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RM5

RM5

Product catalog summary

Overview
The RM5 is a compact, fully automated Raman microscope designed for analytical and research purposes. It features a truly confocal design, offering high spectral and spatial resolution and sensitivity. Built with robust components and modern optical design, it focuses on precision and speed.

Key Features

Truly Confocal: Variable slit and adjustable pinhole for enhanced image definition and fluorescence rejection.
Integrated Narrowband Raman Lasers: Up to three computer-controlled lasers for stability and reduced footprint.
5-Position Grating Turret: Spectral resolution of less than 0.3 cm^-1 over a range of less than 50 cm^-1 to 15,000 cm^-1.
Integrated Detectors: High efficiency CCD, EMCCD, and InGaAs arrays for low noise and high sensitivity.
Internal Standards and Auto-Calibration: Ensures high-quality data.
Ramacle® Software: Comprehensive system control, data acquisition, and analysis.

Design Features

Automated Optical Routing: Includes a turret of dichroic laser rejection filters and piezo-controlled mirrors for auto-alignment.
Multiple Lasers: Up to three integrated lasers with adjustable power control.
Live Sample Viewing: High-resolution CMOS camera for sample visualization and laser alignment.
Multiple Detector Ports: Thermo-electrically cooled CCD cameras for low noise and fast detection.
High Performance Microscope: Compatible with modern visualization techniques and accessories.
High Resolution Spectrograph: Asymmetric Czerny-Turner design with adjustable slit and grating turret.
Automated Calibration: Integrated Raman reference materials for recalibration and validation.

Software - Ramacle®
Ramacle software provides complete control over the RM5 system, focusing on modern Raman spectroscopy applications. It offers a user-friendly interface for data acquisition, analysis, and presentation. Key features include:

Selection of laser and scatter optical pathways.
Programmed attenuator and shutter control.
Automated calibration correction and data operations.
Mapping features and motorized stage control.

Performance

Spectral Resolution: Industry-leading resolution down to less than 0.3 cm^-1.
Sensitivity: High sensitivity due to appropriate laser power and efficient CCD camera.
Low Wavenumber Performance: Exceptional performance down to less than 50 cm^-1.
Spatial Resolution: Features can be discriminated down to less than 1 μm.

Applications

Mapping: Provides chemical and physical differences across a sample.
Polarised Raman Spectroscopy: Offers insights into vibrational modes and sample orientation.
Kinetic Measurements Using SERS: Enhances Raman signals for detailed analysis.
High Resolution Extended Scan: Combines high resolution with broad spectral coverage.
Reduction of Fluorescence Background: Optimizes excitation wavelength to minimize interference.

Technical Specifications

Laser Specifications: Typically uses lasers at 532 nm, 638 nm, and 785 nm, with additional lasers available. Laser selection and associated rejection filters are fully computer-controlled.
Spectrograph: Covers a wavelength range from 400 nm to 2,200 nm with 5-position grating turrets. Slits are continuously adjustable and computer-controlled.
Confocal Imaging: Features an adjustable confocal pinhole that is fully computer-controlled.
Detectors: Options include high sensitivity, ultra-low noise CCDs, EMCCD detectors, and InGaAs arrays, all TE-cooled to various temperatures for enhanced performance.
Fluorescence: Integrated with low-resolution grating and CCD for fluorescence spectral analysis.
Laser Safety: Without an enclosure, the system is Class 3B, and with an enclosure, it is Class 1.
Dimensions and Weight: The system dimensions start from 600 mm x 800 mm x 600 mm, with a weight starting from 63 kg.
Upgrade Options: Includes additional lasers, gratings, detectors, and accessories like a polarisation kit and laser safety enclosure.
Microscope: Utilizes a modern microscope for Raman microscopy, supporting various imaging techniques and high-quality objectives and cameras.
Sample Stages: Offers manual and motorized XYZ stages, with options for heating/cooling and automated Raman mapping.

Company Information
Edinburgh Instruments, based in the UK, provides worldwide customer support. Contact details for UK and US offices are provided.

Catalog excerpts

COMPACT AND FULLY AUTOMATED

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RM5 RAMAN MICROSCOPE The RM5 is a compact and fully automated Raman microscope for analytical and research purposes. The truly confocal design of the RM5 is unique to the market and offers uncompromised spectral resolution, spatial resolution, and sensitivity. The RM5 builds on the expertise of robust and proven building blocks, combined with modern optical design considerations; and a focus on function, precision and speed. The result is a modern Raman microscope that stands alone in both specifications and ease of use. KEY FEATURES Truly Confocal – with variable slit and multiple position adjustable...

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RM5 DESIGN FEATURES Laser excitation, from one of three possible lasers (1), is directed to the microscope and sample stage via a series of motorised mirrors with laser power at the sample controlled through an adjustable attenuator. The beam is focussed onto the sample that sits on an XYZ-movable stage (3) through a microscope objective, and can be viewed live on screen thanks to an integrated CMOS camera (4). The scattered light produced is then collected by the same objective before being passed through a filter to remove unwanted laser light. The Raman scattered light passes through an adjustable...

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SPECTRAL RESOLUTION RAMACLE® SOFTWARE High spectral resolution is essential for a state-of-theart Raman microscope. With high spectral resolution all Raman features of a sample will be revealed including lines that are in close proximity. Ramacle is an exceptional software package written for complete instrument control and data handling on the RM5 system. Ramacle controls all RM5 functions with a straightforward design concept. It focuses on all modern Raman spectroscopy applications, while at the same time, providing a user-friendly interface with ‘ready to publish’ outputs. The integrated...

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POLARISED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY Optional accessories in the RM5 allow the user to control the polarisation of the excitation light and analyse different Raman scattering polarisations. Examining spectral information obtained by polarised Raman spectroscopy can provide insights into the symmetry of vibrational modes, as well as the orientation of samples such as single crystals, polycrystalline samples, and anisotropic materials. Mapping the Raman spectra within a sample area provides previously unavailable information about the chemical and physical differences across a sample. This can confirm...

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LASERS The RM5 is built with flexibility in mind. A choice of excitation lasers and associated laser rejection filters (both edge and notch) are available depending on application requirements. Up to 3 integrated narrow-band lasers: 532 nm, 638 nm, 785 nm typically used Additional lasers are available Laser selection is fully computer-controlled Associated laser rejection filters included, fully computer-controlled Wavelength Range Gratings are chosen for optimum resolution for each laser excitation, with up to a maximum of five gratings per system. Continuously adjustable, fully computer-controlled...

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EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS 2 Bain Square, Kirkton Campus, Livingston, EH54 7DQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1506 425 300 Fax: +44 (0)1506 425 320 [email protected] U.S. OFFICE CONTACT: Tel: +1 800 323 6115 [email protected] Customer support is available worldwide MANUFACTURED WITH PRIDE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY EXPERTS edinst.com Registered in England and Wales No: 962331 VAT No:GB 271 7379 37 ©Edinburgh Instruments Ltd 2021 F / 05.2021

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