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Avantes NIR Spectrometers

The NIRLine is Available as Lab Instruments or OEM Modules

Instruments in Avantes’ AvaSpec NIRLine are high-performance, near-infrared spectrometers that are optimised for the demands of measuring long wavelengths.

This line provides leading-edge performance for dispersive NIR instruments with toroidal focusing mirrors and dynamic dark correction for enhanced stability. 

Avantes NIR spectrometers   

The NIRLine is comprised of both thermoelectrically cooled and uncooled instruments. The AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7 features an uncooled 256 or 512 pixel InGaAs detector.  All other instruments in the NIRLine have thermoelectric, peltier-cooled InGaAs detectors which support cooling down to -25°C against ambient.

The AvaSpec NIRLine instruments are fully compatible with our AvaSpec-StarLine and SensLine spectrometers. Instruments in the NIRLine are available as lab instruments or OEM modules for integration into customers’ existing systems. 

AvaSpec NIRLine spectrometers are available with a number of premium options such as irradiance/intensity calibration and non-linearity calibration. 

Avantes NIRLine spectrometers

Avantes AvaSpec-Mini-NIR – DatasheetAvantes NIRLine Spectrometers

The latest addition to our CompactLine: the AvaSpec-Mini-NIR!

Like our other CompactLine spectrometers, this device is only the size of a deck of cards. It is USB powered, which makes it easy to integrate into other devices and handheld applications. Since the AvaSpec-Mini-NIR has no moving parts, it is very robust and can be used in virtually any environment.

The AvaSpec-Mini-NIR is a compact near-infrared spectrometer based on a combination of our popular AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7-EVO and Mini-series.

Of course, the AvaSpec-Mini-NIR works seamlessly with our AvaSoftX software and the available Windows and Linux libraries.

Suppose size is not an essential factor for your application. In that case, we recommend the AvaSpec-Mini-NIR’s bigger brother, the AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7-EVO, which is bigger but offers slightly higher sensitivity levels. 

Avantes NIRLine spectrometers 

AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7-EVO –  DatasheetAvantes NIRLine Spectrometers

For measurements in the near-infrared range up to 1.7 µm, Avantes offers a new series of uncooled spectrometer configurations. The AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7-EVO and the AvaSpec-NIR512-1.7-EVO offer the same high-sensitivity optical bench, but with the next generation of electronics. Both instruments deliver the same exceptional performance specifications, such as a sample speed of only 0.53 ms/scan and integration times as fast as 10 µs, as the Avantes instruments you have come to trust.

For applications where resolution is key, or more datapoints for modelling are required, the 512 pixel detector will be the best choice.

The AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7-EVO spectrometers pair the same trusted InGaAs array detectors with our ultra low-noise electronics board featuring USB3 and Giga-Ethernet connection port. Digital and analogue I/O ports enable external triggering and control over the shutter and pulsed light sources and choose from two distinct software-controlled gain-setting modes, high-sensitivity mode (HS, default) and the low-noise mode (LN).

These affordable, uncooled instruments are USB powered and are available with a choice of four gratings and replaceable slit options to match the bandwidth and requirements fitting your application.

Did you know the AvaSpec-NIR257-1.7 has a little brother? Our new AvaSpec-Mini-NIR uses the same detector as its bigger counterpart, but in a much smaller package. This makes it perfect for OEM use and integration into handheld devices. 

Avantes NIRLine spectrometers 

AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7-HSC-EVO – DatasheetAvantes NIRLine Spectrometers

For measurements in the near-infrared range up to 1.7 µm, Avantes offers a new series of cooled spectrometer configurations. The AvaSpec-NIR256-1.7-HSC-EVO and the AvaSpec-NIR512-1.7-HSC-EVO offer the high-sensitivity 100mm optical bench (HSC) with the next generation of electronics (EVO).

Both instruments deliver exceptional performance specifications such as a high sample speed and integration times as fast as 20 μs, as the Avantes instruments you have come to trust. For applications where resolution is key, or more datapoints for modelling is required, the 512 pixel detector will be the best choice.

The AvaSpec-NIR256/512-1.7-HSC-EVO spectrometers pair the same trusted InGaAs array detectors with our ultra-low-noise electronics board, featuring a USB3 and Giga-Ethernet connection port. The instruments are equipped with a Replaceable Slit. Digital and analogue I/O ports enable external triggering and control over the shutter and pulsed light sources. Choose from two distinct software-controlled gain-setting modes: high-sensitivity mode (HS, default) and low-noise mode (LN).

Cooling ensures optimum noise conditions, even at longer integration times. All NIR-1.7 instruments are available with a choice of four different gratings, making it possible to choose the bandwidth fitting your application.

Avantes NIRLine spectrometers 

AvaSpec-NIR256/512-2.5-HSC-EVO – DatasheetAvantes AvaSpec-NIRLine

The new and improved versions of our NIR spectrometers offer higher sensitivity, lower weight, and a smaller size. They are based on a 100mm optical bench with an NA of 0.13, offering optimum balance between resolution and sensitivity.

The 2.5-HSC-EVO series feature 256 or 512 pixel InGaAs detectors and are available in multiple configurations. These instruments are perfect for grain, corn, wheat, soya, and polymer measurements but also for medical uses, process monitoring, and other analyses. The 256-pixel detectors offer the highest level of sensitivity for most applications. For applications where resolution is key, or more data points for modelling are required, the 512-pixel detector will be the best choice.

A range of gratings are available, making it possible to tailor the instrument for optimum performance in your application. The instrument is equipped with a replaceable slit, which offers you great flexibility in your experiment.

Also available on the –HSC is the user-selectable gain setting mode: LN (low- noise, standard setting), which gives you a longer integration time and higher signal-to-noise ratio, or HS (high sensitivity) for measuring in low light conditions. Analogue and digital IO ports enable external triggering and control of shuttered and pulsed light sources from the AvaLight series. The EVO instruments use the AS7010 electronics board, offering USB3 (10 times faster than USB2), Gigabit Ethernet and better signal processing.

Avantes NIRLine spectrometers 

AvaSpec-ULS2048XL-EVO – DatasheetAvantes SensLine AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO Spectrometer

Combining exceptional quantum efficiency with high-speed communication is the value proposition of the AvaSpec-ULS2048XL EVO spectrometer. Unlike many back-thinned CCD spectrometers with two-dimensional arrays, the ULS2048XL-EVO has large monolithic pixels of 14×500 microns with exceptional efficiency in the UV range, from 200 to 400 nm, and the NIR range, from 950 to 1160 nm.

The instrument also has an electronic shutter, which enables integration times as low as 2 microseconds. To further enhance sensitivity, a detector collection lens is available, which improves sensitivity up to 60% when combined with larger core fibers.

Avantes NIRLine spectrometers 

AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO – DatasheetAvantes SensLine AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO Spectrometer

Alongside the cooled AvaSpec-ULS2048x64TEC-EVO with a low-noise detector, Avantes also offers the more cost-effective, uncooled AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO. With its standard 2048×64 back-thinned detector, this spectrometer is perfect for less demanding applications in the UV and NIR ranges.

The cooling option is often unnecessary for applications that require integration times lower than 2 seconds. For example, this uncooled AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO has an established track record in various DOAS applications worldwide because of its high UV response and 0.9mm detector height that enables detecting the wavelengths of interest. 

Options include an order-sorting filter to reduce second-order effects and purge ports for deep-UV measurements. The AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO comes with a wide range of slit sizes and gratings and can be configured with SMA or FC/PC fiber-optic entrance connectors. 

The AvaSpec-ULS2048x64-EVO uses the AS-7010 electronics board offering USB3 (10 times faster than USB2), Gigabit Ethernet, and better signal processing. 

Connection to your PC is handled via USB3 connection or Ethernet, delivering a scan every two milliseconds. The instrument comes complete with AvaSoft-Basic software, a USB cable, and an extensive manual.

The AvaSpec NIRLine of instruments is designed to perform in a variety of applications, such as:

  • Moisture content measurement of liquids, solids, and powders for in-line and quality control purposes
  • Quantitative and qualitative measurement of volatile organics such as ethanol and methanol
  • Plastic characterisation and material identification
  • Irradiance measurements, such as solar monitoring
  • Qualitative measurements of feed and food

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