture (slit): 25 μm (other sizes available)
Thermal Stability: thermoelectric cooling to -25 °C for low dark current (model dependent)
A/D Resolution: 16-bit
Temperature (operation): 0 °C to 55 °C
Temperature (storage): -30 °C to 70 °C
Interfaces: USB, RS-232, Ethernet
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Features

Key Features & Benefits



  • Wavelength Range Options: Choose between NR512-1.7 (900–1700 nm) and NR512-2.2 (900–2200 nm) for tailored application needs.

  • High Resolution: Achieve optical resolution as low as 2.85 nm (FWHM) for precise spectral measurements.

  • High Gain Configurations: Available high gain versions enhance sensitivity for detecting low-concentration samples.

  • Thermal Stability: TE cooling to -25 °C reduces dark current, ensuring stable performance in demanding environments.

  • Fast Integration Time: Integration times from 1 ms to 8 s accommodate various measurement speeds.

  • Order-Sorting Filters: Longpass filter installed for NR512-1.7; improved order sorting filter (OD>4) for NR512-2.2.

  • Compact Design: Small footprint facilitates integration into laboratory setups or process lines.

Applications

The Ocean NR Spectrometer is designed for near-infrared (NIR) analysis across research, industrial, and OEM applications, offering the sensitivity and stability needed for demanding measurements. Common applications include:



  • Materials Characterization – Analyze and identify materials based on their NIR spectral signatures.

  • Plastic Identification in Recycling – Distinguish between different plastic types for efficient recycling processes.

  • Liquid Concentration Measurement – Quantify concentrations of substances in liquids for quality control.

  • Pharmaceutical Analysis – Monitor active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients in formulations.

  • Food Quality Assessment – Evaluate moisture, fat, and protein content in food products.

  • Environmental Monitoring – Detect pollutants and contaminants in environmental samples.


Why Choose the Ocean NR Spectrometer?
With extended wavelength coverage up to 2.5 µm, high-gain sensitivity options, and robust thermal stability, the Ocean NR provides accurate and reproducible NIR measurements across a wide range of industries. Whether deployed in laboratory research, quality assurance, or inline industrial monitoring, it delivers the reliability and adaptability required for today’s most advanced NIR spectroscopy applications.