mm focal length, motorized,
Shamrock 500i 500
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Spectroscopy

Features and Benefits• Pre-aligned, pre-calibrated detector & 				 spectrograph		 Motorized, individually factory-calibrated systems –		 out-of-the-box operation and seamless integration to		 experimental set-ups

High resolution and multi-track performance
spectrograph
The Shamrock 500i is the platform of choice for high resolution measurements withoutstanding multi-track capabilities, but without compromise in configuration versatility
and ease of use. This rugged platform features a comprehensive range of light coupling• Image astigmatism correction
		 Optimized toroidal optics for high density multi-track		 capabilities

accessories and gratings, and combines ideally with Andor’s market leading CCD,

• USB 2.0 interface
		 Plug and play connectivity, ideal for laptop operation
		 alongside Andor USB cameras(12 μm) enhances even further the capabilities of this system. State-of-the-art Solis• Motorized, indexed triple grating turret
		 Easily upgradable in-the-field• Dual detector outputs
		 For extended wavelength coverage when combining
		 Andor UV-Visible CCD and InGaAs cameras 				 Compatible with Andor’s range of CCD, ICCD 				 & EMCCD cameras

Electron Multiplying CCDs, and InGaAs and Intensified CCDs. Andor’s latest additionof single point detectors for scanning monochromator applications up to the LWIR
Spectroscopy and Solis Scanning software offer a dedicated and intuitive interfaces
for spectrograph, detectors and motorized accessory control as well as easy detection
parameter set-up.

Specifications Summary
Resolution with Newton DU940 CCD
1200 l/mm @ 500 nm
2400 l/mm @ 300 nm

0.07 nm0.03 nm

Aperture

F/6.5

Focal length

500 mmMagnification(Vertical @ centre of CCD)

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• Monochromator capabilities
		 Extract best optical resolution while allowing use of		 single point detectors with sensitivity up to 12 μm

Gratings

Interchangeable indexed triple turret

Slit widths range (input/output)

Manual or motorized 10 µm to 2.5 mm• Silver-protected coated optics options
		 Most efficient for Near-Infrared detection when used in		 conjunction with Andor InGaAs cameras and single		 point detectors InGaAs, PbS, InSb & MCT

Communication

USB 2.0

Wavelength accuracy

0.04 nmWavelength repeatability

10 pm• Wide range of accessories available
		 The ultimate in modular set-up and in-field 				 upgradability, including:			 - Motorized slits & filter wheel 						 - Microscope interfaces
			- Shutters			 - Fibre-optic & lens couplers
			 - Multi-way fibre-optic bundles
			 - Light sources and optics•

Integrated in EPICS •22
Supported by EPICS control software1

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Shamrock 500i 500
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step-by-Step System Configuration
How to customize the Shamrock 500i:

2

Resolution& band-pass

4

2nd output port
configuration

Side output

Direct output

1

Chassisconfiguration3

Direct input

Input light
coupling interfaces
Side input

1

Chassis configurationa) Select combination of input and output ports (see page 3 for available options).
b) Select type of optics coating required (aluminium + MgF2 is standard, protected silver coated optics available on
request for NIR detection).
c) Select purge port option (for improved detection down to 180 nm), and shutter for background acquisition anddetectors protection.

2

Resolution & band-passa) Select the appropriate Shamrock spectrograph platform, giving due consideration to bandpass and spectral range
requirement.
b) Select gratings and detector to fulfil resolution requirements.
c) Select gratings for suitable wavelength coverage.

3

Input light coupling interface

Refer to accessory tree for available configurations (direct coupling, fibre coupling or 3rd party hardware connectivity).

4

2nd exit port configuration

Refer to accessory tree for available configurations, including camera flanges.

5

Software interface

Select either state-of-the-art Solis software or Software Development Kit (SDK) option – please refer to appropriate
section for further information.
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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 1 - Chassis Configuration
Ordering Information
ModelSide input
port

Direct input
port

Direct output
portSide output
port

Motorized
flipper mirror

SR-500i-A

Manual slit-

Camera--SR-500i-B1

Manual slit-

CameraManual slit√

SR-500i-B2

Manual slit-

CameraCamera√SR-500i-C

Manual slit

Manual slit

Camera-√SR-500i-D1

Manual slit

Manual slit

CameraManual slit√

SR-500i-D2

Manual slit

Manual slit

CameraCamera√SR-500i-XX-SIL

Protected silver coated optics options for models shown above (replace X with relevant model number)

Optics Coatings Reflectivity Graph100

The graph shows the standard Al + MgF2 optics
coatings reflection efficiency versus wavelength.

95

Reflectivity (%)

Protected silver coated optics option is alsoavailable on request for maximum efficiency in the90

NIR region and is recommended for working withAndor iDus InGaAs detectors or IR single-point
detectors, such as MCT, PbS and InSb.

85
Protected Silver Optics

When choosing protected silver coatings, it is

Aluminium & MgF2strongly recommended to also order protected

80

silver coated gratings for maximum efficiency
throughout the system.

75

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

Wavelength (nm)

Chassis Accessories
Additional Grating Turret•1(SR-ASM-0085)

New iStar I2C to BNC shutter cable(ELC-05323)

USB Cable(Standard)

Shutters
Side Input (SR-SHT-9002)
Direct Input (SR-SHT-9008)•2

Purge Connector(SR-ASM-8040)

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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 2a - Choosing The Right Platform vs Dispersion Requirements
Recommended Spectral Range for Gratings

Resolution calculator
andor.com/calculators

Green
Aberration-free region
OrangePossible impact on
system resolution
Red
Likely impact on system
resolution

Czerny-Turner spectrographs are designed to provide the best optical performance for a range of grating angles as reflected on the green parts of thegraph above. Outside this range, the spectral lines may exhibit a degree of optical aberration (such as coma), which will become more prominent at thesteeper angles. These configurations are reflected by the orange to red scales on the graph. In these regions, consideration should be given to higher
spectrograph focal length models with lower groove density gratings to achieve the desired resolution.
Grating (l/mm)

150

300

600

1200

1800 (Holo)

2400 (Holo)

Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

902

445

215

98

56

46•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

1.96

0.96

0.47

0.21

0.12

0.10•6

Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

600

297

144

67

39

32•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

0.88

0.43

0.21

0.10

0.06

0.05•6

Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

357

177

86

40

26

19•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

0.52

0.26

0.13

0.06

0.04

0.03•6

Bandpass (nm)•3,•5

242

120

59

28

18

14•6

Resolution (nm)•4,•5

0.35

0.18

0.09

0.04

0.03

0.02•6

Kymera 193i

Kymera 328i

Shamrock 500i

Shamrock 750

Where aberration is a concern for a particular experimental set-up, the table above shows resolution and band-pass performancefor a variety of alternative configurations. This should be used in conjunction with the graph above to assist in selecting the mostappropriate Kymera or Shamrock spectrograph platform to meet resolution and band-pass needs, whilst minimising the risk ofpotential aberration.
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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 2b - Choosing The Right Grating vs Resolution & Band-pass
The Shamrock 500i features an innovative triple grating turret, designed to offer flexibility and control over your choice andinterchange of gratings. The triple grating turret can be easily and speedily removed, and replaced by an alternative turretwith new gratings. The intelligent design of the 500i means that only a simple offset adjustment is required once the new
turret and gratings are added. The 500i is shipped with the grating turret already in place, ensuring your system is readyfor use straight out of the box. Additional grating turrets are available with up to three pre-installed gratings (see below for
details). If the grating you require is not on the list, please contact Andor for further details. Additional grating turrets (partnumber SR-ASM-0085) can also be supplied on request.

Lines/
mm

Blaze (nm)Nominaldispersion(nm/mm)•7

Peakefficiency
(%)

Andor
part number

150

300

12.96

358

0.53

72

SR5-GRT-0150-0300

150

500

12.91

150

800

12.83

357

0.52

73

SR5-GRT-0150-0500

355

0.52

80

SR5-GRT-0150-0800

150

1250

150

2000

12.69

351

0.51

84

SR5-GRT-0150-1250

12.43

344

0.50

88

SR5-GRT-0150-2000

300

300

6.44

178

0.26

88

SR5-GRT-0300-0300

300

500

6.38

177

0.26

81

SR5-GRT-0300-0500

300

1000

6.20

172

0.25

72

SR5-GRT-0300-1000

300

1200

6.14

170

0.25

92

SR5-GRT-0300-1200

300

1700

5.92

164

0.24

89

SR5-GRT-0300-1700

Bandpass Resolution(nm)•3,•7(nm)•4,•7,•10

600

300

3.18

88

0.13

84

SR5-GRT-0600-0300

600

500

3.11

86

0.13

72

SR5-GRT-0600-0500

600

1000

2.88

80

0.12

72

SR5-GRT-0600-1000

600

1200

2.77

77

0.11

88

SR5-GRT-0600-1200

1900

2.24

62

0.09•9(@1600)•8

2.49

69

0.10

88

SR5-GRT-0600-1900

300

1.54

42

0.06

72

SR5-GRT-1200-0300
SR5-GRT-1200-0500

600
1200
1200

500

1.44

40

0.06

81

1000

1.07

30

0.05•969(@ 800)•8

1.25

34

0.05

69

Holographic(500 nm peak)

1.44

40

0.06

81

SR5-GRT-1200-EH*

1800

Holographic(250 nm peak)

1.00

28

0.04

62

SR5-GRT-1800-DH

1800

Holographic(380 nm peak)

0.93

26

0.04

70

SR5-GRT-1800-FH

2400

300

0.69

19

0.03

68

SR5-GRT-2400-0300

2400

Holographic(220 nm peak)

0.74

20

0.03

68

SR5-GRT-2400-BH

2400

Holographic(400 nm peak)

0.62

17

0.03

73

SR5-GRT-2400-GH

MirrorUV-VIS---

SR5-GRT-MR-AL-MGF2

Mirror

VIS-NIR---

SR5-GRT-MR-SILVER

1200
1200

SR5-GRT-1200-1000

Maximum
recommended
wavelength (nm)Maximum
attainablewavelength (nm)

6915

11310

3460

5655

1730

2830

865

1415

575

945

435

705

-

-

*Option for minimized scattered light.

Need to have maximum collection efficiency in the NIR/SWIR? All gratings are also available with protected silver
coating. Please contact your local representative for further information.

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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 2c - Selecting The Correct Grating Efficiency Option
All graphs shown below represent efficiency for 45° polarisation

150 l/mm - Ruled

100
90

300 nm

90

70
60
50
40
30

200

500

800

1100

500 nm

1400

1700 nm

60
50
40
30
10

500 nm01200 nm

300 nm

70

20

20
10

300 l/mm - Ruled

80

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

802000 nm1250 nm

800 nm100

1000 nm

0

1700

2000

200

2300

500

800

1100

600 l/mm - Ruled100

Efficiency
ciency (%)

80

300 nm90

500 nm70

80

1200 nm60501000 nm

40
30

70

40
30
20
10
0

0
200

500

800

1100

1400

1700

2000

200

2300

400

600

1730

2100

100
90

Holographic (FH)
Optimised for 360 - 1100 nm

7080

Efficiency
ciency (%)

Holographic (DH)Optimised for 190 - 800 nm

60

1000

865

1800 l/mm - Holographic

100

800

50
40
30

1050

1400

1600

1800

1415

2400 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

Holographic (GH)Optimised for 250 - 800 nm

7060

Holographic (BH)
Optimised for 190 - 800 nm

50
40
30

20

20

10

10

0

1200

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

Efficiency
ciency (%)

2300

1000 nm

50

10

80

2000

Holographic (EH)
Optimised for 360 - 920 nm

500 nm
300 nm

60

20

90

1700

1200 l/mm - Ruled & Holographic

100

1900 nmEfficiency
ncy (%)

90

1400

Wavelength (nm)Wavelength (nm)

300 nm

0
200

400

600

800

1000

Wavelength (nm)

575

700

1200

200

350

500

650

800

950

Wavelength (nm)

945

435

525

705

Important Consideration
System throughput is dependent on the grating’s angle of operation and may decrease with higher grating operating
angles.
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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces
Side input port (applicable to all models)

How to customize the Shamrock 500i (Side Entrance Port):

Spacer (Standard)

Fixed FC
Fibre Adapter(SR-ASM-8011)

Fixed SMA
Fibre Adapter(ACC-SR-ASM-8003)

SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

Sample Chamber(ACC-SR-ASZ-0056)•12

SMA Adapter
for F/# Matcher(SR-ASM-0041)

SMA - SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

F/# Matcher for
NA = 0.22 Fibre(SR-ASM-0039)•11

X Adjustable Fibre Adapter,
Ferrule Input(SR-ASM-8006)

FC Adapter
for F/# Matcher(SR-ASM-0064)•12

Fixed Fibre Adapter,
Ferrule Input(SR-ASM-8001)

Fibre Ferrule(SR-OPT-80XX)•12

Neutral Density Filters•12
Long Pass Filters•12
Short Pass Filters•12
Raman Edge Filters•12Filter Wheel Assembly (ACC-SR-ASZ-7005)

Motorized Slit Assembly•13 Wide Aperture Slit
(SR-ASZ-0086)(SR-ASZ-0035)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H) inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate
Cover Plate

Manual Slit Assembly•13(Standard)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Cover Plate for Motorized Slit
(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)

Cover Plate for Manual Slit
(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)

X-Y Adjustable
Fibre Adapter(See page 10 Section C:
X-Y fibre couplers
with slit assembly)

Optical Cage
System Adapter(SR-ASM-0065)

Cage System(Please refer
to Thorlabs or
Linos catalogue)

Cage system microscope flange(TR-XXXX-CAGE-ADP)•12

F-Mount
Camera Lens
Adapter(SR-ASM-0013)

X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter(See page 10 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

1.5” Flange Adapter
for Newport Oriel
Accessories(SR-ASM-0002)

C-Mount Adapter(SR-ASM-0021)

Pen-Ray Lamp Mount(SR-ASM-0014)

Pen-Ray Lamp•12
Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
Ar, Kr, Ne

F-Mount Lens•12

SR-ASZ-0079
Optical Relay

C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXX-XXX)•127

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Shamrock 500i 500
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 3 - Selecting The Correct Light Coupling Interfaces
Direct input port (applicable to C & D models)

How to customize the Shamrock 500i (Direct Entrance Port):

Motorized Slit Assembly•13(SR-ASZ-0032)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Wide Aperture Slit
(SR-ASZ-0095)
inc Ø27 mm Cover Plate

Cover Plate for Motorized Slit
(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)

F/# Matcher for
NA = 0.22 Fibre(SR-ASM-0039)•11

SMA Adapter
for F/# Matcher(SR-ASM-0041)

SMA - SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

X Adjustable Fibre Adapter,
Ferrule Input(SR-ASM-8006)

FC Adapter
for F/# Matcher(SR-ASM-0064)•12

Fixed Fibre Adapter,
Ferrule Input(SR-ASM-8001)

Fibre Ferrule(SR-OPT-80XX)•12

Manual Slit Assembly•13(Standard)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter(See page 10 Section B:
Direct X-Y fibre couplers)

Cover Plate for Manual Slit
(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)

X-Y Adjustable
Fibre Adapter(See page 10 Section C:
X-Y fibre couplers
with slit assembly)

F-Mount
Camera Lens Adapter(SR-ASM-0013)

1.5” Flange Adapter
for Newport Oriel
Accessories(SR-ASM-0002)

C-Mount Adapter(SR-ASM-0021)

Pen-Ray Lamp Mount(SR-ASM-0014)

Pen-Ray Lamp•12
Hg-Ar, Hg-Ne,
Ar, Kr, Ne

F-Mount Lens•12

SR-ASZ-0079
Optical Relay

C-Mount Lens
(OL-XXXX-XXX)•128

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Shamrock 500i 500
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 4 - Cameras & Output Port Flanges
How to customize the Shamrock 500i:
Side Output Port (Applicable to B & D models)

Manual Adjustable Slit Assembly•13(Standard)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Cover Plate for
Manual Adjustable Slit Assembly(See page 10 Section A:
Slit Covers)

Output Port
Motorized Slit Assembly•13(SR-ASZ-0036)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Cover Plate forMotorized Slit Assembly(See page 10 Section A:
Slit Covers)

Multi-channel Detector Flange
to Slit Adapter Plate•14(SR-ASM-0062)

Manual Adjustable
Slit Assembly•13(SR-ASZ-0030)
inc 6 x 4 mm (W x H)
Cover Plate

Cover Plate for
Manual Adjustable Slit Assembly(See page 10 Section A: Slit Covers)

C-Mount Adapter(SR-ASM-0021)

Sample Chamber(ACC-SR-ASZ-0056)•12

X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter(See page 10 Section C:
X-Y Fibre Couplers [With Slit
Assembly])iKon-M Mounting Flange(MFL-SR500-IKON-M)•15
iXon ULTRA Mounting Flange(MFL-SR500-IXON)•15
Marana Mounting Flange(MFL-SR-MARANA)(Note: Ø 32 mm aperture
cover slit recommended to
avoid vignetting for larger
sensor of the Marana)

Direct Detector Output Port

Scanning Monochromator
Accessories
Please refer to the dedicated“Scanning Monochromator
Accessories”
Specifications Sheet

Multi-channel
Detector Flange(MFL-SR500)(To be ordered separately,
2 flanges required per -B2
and D2 models)

X-Y Adjustable Fibre Adapter,(See page 10 Section C:
X-Y Fibre Couplers [With Slit
Assembly])9

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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

A: Slit Covers
Cover Plate Apertures for Manual Slit

Cover Plate Apertures for Motorized Slit
Part No.

Size

Part No.

Size

SR-ASM-0016•16

6 x 4 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0025

6 x 4 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0017

6 x 6 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0026

6 x 6 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0010

6 x 8 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0027

6 x 8 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0011

6 x 14 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0028

6 x 10 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0072•17

Ø 27 mm

SR-ASM-0029•16

6 x 14 mm (W x H)

SR-ASM-0107

Ø 32 mm•17

SR-ASM-0100

Ø 27 mm

SR-ASM-0106

Ø 32 mm

B: Direct X-Y Fibre Couplers
FC: SR-ASM-8053•12
FC-APC: SR-ASM-8055•12
SMA: SR-ASM-8054

FC upgrade: ACC-FC-DIRECT-APT
FC/APC upgrade: ACC-FCAPC-DIRECT-APT
SMA upgrade: ACC-SMA-DIRECT-APT
SMA - SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

Ferrule: SR-ASM-8057

Fibre Ferrule (SR-OPT-80XX)•12

C: X-Y Fibre Couplers (with Slit Assembly)
FC: SR-ASM-8056•12
SMA: SR-ASM-8052
Ferrule SR-ASM-8069

FC upgrade: ACC-FC-SLIT-APT
SMA upgrade: ACC-SMA-SLIT-APT
Ferrule upgrade: ACC-FERRULE-SLIT-APT

Applications Guide








Absorption-Transmission-Reflection
Raman (Stimulated, Resonance, CARS, SERS, SORS, TERS)
Fluorescence-Luminescence
Single Molecule Spectroscopy
Plasma Studies & LIBS
Plasmonics

Fibre Ferrule (SR-OPT-80XX)•12

SMA - SMA Fibre(50 µm: ACC-ME-OPT-8004)(100 µm: SR-OPT-8039)

Notes:• For connection to manual slits, please also order Ø27 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0100

Typical Setup - Spectroscopy• For connection to motorized slits, please also order Ø27 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0072• For connection to manual slits, please also order Ø32 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0106

Shamrock 500i Spectrograph(Marana sCMOS)• For connection to motorized slits, please also order Ø32 mm slit cover plate SR-ASM-0107(Marana sCMOS)

Alternative Detector(e.g. iDus InGaAs)

Lens

PC
Newton EMCCD
Lamp

Software CD

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Shamrock 500i 500
Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Step 5 - Selecting A Software Option
The Shamrock 500i requires at least one of the following software options:
1 - Solis Spectroscopy A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (7, 8, 8.1 and 10) offering rich functionality for data acquisition andprocessing, as well as Andor cameras, spectrograph and motorized accessories simultaneous control. AndorBasic provides macro language control ofdata acquisition, processing, display and export.
2 - Standalone Solis Spectroscopy GUI for standalone spectrograph operation
3 - Shamrock SDK A software development kit that allows you to control the Andor range of Kymera and Shamrock spectrographs from your own
application. Compatible as 32 bit libraries for Windows (7, 8, 8.1 and 10). Compatible with C/C++, C#, VB.NET and LabVIEW for Windows/Linux.
4 - Solis Scanning Dedicated interface for scanning monchromator acquisitions, including comprehensive experimental set-ups builder. Simultaneouscontrol of single point detector Kymera and Shamrock monochromator and motorized accessories.

Solis Spectroscopy: Dedicated spectroscopy acquisition software

Wavelength drive

Real Time Control

Set the wavelength range for the current grating - drag slider todesired wavelength or just type in appropriate value(a)Exposure time

Set the exposure time for the detector - quick access for easyacquisition optimization

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(a) Slit drive: Control the spectrograph slit width - drag blades on icon ortype in required slit width(b) Flipper motor: Used to select the appropriate exit port(c) Shutter: Synchronization mode selection for shutter operation(d) Filter wheel: Used to select a particular filter on the filter wheel - just clickon the desired filter position(e) Grating turret: Used for setting grating turret to a new position andbringing desired grating in the optical path - just click on the desired grating

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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

Product Drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]Side output applies to SR-500i-B2 model only

Third-angle projection

Weight: 25 kg [55.12 lbs approx]

Shutter Specifications
Maximum repetition rate

2 Hz

Minimum open/close time

15 ms

Minimum lifetime

Better than 100K cycles

Optical Axis
The optical path height is shown with standard feet attached.
Screw Type Requirements
CCD flange to Spectrograph flange

Optical Property
Focal plane size (mm, W x H)

Camera to CCD flange
iXon camera to iXon flange

1.1 x 10-4
2.6 x 10-5
1.1 x 10-4
2.6 x 10-5

Wavelength Drive Performance
Wavelength accuracy •19
CenterWavelength repeatability

0.04 nm•20

4 off, M3 x 10
4 off, M5 x 10, countersunk, hex head

30 x 14

Stray light •18
FVB (1 nm from laser)
FVB (10 nm from laser)
1 mm strip (1 nm from laser)
1 mm strip (10 nm from laser)

4 off, M4 x 16

Connecting to the Shamrock 500i
USB Shamrock Control
Connector type: USB ‘B’ type
Shutter Control
Connector type: BNC Female, 50 Ω

10 pm

Wavelength Side Accuracy
Wavelength side accuracy •21

0.05 nm12

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Czerny-Turner Spectrograph

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Our regional headquarters are:Europe 				Japan
Belfast, Northern Ireland 			Tokyo
Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126			
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Items shipped with your spectrograph
1x 3 m USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
1x Power supply with 3 m mains cable
1x CD containing Andor user guides
1x Individual system performance booklet
1x CD containing either Solis software or SDK(if requested at time of order)
1x Hex key set (2 mm, 3 mm & 5 mm)

Regulatory Compliance
Compliant with the requirements of the EU
EMC and LVD Directives, compliant with theinternational EMC and safety standards IEC
61326-1 and IEC 61010-1.

Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice1.
2.

In the case of a multiple grating turret order, please specify desired grating configuration for each turret.
SR-SHT-9002 calls for 1x shutter. For dual input port options (C, D1 & D2) it is recommended to order ashutter for each port. Shutter operation only requires BNC to SMB cable from USB cameras.
3. Typical values quoted with 27.6 mm wide CCD, e.g. Newton DU940.
4. Typical values quoted with 10 μm slit and 13.5 μm pixel CCD, e.g. Newton DU940.
5. Typical values quoted at 500 nm centre wavelength.
6. Typical values quoted at 300 nm centre wavelength.
7. Typical values quoted at maximum efficiency wavelength or blaze wavelength unless otherwise stated.
8. Wavelength within the recommended operating spectral region.
9. Indicative values; the working range of these gratings is principally in the region where optical aberrations may alter
the system resolution performance quoted.
10. Values shown are representative of a triple grating system, where resolution has been optimized to give the best
performance for the three gratings and across the full recommended wavelength range. Useful signal is assumed
to be imaged on the entire height of a 6.9 mm sensor (i.e. Newton DU940) and fully vertically binned.
11. Please refer to F/# matcher specification sheet for magnification considerations.
12. Please refer to the local sales representative or website for further information on available options andcomplimentary accessories.
13. Slit widths range from 10 μm to 2.5 mm.
14. For B2 and D2 configurations only - to be ordered separately.
15. Please specify relevant port at time of order.
16. Provided as standard.
17. Recommended for use with fibre-optics and C-mount accessories.
18. Measured with a 633 nm laser and a 1200 l/mm grating for Full Vertical Binning (FVB) on a 6.9 mm highsensor, and a 1 mm strip vertically centred on the optical axis.
19. Average measurements using > 30 calibration lines, covering the recommended grating angle operating
range with a 1200 l/mm grating.
20. The standard deviation of 20 measurements of a peak’s centre-of-mass position: between eachmeasurement the drive is moved 10x including both wavelength and grating changes to reflect typical use.
21. Side accuracy measured using a 27.6 mm wide sensor, reflecting the dispersion calibration and step-andglue accuracy.
22. Only Andor CCD platforms (Newton, iDus, iKon) can be controlled in conjunction with Kymera and Shamrock		 spectrographs in EPICS software

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Operating & Storage Conditions• 3.0 GHz single core or 2.4 GHz multi core processor• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 30°C ambient• 2 GB RAM• Relative Humidity: < 70% (non-condensing)• 100 MB free hard disc to install software (at least• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 50°C

1 GB recommended for data spooling)• USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable ofsustained rate of 40 MB/s
• Windows (7, 8, 8.1 and 10)

Power Requirements• 100 - 240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Labview is a registered trademark of National Instruments.
Matlab is a registered trademark of The MathWorks Inc.
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