Ocean NR-512-1.7 High Gain Spectrometer for Infrared Spectrometry

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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
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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.