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Spectrographs &Monochromators
High-resolution Czerny-Turner spectrographs, aberration-corrected spectrometers, and multiple stage configurations for researchers demanding maximum spectral purity.
Technical Guide
What is a Monochromator & Spectrograph Good For?
Monochromators and spectrographs are the foundation of spectral selection. By utilizing diffraction gratings, they select narrow wavelength bands from broadband sources or disperse complex light onto multi-element detectors.
Optical Design & Principles
The Zolix Omni-λ series utilizes the asymmetrical Czerny-Turner design. Broadband light enters through an entrance slit, is collimated by a curved mirror, and is directed onto a diffraction grating.
The grating separates the spectral components by angle. A focusing mirror then focuses the dispersed light. Depending on the exit port:
- As a Monochromator: A narrow exit slit allows only a single wavelength band to pass through. Rotating the grating changes the output wavelength (tunable source).
- As a Spectrograph: The exit slit is replaced with a camera flange. The entire dispersed spectrum is captured simultaneously on a sCMOS/CCD detector array.
💡 Grating Selection Tip
Pairing your monochromator with the correct grating determines the system spectral range, dispersion, and resolution. Grating turrets support dual or triple mounts, enabling automatic switching between UV-optimized (e.g. 1200g/mm, blazed at 300nm) and NIR-optimized (e.g. 600g/mm, blazed at 1.0μm) models.
Core Scientific & Industrial Applications
Tunable Light Sources
By linking a broadband lamp (Xe, Halogen, Deuterium) to the input slit, the system outputs high-purity monochromatic light. Critical for characterizing detector Quantum Efficiency (QE), solar cells, and photochemical reactions.
Raman & Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Analyzing inelastic Raman scattering or Photoluminescence (PL) emission. Pair with deep-cooled CCD arrays (like our sCCD01AM) to capture weak molecular signatures, structural bounds, and semiconductor recombination kinetics.
Optical Filter Characterization
Precise transmission, absorption, and reflection measurements. Perfect for analyzing out-of-band blockings, steep cut-on edges, and peak transmission characteristics of dichroic mirrors and bandpass filters.
Plasma Diagnostics & Laser Emission
Resolving narrow atomic emission spectra in gas discharges, plasma reactions, and pulsed laser pulses. Long focal paths (like the 750mm Omni-λ750S) resolve lines separated by less than 0.03 nm.
Interactive Monochromator
Configuration Builder
Determine model numbering and select entrance/exit slits and camera ports. Use our dynamic 2D port mapper tool to select standard, IR, silver-coated, or dual entrance and exit layouts.
Interactive Grating Selection
& Turret Planner
Build and analyze your monochromator's triple or dual grating turret. Explore our comprehensive holographic/ruled database, run automated spectral overlap gap analysis, and load optimized UV-Vis or IR presets.
Product Photo Gallery
Zolix Spectrograph & Monochromator Products
Explore our core product family, including standard monochromators, aberration-corrected flat-field spectrographs, and multi-stage configurations.
Zolix Omni-λ Series Spectrographs
The classic Omni-λ family features customizable focal paths (200mm, 320mm, 500mm, 750mm) paired with high stray light rejection and dual/triple grating turrets. Ideal for general spectroscopy, detector calibrations, and photoluminescence.
Key Specifications
- Focal Lengths: 200 - 750 mm
- Apertures: f/3.5 - f/9.7
- Dual or Triple Grating Turrets
- USB 2.0 / RS232 Controls
Model Showcase
Select a Focal Length to Explore
Omni-λ300i Spectrograph
The industry-standard focal length for versatile spectroscopic investigations. Features a triple grating turret, allowing broad wavelength coverage from UV to NIR without manual hardware swap.
🎯 Recommended Applications:
Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL), general-purpose research spectroscopy, detector spectral response calibrations.
Spec Highlights
Aperture
f/4.2
Resolution (PMT)
0.08 nm
Dispersion
2.3 nm/mm
Step Size
0.005 nm
System Engineering Layouts
Technical Schematics & Port Layouts
Detailed engineering diagrams showing accessory expansion structures, dimensions, and path-tracing setups.
Internal Optical Ray Tracing
Czerny-Turner path tracing showing collimator mirrors, grating rotation paths, and dual entrance/exit focal planes.
Premium Engineering
Advanced Motorized Slits & Optical Accessories
Zolix Omni-λ systems offer unparalleled flexibility for research integration. Standard configurations support both motorized and manual slits with wide selectable aperture sizes.
Selectable Slits (Motorized / Manual)
Width range from 0.01mm to 3mm. Choose from height selections of 2mm, 4mm, and 14mm to match your optical beam size.
Accessories & Expansion
Easily configure filter wheels, fiber couplers, shutters, and sample chambers (SAC and SAC-FLUO series) directly onto input/output ports.
Single Point Detectors & CCD integration
Standard interface supports Si, InGaAs, PbS, InAs detectors, HVC1800 PMT units, and standard sCMOS/CCD camera flanges.
LabVIEW & Software Suite
Zolix spectrographs come with fully-documented LabVIEW drivers and C/C++/Python SDK modules, enabling automation of filter wheel selection, motorized slit widths, and turret rotation speeds.
Interactive Grating Selection
& Turret Planner
Build and analyze your monochromator's triple or dual grating turret. Explore our comprehensive holographic/ruled database, run automated spectral overlap gap analysis, and load optimized UV-Vis or IR presets.
Product Specifications
Comparison of Zolix Omni-λ spectrographs at standard 1200g/mm grating, measured at 435.8nm.
| Parameter | Omni-λ200i | Omni-λ300i | Omni-λ500i | Omni-λ750S / 750S | HiperS-320i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length (mm) | 200 | 320 | 500 | 750 | 320 (Aberration-Free) |
| Aperture Ratio | f/3.5 | f/4.2 | f/6.5 | f/9.7 | f/4.4 |
| Resolution (nm) - PMT* | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.046 | 0.028 | 0.06 |
| Resolution (nm) - CCD (26μm)* | 0.28 | 0.174 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.12 (with 15μm pixels) |
| Dispersion (nm/mm)* | 3.6 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 2.29 |
| Wavelength Accuracy (nm) | ±0.2 | ±0.2 | ±0.15 | ±0.1 | ±0.2 |
| Wavelength Repeatability (nm) | ±0.1 | ±0.1 | ±0.08 | ±0.01 | ±0.025 |
| Step Size (nm) | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.0025 | 0.005 |
| Stray Light | 1 × 10⁻⁵ | 1 × 10⁻⁵ | 1 × 10⁻⁵ | 1 × 10⁻⁵ | 5 × 10⁻⁵ |
| Focal Plane Size (mm) | 30(w) × 14(h) | 30(w) × 14(h) | 30(w) × 14(h) | 30(w) × 14(h) | 29(w) × 14(h) |
| Optical Axis Height (mm) | 146 | 146 | 146 | 146 | 156.3 – 171.3 (adjustable) |
| Slit Width / Height Selection | Width: 0.01-3mm (Motorized / Manual), Height: 2, 4, 14 mm (selectable) | Width: 0.01-3mm (Motorized / Manual), Height: 2, 4, 14 mm (selectable) | Width: 0.01-3mm (Motorized / Manual), Height: 2, 4, 14 mm (selectable) | Width: 0.01-3mm (Motorized / Manual), Height: 2, 4, 14 mm (selectable) | Width: 0.01-3mm (Motorized / Manual), Height: 2, 4, 14 mm (selectable) |
| Grating Size (mm) | 50 × 50 | 68 × 68 | 68 × 68 | 68 × 68 | 68 × 68 |
| Grating Mount Type | Dual grating turret | Interchangeable triple grating turret | Interchangeable triple grating turret | Interchangeable triple grating turret | On-Axis Triple Turret |
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 and RS232 | USB 2.0 and RS232 | USB 2.0 and RS232 | USB 2.0 and RS232 |
| Dimensions (Size in mm) | 300 × 216 × 213 | 420 × 295 × 232 | 550 × 288 × 220 | 800 × 338 × 218 | 591 × 460 × 260 |
| Weight (Kg) | 14 | 16 | 22 | 32.5 | 30 |
* Dispersion measured with 1200g/mm grating @ 435.8nm.
* PMT resolution measured with 1200g/mm @ 435.8nm, 10μm slit width and 4mm slit height.
* CCD resolution measured with 1200g/mm @ 435.8nm, 10μm slit width and 26μm pixel size.
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