Ocean NR-512-1.7 High Gain Spectrometer for Infrared Spectrometry
For pricing, technical or any other questions please contact the supplier
- No registration required
- No markups, no fees
- Direct contact with supplier
Contact Supplier
How to order?
-
Ships from:
United States
-
Sold by:
-
On FindLight:
since 2017
Description
The Ocean NR-512-1.7 High Gain spectrometer sets a new benchmark in near-infrared (NIR) analysis where maximum sensitivity is required. Combining precision, consistency, and adaptability, it is engineered for the most demanding spectroscopic applications. Featuring a high-performance 512-element InGaAs array detector in a high-gain configuration, the NR-512-1.7 High Gain delivers superior sensitivity for detecting the faintest spectral features and measuring extremely low-concentration samples, while maintaining reliable operation in challenging laboratory and process environments.
With a 900–1700 nm wavelength range, the NR-512-1.7 High Gain compact spectrometer is optimized for applications where low-light signals must be captured with confidence. Its robust optical design provides excellent baseline stability, reduced noise, and highly reproducible performance across a wide dynamic range. Configurable entrance slits give users the flexibility to balance spectral resolution and throughput for their specific measurement needs.
The compact, integration-ready design of the NR-512-1.7 High Gain includes versatile connectivity via USB, Gigabit Ethernet, and RS-232, along with multiple trigger modes for synchronized acquisition. Seamless integration with the OceanDirect™ SDK offers developers advanced control of acquisition parameters, workflow automation, and embedding into OEM systems.
The NR-512-1.7 High Gain spectrometer is ideally suited for applications requiring the highest sensitivity, including pharmaceutical QA, bioprocess monitoring, advanced materials characterization, and trace analysis in liquids and solids. Its enhanced performance, adaptability, and rugged reliability make it an indispensable tool for professionals who require the most precise and repeatable NIR measurements.
Ocean NR-512-1.7 High Gain Spectrometer for Infrared Spectrometry
Specifications |
|
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range (reflectance): | 900 – 1650 nm |
| Resolution: | 2.85 nm |
| Minimum Integration Time: | 1 ms |
| Optical Resolution (w/25 µm Slit): | as low as 2.85 nm (FWHM) |
| Signal To Noise Ratio (single Scan): | 2,800:1 |
| Integration Time: | 1 ms - 120 s |
| Dynamic Range (single Scan): | 12,000:1 |
| Stray Light: | 2.8 AU |
| Scan Rate: | 275 Hz |
| Thermal Wavelength Drift: | 0.03 nm/°C |
| A/D Resolution: | 16-bit |
| Interfaces: | USB, RS-232, Ethernet |
| Connector: | 16 pin Samtec TFM, RS-232, SMA 905 (input fiber), USB Type-C |
| Dimensions: | 182.25 mm × 109.19 mm × 46.45 mm |
| Weight: | 1.17 kg |
| High Speed Averaging Mode: | Yes |
Features
- Wavelength Range: 900–1700 nm optimized for maximum sensitivity in NIR analysis.
- Enhanced Sensitivity: High gain configuration boosts detection of weak signals and low-concentration analytes
- High Resolution: Achieves optical resolution as low as 2.85 nm (FWHM).
- Thermal Stability: TE cooling to -25 °C minimizes dark current for stable operation in demanding environments.
- Fast Integration Time: Adjustable from 1 ms to 8 s for flexibility in capturing both fast and long-duration signals.
- Order-Sorting Filter: Integrated longpass filter for improved spectral accuracy.
- Compact Design: Robust, space-saving design suitable for both research labs and OEM integration.
Applications
The Ocean NR-512-1.7 High Gain spectrometer is designed for near-infrared (NIR) analysis across research, industrial, and OEM applications, offering maximum sensitivity and stability for the most demanding measurements in the 900–1700 nm wavelength range. Common applications include:
- Materials Characterization – Detect faint spectral features and identify materials with greater sensitivity.
- Plastic Identification in Recycling – Differentiate between plastic types with higher precision, even in low-signal conditions.
- Liquid Concentration Measurement – Quantify trace concentrations of substances in liquids for stringent quality control.
- Pharmaceutical Analysis – Monitor low-dose active ingredients and excipients in challenging formulations.
- Food Quality Assessment – Improve detection of moisture, fat, and protein content in food products where subtle signals matter.
- Environmental Monitoring – Detect low-level pollutants and contaminants in environmental samples with enhanced sensitivity.
Why Choose the Ocean NR-512-1.7 High Gain?
With its high-gain detector configuration, optimized for capturing extremely weak NIR signals, the NR-512-1.7 High Gain delivers superior signal-to-noise ratio, excellent baseline stability, and reproducible results. Whether deployed in laboratory research, pharmaceutical QA, or process monitoring, it provides the enhanced sensitivity, reliability, and adaptability required for applications where standard NIR configurations are not enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NR spectrometers are available in two wavelength ranges: NR-512-1.7 (900-1700 nm) and NR512-2.2 (897-2188 nm).
NR spectrometers are suitable for materials characterization, identification of plastics in recycling, and measurement of concentration in liquids, among other demanding NIR applications.
The optical resolution of the NR spectrometers can be as low as 2.85 nm (FWHM).
The NR spectrometer ensures thermal stability through thermoelectric cooling to -25 °C, which reduces dark current.
The integration time range for the NR spectrometers is from 1 ms to 8 seconds, depending on the model.
High gain versions of the NR spectrometers offer higher sensitivity, which is beneficial for detecting weak signals and measuring low-concentration samples.
For more information on the NR spectrometers, you can contact an Ocean Optics Application Scientist through their contact numbers or email provided in the datasheet.