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andor-mechelle-5000-specifications

andor-mechelle-5000-specifications

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Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and features of the Mechelle 5000 Echelle Spectrograph, designed for high-resolution and high-bandpass spectroscopy applications.
Features and Benefits:
  • Compact and robust design with no moving components, suitable for non-lab applications.
  • Simultaneous high resolution and bandpass, covering 775 nm with a resolution power up to 6,000 nm.
  • Patented optical design ensures maximum resolution and low crosstalk.
  • Auto-temperature correction for optical refractive index variations.
  • Nitrogen-purged enclosure to minimize performance degradation.
  • Pre-aligned detector/spectrograph solution for efficient setup.
  • Low F/number for efficient light collection.
  • Wide range of accessories available, including fiber optics and calibration lamps.
  • Andor Solis software for wavelength calibration and data manipulation.
Specifications:
  • Wavelength range: 200 - 975 nm.
  • Focal length: 195 mm.
  • Aperture: F/7.
  • Spectral resolution: Up to 6,000 (λ/Δλ).
  • Wavelength accuracy: Better than ± 0.05 nm.
  • Optical adjacent order crosstalk: Better than 1 x 10-2.
  • Stray light: Better than 1.5 x 10-4.
Technical Information: The document includes details on reciprocal dispersion, resolution power vs slit width, and echellogram examples. Various slit options and their corresponding resolution powers are provided.
Accessories and Software:
  • Various slits and calibration lamps available for customization.
  • Compatible cameras include iStar CCD, iStar sCMOS, and iKon-M CCD.
  • Software options include Solis for Spectroscopy and Mechelle SDK for custom applications.
Mechanical and Connectivity Information:
  • Operating temperature: 20°C to 30°C.
  • Storage temperature: -25°C to 50°C.
  • Weight: Mechelle alone is 10 Kg; with New iStar attached, 14.2 Kg.
Applications: Suitable for Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), plasma studies, chemical detection, and environmental analysis.
Additional Information: The document provides contact details for regional sales offices and emphasizes the availability of technical support and customization options.
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8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD High-band-pass Echelle spectrograph Hg-Ar spectrum Acquired with Mechelle 5000, 1024 x 1024 pixel Gen 2 Andor iStar and 10 µm slit width Features and Benefits • Compact and robust design with no moving components Ideal for non-lab based applications • Simultaneous high resolution and high bandpass Single acquisition covers 775 nm with a resolution power up to 6,000 nm • Patented optical design Ensures maximum resolution and high bandpass with extremely low crosstalk • Auto-temperature correction Corrects for the variation of prisms optical refractive index with temperature • N2 purged Sealed, nitrogen backfilled enclosure minimizes degradation in performance, due to moisture-laden air, especially in the UV region • Pre-aligned detector/spectrograph solution Enables fast, efficient experimental set-up • Low F/number Highly efficent light collection • Wide range of accessories available Including fibre optics, slits, allignment laser, collector/collimator and calibration lamps • Andor Solis software Automatically extracts a full wavelength calibrated spectrum from a complex echelle image and offers system advanced data manipulation capabilities Simultaneous high bandpass and high resolution Echelle spectrograph Andor’s Mechelle ME5000 spectrograph has been designed to provide simultaneous recording of a wide wavelength range (200 - 975 nm) in one acquisition. It has no moving components and is available in a pre-aligned detector/spectrometer format. Based on the echelle grating principal, its patented optical design provides extremely low crosstalk and maximum resolution compared with other spectrographs. It is designed to operate with Andor’s New iStar DH334T intensified camera•7 and the iKon-M DU934P-yy-9FL camera in applications such as LIBS and plasma studies. Specifications Wavelength range (nm) Spectral resolution (λ/∆λ) •1 (corresponding to 3 pixels FWHM) Wavelength accuracy Channel height (pixels) •2 Channel width (pixels) Optical adjacent order crosstalk •3 • Peak labelling with NIST table Easy tagging of known atomic s

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High-band-pass Echelle spectrograph 8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD Technical Information Resolution Power vs Slit Width Reciprocal Dispersion Reciprocal dispersion equation nm / pixel Mechelle 5000 Spectral Resolution vs ICCD Spatial Resolution Echellogram Example Mechelle Spectral Resolution (λ/fwhm) Multiple grating orders ICCD Spatial Resolution µm 200 nm Echellogram of Deuterium-Tungsten light source acquired with Mechelle 5000 and Andor New iStar IC

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8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD High-band-pass Echelle spectrograph Creating The Optimum Product for You Step 1. Select the Spectrograph model Quote the model number below: Description Order Code Mechelle 5000 echelle spectrograph Select the required accessories & adapters The Mechelle 5000 is supplied with ME-OPT-8004 (Fibre optic cable, UV, SMA-SMA, 50 μm core x 2m) and an SMA adaptor, but no slit or shutter. The following accessories are available: Description Order Code Mercury-Argon calibration lamp with SMA connector Deuterium-Halogen lamp, radiometrically calibrated...

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8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD High-band-pass Echelle spectrograph Mechanical and Connectivity Information Product Drawings Dimensions in mm [inches] 598.0 23.54 110.7 4.36 Gate monitor socket Mechanical & Electrical Specifications 165.1 mm [6.50 inches] 155.1 mm [6.1 inches] *Optical path height On/Off switch Camera flange mounting Mechelle alone: 10 Kg [22 lbs] With New iStar attached:14.2 kg [31 lbs 4 oz] Camera Connection Dependant on type of camera attached Temperature correction Optional shutter control DDG outputs SMA A B C Arm Direct gate Quick lock water connectors...

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8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD High-band-pass Echelle spectrograph Order Today Need more information? At Andor we are committed to finding the correct solution for you. With a dedicated team of technical advisors, we are able to offer you one-to-one guidance and technical support on all Andor products. For a full listing of our regional sales offices, please see: andor.com/contact Our regional headquarters are: EUROPE Belfast, Northern Ireland Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126 Fax +44 (28) 9031 0792 Items shipped with your spectrograph Footnotes: Specifications are subject...

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